News
Time to prepare for winter in the garden
27 October 2011
With weather forecasters warning that the UK may suffer from the coldest Winter in decades the Royal Horticultural Society is advising gardeners to get prepared.
'Rubens' Apple Wins ‘Britain’s Tastiest Apple Award
25 October 2011.
'Rubens' Apple has won the ‘Britain’s Tastiest Apple for the second consecutive year at the National Fruit Show (a trade event, held for the fruit producing industry). The 'Rubens' apple is grown exclusively in Kent and three growers were rewarded in the competition to find Britain’s tastiest apple in a clean sweep for the apple gaining 1st, 2nd, and 3rd spots in the competition.
Be toad-ally aware on bonfire night!
21 October 2011.
The Royal Horticultural Society and The Wildlife Trusts are asking bonfire night celebrators to look out for toads and frogs before they light their fires.
Ugly Pumpkin Creation wins First Prize
20 October 2011.
A Scunthorpe school has won first prize in a regional competition to grow and create the ugliest pumpkin. Pupils of Grange Lane Infant School took special care to grow the unusual seeds provided by Original Touch in their school vegetable garden before proudly harvesting the results of their hard work and decorating the green knobbly squash.
Rare plant blooms again
6 October 2011.
It is rare enough to see a Deptford Pink in bloom as these nationally scarce plants are hard to find, but to discover one blossoming into October is unheard of. These delicate pink flowers usually come out in June until August but at WWT London Wetland Centre they have been enjoying a second burst as England’s summer finally arrives, albeit rather late in the year.
Hyde Hall becomes a Haven for Hedgehogs
29 September 2011.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall has joined forces with the South Essex Wildlife Hospital to rehouse hedgehogs on its 360-acre estate near Chelmsford.
Harvest Show Highlights Positive Work in London’s Communities
28 September 2011.
London’s unique City Harvest Festival, featuring the best of inner city London, demonstrated there was much to celebrate about the capital’s communities when it took place on Saturday.
Record breaking giant vegetables coming to Peterborough
27 September 2011.
FROM super-sized spuds and swedes to massive marrows and colossal cucumbers – giant vegetables of all shapes and sizes are coming to Peterborough!
Traditional fruit grower wins top awards at Autumn Flower Shows
26 September 2011.
R. V. Roger Ltd, of Pickering, North Yorkshire has won prestigious awards at two recent Autumn shows.
THE MAGIC OF GARDENING CAPTURED IN AN INSTANT
24 September 2011.
Notcutts Garden Centres reveal the winners of its first nationwide photography competition
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