To date, 15 brave souls have strapped themselves atop a biplane to swoop across the Cotswold countryside in aid of the Greenfingers Charity. Now, with 3rd September earmarked for the 2024 Greenfingers Wing Walk, the charity is issuing a rallying call to the industry not to miss out on the chance to wing walk into the […]
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Now will he sit under a Medlar tree and wish his mistress were that kind of fruit – Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Sc. I Botanical Shakespeare author, scholar and actress, Gerit Quealy, created two very special cultural events in honour of this year’s Urban Tree Festival, which took place in London from 9-19th May. The first
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In a competitive marketplace, adaptability is paramount. Garden retailers are continually seeking innovative solutions to set themselves apart, aiming to craft retail environments that break the mould. Recognising this demand, the team at Apta has introduced the groundbreaking Apta Planting Bench, poised to revolutionise retail spaces this season! The success of the Apta Planting Bench
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As outdoor leisure buyers get ready to secure 2025 stock at the forthcoming SOLEX exhibition, the team at LifestyleGarden® – the brand behind ground-breaking material innovation and a commitment to bringing to market responsible furniture solutions – is making final preparations for what is set to be its busiest show yet! Whilst details are firmly under
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Who needs crowded airports, lost luggage and big hotel bills! A no-fuss staycation has become the holiday of choice for many Brits, for whom their home is their castle and their front garden heaven. And when the sun is shining, where is more beautiful than Britain, with our glorious countryside, woodland walkways and coastal paths.
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A visit to the annual Glee exhibition on any given Thursday sees the halls awash with floral skirts, dresses, t-shirts and suits as the industry comes together for ‘Floral Thursday’ – a colourful but hugely meaningful fundraising day for the Greenfingers Charity. By donning floral attire, Glee exhibitors and visitors are helping to raise much
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Iconic Blue Peter presenters Valerie Singleton, Janet Ellis, Lindsey Russell, and Anthea Turner will take centre stage on Press Day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to unveil the new ‘With Courage’ rose by Peter Beales Roses. This special event and rose marks the bicentenary of the RNLI, celebrating 200 years of life-saving bravery and
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Britain’s own Peter Beales Roses has an unrivalled breadth of experience and archive of wisdom about growing and tending the ‘Queen of Flowers’. Whilst roses – like most flowers – prefer to bask in beautiful warm sunlight, some varieties are markedly more tolerant of partial shade than others and can be safely planted against walls
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Looking to brush-up on your rose-growing skills? The experts at Peter Beales Roses have compiled this handy A-Z guide of everything you need to know to create displays that are worthy of a gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. A – Award-winning: Look out for roses that hold a coveted Royal Horticultural Society
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Spring is the perfect time to start caring for your lawn to ensure you have healthy and lush green grass throughout the year. Although grass is known for its resilience over winter, and let’s face it, it’s been a wet one, it still requires annual maintenance to thrive and look its absolute best. Johnsons, the
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