The blight of Boxwood trees are powerless to destroy this hardy alternative As the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) warns of bumper year for pestilential box tree moth (Glyphodes perspectalis), blight of Boxwood trees nationwide, hardy Bloombux is withstanding the onslaught with ease and remains unaffected by the voracious box caterpillars. The RHS has issued a […]
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Greenhouses, conservatories and summerhouses with big windows give you the feeling of being in the middle of the garden when the weather doesn’t cooperate in summer or it’s too cold in spring or autumn to stay outside for any length of time. With the right furniture, accessories and plants, transitional spaces between indoors and outdoors
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The Greenfingers Charity is excited to announce that designer duo Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer have been appointed to work on its latest children’s hospice garden project at Chestnut Tree House, the hospice for children in West Sussex. The Kitchen Garden at Chestnut Tree House follows on from the 2008 Greenfingers-funded Meadow Garden, and the beautiful
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As the premier event in the garden retail sector gets set for its 50th anniversary, the best of home, gift and clothing suppliers are gearing up to join the Glee community at the NEC, Birmingham, from 10th-12th September. Many companies exhibiting under the Home, Gift & Clothing banner are exclusive to Glee this season, ranging
Imagine stepping into your garden on a warm summer morning, greeted by a burst of vibrant and fragrant roses in full bloom. This can become a reality with the help of renowned rose breeder and grower, Peter Beales. Selecting the right rose varieties is crucial for ensuring a continuous display of blooms throughout the summer.
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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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