Gardens
Shrewsbury Flower Show: 10 things you didn't know about the 125 year old show
April 24th 2012
As Shrewsbury Flower Show prepares to mark its 125th anniversary this summer, staff have been digging deep to uncover a shed load of stories from its archives and weird floral facts.
Sankey: Guide to growing and harvesting tomatoes
March 29th 2012
There is nothing more rewarding than a plate full of your own tomatoes grown from your garden. Luckily, tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, especially if the British weather behaves itself...
Who needs Gardeners’ World?
December 1st 2011
The English Garden magazine has dipped its muddy gardening boot into the world of professional film
Who needs Gardeners’ World?
December 1st 2011
The English Garden magazine has dipped its muddy gardening boot into the world of professional film
Create homes for wildlife in your garden with ‘Jordans 10% Challenge’
October 19th 2011
One of Britain’s best-known cereal companies, Jordans Cereals, is issuing a challenge to Britain’s gardeners to follow the example set by farmers that grow Jordans cereals and make at least 10% of their gardens into homes for wildlife...
Create homes for wildlife in your garden with ‘Jordans 10% Challenge’
October 19th 2011
One of Britain’s best-known cereal companies, Jordans Cereals, is issuing a challenge to Britain’s gardeners to follow the example set by farmers that grow Jordans cereals and make at least 10% of their gardens into homes for wildlife...
A special garden makeover
October 18th 2011
Garden designer Matthew Childs came up with the perfect way to showcase his skills and go some way to repaying his debt of thanks to loving parents Sue and Pete - by creating a magical new outdoor haven
World’s first living billboard made entirely of British flowers
August 26th 2011
Shoppers in London were treated to quite a sight today, as a billboard made entirely of living flowers was revealed outside the Westfield Shopping Centre...
Windy Ridge gardens at Little Wenlock
August 15th 2011
An award winning garden in Little Wenlock opens to the public this month under the National Gardens Scheme
On the garden trail in Cardington
July 21st 2011
Forget the old cliché of calling on your neighbour for a cup of sugar. In the village of Cardington, near Church Stretton, the green-fingered residents are more likely to pop round to borrow a trowel or seek advice on planting schemes
The open garden of Shropshire NGS chairman Chris Neil
June 10th 2011
Shropshire NGS chairman Chris Neil and her husband Bill who work tirelessly to raise money for charity, open their garden this month
Roddy Llewellyn’s gardening advice
May 17th 2011
Roddy Llewellyn sings the praises of the tender geranium
Hire a hedgehog
April 14th 2011
Having trouble with slugs eating your plants? Then recruit a spiky friend to see them off, says Roddy Llewellyn
National Garden Scheme
April 13th 2011
It’s been backbreaking, heartbreaking work, say Carol and Stuart Buxton but they have created a glorious garden at Marehay Farm. This month, it opens under the National Gardens Scheme
Bridgnorth's Japanese garden
March 22nd 2011
The Japanese-themed grounds at 8 Westgate Villas in Bridgnorth features in the first of a series looking at Shropshire gardens open to the public this year
Roddy Llewellyn's February Garden
January 21st 2011
Is your garden giving you enough at this time of the year?
Roddy Llewellyn's January Garden
December 20th 2010
A few years ago I was walking down a smart street in Notting Hill and saw a flower seller on the pavement
Roddy Llewellyn’s November garden
October 18th 2010
"Take your time – a sawn off branch cannot be stuck on again"
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