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2nd Dec 2011 - 13:09:47
 

Children to meet Santa in green space

Children out in force to meet Santa in green spaces all over Wales.
30th Nov 2011 - 12:18:51
 

Unseasonal weather is delaying gardening jobs

The recent unseasonal weather is delaying typical autumn gardening jobs, an expert has claimed.
29th Nov 2011 - 12:49:30
 

National Garden Week to launch in spring

The Royal Horticultural Societys National Garden Week is set to launch in the spring.
21st Nov 2011 - 12:46:36
 

Minister heaps praise on community gardeners

Environment minister praises youngsters in Wales for planting trees in their local community.
15th Nov 2011 - 12:36:28
 

Growing onions from seeds can save money

People are being encouraged to grow onions using seeds rather than sets as it is cheaper.
11th Nov 2011 - 13:08:48
 

Sutton Council raises garden grabbing concerns

Greenhouse enthusiasts in Sutton are seeing the number of gardens in the region dwindle.
10th Nov 2011 - 12:25:01
 

RHS encourages millions of children into gardening

The Royal Horticultural Society is encouraging millions of children to get into the garden.
9th Nov 2011 - 12:09:50
 

Vegetable changeover should be happening now

People should be looking to change their summer vegetables with winter produce now, it has been claimed.
8th Nov 2011 - 12:47:39
 

A colourful garden can keep people interested in the winter

Planting colourful plants in the garden can keep people interested in horticulture throughout the winter months, it has been claimed.
7th Nov 2011 - 12:52:08
 

Constant patrols are best method for combating snails

Gardeners are being advised to remain vigilant in ensuring snails and slugs stay off their patches.
4th Nov 2011 - 13:19:21
 

Gardeners should opt for colour this winter

Gardeners hoping to continue with their horticulture throughout the winter should opt for colour.
2nd Nov 2011 - 12:10:37
 

Government encourages more people into the garden

The government is trying to encourage more people into the garden with the release of a new advice booklet.
1st Nov 2011 - 12:22:05
 

Now is the time to plant bulbs, expert says

People hoping to cultivate a colourful garden next year should be looking plant their bulbs now, according to an expert.
28th Oct 2011 - 12:13:48
 

The Sun encourages more people into the garden

The Sun newspaper continues to encourage more and more people into the garden.
27th Oct 2011 - 11:58:44
 

Gardens should be browner to encourage more wildlife

Gardeners should be trying to get more brown into their garden in order to attract wildlife, it has been claimed.
26th Oct 2011 - 11:56:28
 

Gardeners advised on what to plant during Olympics

Gardeners in Surrey are unhappy at being advised what to plant during the Olympics next year.
25th Oct 2011 - 12:04:35
 

Autumn brings colourful delights

Now is the time blossoms of the summer are transforming into fruits, according to an expert.
24th Oct 2011 - 12:09:24
 

Edinburgh botanic garden to open its doors to community

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is set to open its gates to community gardeners.
21st Oct 2011 - 12:40:19
 

English enjoy success at gardening world cup

English team enjoy success at the gardening world cup in Japan.
20th Oct 2011 - 11:04:57
 

Its time to protect plants from the frost

Now is the time to begin protecting plants from the incoming frost, it has been claimed.
18th Oct 2011 - 12:07:37
 

Schoolchildren build their own garden

Schoolchildren in Coventry have built their own garden with help from a teacher.
14th Oct 2011 - 11:42:47
 

Work set to begin on medieval-style garden in Northamptonshire

Work is set to begin on a medieval-style garden in Northamptonshire five years after its original inception.
12th Oct 2011 - 11:25:54
 

Construction begins at gardening research plant

The Royal Horticultural Society has begun construction on a gardening research plant.
10th Oct 2011 - 11:37:53
 

Amateur gardener claims bronze prize at Gardening World Cup

An Amateur gardener from the Lake District has claimed a bronze medal at this years Gardening World Cup in Japan.
7th Oct 2011 - 11:41:17
 

Community garden project vies for funding boost

A community gardening project aimed at helping elderly people stay healthy is hoping for a funding boost.
3rd Oct 2011 - 12:23:05
 

Children learning gardening skills for life

Children being taught gardening at school are learning horticultural skills for life.
28th Sep 2011 - 11:49:04
 

Popularity of growing own vegetables increases

The popularity of growing vegetables on a patch or in a garden continues to increase in the UK.
27th Sep 2011 - 11:35:11
 

Stroke victim finds therapy in gardening

A stroke victim managed to find therapy in the form of gardening and has been handed an award for his green-fingered work.
26th Sep 2011 - 12:50:34
 

Perth, Pitlochry and Comrie receive gold awards at RHS Britain in Bloom

Perth, Pitlochry and Comrie have received gold awards at this years RHS Britain in Bloom ceremony.
21st Sep 2011 - 12:36:59
 

Urban nature sites in Scotland benefit participants as well as wildlife

Urban nature sites within Scotland are found to have a positive effect on the health of participants as well as the wildlife.
19th Sep 2011 - 11:52:33
 

Pensioner creates sensory garden at care home

A pensioner in Ivanbrook, Derbyshire, has created a sensory garden at his care home to continue his love of gardening.
16th Sep 2011 - 12:07:07
 

Special needs gardening team "over the moon" with award

Members of Huntingdonshire Community Nursery in Godmanchester were delighted to have won an award at Anglia in Bloom.
15th Sep 2011 - 09:43:06
 

Kitchen garden provides community spirit in London

A kitchen garden launched in 2009 on St Quintin Avenue has helped provide more community spirit as well as fresh produce.
14th Sep 2011 - 12:26:16
 

Gardening can help heal patients physically and emotionally

The driving force behind the proposed garden at the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre is that gardening can have a healing affect.
13th Sep 2011 - 11:50:02
 

Gardeners Question Time tour has been cancelled

The Gardeners Question Time tour has been cancelled, with a lack of interest cited as a chief reason.
9th Sep 2011 - 09:33:57
 

Bankers volunteer to help clear sick pensioners garden

The Garden Buddy scheme saw workers from Barclays bank volunteering to help clear a pensioners garden.
7th Sep 2011 - 12:48:51
 

Workers swap suits for shovels in community gardening project

Workers from Barclays and Pinsent Masons law firm swapped suits for shovels to help in a recent community gardening project.
2nd Sep 2011 - 12:04:49
 

The Queen advertises for a new gardener

The Queen has advertised for new head gardener at her estate in Scotland.
1st Sep 2011 - 12:24:01
 

Gardeners World presenter Carol Klein shuts famous nursery

Gardeners World presenter Carol Klein has been forced to close her nursery after a dispute over excess compost.
26th Aug 2011 - 12:06:29
 

Leeds garden lover shortlisted for national final

A gardener from Leeds has been shortlisted for the final of Ronseals garden guru award.
25th Aug 2011 - 12:09:16
 

RHS launches the Big Wildlife Garden competition

The Royal Horticultural Society and The Wildlife Trusts launch the Big Wildlife Garden competition.
24th Aug 2011 - 13:01:02
 

Ashington Gardens Competition inspires community gardening

Ashington Gardens Competition inspires council to plant flowers along roads to add some colour.
23rd Aug 2011 - 12:44:37
 

More children encouraged to get in the garden

More children should be encouraged to get into the garden as it can be both stimulating and relaxing.
22nd Aug 2011 - 08:36:08
 

Coronation St. stars reveal love of gardening

TV stars flock to the Southport Flower Show to show their appreciation of gardening.
16th Aug 2011 - 12:10:52
 

Doctor finds rare truffle in his garden

A doctor mistakenly thought hed found a useless fungus in his garden only to be told it was a rare truffle
15th Aug 2011 - 10:51:30
 

Garden party raises money for Cancer Research UK

Cancer survivor Beatrice Robson raised over £1,000 for Cancer Research UK by hosting a garden party.
3rd Aug 2011 - 16:37:18
 

Firm looks for new gardening ambassador

Ronseal is on the lookout for the new face of gardening in the UK.
2nd Aug 2011 - 14:54:45
 

National Allotments Week set for UK

Greenhouse owners may want to get their vegetable patches in order ahead of National Allotments Week.
25th Jul 2011 - 13:12:42
 

More Britons use gardens to grow food

A rising number of Britons are using their gardens to grow produce, as the price of food has increased sharply.
22nd Jul 2011 - 12:51:49
 

Greenhouse owner nurtures huge dahlia

A keen gardener has grown a huge dahlia flower in his back garden in Sheffield.
21st Jul 2011 - 15:04:56
 

Premier League clubs finish level at gardening show

Gardens designed by fans of Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City all received silver medals at the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show.
20th Jul 2011 - 15:57:20
 

Liverpool gardens opening put back

The contractor tasked with sprucing up Liverpools Festival Gardens has gone into administration.
19th Jul 2011 - 16:39:00
 

Young Ham gardeners handed £500 grant

Pupils at a school in Ham have been given £500 to maintain their gardening project, it has been revealed.
18th Jul 2011 - 15:43:41
 

Young gardeners learning in Northamptonshire

An 18th century garden is being used to educate children, it has been revealed.
14th Jul 2011 - 15:35:59
 

Royal runs the rule over hospice gardens

Prince Edward has had a look around the garden of a hospice in Clapham.
12th Jul 2011 - 16:13:47
 

Vertical gardening can help maximise space

"Vertical gardening" can be a great way for homeowners with limited space to get the look they are aiming for, an expert has said.
8th Jul 2011 - 17:10:30
 

Somerset gardener digs up funky potato

A gardener in Somerset was shocked to discover his spuds growing in a strange way.
7th Jul 2011 - 17:00:22
 

Lancashire kids growing vegetables for local restaurant

Schoolchildren in Darwen are growing herbs and vegetables for a local restaurant.
6th Jul 2011 - 17:02:49
 

Use bokashi compost ahead of the coming drought, expert says

Turning food waste into compost in just two weeks is possible using the bokashi method, according to one horticulture specialist.
5th Jul 2011 - 16:53:29
 

Hampton Court Palace flower show great for unusual plants

One gardening expert has revealed her favourite places to shop at Hampton Court Palace flower show.
1st Jul 2011 - 16:54:46
 

Electrical goods in the shed at risk of damage

Gardeners need to be careful about the electrical devices in their shed, as leaks can cause them to get damaged.
30th Jun 2011 - 11:32:01
 

Garden design all about function

One gardening specialist has said the functions of a garden are crucial to the way it should be designed.
22nd Jun 2011 - 16:52:56
 

Amateur first-timer takes top gong at Gardeners World Live

A gardening enthusiast has taken home one of the top prizes at the recent Gardeners World Live show at the NEC.
21st Jun 2011 - 16:39:41
 

Giant lily at Dunham Massey blooms after seven years of waiting

Gardeners in Cheshire were thrilled to see their giant lily bloom this week.
20th Jun 2011 - 16:53:40
 

New gardening comedy show on at this years Edinburgh fringe

A comedy duo are to pay tribute to the joys of growing your own produce with a musical show this summer.
17th Jun 2011 - 16:48:57
 

Noel Gallagher swapping inner-city London for a garden

Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher is moving to the suburbs to work on his gardening, it has been claimed.
7th Jun 2011 - 17:02:49
 

Pale flowers bring a garden to life at dusk

One gardening expert has outlined how to make an outside space look magnificent in the gloaming.
3rd Jun 2011 - 15:56:18
 

Young families growing their own vegetables more and more

A Royal Horticultural Society expert has said more young families are looking to produce their own organic fruit and vegetables.
1st Jun 2011 - 16:53:34
 

Chorley gardeners brighten up town centre

The centre of Chorley, Lancashire, has been spruced up with some beautifully blooming begonias.
31st May 2011 - 16:42:25
 

Titchmarsh: Gardening is my therapy

Former Gardeners World presenter Alan Titchmarsh has said working in gardens provides him with a "sensuous" experience.
25th May 2011 - 16:56:30
 

Traditional rows a great vegetable-growing technique

A guerrilla gardener has revealed one way for city-dwellers to grow their own produce effectively.
24th May 2011 - 16:49:25
 

Cleve Wests Telegraph garden scoops top Chelsea prize

The Chelsea Flower Show garden of the year title has gone to Cleve Wests Daily Telegraph-sponsored space.
23rd May 2011 - 16:44:21
 

Install a Veg-Table to avoid all that bending down

One gardener in Buckinghamshire has found a novel way to maintain a garden without having to bend down.
20th May 2011 - 16:38:25
 

Diarmuid Gavins Chelsea garden "a gimmick"

The former Gardeners World presenter Diarmuid Gavin has an installation at Chelsea Flower Show that is not open to the public.
19th May 2011 - 16:51:15
 

Brixton gardens to open to the public next week

A pair of urban gardeners are to allow the public into their colourful gardens as part of the National Gardens Scheme.
17th May 2011 - 16:20:18
 

Keep compost relatively dry for best results, expert says

A compost heap that is too wet will not provide as many nutrients as one that has dry materials mixed in, it has been suggested.
16th May 2011 - 16:37:45
 

Herb garden a great addition to a garden in May, expert says

Planting a herb garden is easy to do and can be fun for kids, a gardening specialist has said.
10th May 2011 - 17:08:27
 

Vertical garden to tower over 2011 Chelsea Flower Show

A nine-metre high vertical garden will tower over visitors to this years Chelsea Flower Show, it has been revealed.
9th May 2011 - 15:00:32
 

West Londons top gardeners battle it out for Richmond in Bloom top prize

The annual Richmond in Bloom contest has started, with organisers hoping the towns efforts will be recognised on a national scale.
6th May 2011 - 16:57:50
 

Joanna Lumley: Working in my garden makes me feel better

The actress Joanna Lumley has revealed her love for a garden, especially a beautifully kept lawn.
5th May 2011 - 16:41:35
 

Plenty of water needed in current conditions, expert suggests

One gardening expert has revealed the need for plenty of water on plants when the conditions are hot and dry.
3rd May 2011 - 16:51:23
 

Gardeners Question Time coming to Yorkshire in May

The BBC Radio 4 show Gardeners Question Time will be recorded in Barnsley and Clapham this month.
27th Apr 2011 - 16:44:49
 

RHS Garden Rosemoor to host Spring Craft & Design Fair

One of the Royal Horticultural Societys gardens in Devon is hosting a three-day event this weekend.
20th Apr 2011 - 16:58:05
 

Merseyside schools win free gardening advice

Young gardeners across Merseyside are to receive free equipment and advice after winning a competition.
19th Apr 2011 - 16:53:40
 

Gardeners going for cheaper outside options, expert says

One specialist has said gardeners want better value products that have plenty of colours to cheer them up.
31st Mar 2011 - 16:19:48
 

Greenhouse lovers urged to visit Warwickshire country house

One newspaper has outlined why Ragley Hall is a great day out for all the family.
21st Mar 2011 - 16:22:02
 

Squeeze lime green into a garden for colourful results

One gardening expert has highlighted the benefits of having lime green plants.
18th Mar 2011 - 16:14:32
 

People have got grow-your-own fever at the moment

One garden centre owner has outlined what is popular with customers right now.
17th Mar 2011 - 15:23:12
 

Spruce up a lawn by tackling the edges, resource says

Re-laying a lawn can be costly, but improving damaged edges can improve a garden substantially, it has been claimed.
14th Mar 2011 - 16:06:44
 

Scheme brings gardeners and gardens together

A new volunteer programme is helping older people with their gardens and younger people with their horticultural skills.
9th Mar 2011 - 15:10:07
 

Moving snowdrops in March is fine

One expert has revealed why it is OK to shift Galanthus plants at this time of year.
7th Mar 2011 - 15:42:25
 

Old tights have a variety of garden uses, readers say

Daily Telegraph readers have revealed the multitude of uses for stockings in the garden.
28th Feb 2011 - 15:08:50
 

Gardening equipment sales ready to rise

One specialist has revealed people start planning big household jobs around this time of year.
23rd Feb 2011 - 15:20:10
 

Cleaning the greenhouse an essential February job

One gardening specialist has suggested completing all the jobs to prepare the garden is a great idea in February.
21st Feb 2011 - 16:07:45
 

Vegetable growing has many benefits

One specialist has said ditching the lawn in favour of vegetables is a great idea.
18th Feb 2011 - 14:36:08
 

Online home and garden spending up 56%

Spending on gardening equipment shot up in January, a study has shown.
15th Feb 2011 - 14:21:37
 

Burnham-on-Sea schoolchildren win gardening prize

Schoolkids in Somerset have won the top prize in a national gardening competition.
14th Feb 2011 - 13:54:34
 

Too good gardener told not to enter show

One pensioner has been asked not to enter his village vegetable competition for being too good.
10th Feb 2011 - 15:15:32
 

Young gardening talents unite for London show

A demonstration as part of an RHS show in London will feature two young British gardeners.
7th Feb 2011 - 13:57:55
 

Grow berries, expert recommends

One specialist has revealed why gardeners should stop paying high prices for berries and grow their own.
4th Feb 2011 - 15:04:43
 

Isle of Wight gardeners show innovative streak

One gardening competition judge has revealed the top two inventions.
1st Feb 2011 - 15:29:28
 

Gardening as healthy as aerobic exercise

One expert has suggested working in a garden can have many health benefits.
20th Jan 2011 - 15:25:54
 

RSPB and Bupa team up to boost wildlife

The RSPB is planning to introduce wildlife to care home gardens as part of a new scheme.
19th Jan 2011 - 14:29:04
 

Plant fragrant shrubs in winter, expert suggests

A TV gardener has put forward the case for fragrant shrubs in winter.
12th Jan 2011 - 17:18:49
 

TV presenter reveals garden plans for 2011

Bunny Guinness has said she wants her garden to have a more international flavour this year.
11th Jan 2011 - 16:56:18
 

Global garden products market on the increase

A study has predicted substantial growth in the garden products market around the world.
4th Jan 2011 - 16:52:03
 

Century-old photographs of Gloucestershire arboretum found

Images taken by Batsfords head gardener have been discovered, revealing the sites history in the process.
30th Dec 2010 - 16:05:49
 

Entertain the kids with a bug tower, expert reveals

One gardening specialist has outlined a great way to look after the garden and amuse children.
24th Dec 2010 - 08:36:47
 

Charity looks to garden and greenhouse owners for help

A mental health charity is asking garden and greenhouse enthusiasts for donations to help it renovate its outdoor space.
22nd Dec 2010 - 16:49:58
 

Artisan Garden category to be introduced at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

An Artisan Garden section is to be introduced at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show 2011 in place of the Courtyard Garden category.
20th Dec 2010 - 17:34:20
 

Famous garden and greenhouse site under threat

A renowned garden and greenhouse attraction on the Isle of Wight is under threat after the council voted to remove its funding.
16th Dec 2010 - 12:40:04
 

UK specialists teach Afghans about plant conservation

The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh has teamed up with Kabul University to teach students about the war-torn nations plant life.
15th Dec 2010 - 13:16:07
 

Garden and greenhouse degrees handed out

A number of students have graduated through the Royal Horticultural Societys masters degree programme.
14th Dec 2010 - 17:27:58
 

Painting of flower sold for £265,000 at auction

London auction house Sothebys has sold a painting of roses by Pierre-Joseph Redoute for £265,000.
13th Dec 2010 - 13:33:55
 

Romans lived at west London garden site

Archaeologists working at a garden and greenhouse attraction in west London have uncovered an entire Roman settlement.
10th Dec 2010 - 17:37:45
 

Volunteers use trees as flood protection

Volunteers in Cumbria are using trees to shore up riverbanks that are prone to bursting after heavy rain.
9th Dec 2010 - 17:30:16
 

Welsh garden and greenhouse fans given early Christmas present

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in Wales are to be granted free access to the National Botanic Garden.
7th Dec 2010 - 12:41:53
 

Christmas ideas for garden and greenhouse lovers

A national newspaper has given readers some ideas on what to buy for family and friends who like gardens and greenhouses.
6th Dec 2010 - 17:23:35
 

Private gardens to open to the public in June

June will see a number of private gardens in London open their gates to the public for the first time.
3rd Dec 2010 - 13:48:35
 

£2,500 anniversary prize from garden and greenhouse attraction

A garden and greenhouse attraction has given one visitor a £2,500 prize to mark its 60th anniversary.
2nd Dec 2010 - 17:39:25
 

Gardeners Question Time to be recorded at RHS Lindley Hall

Popular BBC show Gardeners Question Time is to be recorded at RHS Lindley Hall.
1st Dec 2010 - 13:46:27
 

RHS releases new book of wildflowers

The Royal Horticultural Society has published a new book detailing the wild plants at its Garden Wisley site.
30th Nov 2010 - 09:33:19
 

Winter gardening tips from the RHS

British garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been urged to take steps to protect their plants from the inclement weather.
24th Nov 2010 - 12:47:44
 

New world record set at garden and greenhouse site

A new Guinness world record has been set at a popular garden and greenhouse attraction.
16th Nov 2010 - 17:50:07
 

Scottish gardens open for winter

Garden and greenhouse attractions in Scotland are set to offer some winter fun.
15th Nov 2010 - 17:29:53
 

Snap up garden and greenhouse show tickets now

The Royal Horticultural Society has released tickets for its 2011 garden and greenhouse shows.
12th Nov 2010 - 14:02:51
 

Garden and greenhouse fans wasting cash on wildlife shelters

Wildlife shelters for bees, hedgehogs and ladybirds may be a waste of money, according to new research.
4th Nov 2010 - 13:22:02
 

Free saplings for garden and greenhouse owners

Garden and greenhouse owners in the UK are to be given thousands of free trees as the Royal Horticultural Society prepares for National Tree Week.
27th Oct 2010 - 13:11:34
 

UK parks to be given £10 million grant

Six of the UKs public parks are to continue giving inspiration to garden and greenhouse enthusiasts after being handed grants totalling £10 million.
26th Oct 2010 - 17:57:41
 

RHS appoints new childrens gardening advisor

A new gardening advisor responsible for kids in the north-west has been appointed by the Royal Horticultural Society.
22nd Oct 2010 - 17:38:40
 

Britains conker trees under attack

The countrys conker trees are under attack from a pest and an old bacterium that has resurfaced.
21st Oct 2010 - 17:33:10
 

Fuchsia plants at risk

A new pest is attacking Fuchsia plants in the south of England, leading the Royal Horticultural Society to warn against swapping cuttings.
20th Oct 2010 - 13:24:06
 

Garden expert looks back at 22-year career

Garden and greenhouse expert Chris Bailes is set to leave RHS Rosemoor after 22 years as curator.
18th Oct 2010 - 17:28:26
 

Garden & Leisure Group director rewarded

The operations director of Garden & Leisure Group has been rewarded for her services to horticulture with a prestigious gong.
15th Oct 2010 - 17:36:40
 

Ronseal: Enjoy autumn and winter in the garden

Brits should continue to enjoy their garden and greenhouse in the autumn and winter, it has been claimed.
14th Oct 2010 - 17:42:11
 

Government cuts impact horticulture bodies

A number of non-governmental organisations have felt the axe of parliaments quango cuts.
13th Oct 2010 - 17:14:14
 

RHS Chelsea to welcome new exhibitors

The Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show will feature new exhibitors in 2011, it has been confirmed.
11th Oct 2010 - 17:41:44
 

RHS names photo contest winners

The Royal Horticultural Society has named the winners of its 2010 Photographer of the Year contest.
8th Oct 2010 - 13:41:53
 

Garden and greenhouse owners should buy apple trees now

Now is the time to buy apple trees and get them planted before the first winter frosts, it has been claimed.
6th Oct 2010 - 17:24:29
 

RHS wraps up 2010 show calendar

Today marked the final day of the Autumn Harvest Show and the end of the Royal Horticultural Societys main show calendar.
5th Oct 2010 - 17:15:54
 

Tickets go on sale for 2011 garden and greenhouse shows

The Royal Horticultural Society has put tickets on sale for some of its 2011 events.
4th Oct 2010 - 17:35:34
 

Show-stopping display expected from Interflora

Chelsea Flower Show winner Interflora is expected to unveil a "show-stopping" display at tomorrows launch of the Autumn Harvest Show.
29th Sep 2010 - 17:10:19
 

Gardeners World looks ahead to RHS event

BBC 2s Gardeners World programme is to look ahead to the forthcoming Royal Horticultural Society Autumn Harvest Show.
28th Sep 2010 - 18:12:59
 

RHS talks to exhibitor ahead of Autumn Harvest Show

Garden and greenhouse fans heading to the Autumn Harvest Show might be interested to hear what exhibitor John Wheatley has in store for them.
23rd Sep 2010 - 12:59:59
 

Food growers do it for the experience

Brits who grow their own fruit and vegetables do it for the experience, rather than to save cash.
22nd Sep 2010 - 17:21:13
 

Devonshire garden project kick-started by grant

A £200,000 grant has allowed volunteers to begin restoration work on a Devonshire garden that has lain in a state of neglect for decades.
21st Sep 2010 - 13:17:11
 

RHS talks apples with Chris Smith

Apple expert Chris Smith has been discussing Pennard Plants plans for the forthcoming London Autumn Harvest Show.
8th Sep 2010 - 13:34:26
 

Historic Dutch tree to live on

The tree that provided Anne Franks only view from her Amsterdam attic is to live on, despite falling last month.
7th Sep 2010 - 17:19:41
 

Garden and greenhouse courses offered to public

The UKs premier garden and greenhouse authority is to run horticulture courses to help members of the public pick up new skills.
6th Sep 2010 - 17:15:34
 

Brits reassured about potting compost

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts should not stress about using potting compost, in spite of reports of Legionellosis.
2nd Sep 2010 - 17:26:02
 

Waterfall restoration project at historic Yorkshire garden

A restoration project at an historic Yorkshire garden has helped to get a waterfall working again after three decades.
2nd Sep 2010 - 13:25:31
 

RHS puts tickets on sale for Autumn Harvest Show

The Royal Horticultural Society is now selling tickets for a major garden and greenhouse event.
31st Aug 2010 - 18:09:05
 

Bath to host horticultural show

The city of Bath is set to host a renowned horticulture show.
26th Aug 2010 - 17:11:45
 

RHS encyclopaedia hits shelves next week

The new edition of the Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopaedia of Plants & Flowers is to be released on September 1st.
24th Aug 2010 - 16:52:10
 

Yorkshire horticultural event celebrates birthday

A garden show in Yorkshires Ripon is celebrating a milestone anniversary in September.
23rd Aug 2010 - 16:55:58
 

Prison given award for garden and greenhouse facilities

The work of prisoners at a Derbyshire correctional facility has been rewarded with a horticultural trophy.
19th Aug 2010 - 17:22:14
 

Brits ignorant about tree benefits

A survey has discovered that a number of Brits are unfamiliar with the concept of trees producing oxygen.
18th Aug 2010 - 17:01:50
 

Hertfordshire rose garden reopens following restoration

A Hertfordshire rose garden built for renowned Victorian artist Sir Hubert von Herkomer in 1913 has reopened after years of neglect.
16th Aug 2010 - 17:08:53
 

Housing estates enter garden and greenhouse contest

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in a number of Londons housing estates are set to battle it out for superiority in a new competition.
13th Aug 2010 - 17:14:35
 

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts to resurrect apple varieties

Garden and greenhouse fans in Wales are to revive some of the countrys oldest apple varieties in a new project.
12th Aug 2010 - 16:56:15
 

Dig Together Day to inspire love for gardens and greenhouses

The UKs garden and greenhouse clubs are to celebrate Dig Together Day next month.
9th Aug 2010 - 17:28:51
 

New plants selected for RHS trials

A total of 14 new plants have been selected for the 2011 Royal Horticultural Society trials, as well as 21 existing species.
6th Aug 2010 - 17:25:41
 

RHS garden and greenhouse site up for gongs

A Royal Horticultural Society garden and greenhouse attraction has been nominated for two awards.
5th Aug 2010 - 15:27:02
 

Scholarship handed to garden and greenhouse fan

The recipient of the Christopher Lloyd garden and greenhouse scholarship has been confirmed.
4th Aug 2010 - 17:00:03
 

Garden opening a big earner for charity

A garden which opened its doors for one day has raised thousands of pounds for charity.
21st Jul 2010 - 19:06:40
 

Garden to be built around 9-year-olds designs

A garden attraction is set to implement the plans of a nine-year-old, who won a competition to see her ideas be made into a reality.
20th Jul 2010 - 19:06:39
 

Former RHS president passes away

Sir Simon Hornby has passed away at the age of 76, the RHS has revealed.
16th Jul 2010 - 19:06:37
 

Slugs and snails could be a problem

Slugs and snails could be set to attack gardens and greenhouses after the recent spell of wet weather.
14th Jul 2010 - 19:06:35
 

Sir Isaac Newtons tree shard makes space voyage

A shard of the tree used by Sir Isaac Newton to test his theories about gravity has been launched into space.
13th Jul 2010 - 19:06:34
 

Fall back in love with trees and shrubs

Gardeners are being urged not to forget their love for trees and shrubs during summer.
7th Jul 2010 - 19:06:30
 

Sweet peas galore at Garden Wisley

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts who love sweet peas should check out the trials field at Garden Wisley, it has been claimed.
6th Jul 2010 - 19:06:29
 

First ever female president for RHS

The Royal Horticultural Society has elected its first ever female president.
5th Jul 2010 - 19:06:28
 

New Garden Harlow Carr education centre

More than 10,000 kids per year will benefit from the Royal Horticultural Societys new facilities at Garden Harlow Carr.
29th Jun 2010 - 12:18:00
 

Scots garden and greenhouse fans should take better care

Scottish garden and greenhouse enthusiasts should be careful not to introduce non-native species to the wild, or face the wrath of the government.
24th Jun 2010 - 13:14:14
 

London greenhouse to reopen to public

A London greenhouse attraction is to reopen to the public for the first time since World War II.
23rd Jun 2010 - 13:14:08
 

Garden designers sought for Warwickshire castle

Growers who fancy themselves as garden designers could see their ideas put into practice at a 17th century garden in Warwickshire.
22nd Jun 2010 - 13:31:27
 

RHS vice-president passes away

Professor John Macleod, who had recently agreed to become a vice-president at the Royal Horticultural Society, has died.
18th Jun 2010 - 10:47:08
 

British gardens under threat from beetle

A foreign species of beetle could pose a risk to British plants, it has been revealed.
17th Jun 2010 - 16:27:32
 

Young Cambridge gardener scoops gong

A gardener who works at Cambridge University has been awarded the title of Royal Horticultural Society Young Horticulturalist of the Year.
16th Jun 2010 - 18:26:20
 

Hanging basket duck leads chicks to safety

The duck who laid her eggs in a hanging basket at Garden Wisley has led her ducklings to the safe haven of the lake.
14th Jun 2010 - 19:08:09
 

New director-general for gardening organisation

The leading garden and greenhouse organisation in the UK has appointed a new director-general.
10th Jun 2010 - 16:22:28
 

Garden and greenhouse site houses crazy duck

A duck has chosen a strange place to nest in the shape of a hanging basket at a popular garden and greenhouse attraction.
9th Jun 2010 - 17:59:09
 

Government moves to safeguard green spaces

Gardens currently listed as brownfield land could be protected under proposed new regulations.
8th Jun 2010 - 18:17:33
 

Bolton Fell Moss peat mining to end

A deal between a peat miner and Natural England will see the firm cease its extraction activities at Bolton Fell Moss.
8th Jun 2010 - 10:37:41
 

Gardeners asked for opinion on renovation

A Somerset garden and greenhouse attraction is taking the thoughts of its customers into consideration during its restoration work.
4th Jun 2010 - 16:42:14
 

English oaks under threat from infection

English oak trees face a new threat from an infection that can kill trees within five years.
3rd Jun 2010 - 18:31:21
 

Secret garden set for revamp

A secret garden in the middle of Monmouth is to be restored after years of neglect.
2nd Jun 2010 - 18:16:45
 

Garden and greenhouse attraction gets big investment

A Gloucestershire arboretum is to benefit from £2 million worth of investment.
28th May 2010 - 16:24:55
 

Hillier Nurseries scoops 65th gold

Hillier Nurseries has won its 65th consecutive gold at the Chelsea Flower Show.
26th May 2010 - 18:21:15
 

RHS hands out Chelsea awards

The Royal Horticultural Society has handed out a number of awards at its Chelsea Flower Show.
25th May 2010 - 12:47:27
 

How gardening helps the emotions

Spending time in the garden and greenhouse can be beneficial for ones mental wellbeing, it has been claimed.
24th May 2010 - 15:59:37
 

Hilliers to show rare flower at London event

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts are to be treated to a peek at a rare flower during this weeks Chelsea Flower Show.
18th May 2010 - 18:34:38
 

Pinks and carnations events to take place at Wisley

Two events focusing on pinks and carnations are to take place at the Royal Horticultural Societys Garden Wisley.
14th May 2010 - 19:06:57
 

RHS creates new role

The Royal Horticultural Society has created a new role as it reorganises its structure.
10th May 2010 - 18:15:53
 

New green space to be created in Manchester

Manchester is soon to become greener after plans to transform industrial wasteland into a forest were revealed.
4th May 2010 - 19:27:10
 

How to relieve stress - get into the garden

Getting into the garden and greenhouse has been touted as a great way to relieve stress.
30th Apr 2010 - 17:52:41
 

Stick to the greenhouse this weekend

Brits are in for a wet time over the holiday weekend, according to weather reports.
22nd Apr 2010 - 16:28:01
 

Welsh gardens under financial review

A garden and greenhouse attraction in Wales is set to undergo a financial review after asking for more funding.
21st Apr 2010 - 16:13:36
 

Bedford gardens to open after two centuries

Two centuries after their completion, the gardens at Woburn Abbey are to be opened to the public.
15th Apr 2010 - 15:47:44
 

How to teach kids about garden and greenhouse

A website has suggested that parents teach their kids about how things grow in the garden and greenhouse.
14th Apr 2010 - 16:47:04
 

Horticultural attractions to be upgraded

Garden and greenhouse fans will be able to get inspiration from a number of public green spaces after they were handed millions of pounds in extra funding.
12th Apr 2010 - 16:28:54
 

Greenhouse attraction reopens in Norfolk

Garden and greenhouse fans may be interested in visiting a horticultural attraction in Norfolk that has reopened after five years of closure.
8th Apr 2010 - 16:53:07
 

Growers reminded to ditch sodium chlorate

The May 10th deadline for ridding gardens and greenhouses of stocks of sodium chlorate is fast approaching.
7th Apr 2010 - 17:22:25
 

Newspaper criticises gardening programme

A TV gardening programme has been criticised by a national newspaper for its fluffy feel.
1st Apr 2010 - 16:38:32
 

Garden upgrade soon to be finished

A popular garden and greenhouse attraction has almost completed its eco-friendly learning centre.
23rd Mar 2010 - 16:40:53
 

Expert advises Northumberland garden and greenhouse fans

A decorated garden expert has given advice to horticulture enthusiasts in Northumberland.
19th Mar 2010 - 15:44:46
 

Woodland food growing techniques studied

Welsh experts are studying the benefits of growing food using a concept similar to that seen in woodland ecosystems.
18th Mar 2010 - 15:36:29
 

Elm population to be boosted

The number of elm trees in the UK could be set to rise by as many as 10,000.
17th Mar 2010 - 16:44:42
 

UK garden and greenhouse experts to save Vietnamese trees

UK-based garden and greenhouse experts are working to save an endangered species of Vietnamese tree.
16th Mar 2010 - 14:04:28
 

Greenhouse attraction could close

One of the countrys most recognisable greenhouses is threatened with closure, it has been revealed.
11th Mar 2010 - 17:00:21
 

Winter holding back garden and greenhouse fans

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts are having to play a waiting game thanks to the long winter, it has been claimed.
10th Mar 2010 - 16:44:07
 

Russians rare Baba Yaga to go on display

Brits looking to catch a glimpse of the rare Russian Baba Yaga tulip could head to The Netherlands later this month.
10th Mar 2010 - 16:06:17
 

London gardeners to benefit from May Day design trail

A trail around some of Londons top contemporary gardens will once again take place on the May Day Bank Holiday.
4th Mar 2010 - 18:14:59
 

Government scheme set to bring urban gardening to the masses

A new scheme aimed at transforming waste land into urban gardens could encourage thousands to grow their own produce.
25th Feb 2010 - 16:25:00
 

Gardeners to get new mild winter blackcurrants

Garden and greenhouse fans could soon gain access to varieties of blackcurrant that do not need a long winter chill to crop well.
22nd Feb 2010 - 13:06:29
 

Garden and greenhouse attraction to make podcasts

A renowned UK garden and greenhouse attraction has struck a deal to create regular podcasts for The Garden Channel.
10th Feb 2010 - 11:49:38
 

Seed company buys out plant food firm

Thompson & Morgan has finally sealed the deal to buy Chempak.
9th Feb 2010 - 14:03:03
 

Garden site awarded upgraded status

A Buckinghamshire memorial garden has been awarded an upgraded status by English Heritage.
8th Feb 2010 - 11:30:23
 

Romantic garden and greenhouses

Those looking for romantic ideas for Valentines Day should look no further than the UKs garden and greenhouse attractions, it has been claimed.
29th Jan 2010 - 15:39:45
 

BBC: Titchmarsh broke no rules

The BBC has refuted claims that garden and greenhouse expert Alan Titchmarsh may have jeopardised his position by working with a major garden centre chain.
28th Jan 2010 - 18:14:31
 

Aberdeen garden plans spark controversy

Plans to revamp a public garden in Aberdeen have been met with fierce opposition.
27th Jan 2010 - 19:07:40
 

Garden and greenhouse contest finalists announced

The finalists have been announced for the 2010 instalment of Britain in Bloom.
20th Jan 2010 - 16:45:28
 

RHS adds pak choi to trials list

The Chinese vegetable pak choi has been added to a list of plants on trial at the Royal Horticultural Society.
19th Jan 2010 - 16:16:33
 

University joins Garden Organic seed scheme

A UK university has joined Garden Organics Heritage Seed Library scheme.
18th Jan 2010 - 17:07:07
 

Planting record attempt partially successful

An effort to break a tree planting record has achieved only partial success.
18th Jan 2010 - 10:45:03
 

Horticulturalists ponder alluringness of gardens

Gardens may not be sexy, but they can certainly be alluring, a pair of horticulturalists has claimed.
14th Jan 2010 - 15:36:14
 

Cumbria town hopeful ahead of Britain in Bloom 2010

A mass planting exercise will begin in Whitehaven in March as the town looks to scoop a major Britain in Bloom award.
13th Jan 2010 - 17:28:35
 

Yorkshire town nominated for top RHS award

Wetherby is to compete for this years Britain in Bloom title.
12th Jan 2010 - 16:50:00
 

Scandinavian firm wins Olympic garden contract

A large part of the 2012 Olympic Park will be installed by a Scandinavian company, it has been revealed.
11th Jan 2010 - 18:05:40
 

Big freeze garden advice

Garden and greenhouse fans have been given some advice on how to protect their plants during the big freeze.
6th Jan 2010 - 16:08:37
 

Horticulture companies to strike deal

A pair of gardening organisations could soon strike a deal that would see both parties benefit.
5th Jan 2010 - 16:55:51
 

Get winter garden ideas at RHS sites

The Royal Horticultural Society has suggested that gardeners take a look at the winter varieties on offer at some of its recommended sites.
31st Dec 2009 - 15:40:15
 

School gardening initiative reaches landmark

A scheme set up to stir up interest in garden and greenhouse growing among youngsters has reached a major milestone.
23rd Dec 2009 - 17:46:05
 

Yorkshire garden handed tourism gong

A garden and greenhouse site in Yorkshire has been handed a prestigious tourism award.
22nd Dec 2009 - 14:23:56
 

Help create UKs largest man-made forest

British greenhouse and garden enthusiasts are being sought to help plant the UKs largest man-made forest in Hertfordshire.
21st Dec 2009 - 17:57:14
 

Horticulture Christmas present advice

Brits struggling to choose a Christmas present for a gardening fan have been given some advice by an expert.
18th Dec 2009 - 17:36:24
 

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa to perform at greenhouse attraction

A renowned greenhouse attraction is to welcome a world-famous singer as part of its music festival.
17th Dec 2009 - 14:08:56
 

Royal Horticultural Society holds award ceremony

A number of garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been honoured at the recent Royal Horticultural Society awards ceremony.
10th Dec 2009 - 16:31:45
 

First trainee gardener at Yorkshire site

A Yorkshire garden and greenhouse attraction has taken on its first trainee under a nationwide scheme.
8th Dec 2009 - 17:12:02
 

Dorset Naga inducted into Collins dictionary

The Dorset Naga chilli variety has made it into the latest edition of the Collins English dictionary.
7th Dec 2009 - 14:45:32
 

Win tickets to Edible Garden Show

A national newspaper is giving away a pair of tickets to a popular garden and greenhouse event, as well as four-star accommodation.
4th Dec 2009 - 14:34:03
 

Garden and greenhouse gifts from Hopeful Gardener

The Hopeful Gardener is offering a range of horticulture-based festive gifts on its website.
3rd Dec 2009 - 17:32:13
 

RHS president to step down

The president of garden and greenhouse organisation the Royal Horticultural Society is to retire from his role.
2nd Dec 2009 - 14:07:11
 

Fund management firm backs garden and greenhouse show

The prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show will be backed by M&G for three years, it has been revealed.
1st Dec 2009 - 18:00:06
 

Olympic garden competition winners announced

The winners of the Royal Horticultural Societys competition to design an Olympic garden have been announced.
27th Nov 2009 - 13:48:10
 

Garden and greenhouse fans to see parks renovated

Lottery funding will be used to renovate six popular park and garden attractions across the country.
26th Nov 2009 - 18:36:06
 

Small animals attracted to RHS greenhouses

Staff working at the Royal Horticultural Societys gardens and greenhouses have noticed that a number of creatures have set up home there.
25th Nov 2009 - 18:12:14
 

Research into changing bee habits to be launched

The growing trend for bumblebees to remain active through winter is to be investigated.
23rd Nov 2009 - 18:37:15
 

Lawnmowers injure thousands per year

The dangers of using a ride-on lawnmower have been highlighted by the number of injuries listed in a recent study.
20th Nov 2009 - 14:28:38
 

London gardeners to learn how to make bird boxes

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts in north London are to be taught how to make bird boxes to help protect the areas winged creatures.
18th Nov 2009 - 18:14:16
 

Britain aiming for tree-planting record

The UK will soon attempt to achieve a world record by having as many people as possible plant trees on the one day.
17th Nov 2009 - 17:19:45
 

New UK wasp species a gardeners friend

A species of wasp found in the UK for the first time could help control whitefly numbers, it has been revealed.
16th Nov 2009 - 17:24:43
 

Brits should design garden from centre

Those who plan their garden by working from the perimeter towards the centre might not necessarily be getting the best from their green space, it has been suggested.
13th Nov 2009 - 17:48:36
 

Derelict land to be converted into community gardens

Community groups could assume control of up to 15 acres worth of land in Edinburgh
5th Nov 2009 - 13:53:53
 

Attraction to power greenhouses with green boiler

A Scottish horticultural attraction is doing its bit for the environment by using a wood-burning boiler to heat its greenhouses.
4th Nov 2009 - 15:18:52
 

Garden and greenhouse fans could get growing tips from new book

Greenhouse enthusiasts who wish to fill their garden with bulbs may be interested in a new book on the subject.
30th Oct 2009 - 17:33:09
 

Garden attraction scoops tourism award

A garden attraction has scooped an award for being the best large tourism site in the South East.
29th Oct 2009 - 12:35:11
 

Pumpkin growing tips ahead of Halloween

A national newspaper has distributed a number of tips for growing a pumpkinS in preparation for next Halloween.
28th Oct 2009 - 17:39:02
 

Garden attraction opens for a limited time

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have a few days to see an attraction branded "Englands best-kept secret".
23rd Oct 2009 - 18:06:40
 

Acers ideal for adding autumn colour

Gardeners wishing to add some autumn colour to their landscape may be interested in adding an acer.
21st Oct 2009 - 17:39:14
 

Half-term activities from the Royal Horticultural Society

The Royal Horticultural Society is set to host a number of events for kids this half-term.
20th Oct 2009 - 17:29:38
 

RHS redesigns garden and greenhouse website

A garden and greenhouse growing organisation has been redesigning its website, which includes a number of horticultural tips.
16th Oct 2009 - 11:51:09
 

Garden and greenhouse site reopens attraction

A horticultural attraction in London has reopened an art gallery after a year of refurbishment.
13th Oct 2009 - 18:05:33
 

Old garden and greenhouse varieties rediscovered

A survey of National Trust gardens has unearthed some rare and historical specimens.
8th Oct 2009 - 17:18:43
 

Greenhouse and gardening skills help transform mans life

A Kelso man has explained how his knowledge of growing in the garden and greenhouse helped him overcome homelessness and alcoholism.
30th Sep 2009 - 18:02:43
 

RHS asks garden and greenhouse fans to vote in competition

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts are being asked to choose the design for the Olympic Park in London.
29th Sep 2009 - 17:42:48
 

Gardening world mourns renowned grower

The world of gardening is mourning the passing of a respected horticulturalist.
28th Sep 2009 - 13:53:50
 

Isle of Wight opens climate change garden

A garden and greenhouse attraction on the Isle of Wight has been experimenting with exotic species.
25th Sep 2009 - 17:45:12
 

Millions invested in garden and greenhouse attraction

Liverpudlian garden and greenhouse fans may be interested in the latest attraction to undergo renovation in the city.
24th Sep 2009 - 17:56:57
 

Gardeners granted access to scientific viewing gallery

The scientists at a London attraction have been turned into exhibits by allowing the public to watch them at work.
23rd Sep 2009 - 17:30:13
 

Film to be screened in honour of horticulture enthusiast

The life story of a London garden and greenhouse enthusiasts is to be retold through the medium of film.
22nd Sep 2009 - 17:11:44
 

Staffordshire growers garden moved next door

A Staffordshire couple were shocked to return home from the Canary Islands to find their entire garden moved next door.
15th Sep 2009 - 17:31:02
 

Town given award for garden and greenhouse skills

A town badly damaged by floods a year ago has scooped an award for its garden and greenhouse skills.
14th Sep 2009 - 17:08:09
 

Garden and greenhouse site told not to charge visitors

Garden and greenhouse lovers who enjoy a trip to a well-known site in Scotland have been reassured they will not soon be subjected to a charge to do so.
11th Sep 2009 - 17:25:58
 

Garden and greenhouse charity set for management reshuffle

A garden and greenhouse charity devoted to helping the nations growers looks set for a management reshuffle over the next four months.
10th Sep 2009 - 17:29:21
 

Garden and greenhouse expert to step down from post

Royal Horticultural Society director-general Inga Grimsey is to hand over the reins to the organisation.
9th Sep 2009 - 17:49:49
 

Enthusiastic amateurs created greenhouse and garden website

The founder of a website supplying garden and greenhouse equipment has stated what his team lacked in expertise, it made up for in passion.
7th Sep 2009 - 17:51:10
 

Greenhouse enthusiasts given new topics on website

Those with a passion for growing things in the garden or greenhouse may be interested in a recent announcement from an online resource.
4th Sep 2009 - 18:05:07
 

RHS Garden Wisley to host show

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is set to host its annual show at Garden Wisley.
3rd Sep 2009 - 12:56:59
 

Gardening clubs under threat

It has been suggested that the UKs gardening clubs are facing "a bleak future" due to a lack of members.
2nd Sep 2009 - 12:18:19
 

Blogger champions hydrangeas

British gardens and greenhouses could soon be home to hydrangeas, it has been predicted.
2nd Sep 2009 - 12:17:33
 

Victorian greenhouse open once more at Stanley Park

A Victorian glasshouse has reopened after refurbishment in a Liverpool park.
28th Aug 2009 - 18:38:21
 

Edinburgh hosts "unmissable" garden show

A garden show in Edinburgh has been described as "unmissable" and thought-provoking.
28th Aug 2009 - 18:37:24
 

Hear an audio drama in Edinburgh gardens

An Edinburgh garden is offering visitors the chance to listen to an audio drama as they stroll through the grounds.
27th Aug 2009 - 18:02:43
 

Yorkshire vegetable grower banned from shows

A garden and greenhouse grower has claimed he has been blacklisted by vegetable show bosses for being too good.
27th Aug 2009 - 18:00:01
 

Castleford cons build community garden

A group of offenders are helping build an allotments and community garden in Yorkshire.
26th Aug 2009 - 13:45:43
 

Yorkshire prison given garden and greenhouse award

A Yorkshire prison has been given an award for having the best prison garden in England and Wales.
26th Aug 2009 - 13:45:09
 

London balcony grower gives tips

A London resident who started growing food on his balcony has spoke about how to make the best of your outdoor space.
25th Aug 2009 - 17:36:19
 

800-year-old colleges to open gardens to public

The University of Cambridge is set to celebrate its 800th anniversary by inviting members of the public to tour its gardens.
24th Aug 2009 - 12:47:09
 

Greenhouse growers can attend Gardeners Question Time

Horticulture enthusiasts are being given the chance to attend a recording of a BBC radio show.
18th Aug 2009 - 17:44:35
 

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts invited to exhibit wares

The UKs horticulture lovers have been invited to exhibit their garden and greenhouse produce at an upcoming show.
13th Aug 2009 - 17:21:41
 

Blue Peter garden upsets Human Shrub

The decision by TV bosses to disassemble a well-known garden has got one horticulture enthusiasts hot under his leafy collar.
13th Aug 2009 - 17:18:34
 

Education week to take place at RHS Wisley

The RHS Garden Wisley is set to host a week of educational activities for greenhouse enthusiasts.
11th Aug 2009 - 14:37:55
 

Teaching the kids to grow food

Parents looking to teach their children how to grow food can now do so in a fun environment, thanks to a new party concept.
7th Aug 2009 - 13:35:13
 

Greenhouse enthusiasts given internship chance

The Garden museum is to offer a greenhouse enthusiast the chance to learn from its experts as part of a new internship.
6th Aug 2009 - 13:14:04
 

TV garden to be moved north

Greenhouse enthusiasts concerned about the possible closure of the Blue Peter garden need not fret - it is moving to Manchester.
4th Aug 2009 - 18:45:59
 

TV greenhouse and gardens expert praises nursery

A TV personality famed for her expertise in the garden and greenhouse has praised a nursery plot.
4th Aug 2009 - 10:28:14
 

Grow your own taking off in UK

An increasing number of gardens and greenhouses are being used to cultivate food, it has been claimed.
31st Jul 2009 - 12:18:31
 

Growers asked to report garden and greenhouse damages

Following the particularly harsh winter, gardeners are being asked to report how much damage their plants sustained.
31st Jul 2009 - 12:17:36
 

Gardening brings back memories

Gardening is helping a man in his 60s to keep active and reminisce.
31st Jul 2009 - 12:16:42
 

Gardening can heal people

Gardening has healing properties, according to expert Monty Don.
29th Jul 2009 - 17:23:21
 

RHS to build green learning centre

A national gardening body is to build a new library and learning centre using environmentally-friendly methods.
28th Jul 2009 - 17:46:23
 

Celebrity gardener drops in to convention

A well-known garden and greenhouse expert has paid a visit to a composting convention.
27th Jul 2009 - 13:59:40
 

More greenhouse enthusiasts to access exchange scheme

An increased number of garden and greenhouse enthusiasts will be able to access a foreign exchange scheme, it has been revealed.
24th Jul 2009 - 17:42:00
 

Government consults on louse introduction

The government is consulting garden, greenhouse and horticulture experts for advice on whether to introduce a new bug to the UK to help deal with a problem plant.
24th Jul 2009 - 13:46:18
 

Gardeners should take care in the sun

Attention has been called to the increasing rate of skin cancer in the UK.
22nd Jul 2009 - 17:03:20
 

Brits warned of new pest in gardens and greenhouses

A new pest has been noticed breeding in the UK that could have an impact on gardens and greenhouses around the country.
21st Jul 2009 - 17:43:25
 

Rosemoor to accept children free of charge

A horticulture attraction is set to welcome kids for free this August.
16th Jul 2009 - 17:41:07
 

Growing your own is becoming a popular pastime

Horticulture enthusiasts are increasingly giving over more of their garden and greenhouse space to food cultivation, it has been claimed.
14th Jul 2009 - 13:21:28
 

Three new vice-presidents for gardening body

An organisation which specialises in garden and greenhouse growing is set to welcome three new vice-presidents.
7th Jul 2009 - 12:27:17
 

New scheme good for teaching people about gardening

Taking part in a London-based scheme provides the perfect opportunity for people to teach others about gardening - from greenhouses to flower pots, it has been suggested.
3rd Jul 2009 - 17:32:47
 

Teach kids to garden, schools urged

Schools have a major role to play in developing the horticultural experts of the future, it has been stated.
30th Jun 2009 - 18:27:32
 

Experts cure the Queens trees

Horticulture experts from the University of Reading are helping to rid the Queens horse chestnuts of a disease.
26th Jun 2009 - 17:20:32
 

Hampton to focus on the environment

A renowned garden and greenhouse event is to have an environmental focus this year, it has been revealed.
25th Jun 2009 - 17:42:46
 

Schools given £500 towards new garden or greenhouse

The first institutions to receive garden development grants under the Alan Titchmarsh Garden for Schools Award scheme have been announced.
23rd Jun 2009 - 17:07:22
 

Gardening organisation prepares for major event

The upcoming Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is set to be based around growing foodstuffs and the Royal Horticultural Society is hoping for a hot day.
22nd Jun 2009 - 19:16:24
 

Greenhouse growers to get tips at developer barbeques

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a barbeque with a gardening expert soon.
19th Jun 2009 - 18:44:46
 

MPs spend thousands on keeping their gardens tip top

Exactly how much MPs spend on their gardens and greenhouses has been revealed in the latest expenses figures.
18th Jun 2009 - 18:20:28
 

Tomato advice ahead of food-growing course

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts attending the upcoming RHS fruit-growing seminar may be interested in reading these tips from the experts.
17th Jun 2009 - 17:12:29
 

Pinks and Carnations Open Day takes place

The Royal Horticultural Societys Garden Wisley is hosting the latest of the organizations summer events today.
16th Jun 2009 - 18:36:25
 

Child greenhouse enthusiasts given free entry to event

Youngsters with an interest in learning about all things to do with gardens and greenhouses will be granted free entry to the upcoming Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
15th Jun 2009 - 16:59:49
 

What to buy a green-fingered dad for Fathers Day

A national newspaper has given readers advice on what to get their horticulture-loving dad for Fathers Day.
12th Jun 2009 - 13:32:04
 

Bees buzzing at Harlow Carr event

A Royal Horticultural Society garden is holding an event to educate visitors about the importance of the bumblebee in agriculture.
10th Jun 2009 - 16:20:55
 

London venue builds roof garden

A renowned theatre venue in the capital is set to open a new community garden.
5th Jun 2009 - 17:17:08
 

Greenhouse owners should check insurance details

Homeowners who take pride in their garden have been told to make certain their belongings are covered in their insurance policy.
1st Jun 2009 - 12:48:28
 

Summer has arrived

Although some may believe summer begins at solstice, a national newspaper suggests it arrived today.
28th May 2009 - 18:02:57
 

Gardeners to be rewarded with gig tickets

Gardeners who help out in community projects in London and Manchester are to be rewarded with concert tickets.
22nd May 2009 - 13:02:17
 

RHS awards Caymen Islands with golds

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has rewarded the Caymen Islands department of tourism with two gold medals for its display at the Chelsea Flower Show.
21st May 2009 - 13:18:11
 

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to open visitor centre

The new visitor centre at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh should soon be open, following todays topping-out ceremony.
20th May 2009 - 12:59:21
 

Investment firm scoops horticulture award

Foreign and Colonial Investment Trust has been given a silver medal for its garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.
19th May 2009 - 12:59:40
 

Parents should teach kids to grow

A childrens charity has urged parents to show their offspring how to make use of their gardens and greenhouses.
18th May 2009 - 13:03:43
 

Gardeners asked to give up their pants

Greenhouse lovers have been asked to donate their old undergarments to the RHS to use as plant containers at an upcoming show.
15th May 2009 - 12:43:57
 

Kew offers commemorative currency

Kew Gardens is offering greenhouse lovers the chance to purchase commemerative coins to celebrate its anniversary.
14th May 2009 - 14:18:51
 

Telegraph offers flower show discounts

A national daily newspaper has given its readers the chance to save cash while visiting Chelsea for the upcoming flower show.
13th May 2009 - 14:09:10
 

Keeping thieves out of the garden

Insurance provider More Than has advised homeowners to beware of garden criminals.
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