Gardens
Taking to the air
February 2nd 2012
Naomi Slade leaves mud and frozen ground behind this month for a taste of the exotic – at home.
Big Garden Birdwatch
January 12th 2012
The RSPB’s annual twitcher-fest is upon us again as thousands of volunteers help keep track of wild bird populations nationwide.
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...
Amazing day at Cliveden
October 14th 2011
The National Trust property of Cliveden has welcomed Susie Holliman as the 100,000th visitor to its spectacular recreated 19th-century maze.
An experimental garden
October 6th 2011
Naomi Slade visits ‘mix and match’ gardener Nicki Whiteman and hears her exciting plans for autumn and winter
High concepts at Hampton Court
September 15th 2011
Naomi Slade tells the stories behind two medal-winning gardens.
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...
Inspired art at the Chelsea Flower Show
June 30th 2011
Two of the nicest artisan gardens at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show were both created by Bucks-based garden designers and had literary themes. Naomi Slade casts her expert eye over these ‘works of art’.
Milton Keynes Garden Show
March 17th 2011
Middleton Hall flourishes into Spring at thecentre:mk from Friday, March 25 to Sunday,27.
Darling Buds
March 16th 2011
Although spring has now officially sprung, it can still be a bit chilly to do any serious gardening. However as days lengthen the plants can wait no longer, breaking leaf bud and coming into flower with increasing enthusiasm
The First Sign of Spring
January 20th 2011
Naomi Slade uncovers the astonishing lure of a tiny flower that holds the power to lighten our lives during a long winter...
Berkshire Gardens Trust AGM
August 19th 2010
Over 30 members and guests, including the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, The Hon Mrs Bayliss, who is an individual member, attended the recent 2nd AGM of the Berkshire Gardens Trust, which was held at St. Stephen’s Church Centre, Upper Basildon.
Beautiful gardens - Sheepdrove Estate, near Lambourn
July 13th 2010
Sheepdrove Estate, near Lambourn, maybe well-known, but its owners’ gardens are seldom open to the public...
Where the wild things are
August 27th 2009
Waltham Place may be a stately manor house, but you won't find any manicured herbaceous borders here, says Naomi Slade
Summer starts here
February 23rd 2009
Below is a list of useful web links to help you plan your summer.
Snowdrops at Welford Park
January 7th 2009
The ancient estate of Welford Park, near Newbury, is famous for its carpets of snowdrops this time of year.
What to do in the garden
November 17th 2008
Feed the soil Now is the time to make sure that your soil is full of life for the forthcoming year. Spread a good layer of compost or well-rotted horse manure onto beds and vegetable areas. It will help suppress weeds...
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