Gardens
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...
The Garden at Number 32
September 7th 2011
Hallucinogenic, poisonous and thoroughly exotic plants are all on the ‘must-have’ list for these North Devon gardeners. Words and pictures by Jan Barwick
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...
Combe Raleigh Open Gardens, 16-17 July
June 3rd 2011
Enjoy a variety of gardens large and small. Refreshments available, and proceeds in aid of St Nicholas’ Church. 2-6pm. Admission £4 (children free). Ticket valid for both days.
Lantallack is a lovely old Georgian farm, set in 40 acres in the heart of south east Cornwall
November 11th 2010
Lantallack is a lovely old Georgian farm, set in 40 acres in the heart of south east Cornwall and borders an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Magnificent Autumn Colour at the Garden House
September 22nd 2010
A day out at The Garden House in Buckland Monachorum on October 14th is just one of the fabulous events detailed in the new autumn programme from Perennial, the horticulturists’ charity.
St Luke's Hospice Open Garden Event, Plymouth, Devon
April 8th 2010
Gardens ranging from the unique and personal to the very grand are opening across the county for a very good cause.
Switching on the Light
October 6th 2009
Cheer yourself up on a dull day with a visit to Rosemoor's latest addition, the Hot Garden. Words and pictures by Jan Barwick
Littleham House Cottage Garden
March 18th 2009
Jan Barwick explores a classic cottage garden in Exmouth, Devon
Devons Great Seed Swap
February 2nd 2009
Devon varieties of fruits and vegetables are being rediscovered thanks to a thriving seed swapping movement says Helen Stiles
Tree Planting
October 22nd 2008
November is the time to plant trees - or to get someone else to do it for you!
Andrews Wood Nature Reserve, the home of the rare
July 25th 2008
August is the month where one particulary rare plant is in flower in a quiet nature reserve not far from Modbury. David Chapman paid a visit there to find out just more about the work being done at Andrew's Wood to encourage this beautiful purple ...
Growing Your Own
May 29th 2008
More and more people are getting involved with growing their own food, but while that's fine for those who have their own gardens, many don't. Allotments are the perfect alternative, but land for allotments is under competing pressure from many so...
A Plantsmans Garden at Andrews Corner
April 24th 2008
A family dynasty has developed the garden at Andrews Corner near Belstone, but it's taken them over 30 years
Docton Mill Not Just a Spring Garden
March 18th 2008
Jess Wynne explains why Docton Mill Gardens were an obvious candidate for inclusion in a new film and book project
In Search of Autumn Colour
September 21st 2007
In spring and summer gardens abound with floral offerings. Come October, and it's the turn of the foliage. Why does it happen, and where can you best see it? Terry Underhill explains, and flags up some of the gardens in the county where you can be...
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