Bright ideas with bulbs
Autumn is already upon us and it is the perfect time to get out into the garden and plant spring flowering bulbs.
Posts
Restaurant milestone at Monkton Elm
The new restaurant at Monkton Elm took a big and exciting step further forward this week (August 26, 2014) with construction starting on the main steel structure of the building.
Get planting this September
We’re backing the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) annual ‘Plan it, Plant it this Autumn’ campaign again this year.
Get buzzy at sewing bee
Budding tailors are being invited to take part in sewing bee groups on Saturday, September 13th from 10.30am until 1pm and at 2pm until 4pm.
Autumn lawn care
September is a key time to carry out annual maintenance on your lawn. Our sundries buyer, Sara Wildman, gives us her top tips on how to get ahead for 2015…
Plant Of The Month - September - Japanese Anemones
Japanese Anemones – full of Eastern Promise The elegant Japanese Anemone ( Anemone hupehensis and A. x hybrida) always seems so delicate near the back of the herbaceous border, with pretty pink to white flowers held upon wiry stems. But this late bloomer is really as tough as old boots, making large clumps to enliven the Autumn gardens. Its strong stems need little if any support, often reaching over 1.5m high.
De-clutter your shed and donate unwanted tools
Anyone who is de-cluttering their shed this autumn is being invited to donate their old and unwanted tools to our ‘Tools Shed’ programme.
Best In Show at Flower Show!
Special thanks to Redwood Stone (http://www.redwoodstone.co.uk) for lending us the monument Our World War One memorial garden scooped a large gold medal and ‘Best in Show’ at this year’s Taunton Flower Show.
Remember a loved one and win a ‘Peace’ rose
To commemorate the start of World War One we are giving away 500 Peace roses to people who visited our stand during this year’s Taunton Flower Show, and to our E-News subscribers.
How to get the best from your barbecue
Are you hoping to host a few more barbecues this summer? Our very own Tom Berry, who is in charge of the Outdoor Living Department, gives us his top tips for getting the most out of your barbie.
Keep your pooches cool this summer
We have all been trying to keep cool in the recent hot summer weather but it’s really important to consider your pets too. Our Pet & Reptile Centre Manager, Liz Woodward, has some top tips on caring for your dogs in the heat.
Feed your pet the natural way
Animal lovers who would like to feed their cat or dog with a natural, additive and preservative free food can try a new range we are stocking in our pet centre.
Things to do in the garden this August
August can be a month to kick back and relax but if you want to get ahead for the new season then there are plenty of tasks that you could be doing. Here are a few tips from our horticultural experts.