Victorian flower codes
Before buying a bouquet or a pot of something this Valentine’s Day you might want to check out our Victorian Flower Code to see what the blooms you’ve selected really mean.
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Colour and fragrance in January and February
Viburnums are among the most reliable, hardy and rewarding shrubs you can grow and will cope with almost any soil or aspect. It is a large genus of more than 150 species with mainly white or pink flowers, some very fragrant, with the potential for flowers all the year round with careful choice.
Free Valentines-themed craft activities for children
The fab folks at Children’s Scrapstore Taunton will be hosting free Valentines-themed craft activities in our Elm Tree restaurant on Monday, February 13 from 10am until 2pm.
Jobs to do in the garden in January
During January, your garden could need protecting from all sorts of weather conditions from frosts and snow flurries to heavy rain and wind. It is important to make sure you check any ties, stakes or other supports for damage and replace them if necessary.
Some January advice from our Andrew
Feeling like getting out in the garden today to do some jobs...here are some of Andrew’s tips for what to do in your garden now.
What varieties can I grow?
There are very few varieties that won’t reward with a moderate crop. Westcountry soil is varied and frequently on the acidic side, but what if you have light or heavy soil?
Back the Big Garden Birdwatch
We want you to get involved with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds’ (RSPB) Big Garden Birdwatch from Saturday, January 28 until Monday, January 30.
Youngsters encouraged to take up gardening this New Year
Children are the future generation of gardening and we believe it’s extremely important to get them out into the fresh air and learning all about horticulture as soon as possible.