Monkton Elm News, Events and Tips Blog

Winter garden fragrances come principally from flowering shrubs and bulbs. Shrubs close to paths are best as when you go by them you get a wonderful whiff.

January is traditionally a slow gardening month but if you want to get ahead for the season to come then why not drop in and get some free advice from our team of in-house experts…

If you are looking for a place to socialise and escape the wintery weather this month then we’d love to invite you to our award-winning Four Seasons Restaurant for some wonderful fare and a warm and friendly atmosphere.

We have lots of delicious dishes being served in our Restaurant this month, perfect to re-ignite that little central heating system in your stomach. We are pretty confident there will be something to tickle everybody’s taste buds too! We have the classic winter treat of tasty soup, but ours is no ordinary soup, our chefs make our soup daily from fresh local ingredients. For an extra special treat why not try our soup of the day. For a main course warmer why not try one of traditional English dishes such a Stew & Dumplings, Lancashire Hotpot or Cottage Pie. For a hot dessert we have Bread & Butter pudding or mouth watering steamed Chocolate Pudding. If you don’t fancy stopping for a meal then maybe we give you a quick ‘hot fix’ with one of our specialist barista coffees or hot chocolates.

Feed feathered friends for winter Garden birds need our help throughout winter so make sure you put out food and water every day. We have a wide range of feeders, tables and food available, so take a look at what’s on offer and help our feathered friends.

Cyclamen and azaleas Brighten up your home this winter with our superb quality, colourful azaleas and cyclamen. They’re easy to look after – just put them somewhere cool and in good, indirect light. Keep the compost moist and feed regularly for best results.

Poinsettias You can’t beat poinsettias to provide plenty of festive cheer to your home over winter. They’re available in a range of colours – just look at what’s on offer in our houseplants section. When you get them home, place them somewhere they’ll receive reasonable warmth and good light and make sure they are well away from draughts and extremes of heat.

…The fifth of November. If you’re enjoying bonfires and fireworks this weekend, please make sure to check for wildlife including hedgehogs before setting them alight.

We’re hosting a Winter Bedding Weekend on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29 to help people add a bit of colour to their gardens through the darker months.

  Would you like to get some free advice on how to create interest and colour in your garden this autumn and winter? Come along to our Heathers, Evergreens and Conifers Weekend on September 14 and 15.