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Summer holiday gardening activities for little green fingers
The school holidays are the perfect time to spend quality time with your family and create lasting memories in your garden. Take advantage of this time by involving your children in fun and educational garden projects. This will give you extra hands to spruce up your garden for summer and keep your children entertained while teaching them about the environment and nature.
16th Aug
How to take care of your indoor plants
If you are a beginner in indoor gardening, caring for indoor plants may seem daunting at first. However, with our guide, you can easily learn how to nourish, compost, water, and select the best indoor plants for your home, so you can enjoy the full benefits of houseplants such as improving air quality, reducing blood pressure, and enhancing mood, attention span, and productivity.
10th Aug
Garden styling for Afternoon Tea Week!
We all love afternoon tea - a British delicacy dating back to the 17th century. We love it so much we have a national event dedicated to it - Afternoon Tea Week takes place every second full week in August and will be on August 7 to 13 this year.
3rd Aug
Britain Get Growing August: It’s National Allotment Week!
2023 marks the 21st year of National Allotments Week, run by The National Allotment Society. This year, National Allotments Week will run from 7th-13th August with the theme of Soil Health so this month for Britain Get Growing, the experts at British Garden Centres take a look at what can be planted, the soil conditions as well as how you can care for your soil to ensure a bumper harvest!
27th Jul
Barbiecore gardening – the best pink flowers for your garden right now
With the highly-anticipated Barbie film now making waves across cinema screens and becoming the hit of the summer, there's no better time to start planning your Barbie-style pink garden and get on board with this summer's latest craze for #Barbiecore.
27th Jul
What’s on at Brigg Garden Centre this Summer
Looking for things to do in Lincolnshire this Summer Holidays? Well, we have lots of fun activities planned for you and your family to enjoy at Brigg Garden Centre with Children's activities and our famous Bike Night to look forward to.
21st Jul
Our Top 10 Tips for Taking Care of Your Garden While You’re On Holiday
Before going on holiday, it's important to take care of your garden to make sure it is in the best shape whilst you are away. We've put together a checklist of tasks to complete before you leave to make sure your outdoor space is thriving upon your return.
19th Jul
Garden maintenance to get your garden in shape this summer
At this point in the summer, your diligent efforts in the garden should be yielding fruitful results, with flourishing plants and ample floral blooms for your admiration and pleasure. However, it is important to keep up with necessary care and maintenance to ensure optimal enjoyment of your garden in the weeks to come.
10th Jul
Get ready for the Big Butterfly Count!
The Big Butterfly Count 2023 is just around the corner and takes place from July 16th to 18th. The nationwide survey is aimed at helping assess the health of the environment simply by counting the different species and numbers of butterflies that we see.
10th Jul
Must-sees at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Taking place from July 4th-9th, the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival is a treat for anyone with green fingers. Horticultural excellence can be experienced at Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's most famous residence. The show features workshops and demonstrations, spectacular Show Gardens, Floral Marquees, top gardening advice, and allotment experiences.
6th Jul
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Creating a Garden Border – From Zero to Hero
Creating a Garden Border – From Zero to Hero A garden border is a staple foundation of a flourishing garden, and transforms bland life-less edges into a vibrant and thriving ecosystem. Join us at British Garden Centres as we run down all the basics of creating a garden border from scratch! Planning your Border Before…
Gardening for Beginners – How to Feed your Plants
Gardening for Beginners – How to Feed your Plants Your plants cannot survive on water alone – especially container plants. Giving them that extra nutrient boost allows them to flourish stronger and healthier. For fruit and vegetables this can often result in a larger yield too! Follow along with the latest edition for Gardening for…
Our top shade-loving plants to enhance your garden
Our top shade-loving plants to enhance your garden Got a shady spot in your garden and worried you can’t grow anything? Fear not, with the right selection of plants, you can transform these dark nooks and crannies into a colourful and thriving area. The team at British Garden Centres delve into some of the best…