If your home or garden has been flooded, it will come as little consolation. Water companies are confident they will not have to impose hosepipe bans on gardeners this summer…
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New name, new look for Malvern show 2014
The first big RHS gardening show of 2014 is to get a new name – and a new look. The Malvern Spring Gardening Show, held at the Three Counties Showground…
Seed firm to honour Britain’s fallen soldiers
A seed firm that was prevented from selling poppies in aid of The Royal British Legion to mark 100 years since the outbreak of World War One is to assist…
Roasting tin fat can be lethal for birds, warns RSPB
The RSPB has urged gardeners to never put out cooking fat for wild birds. Wildlife experts say cooked roasting tin fat is extremely dangerous for birds – many of which…
BBC under fire over Great British Garden Revival
Gardeners have criticised the BBC for taking the Great British Garden Revival off air after one episode – to make way for Mandela coverage before Christmas. The 14-episode gardening extravaganza…
Show gardeners more respect, says Alan Titchmarsh
Alan Titchmarsh has called for gardening to be respected as a career – and not regarded as a destination for those who lack the intelligence to do anything else. Speaking…
Secret Garden Sundays: new for plant, food and craft-lovers
The Royal Horticultural Society is to launch a host of new grow-your-own events. RHS Secret Garden Sundays will take place on the first Sunday of each month from April to…
Garden bridge set to span the Thames
Plans for a £150million Garden Bridge – the UK’s first – have been unveiled. Inspired by actress Joanna Lumley, plans have been drawn-up by Thomas Heatherwick who designed the London…
World War One theme for Chelsea Flower Show 2014
Displays at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 will mark the centenary of World War One. The Soldier’s Charity will stage a garden called No Man’s Land. It aims to…
Critic slams RHS Britain in Bloom
A nurserywoman has attacked RHS Britain in Bloom, accusing the initiative of encouraging gardeners to grow “brash, short-lived plants”. Writing on www.thinkingardens.co.uk (a site edited by critic Anne Wareham) grower…