A love of gardening
This is the season of gardens opening. Across the Midlands, hundreds of families in dozens of villages will open their gardens to the public - many for the first time.
Turn over a new leaft for a healthy heart
Published: Sun 16 Jun 2013
There's nothing like a bit of sunshine to get plants putting on a growth spurt and spending time doing some gardening is a great way to get some exercise, reduce stress and boost your vitamin D levels.
Sit back and relax - it's Summer!
Published: Thu 13 Jun 2013
JUNE is a lovely month to be in the garden. With the evenings getting longer and brighter you can use your garden or patio as a great extension to your home, and just sit back and relax.
Safety warning for amateur gardeners
Published: Wed 12 Jun 2013
The weather is heating up and many homeowners thoughts are turning to the garden as it's now time to dust off the lawnmowers and dig out the dibbers to get our gardens ready for summer.
Cold snap makes colours pop at the Eden Project
Published: Wed 05 Jun 2013
The coldest spring in several decades has produced an extraordinary burst of colour in the Eden Project's great outdoors.
How to choose your garden furniture
Published: Mon 03 Jun 2013
Whether it's a balcony, a patio, a back yard or a garden that you've got - if the weather this summer is kind then, odds are, you are going to want to spend some time sitting out in it. But on what?
Pond Life
Published: Thu 30 May 2013
Ever thought about taking in lodgers? Maybe not in the house but how about welcoming wildlife into your garden?
Digging in to welcome the Summer
Published: Sat 25 May 2013
With summer just around the corner, gardeners are digging in and planning what to grow for the year ahead. Read these tips to help get your gardens in shape...
Calling Staffordshire's Community Gardeners
Published: Mon 20 May 2013
With the weather getting warmer, and more people getting out in the garden, it's a great time to be celebrating green-fingered people and their achievements.
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