A love of gardening

Chris Mallinson and Wendy Thompson

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

Blackberries on a bush

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

Rose

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

electric mower

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.

How to choose your garden furniture

Published: Mon 03 Jun 2013

Relax amongst the flowers

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

gemmas pond

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

Garden with gravel bed and shade

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

Kim Wilde - celebrity gardener

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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