A Gardens and Homes Direct Blog
Hi readers, we’re very excited to tell you about one of our favourite times of year. Starting next week, from the 11th to the 17th of April, it’s National Gardening Week across the UK! In partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, National Gardening Week is an opportunity to get out and get your garden in a tip-top state, just in time for Summer, as well as see some of the country’s best gardens!
Are you a fan of nature, in all it’s glory? Maybe you’re thinking of picking up a new casual hobby? Perhaps you’re a science fan, and would like to help a project on a huge scale? Well then look no further than the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, this weekend!
This Saturday (14th March) sees the start of English Tourism Week. A week-long celebration to help showcase everything that’s great about English tourist attractions.
With the weather starting to improve as we head into early Spring, it’s definitely a good time to start getting out and about this year. So, here’s our guide to the 10 English gardens you should try and visit during the next few weeks.
It’s no coincidence that the start of the 18th National Nest Box Week (14th – 21st February) coincides with the national day of love, Valentine’s Day. Well, traditionally February is the start of the new breeding season for birds, so making a love den for our feathered friends has never been more important, especially with the recent decline of many national nesting places.
So, if you’re wanting to get involved, here’s a few tips on how to go about it
It may seem a little early, but 2015 is already set to be a spectacular year for gardening. To celebrate this claim, we’ve decided to take a closer look at the 10 gardening events we think you should visit this year.
Although we do love a traditional RHS show, we hope we can show you what else there is on offer out there. What do you think?
Wildlife in your garden is certainly not restricted to the warmer months of the year. Even throughout winter there’s a hive of activity happening out there.
With the RSPB’s annual Garden Birdwatch taking place this weekend, we thought it would be a great time to talk about what birdlife you’re likely to see and how you can attract even more.
Previously, we provided you with some advice on how to create a bee friendly garden during summer, but what about during the winter?
For most Lancastrians, the words Bank Holiday Weekend and ‘Washout’ have become an all too familiar sound over the last few years. So, it’s little surprise that this weekend is likely to be much of the same, albeit with a few bright spells to act as a glimmer of hope. Well, at least it’s consistent.
The weather may have already waterlogged your Bank Holiday plans, but never fear as we’ve got a bucket full of alternative ideas . . . Go on, have a butchers!
Instead of thinking horizontally or laterally, designers are thinking much more vertically when it comes to expanding our urban green spaces. The rooftop garden is now a familiar sight across many of world’s most overcrowded modern metropolises, and they’re not just trendy bars with an outdoor roof terrace either.
Trees, wild flowers and even the odd farm are now being grown above our heads. With demand for rooftop gardens increasing by 60% in the last few years . . . we thought we’d see what all the fuss is about!
Rich in history, mystery and charm, Britain’s collection of walled gardens are simply otherworldly. Whether they’re privately owned, or in the capable hands of the National Trust, most venues are open 7 days a week during high summer, so there’s no better time to get out there. With beautiful afternoon teas and reasonably priced entrance fees, as well as a little bit of architecture and some plant-life, the difficult task is surely choosing which one to venture to.
Once again, we’ve spread our wings across the length and breadth of the nation, to help highlight the 10 walled gardens you really do need to visit this summer . . . Take a look!
Do you often find yourself pacing about the city’s streets, wanting to slip down a side street and escape the roar of the concrete jungle? Well, many of our major cities now feature urban escapes that act as the perfect departure lounge for those wanting to simply get away from it all.
So, whether it’s for a couple of hours or the full day, and whether you’ve heard of them or not, here’s our 10 favourite inner city gardens . . .
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