Gardens
Somerset's Winter Gardens
January 3rd 2012
A hardy handful of our county’s great gardens remain open throughout the winter months: just make sure you wrap up warm! Words by Sarah Ashworth
Who needs Gardeners’ World?
December 1st 2011
The English Garden magazine has dipped its muddy gardening boot into the world of professional film
Who needs Gardeners’ World?
December 1st 2011
The English Garden magazine has dipped its muddy gardening boot into the world of professional film
Create homes for wildlife in your garden with ‘Jordans 10% Challenge’
October 19th 2011
One of Britain’s best-known cereal companies, Jordans Cereals, is issuing a challenge to Britain’s gardeners to follow the example set by farmers that grow Jordans cereals and make at least 10% of their gardens into homes for wildlife...
Create homes for wildlife in your garden with ‘Jordans 10% Challenge’
October 19th 2011
One of Britain’s best-known cereal companies, Jordans Cereals, is issuing a challenge to Britain’s gardeners to follow the example set by farmers that grow Jordans cereals and make at least 10% of their gardens into homes for wildlife...
World’s first living billboard made entirely of British flowers
August 26th 2011
Shoppers in London were treated to quite a sight today, as a billboard made entirely of living flowers was revealed outside the Westfield Shopping Centre...
Treasures at Tintinhull
June 29th 2011
Bristol-based garden designers Lesley Hegarty and Robert Webber reveal the glory of Tintinhull’s serene garden ‘rooms’
Garden Oasis by Ditcheat-based Garden Designer Jane Follis
May 19th 2011
Garden designer Jane Follis has recently moved her studio to Ditcheat in Somerset and is looking forward to helping people around the county create beautiful spaces to be enjoyed for many years
New Garden Opening and talk by Rebecca Pow on 16 June
May 6th 2011
Bradon Farm, Isle Abbots has a stunning garden, created from scratch by Deborah Jones. It is being opened for the very first time on behalf of the RNLI.
“Secret Gardens” Opening to the Public
April 12th 2011
Once again, on Sunday 26th June 2011, a number of Dulverton residents will be opening their “Secret Gardens” to the public.
“Secret Gardens” Opening to the Public
April 12th 2011
Once again, on Sunday 26th June 2011, a number of Dulverton residents will be opening their “Secret Gardens” to the public.
The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) in April
March 11th 2011
Each year thousands of gardeners in England and Wales take part in the National Garden Scheme open days. The scheme raises money for charities and here in Somerset, those listed in the 2010 NGS Yellow Book guide helped to raise £52,000.
The Taste of Paradise
December 22nd 2010
Based in Castle Cary, landscape designer Adam Hunt offers advice on how to transform your garden into a bountiful larder
The Regeneration of Barcroft Hall gardens
November 30th 2010
For the past ten years Brian and Denise Herrick have created a continually evolving, environmental masterpiece at Barcroft Hall in South Petherton. Here they talk to Somerset Life about their achievements and plans for the future
Cleeve Nursery & Garden Centre. A family run business offering helpful advice from a friendly team.
November 8th 2010
Set in a lovely country setting on the edge of Bristol, the nursery shop comprises a barn and stable that is over 200 years old. It is full of character and has a very pleasant atmosphere.
Design Rules at Somerset's Milton Lodge
September 27th 2010
Garden designers Lesley Hegarty and Robert Webber take a tour of the glorious gardens at Milton Lodge, created in the early 1900s by Charles Clement Tudway and still impressive today
Somerlap’s Monster Cabbage takes first prize in Mark
September 3rd 2010
The ‘Green-fingered’ team at Mark based Pallet & Timber Garden Product manufacturer, Somerlap, have managed to scoop no less that 10 first prizes at the Royal British Legion, Flower & Vegetable Show held in Mark, Somerset.
Our Secret Gardens - Somerset's private gardens open with the National Gardens Scheme
August 2nd 2010
Thanks to the National Gardens Scheme we can visit some of the county's best gardens this month, as their proud owners let us enjoy their delights for a few special days each year. Sarah Ford reports. Photos by Andrew and Sarah Wilcox
Hard work pays off for Brimsmore Gardens as team wins Garden Centre Association Awards
July 29th 2010
Brimsmore Gardens in Yeovil has wowed judges in its 2010 annual audit and picked up a number of top Garden Centre Association awards in the Wales and the West Category.
Green Fingered Somerset gardeners introduce their workshops to help learn everything you'll need
January 4th 2010
Whether you are potty about plants, want to know your onions or fancy yourself as a bit of a designer, there are courses and workshops in Somerset to suit your green-fingered needs during the year ahead
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