Gardening broadcaster Mark Lane has been shortlisted in the Celebrity of the Year category at this week’s National Diversity Awards 2021, alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton and Marcus Rashford. Mark, the gardening expert on BBC One Morning Live and a presenter on QVC and BBC Gardeners’ World, became the UK’s first garden designer in a wheelchair, […]
A peat-free compost range made from sheep’s wool, bracken – and now comfrey – by Dalefoot Composts in the Lake District has been shortlisted for the first ever RHS Chelsea Sustainable Garden Product of the Year Award. Dalefoot Wool Compost with Comfrey, launched earlier this year by the Penrith-based firm, is one of ten shortlisted […]
Newby Hall & Gardens reopens to the public on 1 April 2021 with Covid safety measures1 in place First phase of historic rock garden restoration now complete Dahlia bed revamp with 21st century colour twist Famous double herbaceous border in full bloom after lockdown Harrogate Autumn Flower Show to be held at Newby Hall 17-19 September When […]
Comfrey – the organic gardener’s best friend – a ‘dynamic accumulator’ packed with nutrients is added into the Wool Compost range ‘Bocking 14’ variety has high levels of potassium, phosphorous & nitrogen for healthy plant growth, larger flowers & bigger crops Comfrey now being grown sustainably at Dalefoot farm as company scales up peat-free compost […]
Sales of Scandi-style log cabin garden annexes soar during lockdowns Ideal for grandparents or other close family and no planning permission needed1 Leading annex provider Norwegian Log has seen sales rocket by 35% over the last year and enquiries by 50% Most purchasers are aged over 70 and want to move closer to their children […]
With high performance, technical wear that looks as good as it performs, clothing from Genus Gardenwear has been a hit with serious gardeners since 2013. Its trousers and tops for all weathers, boasting UK-first designs, have proved popular with green-fingered Brits. The Cotswolds-based firm’s gear has clever horti’ twists such as stab-proof pockets for secateurs, […]