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  1. hanging baskets
    Gardening

    How many plants do I put in a hanging basket?

     Hanging baskets are a versatile addition to any garden and are not too dissimilar to other planters; there are lots of ways to plant and style them to suit any […]
    Posted On: 25/08/22
  2. Community Garden groups
    Blog Series, Gardening, Gardening Year, International Women's Day

    International Women’s Day and Community Voices

     As a gardening centre, we deal with communities within the umbrella of gardeners. In celebration of International Women’s Day [IWD], we want to take a look at some women gardeners […]
    Posted On: 08/03/22
  3. Copper Tools Collection
    Allotment, Gardening, Grow Your Own, Stuart Thomas

    Essential tools for the spring garden

     There are a handful of garden tools that every gardener should have in the garden store. We’re not going to get into power tools (useful though they may be) here, but stick […]
    Posted On: 08/02/22
  4. Primrose Ball Colegrave Nursery
    Gardening, Plants, Winter

    The 5 Best Winter Bedding Plants To Brighten Your Garden

     Available in a wide spectrum of colours, bedding plants are commonly used to plug the gaps in gardens. They’re also perfect for hanging baskets, filling borders, and window boxes. Now, […]
    Posted On: 08/11/21
  5. Animals, Bird Baths, Birds, Conservation, Current Issues, Gardens, How To, Megan, Organic, Sustainable Living, Wildlife

    Rewilding Your Garden

     What Is Rewilding? Rewilding, simply put, is allowing your garden to be restored to its natural state. This in turn encourages more wildlife and wild plants to reside in your […]
    Posted On: 28/06/18
  6. Garden Tools, Gardening, Ross

    The History of Copper Tools

     Origins The first metal tools ever forged were likely made from copper. As a building material, copper was far softer than stone, but that made it far more malleable and […]
    Posted On: 30/08/17