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  • Colour in a Cold Climate

    Posted on 07/02/2012

    Although it’s one of the coldest months of the year, there are still some hardy plants that give us a fantastic array of colour in February. By planning ahead you can make sure that next year your February garden displays more than evergreen shrubs and bald borders.Our trips around the garden are becoming more frequent as we examine the ground for signs of spring,... Read more

  • The Full Flavour of the February Garden

    Posted on 02/02/2012

    February’s a favourite time of year for gardeners. Those without the green fingered bug don’t understand the rush that the first daffodils bring, or the excited anticipation of spring that seems only a snippet away. After some well-deserved time off gardeners around the country are ready to venture out again, armed with plans and visions for making this year the best gardening twelve months yet. There’s plenty to do in the... Read more

  • The Lavenderworld Landscape Photography Competition

    Posted on 31/01/2012

    If you are adept at capturing naturally beautiful scenes or landscapes on your digital camera, then enter our Landscape photography competition. Prizes: 1st Place: £500 of Photographic Equipment of your choice! 2nd Place: £300 of Photographic Equipment of your choice! 3rd Place: £200 of Photographic Equipment of your choice! 3 top photographers from the UK and USA including Nicholas Goodden will judge the best entries and award prizes of... Read more

  • January Jobs for Gardeners

    Posted on 03/01/2012

    January Jobs for Gardeners Although it seems like every year the same jobs are to be done in the garden month by month, this year with a very mild winter almost behind us, January jobs are proving to be a little bit different. Even in the North some rose bushes that have been left to grow are still sporting beautiful blooms, whereas the daffodils are already poking their heads through... Read more

  • Pickling with Herbs

    Posted on 17/12/2011

    Pickling with Herbs The art of pickling is easy and once the knack is learned almost everything from the veggie patch can be pickled to either prolong its life or give away as presents in a hamper at Christmas time. There are many vegetables that can be pickled along with a few larder store favourites, however choosing the right herbs to add flavour is a must for a gorgeous display... Read more

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