On Thursday 17 March representatives from the Royal Horticultural Society’s Affiliated Societies team, Britain’s largest network of gardening clubs and horticultural societies, will join a Flower Show Forum at Castle Gardens in Sherborne, Dorset from 2pm – 4pm. Chaired by Mike Burks, managing director of The Gardens Group, the Flower Show Forum will offer gardening clubs, which are currently seeing a decline in entries to their garden competitions, a chance to share their concerns and devise a plan to rejuvenate these traditional shows. Full story: Read more
Pressure Builds at Kelways Plants for RHS Chelsea 2015
Its just 8 weeks to go until the 2015 Chelsea Flower opens its doors to the world. In a sleepy corner of Somerset, Kelways Plants is humming. With over 23,000 plants being contract grown for 7 Main Avenue and Fresh Show Gardens, and many thousands of others ready for last minute additions and trade stands, the nursery is overflowing with plants. Gary House, Kelways Nursery Manager and his youthful yet experienced team of local staff have the 18th May firmly ingrained in their heads. Full story: Read more
Bargain compost bin now even better value
The recycling powerhouse of a garden composting bin has just become an even bigger bargain in Somerset. Prices have been cut for both sizes of Blackwall Compost Converter – the UK’s best selling home compost bin – while special multi-bin deals still offer even better value. The 220 litre black composter is now available for just £17.98, down £2 from £19.98, while the 330 litre black composter is £19.98, a reduction of £3 from £22.98. Full story: Read more