This year has seen the continued preference for electric or battery powered tools over and above the traditional gasoline equivalents. Over half of all hand gardening tools that are sold are electrical powered as well as…
It has long been accepted that gardening can be exceedingly beneficial to those that might be struggling with their mental health. Recent studies[1,2] have shown just how good gardening can be as part of a broader…
Gardening centers across the country are reporting a surge in interest for gardening with Barclaycard reporting gardening spending up by 37%. On of the areas that is attracting the most attention is the use of raised…
The idea of propagating basil seems like a great idea. Basil is such an important flavoring in so many dishes that having a ready supply of your own fresh basil seems natural, especially as it seems…
Yakult, the firm behind the live culture drink to improve gut health, of the same name, has just launched a campaign to encourage people to take up gardening. It is encouraging consumers to spend time outdoors…
One of the strange side-effects of the crisis on the Suez Canal has been the sudden shortage in the supply of garden gnomes that it has caused!. At a time of year where avid gardeners are…
Similar to the Caulders Scoctmid collaboration in Scotland, south of the boarder, Next and Homebase have also announced a tie up. This will see special small scale garden centres open up inside of some of Next’s…
The popularity of gardening as an activity and a hobby has again been highlight by news that the Co-Op chain, Scotmid, have launched of a series of ‘pop-up garden centres’ in some of their main stores….
