The community of Tretower prides itself on its rich farming heritage, but can turn its hand to many things; in this case – flowers. If you love flowers, then you’re sure to enjoy this wonderful event, organised by St John’s Church in Tretower. This year will be the third time the church has hosted a […]
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Category Archives: Home & Garden
An open garden with a difference at Llanover
Maggie’s, the charity which provides free practical, emotional and social support for people with cancer and their family and friends, is delighted that Elizabeth and Ross Murray have chosen to open their wonderful garden to the public on Sunday 21st September from 11am to 4 pm to support the campaign to build Maggie’s South East […]
In the garden: A Kitchen Garden (September)
Cultivating your own fruit and vegetables is a growing trend. Vegetable seed sales now outstrip those of flower seeds as more and more of us hop on the grow your own bandwagon. Fruit and vegetables that you have grown yourself not only come with the inbuilt satisfaction that you ‘did that’ but also the knowledge […]
In the garden: August
Now is the time to enjoy the results of all your hard work throughout the year. During August, your garden will be alive with colour, heady with the scent of flowers and abundant with fruit and vegetables. Take some time to sit back and enjoy what you’ve created this month. Of course, a gardener’s work […]
In the Garden: July
With a bit of luck, July’s weather will consist of thirty-one sun-drenched days to enjoy. Of course, warm and dry weather means no rain, which in turn means a lack of water for the garden. Here we’ve outlined best water practices in the garden, particularly useful at this time of year. General Watering As a […]
In the garden: July
With a bit of luck, July’s weather will consist of thirty-one sun-drenched days to enjoy. Of course, warm and dry weather means no rain, which in turn means a lack of water for the garden. Here we’ve outlined best water practices in the garden, particularly useful at this time of year. General Watering As a […]
In the garden: June
Summer is on its here! In fact, June 21st is Midsummer – the longest day of the year – and with the lengthier periods of light and warmer weather, there’s plenty to do in the garden. We’ve listed this month’s top jobs to get done in the garden, but in keeping with our animal theme […]
In the Garden: June
Summer is on its way! In fact, June 21st is Midsummer – the longest day of the year – and with the lengthier periods of light and warmer weather, there’s plenty to do in the garden. We’ve listed this month’s top jobs to get done in the garden, but in keeping with our animal theme […]
In the Garden : May
Did you know that here in Wales, May averages as the sunniest month of the year, with around 170-180 hours of sunshine? Good news for gardeners, as this means you can get outside and get lots of gardening hours in the bag! With the lengthier periods of sunshine during May, comes lengthier dry periods too. […]
Wildlife Ponds
A guide to keeping a pond and enjoying the charm and magic of wild, watery habitats. Spring is the perfect time to get out into the garden and enjoy the weather. A pond makes a lovely addition to a garden and provides a haven for wildlife, being considered a really important freshwater habitat for numerous […]
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