Posts Tagged ‘Flowers’
Keeping your mind Happy with Nature
On Mental Health Awareness Week, we think it’s only appropriate to help guide you in nurturing your mind. This year the theme for Mental Health awareness with is ‘Connecting with Nature’ and we are over the moon that it has been recognised how much being outside can benefit your mental health. We thought we would…
Read More...Plant a Rainbow
During lockdown, the rainbow became a symbol of hope and gratitude for the hard-working NHS. The nation displayed rainbows in windows and gardens, filling dreary days with a splash of colour. Now, we’re looking towards a brighter futures. Schools and communities are open once again. And there’s no better time to get growing with much-missed…
Read More...Plant Recommendations: Unique plants for the garden
Sometimes when it comes to planning your garden, you stick to the plants you know and love – the ones you’ve grown for years. Of course, that’s a great way to maintain a gorgeous garden. If however you were looking to start afresh or incorporate something different to your garden, here are four unique looking…
Read More...Best Birthday Blooms
Flowers are such a great gift for any occasion. Birthdays are no exception. But, have you ever wondered what type of bloom you should be sending? Just like birth stones, there is a birth flower for every month. So, here is each month with each special flower, and a little about what they mean. Its…
Read More...10 Plants for a shady garden
Some people struggle with their gardens getting too much sun exposure, causing them to have less time slots to water. But what about those gardens that spend most of the day in the shade? Don’t let the lack of sun stop you from planting in your garden. You can still grow flowers, fruit, veg and…
Read More...Plant your own Butterfly Garden
There’s something extremely peaceful about watching a butterfly fluttering around your flowers. With their colourful wings and so many different types to spot, why wouldn’t you want to attract them into your garden? We have four of the best plants for pollinators for you to plant to start your own butterfly haven. Lantanas These plants…
Read More...Show stopper blooms for your garden
If right now you’re looking to add some strong statement pieces to your garden, these four shrubs and ericaceous plants are great additions to any garden. They can grow large and colourful and are perfect if you are looking to fill larger spaces. Azalea This gorgeous brightly coloured plant is a real eye catcher. It…
Read More...Bring the Mediterranean to your Garden
We really have been blessed with some incredible weather recently. As many of us may have lost out on holidays, we wanted to show the ways you can bring the ‘Mediterranean’ to your back garden. Palm Trees Nothing screams HOLIDAY more than a palm tree. You can bring the tropics to your garden by buying…
Read More...Creating a wildflower meadow
There is something spectacular about going for a walk and stumbling across a wildflower meadow. Despite there being no structure to its growth, everything seems to fall perfectly into place to create a magical site. So why not transform a corner of your garden into a delightful wildflower meadow? Fresh start Wildflowers like to grow…
Read More...Tips for March
Within our Cultivation Street network there are individuals with amazing knowledge both about gardening and running community gardens. They understand first-hand the needs of organisations and can tailor their advice to this. Our tips for the month is written by Cath from Welsh House Farm Green Grafters community gardening group. Cath not only has endless…
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