Count Butterflies and Moths on a sunny day
Small Tortoiseshell They say that counting sheep is relaxing and helps you to go to sleep, why not do something which is equally as relaxing that is also fun, educational and very important – why not...
View ArticleWhy not enter our new Childrens Competition this Summer
Summer is here and there is nothing better than being outdoors and exploring. Why not have a go at our new competition in the Family Zone for a chance to win some great wildlife products – all you need...
View ArticleWhy not visit an allotment during National Allotment Week
Next week is National Allotment Week (10th – 16th August), it is organised by The National Allotment Society (NSALG) which is the leading national organisation upholding the interests and rights of...
View ArticleKeep warm and start the gardening year indoors
The weathermen were right the cold weather has arrived, this morning we woke to a snowy winter wonderland there is little chance of doing any outdoor gardening at the moment. It is too cold to start...
View ArticleIt’s been lovely weather for Butterflies
This week it has been glorious with long, dry days of warm sunshine, perfect weather for gardening and getting outdoors and also for Butterflies too, on my allotment I saw quite a few including Small...
View ArticleHave you seen our TWO NEW FREE Gardening Competitions
Wooden Raised Beds are perfect for growing fruit, herbs and vegetables, they provide good drainage, can be filled with good quality compost, will easily accommodate fleece, film and netting to protect...
View ArticleWin a Wooden Raised Bed for your garden
Spring is here and there are lots of flowers, fruits, herbs and vegetables to sow, plant and grow now but sometimes there simply is not enough room to grow everything that you would like to, the answer...
View ArticleCongratulations to our young Competition Winner
A big thank you to everyone who entered the March April Family Competition we had lots of entries, the winning entry was from Lily Fisher aged 7 from Exeter who correctly identified the Wild flowers,...
View ArticleHave you seen our TWO NEW FREE Wildlife Competitions
Hedgehogs are unique creatures that we rarely see, they are a true gardeners friend eating lots of pests including slugs and snails, unfortunately their numbers are in decline. At this time of year we...
View ArticleDon’t forget to enter our TWO FREE Wildlife Competitions
The days are shorter and the nights are colder, now is the time to think about our garden wildlife and give them a helping hand with a safe retreat to spend the winter months, why not enter our two...
View ArticleBuy British and celebrate British Tomato Week or why not grow your own?
This week it is British Tomato Week 22nd-28th May which is launched by the British Tomato Growers Association to promote our own locally grown tomatoes. British grown tomatoes are available in shops...
View ArticlePerfect Father’s Day gifts for under £15.00
With Fathers Day fast approaching (Sunday June 1th) now is the time to get your Dad/Grandad that perfect gift to show him how much they mean to you. At The Gardening Works we have lots of great...
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