4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (441+ words) ‘The Earth is what we all have in common’ Although our lives have changed, that tradition remains surprisingly relevant. Many of us now grow herbs in pots, train apples along fences or tuck a few vegetables among the flowers. Even…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (271+ words) Across the past four decades, Wilmslow Wells for Africa has raised £1.86m to fund 400-plus projects, bringing clean, fresh water to remote communities across Africa. What makes the charity particularly special is that it remains entirely volunteer-run, with minimal overheads, meaning…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (857+ words) From rich harvests to new growing ideas, gardeners can take their pick. As summer ends, it’s a time to look towards harvests, autumn hues and new ideas for the growing seasons ahead – and garden festivals celebrating this fruitful time of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (214+ words) A historic pub dating back more than 400 years is set to go under the hammer. The Pack Horse Inn in Widdop, near Hebden Bridge, will feature in a live stream auction by BTG Eddisons Property Auctions on October 1, with a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (521+ words) The start of autumn heralds a change in our gardens; the flashy, bright colours of summer are fading and rich reds and golden shades dominate. Many gardeners will be collecting seeds from their favourite flowers and sowing hardy annuals for…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (232+ words) September gardens still have much to offer, including those which are open for the National Garden Scheme, raising funds for nursing charities Sutton Mead. (Image: NGS) September 4-6, noon to 5pm Upper Gorwell. (Image: NGS) A four acre garden created mostly since…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (287+ words) From ripening seed heads to rich autumn tones, Norfolk’s gardens still have plenty to offer. Visit these, which are opening for charity this September Summer has proved somewhat challenging for gardeners this year and, as colours start to mellow and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (565+ words) A chance dinner party conversation led to a collaboration between Jason Goodwin and Simon Tiffin, the founders of G&T Garden Tours, which visits Dorset’s finest private gardens Garden historian Jim Bartos’ Dorset garden–one of the highlights of the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (404+ words) With well over 100 traders confirmed and ticket sales strong, the stage is well and truly set for what promises to be a memorable event at The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby, on the weekend of September 26-27, between 10am and 4pm. The Derbyshire…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1539+ words) which takes place on September 26-27 at the Central Co-op County Ground, Derby Date: Saturday 26-Sunday 27 Venue: Central Co-op County Ground, Derby, DE21 6DA. Tickets: Available on the day, card payment only. Purchasing in advance strongly advised. Special offers only available when booking…...