Gardens
Sankey: Guide to growing and harvesting tomatoes
March 29th 2012
There is nothing more rewarding than a plate full of your own tomatoes grown from your garden. Luckily, tomatoes are relatively easy to grow, especially if the British weather behaves itself...
Who needs Gardeners’ World?
December 1st 2011
The English Garden magazine has dipped its muddy gardening boot into the world of professional film
Who needs Gardeners’ World?
December 1st 2011
The English Garden magazine has dipped its muddy gardening boot into the world of professional film
Advice from Duncan Coombs of Pershore College
November 17th 2011
Duncan Coombs, a lecturer at Pershore College, answers your gardening queries.
Create homes for wildlife in your garden with ‘Jordans 10% Challenge’
October 19th 2011
One of Britain’s best-known cereal companies, Jordans Cereals, is issuing a challenge to Britain’s gardeners to follow the example set by farmers that grow Jordans cereals and make at least 10% of their gardens into homes for wildlife...
Create homes for wildlife in your garden with ‘Jordans 10% Challenge’
October 19th 2011
One of Britain’s best-known cereal companies, Jordans Cereals, is issuing a challenge to Britain’s gardeners to follow the example set by farmers that grow Jordans cereals and make at least 10% of their gardens into homes for wildlife...
Marigold Webb visits the Gardens of St Richard's Hospice
September 16th 2011
Marigold Webb visits the gardens of St Richard’s Hospice, and talks to patients, visitors and staff about the comfort they bring
World’s first living billboard made entirely of British flowers
August 26th 2011
Shoppers in London were treated to quite a sight today, as a billboard made entirely of living flowers was revealed outside the Westfield Shopping Centre...
Alteration to the National Garden Scheme openings
August 15th 2011
An article in the September issue of Worcestershire Life on National Garden Scheme openings features Oldcastle Farm, Colwall. We have been asked to point out that Oldcastle Farm will not now be open on September 18, due to illness.
Marigold Webb talks to Dr Denise Inge about her garden
July 12th 2011
In the first of a series of interviews Marigold Webb talks to Dr Denise Inge, wife of the Bishop of Worcester, The Right Reverend Dr John Inge about her life and the little patch of heaven where she can work, rest and pray
Pershore Plantsman: Roses
June 2nd 2011
When to prune and which varieties have the best scent? Bob Hares answers your questions
Daffodils at Madresfield
February 28th 2011
Madresfield Court, home to the Lygon family for generations, hit the headlines earlier this year when it was revealed as the would-be home of the Royal family should there have been a German invasion during the Second World War.
Otters and voles wildlife
February 21st 2011
Right in the heart of Worcester city centre is a colony of otters. You can also spot them in Kidderminster and along many other river banks around the county.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Worcester
February 9th 2011
Birmingham Botanical Gardens are a delightful haven from city life and a wonderful legacy from the city’s Victorian industrialists reports Marigold Webb.
Pershore Plantsman (out and about gardens)
February 9th 2011
In Britain we’re fortunate in having a near perfect climate for growing daffodils, and it is said we produce more of these bulbs than any other country. Bob Hares has some tips for successful daffs.
Pershore Plantsman Worcestershire
December 19th 2010
January Colour Some of the earliest colour in the garden is provided by dwarf bulbs. Pershore Plantsman Bob Hares advises on how to pick the best.
Pershore Plantsman Worcestershire
December 19th 2010
January Colour Some of the earliest colour in the garden is provided by dwarf bulbs. Pershore Plantsman Bob Hares advises on how to pick the best.
Pershore Plantsman Worcestershire
December 19th 2010
January Colour Some of the earliest colour in the garden is provided by dwarf bulbs. Pershore Plantsman Bob Hares advises on how to pick the best.
Pershore Plantsman: Winter Evergreens
December 6th 2010
You may not be able to get out into the garden but there’s still plenty to admire if you’ve planted some winter evergreens says Bob Hares.
The painters garden of Luggers Hall
August 13th 2010
Marigold Webb visits Luggers Hall the former home of the Edwardian artist Alfred Parsons and is impressed with its beauty – the result of 16 years of hard work by the current owners
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