Wildlife-Friendly Gardening Put wildlife at the heart of your garden. There are so many innovative ways you can make a wildlife friendly garden for birds and wildlife to thrive. Read on to find out more. National Allotment Week 12th August – 18th August 2024Celebrating biodiversity on UK allotments Create an allotment that is both beautiful …
Winter Haven Winter can be a very challenging time of year for our furry and feathered friends. The good news is there are lots of things you can do to lend a helping hand. Here are some of the best ways you can provide wildlife with a safe and comfortable shelter throughout the colder months. …
A Pond Container Made Easier! One of the best ways you can attract more wildlife into your garden is by creating a mini pond from a container. Any watertight vessel will do! It’s a great gardening project to engage children in. Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of creatures including …
Make a Herb Planter You don’t need lots of space to grow a plentiful crop of fresh herbs. An easy way to get started is by building a herb planter which you can fill with lots of different varieties. Herbs are so easy to grow and are a wonderful way to add extra taste and …
Making a Strawberry Planter! Nothing says summer like a bowl of freshly picked strawberries. The good news is they are easy to grow in beds, containers or hanging baskets. There are summer-fruiting, perpetual and alpine types to choose from, with delicious varieties of each. If you plant several different types, you can have a fresh …
A Celebration of Gardening! A special weekend to celebrate the joy of plants and gardening is taking place on 13th-14th April 2024. Discover Plant Appreciation Day First up is Plant Appreciation Day on Saturday April 13th, which is a global event designed to recognise the important role that plants play in our lives. Plants are …
Planting Potatoes? Here are our tips! The word is out – our potato packs have landed in our Greenhouse Plant Area, and our Plant Area Manager, Will, has some straightforward tips for getting those potatoes in the ground. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started with those green fingers, here’s what you need …
Italian Trip Success! Our Plant Area team recently travelled to Pistoia in Tuscany to handpick some beautiful trees for 2024. We source our trees from Italy because when it comes to large specimens, the Italians grow the best in Europe. The increased light levels help the plants to grow much quicker which allows our growers …
Get Ready for the Big Autumn Tidy Up Autumn is a time of breathtaking beauty, with leaves transforming into a stunning display of fiery colours. However, it’s also a time when those beautiful leaves can take over your outside space! That’s where our range of leaf rakes, scoops, grabbers, and brushes come to the rescue. …
A Blooming Delight: How to Make a Bulb Lasagne At Barton Grange, we like to help you with your gardening endeavours at home by providing expert advice, top-quality products, and a passion for the natural beauty of your outdoor spaces. One delightful way to do this is by creating a “Bulb Lasagne” in your garden. …
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