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Dave’s Gardening Top Tips for the end of August
Although it is getting close to the end of summer, there is still plenty to do in the garden. Here are Dave’s gardening top tips to take you through to the start of autumn. Summer blooms are coming to an end, so now is the time to start planning for bulbs to flower...
August Newsletter Summer Essentials & Preserving
Welcome to our August newsletter! This year has gone by so fast, it doesn’t feel like nearly the end of summer. We’ve stocked up on essentials to help you make the most of the hot weather: BBQ essentials; charcoal, lighting fluid, utensils & citronella candles...
Chocolate Pancakes with Hazelnuts Recipe
Here's a recipe for chocolate pancakes with hazelnuts which we found on Kitchen Craft's blog. We have just got some crepe/pancake pans in from this company, including one in a vibrant red colour. If you love chocolate, why not try making these for Shrove Tuesday...
Potatoes & how to grow them
Growing your own fruit and vegetables is getting increasingly popular, both for being more self sufficient and environmental purposes. If you are new to growing your own produce, seed potatoes are an ideal place to start. They are so easy to grow and take little...
Christmas tree price list
Here's our Christmas tree price list for 2019. Our trees are freshly cut and grown in Somerset. We also offer free local delivery.
Christmas Tree History and Care
If, like us, you don't know the history of Christmas trees and their pagan roots we have done some research for you! If you want some information on how to care for your Christmas tree, keeping it alive for longer, scroll down to the bottom. The History of...
Daves September to October Gardening Tip
Plant now for spring colour!!! Dave's top gardening tip for September into October is to plant now for spring colour! Most people know to plant Pansies and Violas now in preparation for spring colour in their garden, but often Foxgloves and Forget me knots are...
Chilli Jam Recipe
Preserving your fruit and veg It's that time of year when lots of fruit and veg is ready for harvesting in abundance. It's great to grow your own, but in most cases it is ripe for eating all at once and you have too much to eat and don't want to waste it. The...
Daves August Gardening Tip
Daves August Gardening Tip Deadhead and rejuvenate! Daves August gardening tip for this month is...... In August you often get wet (and just recently windy) weather. This causes your plants to get a bit battered and die back. However, if you cut back, deadhead and...
Blackcurrant Jam Recipe
Why make jam? Making jam is a great way to preserve your leftover fruit and stop it from going to waste. If it is preserved correctly, it can last up to 2 years unopened. It is also delicious with toast, ice cream, on top of cheesecakes, inside cakes and more! Why...
