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Ahoghill & Broughshane Going for Gardening Gold

Ahoghill & Broughshane Going for Gardening Gold

PREPARATION for the RHS Britain in Bloom UK finals is hotting up in Broughshane and Ahoghill as judges are due to call shortly at each of the villages. 'Judgement Day' for Ahoghill will be on Monday, July 30, while the Garden Village of Broughshane can …
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Squad UK landscape gardening hopefuls impress judges at RHS …

Squad UK landscape gardening hopefuls impress judges at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.
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small family gardens NurtureStore

10 rules to maximise the space in small family gardens.
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Gamesys: Tiki Triumph Paves the Way to a Garden Makeover for Green …

Gamesys: Tiki Triumph Paves the Way to a Garden Makeover for Green …

Jackpotjoy, one of the most famous gaming sites providing bingo, slots and casino games is delighted to report that Sheila's big payout looks set to have a rejuvenating effect on her gardening; it's sure to be boom time for local nurseries! Sheila had …
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Alternative Eden Exotic Garden: Nice Weather for Ducks

So it was nice enough to know that we'll be able to do some gardening and ….. as our …
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The Olympic Park is blooming

The London Olympic Park, the largest new open space in the capital for 150 years, has acres of woodlands and wetlands, wildflower meadows and global gardens, and has, without doubt, raised the bar of British horticulture and landscape design. Ox-eye …
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Newquay Going for Gardening Gold

Newquay Going for Gardening Gold

Newquay is preparing as judges for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals 2012 will be visiting on Tuesday 31st July. Newquay is among 72 finalists, picked from more than a thousand cities, towns, villages and urban communities.
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Belmont House and gardens, Faversham, Kent: visiting a piece of history

These days, the house and gardens are part of a trust created by the fifth Lord Harris to restore and preserve the estate, so the public can learn about the family's history. For it is their role in the development of the British Empire; their travels …
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Could You Be A Garden Buddy

The project will be concentrating on Towcester and surrounding area in early months before rolling out to further South Northants areas. To sign up as a Garden Buddy or for more information contact Nicola on 01327 358264 or email nicola@snvb.org.uk.
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Woodbridge: 11-year-old Lucas wins national RHS gardening award

Woodbridge: 11-year-old Lucas wins national RHS gardening award

An avid gardener at home and key member of his school's gardening club, 11-year-old Lucas was selected from children nationwide as the UK's top school gardener in his age group, also winning the overall prize of RHS Young Gardener for all age groups.
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Match my thatch: Simon Cowell gets his garden bushes cut in the shape of his …

At a cost of around £40000, sexy Si has had his west London garden and patio re-done, with a three-tiered Cowell head-shaped bush as the horticultural centrepiece. In keeping with his OCD tendencies, a full-time, er, “head” gardener is employed to …
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Squad UK Landscape Gardening Selection Competition at RHS …

Eight of the UK's most talented young landscape gardeners who created Show Gardens for this year's RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (18 – 22 July) have had …
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Kingfisher sales flat as weather puts off gardening

Kingfisher sales flat as weather puts off gardening

B&Q owner Kingfisher (LON:KGF) said summer sales across the group were marginally down as unseasonably wet weather continued to batter Europe. Chief executive Ian Cheshire said the firm enticed customers into their stores with promotional activities …
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The best gardens sowing seeds of Olympic glory

London's Olympic Park, at just under a square mile, is the largest new park in the city for more than 100 years. For gardeners, the most exciting part will be the extensive and dramatic perennial planting, designed to be part of a permanent legacy …
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Alan Titchmarsh's top tips for pre-holiday garden – Express

Gardening :: Alan Titchmarsh's top tips for pre-holiday garden preparation – Alan Titchmarsh gardening and food growing tips.
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Win a pergola for your garden worth 259.99

Win a pergola for your garden worth 259.99

Enter our competition for your chance to win a wooden arch from Forest.
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Dublin garden designer's floral chandelier wins him silver at leading UK …

A GARDEN designer from north Dublin has won silver at one of Britain's most prestigious flower shows at Tatton Park in Cheshire.
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UK's front gardens paved over for parking spaces

Paved over front gardens are a very sad sight in many urban parts of the UK. They make streets even more gray than the already are and make the area look more unattractive. I have one question: how does one get permission to do such a thing? Houses in …
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How does your garden grow? (Vogue.com UK)

How does your garden grow? (Vogue.com UK)

Head down to the Old English Garden, in Battersea Park where Jo Malone Limited has teamed up with Thrive, the charity whose mission is to harness the therapeutic power of gardening to help those with physical disability.The Vogue Blog
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Gardeners urged to be top of crop

IT is the last chance for gardeners to have a chance of getting their pride and joy counted in this year's Oxford in Bloom.
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GARDENING: Tip-toe thro' the tulips

Judging by the plethora of catalogues dropping through my letterbox, no prizes for guessing the favourite spring bulbs for autumn planting…
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The transformation of an old English garden – in pictures | Life and …

The transformation of an old English garden – in pictures | Life and …

A charity and a fragrance company have teamed up to regenerate a neglected public garden in Battersea Park, London – with inspiring results.
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Gardeners – GardenBanter.co.uk

“David Hare-Scott” wrote: It looks to me like the all the usual suspects are still here. Happens this time every year….they're all out in the garden…. — Gary Woods …
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Lucy Hall promoted to edit Gardeners' World magazine

The managing director of Immediate's London specialist division, Steven Seaton, said: “Lucy's passion for gardening and journalism – and her track record of success – means the UK's leading gardening title is in great hands.” Pasco will continue to …
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Lawns

Window is quickly closing for spring lawn renovations | UK College …

Window is quickly closing for spring lawn renovations | UK College …

Window is quickly closing for spring lawn renovations. By Katie Pratt. PHOTO: Matt Barton, UK agricultural communications. Lexington, Ky. Winter outstayed its …
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Window is quickly closing for spring lawn renovations, UK extension …

Window is quickly closing for spring lawn renovations, UK extension turf specialist says. Winter outstayed its welcome this year, and with the weather finally …
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Robomow Launches New Robotic Lawn Mower RS630 for Domestic Lawns of …

Robomow launches the RS630 – the latest member of the Robomow line of robotic mowers, for domestic lawns of up to 3000m². The RS630 allows more free time to enjoy the lawn, because it mows faster. The RS630 has been tested in extreme conditions on …
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The National Gardening Show | Whats-On-Guide.co.uk

The National Gardening Show | Whats-On-Guide.co.uk

Whats-On-Guide.co.uk, The National Gardening Show is an ideal day out for gardening fans – the event showcases the finest in Autumn gardening, with lots of …
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UK: Alan Titchmarsh: students should ditch university and learn …

“We need practical skills to keep the country going and the fact that they've been undervalued, underrated and under catered for is a great mistake in terms of …
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Alcohol Research UK – eco-therapy services in Northern Ireland for …

Exploring the scope of eco-therapy services in Northern Ireland, to asses their potential for a large research project into people with alcohol problems.
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