The Magic of Edelweiss
Google the word ‘Edelweiss’ and you’ll be offered an airline, leisure resort, investment fund, jewellery shop and self-playing piano. Also of course, a …
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RHS Rosemoor Flower Show August 2017
RHS Rosemoor is holding its first official flower show this coming August. Whether you are lucky enough to live in Devon or whether you will be holidaying …
Mary Berry Rose
The Mary Berry rose was launched by Harkness at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016. Harkness began breeding roses back in 1879 which makes them still quite young …
Mulberry Bush Charlotte Russe
“Here we go round the Mulberry Bush” is a nursery rhyme, a singing game and a film. Yet the bush also has strong royal connections, dating back to James 1. …
Roses through the Ages
A favourite amongst flowers, roses have been loved through the ages. Whole books have been dedicated to the rose and it’s uses in food, drink, perfume, …
Cooking with Lavender
Cooking with lavender was not something my grandmother ever did. However, open any wardrobe and you’d find a handmade lavender bag fighting the smell of …
April Gardening Advice from 1906
April gardening advice from the 1906 edition of the magazine “One & All” is shown below. You may not easily be able to lay your hands on …
Suttons Seeds Supporting Orphans in Zambia
It’s always a bonus when suppliers get along and even better when they join forces to help others. This is exactly what happened recently on a project with …
New Flowers for 2016!
Your copy of the Suttons Flowers & Vegetable Plant Catalogue 2016 should have been delivered by now. Bursting with traditional favourites and exciting new …
Christmas Quiz Answers
Here’s the answers to last week’s Christmas quiz. We hope you enjoyed the quiz, read on to see how well you did. Christmas Gardens – Indoor and out …