That's Gardening

Prepare Pools and Ponds for the Siberian Storm set to hit the UK!

2012-01-27T17:06:00.001-08:00

As the weather forecast today threatens plummeting temperatures down to -5C over the next week, pond owners in the UK should take precautions to protect fish and aquatic life. The NEW Affinity Ice Vent Pond Heater floats on the pond surface and is specifically designed to retain an ice-free zone. The unique low wattage convection design saves on energy bills as it only requires minimal energy to

Showcase your talents at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2012

2012-01-26T23:22:00.000-08:00

BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2012 (13 – 17 June, NEC, Birmingham) in association with the Royal Horticultural Society are searching for up-and-coming garden designers with a twist in two brand new competitions they announced today. Career Changing Garden This is an open competition for all designers who’ve taken the leap from one career into the exciting world of horticulture as a garden designer,

That's Home and Household: New Chinese lanterns developed to extinguish fire ...

2012-01-19T23:35:00.000-08:00

That's Home and Household: New Chinese lanterns developed to extinguish fire ...: In response to safety fears over the fire risks posed by Chinese lanterns, Sky Orbs the firm behind the first wire-free, 100% biodegrad...

That's Travel: Door2Tour.com reveals flower shows are blooming wh...

2012-01-19T23:05:00.000-08:00

That's Travel: Door2Tour.com reveals flower shows are blooming wh...: Door2Tour.com, the website tour consolidator, has revealed that overall flower show sales ...

Allinson Inspires You To Grow Your Own

2012-01-15T11:33:00.000-08:00

From Thomas Allinson - a very modern Victorian, "A man is what he eats" Thomas Allinson 1892. In the late 19th century Thomas Allinson sowed the seeds of healthy living and was a firm believer in the importance of fresh produce, prescribing the consumption of at least two salads per week. Inspired by his passion for vegetables and herbs, Allinson is now providing you with the tools to enjoy the

That's Home and Household: 15 year guarantee for Ronacrete resin paving syste...

2012-01-10T23:10:00.000-08:00

That's Home and Household: 15 year guarantee for Ronacrete resin paving syste...: Ronacrete are pleased to announce that RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing is guaranteed for 15 years from the date it is installed b...

Shovel-Shop.co.uk Let Down & Overstocked Due to a Lack of Snow

2012-01-08T10:10:00.001-08:00

Towards the end of November, Shovel-Shop stocked up on a large amount of snow shovels in preparation for the harsh weather that was predicted. Due to this overstocking, sales will most likely commence on their website... www.shovel-shop.co.uk Shovel-Shop.co.uk is one of the largest online distributors of shovels and spades in the UK, selling thousands of products per year to new and existing

Gardening the hobby to make you fitter

2012-01-08T06:57:00.000-08:00

Want to lose weight? Have more fun? Get more creative? Improve body and mind? Achieve it all by taking up gardening, this year. Gardening is the multi-tasker of all New Year’s Resolutions. It enables you to exercise, lose weight, tone up, create something beautiful, lower blood pressure and lift spirits, all at once. And ‘gardening’ can cover many activities, from growing your own

That's Christmas: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2011-12-24T02:14:00.000-08:00

That's Christmas: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team behind the That's Team of online magazines! We hope that you are able to get and to giv...

The National Trust reveals The Angel Garden at Mottisfont

2011-12-12T23:22:00.000-08:00

The National Trust, the organisation dedicated to preserving the cultural and environmental treasures of the UK, has announced that a host of angels have taken up residence in the historic gardens of Mottisfont in Hampshire, as part of a unique Christmas sculpture trail. The Angel Garden has been inspired by Mottisfont's original human-size

Massive savings on garden sheds: York Timber Products Winter Sale is now on

2011-12-12T23:13:00.000-08:00

Now is the time to ensure your garden furniture and tools are put away during the wet winter months, because if you don’t, come spring you will be disappointed to find they have gone mouldy or have been ruined by rust. York Timber Products are offering massive savings on garden sheds in their winter sale at http://www.yorktimberproducts.co.uk/

Zeno Perfetti wins National Trust and London College of Garden Design competition

2011-12-07T23:06:00.000-08:00

Zeno PerfettiThe National Trust and the London College of Garden Design are proud to announce the winner of the competition to design the National Trust Garden Collection showcase stand at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2012. Open to 2010 and 2011 graduates of the London College of Garden Design, Zeno Perfetti’s impressive vision for the National Trust Garden Collection stand

That's Business: Snow blowers and ice treatment package the answer ...

2011-12-06T23:32:00.000-08:00

That's Business: Snow blowers and ice treatment package the answer ...: Businesses and local authorities are increasing their efforts to stay open through the pred...

Great Christmas gift idea for the gardener in your life

2011-12-06T23:27:00.000-08:00

A Christmas gift of a gardening course with some of the world’s best gardeners is just a click away as MyGardenSchool launches a unique online gift certificate MyGardenSchool, the world’s first online gardening school, has today launched gift certificates for each of its 23 online gardening courses, just in time for Christmas. This makes it possible for people to buy an online gardening

That's Food and Drink: Get creative with carrots this Christmas and win a...

2011-11-29T23:09:00.000-08:00

That's Food and Drink: Get creative with carrots this Christmas and win a...: The online garden experts from Love the Garden are delighted to announce the fourth and final veg...

That's Green: As biodegradable nappies gain in popularity, so do...

2011-11-28T22:49:00.000-08:00

That's Green: As biodegradable nappies gain in popularity, so do...: As we all strive to be eco-friendly and reduce our carbon footprint, many parents are turni...

That's Books: The Man who Planted Trees

2011-11-26T07:44:00.000-08:00

That's Books: The Man who Planted Trees: The Man Who Planted Trees is a thoroughly charming book by Jean Giono. The book is charmingly illustrated by Vanessa Capela. Who was Jean ...

Create Your Garden Vision at Tatton Park 2012

2011-11-04T02:56:00.000-07:00

The RHS is calling on garden designers, landscapers, artists and architects to create an exclusive Visionary Garden for RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2012. This category offers the chance to break the mould and go beyond commercial garden design by pushing boundaries and using horticulture as a medium of expression, installation and art. Show Manager, Kris Hulewicz says: “The Visionary Gardens

New Garden and Landscape Design Work for cgd landscape design ltd. in Moscow Region

2011-10-23T23:06:00.000-07:00

Having recently completed their first private garden in Rubliovka, Moscow, cgd landscape design ltd have been awarded a new contract for a 1 acre naturalistic woodland garden in the same region. Sally Court and Helen Billetop, the designers, have gained considerable experience over the past five years in working in this inclement climate and have built up a vast knowledge of plants that

That's Christmas: New Christmas Market at Clifton Nurseries

2011-10-16T23:27:00.000-07:00

That's Christmas: New Christmas Market at Clifton Nurseries: Christmas at Clifton Nurseries is an enchanting time, when this exquisite, central London plant nursery gets dressed up in all its sparkli...

Blue Peter Gardener, Chris Collins, joins MyGardenSchool to Create a Gardening Course for Children

2011-10-12T22:38:00.000-07:00

Chris Collins becomes the latest gardening expert to join MyGardenSchool bringing outstanding expertise in horticulture for children Perhaps the most famous face in children’s gardening, Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins, is working with MyGardenSchool to create a course on gardening for kids. Aimed at parents and grandparents, teachers and youth workers, the course is designed to

That's Christmas: Be the first to enjoy an Airwick Chirstmas candle ...

2011-10-10T23:03:00.000-07:00

That's Christmas: Be the first to enjoy an Airwick Chirstmas candle ...: There's a funky and totally innovative NEW Air Wick Touch of Luxury colour change candles that will create the perfect Christmas atmosphere!...

LoveTheGarden awards £200 for Tastiest Tomato Recipe

2011-10-09T07:26:00.001-07:00

LoveTheGarden.com will give a £200 restaurant voucher to the blogger who comes up with the most ravishing recipe based on fresh tomatoes. To be in a chance to win this appetizing prize or one of three cookbooks by James Ramsden, people must write a blog post about the Taste for Tomatoes competition including their most cherished

UK Top Tree Consultant Advises on 1,500 year old Heritage Tree Under Threat in Palestine

2011-09-07T22:46:00.000-07:00

An irreplaceable 1,500 year old ancient olive tree is set to become the latest casualty of the ongoing land dispute on the West Bank near Jerusalem. Too many large mature trees are being destroyed around the world so one of the UK’s top tree consultants Jeremy Barrell has created a method of identifying heritage trees that are at

Young Offenders Triumph in Prison Garden Competition

2011-08-30T23:42:00.000-07:00

Green-fingered prisoners from Young Offender Institution (YOI) Thorn Cross, in Cheshire, are celebrating having been selected by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) as winners of the Windlesham Trophy 2011, for best kept prison garden in England and Wales. It is only the second male young offender institution to win the award. RHS President, Elizabeth Banks, presented the Windlesham

That's Home and Household: New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Weekly Deals Offer Savi...

2011-08-29T23:25:00.000-07:00

That's Home and Household: New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Weekly Deals Offer Savi...: Online voucher codes specialist delivers latest value for money offers redeemable at House of Fraser and Debenhams. The late...

Christmas present ideas from the RHS

2011-08-29T07:17:00.000-07:00

From beginners and experts, to people who love wildlife and people who love being pampered; the RHS has the perfect Christmas gift for gardeners of all ages and interests. For the new gardener…RHS Complete Gardener’s Manual: A definitive, practical guide to gardening, containing all of the techniques, inspirational ideas and problem-solving advice you need to create and maintain your garden.

David Austin OBE, The English Roses

2011-08-29T05:40:00.000-07:00

Although roses did not originate in England, there is something quintessentially English about the rose. And if you want to learn all about the best types of roses that are available, the best kinds for your garden, how you can care for them, even which varieties you should not attempt to grow, then The English Roses, the latest book by renowned rose growing expert David Austin, is the very book

That's Holiday: National Trust announces survey of spectacular tre...

2011-08-22T23:33:00.000-07:00

That's Holiday: National Trust announces survey of spectacular tre...: The National Trust has announced a three year survey that will reveal the full extent, conditi...

That's Holiday: Protecting Kenilworth's floral assets the Elizabet...

2011-08-21T23:01:00.000-07:00

That's Holiday: Protecting Kenilworth's floral assets the Elizabet...: English Heritage is looking to history for avian inspiration to keep its recreation of the Eliza...

Evergreens completes Big Brother house garden for fifth year

2011-08-20T09:43:00.000-07:00

Evergreens has announced it has completed the garden for the Big Brother house for the fifth year running. The new series of Big Brother launches on Channel 5 at 9pm on the 18th August, and will mark a huge television event, with a large amount of National TV coverage. Evergreens created the new Big Brother garden installing 300

That's Green: The 6th INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™ is calling for...

2011-08-10T23:33:00.000-07:00

That's Green: The 6th INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™ is calling for...: "The INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™, a global programme that recognises innovative and creative approaches to sustainability, is now searching..."

Stocktake leads to massive sale at Cannock Gates

2011-08-09T23:24:00.000-07:00

Due to a recent stock take the UK’s top gate maker, Cannock Gates Ltd are holding a Stock Clearance sale which is offering a massive 33% off some of their popular styles of gates and railings. There is also 33% off selected garden products on the sister company Cannock Gardens website www.cannockgardens.com Items included in the stock clearance sale are wooden gates,

LovetheGarden love your spuds!

2011-07-27T23:20:00.000-07:00

LovetheGarden, your online gardening experts, are delighted to announce the second of their popular vegetable garden competitions, after a fantastic response to our launch a few months ago. In February, they ran an online competition to find your best cabbage recipes to celebrate this often ignored and much maligned vegetable. The prize was a £200 meal for two at a restaurant of the winner’s

London College of Garden Design celebrates Garden Design Diploma success with new online gallery

2011-07-17T22:04:00.000-07:00

The London College of Garden Design celebrated student success this week when the Garden Design Diploma class of 2011 graduated. At the same time the College has launched a new interactive gallery on its website which their graduates will be able to use over the coming year to promote their services. Founded by three of the UK’s top gardening professionals, the College prides itself on having

Fiskars at Glee 2011

2011-07-14T23:51:00.001-07:00

Fiskars will be showcasing the star of the first TV ad campaign for a garden hand tools company - the Fiskars Weed Puller. With double expected sales, Fiskars is keen to work with retailers as it plans two further TV campaigns for 2012. Continuing its ‘Garden Tools: Reinvented’ theme, Fiskars is previewing a host of new products including QuikDrill™, a manual drill reinvented for a host of

A Fifth of Britons Now ‘Growing Their Own’ To Save Money

2011-07-14T22:08:00.000-07:00

New research from the UK’s top discount website has revealed that many Britons are turning to ‘growing their own’ in order to save money; with one in five Brits admitting to now growing their own food produce. It seems that many Britons are now turning to ‘the good life’ in order to save money, with 22% now admitting to ‘growing their own’ in order to keep the grocery bills down, according to

That's Food and Drink: The Stone Bake Oven Company Dish Up FREE Wood Fire...

2011-07-11T23:01:00.000-07:00

That's Food and Drink: The Stone Bake Oven Company Dish Up FREE Wood Fire...: "As the wood fired cooking trend gathers momentum in the UK, some wonder if it’s a trend that is set to stay. The growing interest in wood fi..."

That's Green: More and better protection of our urban green spac...

2011-06-30T22:14:00.000-07:00

That's Green: More and better protection of our urban green spac...: "London-based garden designer Andrew Fisher Tomlin has today called for councils and local authorities to create more sustainable green infra..."

National Trust reveals £3.5 million investment results at Hidcote Manor

2011-06-28T22:48:00.000-07:00

The National Trust has announced that a restored semi-tropical plant house, a bathing pool and a summerhouse mural are just some of the results of 10 years of hard work and £3.5 million investment at Hidcote Manor garden in the Gloucestershire countryside. The National Trust has now officially completed a major phase of reinstating many of the key historic structures in this world-famous garden

Transform your garden

2011-06-23T23:07:00.001-07:00

Having enjoyed some early good weather, now is the time to plan and prepare your garden so you can really take advantage of the lighter nights and warmer weather through July and August. Functionality has become increasingly important for the garden with more and more people making it a space that works for the family and lifestyle beyond just a lawn, flowers and plants. Viewing the garden

Have you seen this caterpillar?

2011-06-21T23:16:00.000-07:00

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA) are calling on gardeners to help the RHS map the whereabouts of box tree caterpillar (Cydalima perspectalis). This native of East Asia eats the leaves of box plants (Buxus species) and has been reported for the first time in British private gardens. Adult moths have been recorded in Southern England since

That's Home and Household: Don't let Dad do the DIY!

2011-06-16T22:25:00.000-07:00

That's Home and Household: Don't let Dad do the DIY!: "With Father's Day upon us, it’s time for the women to get out the DIY tools and let Dad take a break from his shed! Hitachi Capital Consumer..."

DIY Wooden bamboo windchimes to your garden

2011-06-15T22:57:00.001-07:00

Add the music of nature to your garden with a gorgeous set of bamboo windchimes for a delightful sound effect... Bringing the sound of water and wind into your garden can enhance the hours of simple pleasure spent outside during the Summer months. A running water feature where a small fountain trickles over pebbles, or a set of bamboo windchimes gently clinking together in the breeze, adds a soft

That's Green: The National Trust says butterflies are back this ...

2011-06-14T22:10:00.000-07:00

That's Green: The National Trust says butterflies are back this ...: "The National Trust has announced this summer looks set to be the best for butterflies in more than 30 years as population's boom, sales of b..."

Thats Education: Rural Sussex pre-school secures allotment

2011-06-13T22:40:00.000-07:00

Thats Education: Rural Sussex pre-school secures allotment: "A pre-school in rural Sussex is adding allotment sessions to its curriculum after securing a plot next door to the school after several year..."

Hot Summer Savings at Cannock Gates

2011-06-09T23:28:00.000-07:00

No matter what the weather at the moment (fairly good at the moment as I look out on to the That's Gardening garden, as it happens!) June is the perfect month to give your garden some TLC, ready to provide you with not only satisfaction and enjoyment over the summer, but in the long run it will make economic sense, as it adds value to your property. Cannock Gates prides itself on offering the

CATS get the cream, thanks to artist and RHS Chelsea Flower Show

2011-06-02T22:42:00.000-07:00

Bluebell Woodland a photograph displayed as part of an urban garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, by contemporary landscape artist David Anthony Hall, has raised over £12,820 for the London charity, Children’s Acute Transport Service (CATS). The landscape artist David Anthony Hall’s donation of his photograph 'Bluebell Woodland' has raised £12,820 for the Children’s Acute Transport

Add a touch of luxury to your garden with Dremel

2011-05-31T22:45:00.000-07:00

Give your courtyard or small walled garden a hint of the theatrical twinned with urban roughness. Paint an ordinary garden seat black, then inset with mirrored and silver glittery mosaic pieces. Place it in a pretty spot for a contrast of opaque and transparent forms - a definite wow factor for a small courtyard! Just follow this easy step-by-step guide. Step One Prime and paint a garden bench

Thats Health: Bupa care homes' residents have their watering can...

2011-05-24T22:12:00.000-07:00

Thats Health: Bupa care homes' residents have their watering can...: "'Community Crops' is a Bupa care homes initiative which promotes the health benefits associated with gardening and growing your own fruit an..."

Research shows that our gardens are vital

2011-05-22T04:23:00.000-07:00

A report, released today -Sunday- by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), confirms the vital role that gardens play in reducing city warming. Gardening Matter: Urban gardens brings together, for the first time, UK and international research into how gardens affect the air temperatures of towns and cities. The report not only shows how important urban gardens are at reducing temperatures but

Blue is the colour. The meconopsis trial at RHS Garden Harlow Carr shows its colours

2011-05-17T22:54:00.000-07:00

Harlow Carr is one of several sites across the country that has been chosen to grow 23 cultivars of meconopsis – more commonly known as the blue poppy because of its beautiful, vibrant hue. The trial will run over a three year period, with the first trial assessment on 17th May, when the trials committee was assessing each cultivar. The first meconopsis to flower was Meconopsis grandis ex psw on

Recycle an old bicycle and put it to work in your garden!

2011-05-17T22:48:00.000-07:00

Create a romantic garden feature with an old bicycle and a flower-filled wooden basketweave panniers. Evoke an atmosphere heavily loaded with memories but reinvented using nostalgic creative planting of Spring/Summer flowers in a carved wooden panier - either standing next to an old bicycle, or clipped to it, leaned up against an old wall surrounded with trailing ivy. A stunning garden feature

Black & Decker® Signs Ben Hillman as Brand Ambassador

2011-05-16T22:34:00.000-07:00

Black & Decker®, the world’s largest producer of power tools and accessories has signed award winning TV designer and renovation expert Ben Hillman as its brand ambassador throughout 2011. Ben will work with Black & Decker® across a series of projects including the launch of the new High Performance range of power tools. These new products are targeted at the confident DIYer that demands

New range of British-made, weather-resistant outdoor seat pads and tablecloths

2011-05-15T22:37:00.000-07:00

British company, LilyMatthews, has launched its first range of outdoor soft furnishings for summer 2011. In cool grey and white or classic nautical navy, the timeless design and classic shades will give year after year of style and comfort. Water resistant, sun protected, mould- and rot-proof without a hint of plastic, these soft cotton-feel cushions, made in the UK from a world leading

Chelsea Flower Show 'sold out'

2011-05-07T04:34:00.000-07:00

The nation is in love with gardening, says the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), as tickets to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show sell out earlier than ever, on 5 May 2011, 18 days before the show opens to RHS members on Tuesday 24 May. “Gardening is so in tune with what’s important to people at the moment” says Sue Biggs, who is the director general of the RHS, “We’re breaking visitor records at our