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• How to Make a Grass Day Bed

  

  Watch Australian gardener Jason Hodges build a wooden bed complete with a grass covering and planter headboard. In the video below, the gardener and TV host... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• NASA Grows Flowers in Space

  

  A zinnia flower was the first to bloom in the International Space Station’s new vegatable facility. Zinnias are a type of edible flowering plant that are... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• The Best Vegetables to Grow in the Winter

  

  Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t be busy growing crops in your garden. This new infographic from our friends at Fix. Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• 14 Edible Plants You Can Grow Indoors

  

  You don’t need a huge garden to be able to grow your own fruit and vegetables at home — in fact you don’t need a garden at all! Plants such as carrots,... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• How to Make an Insect Hotel

  

  There are several types of insects bugs that are highly beneficial to your garden, as they pollinate your plants and keep away pests. You can attract these... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Garden of the Week – Living Staircase, London

  

  Lucky office workers in the Ampersand Building in Soho can use this green staircase to meet, relax, network and socialize. The building was designed by Paul... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• 12 Houseplants That Are Poisonous to Pets

  

  Several seemingly inoccent house and garden plants are poisionous if eaten by your cat or dog. If you are a pet owner and you’re worried about your animals,... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• 2016 New Range

  

  The new year is here and we’re excited to announce some of our new garden outdoor products! Over the recent weeks and months we’ve been busy listening to our... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2016 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Garden of the Week – Tree Church, New Zealand

  

  A New Zealand man has created a full-sized church made purely from from trees that looks like something from a story book. Although it looks like it took years... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2015 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• The Man Who Built a Nuclear Bunker in His Back Garden

  What would you do if you were told the world was going to end in 34 days? That question was put to British Youtuber Colin Furze. His answer was to build the... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2015 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Garden of the Week – Verdenskortet, Denmark

  

  On the edge of Lake Klejtrup in Denmark, you can walk around a giant map of the world made entirely out of stones and grass. Verdenskortet (which translates to... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2015 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Lawn Maintenance Cheat Sheet

  

  When it comes to keeping your lawn looking its best, a lot of it comes down to good timing. Use this handy cheat sheet to know when is the best time to feed,... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2015 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Garden of the Week – Where the River Runs by Penda

  

  Created by architecture firm Penda for China’s International Garden Expo 2015, Where the River Runs has been designed to highlight the global water crisis. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2015 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Make an Upcycled Garden Bench from an Old Bed

  

  Are you about to throw out an old wooden bed? Why let it go to waste when you could transform it into a unique wooden garden bench! Follow this easy step-by-ste... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2015 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Gardening is Good for Your Mental Health, a New Study Suggests

  Not only is gardening great exercise and highly rewarding — a new study suggests that it’s also extremely beneficial for your mental health. Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2015 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Garden of the Week – Timber Megaphones

  

  Students from the Estonian Academy of Arts have created these giant timber megaphones, designed to amplify the natural sounds of the forest. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2015 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Gardening Habits Around the UK

  

  Are you a grumpy gardener? Do you use your garden for private relaxation or socialising with friends? Is yours small compact or large grand? Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2015 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Garden of the Week – “Farming Kindergarten”

  

  Our favourite piece of garden inspiration this week comes from Vietnam, where Vo Trong Nghia Architects have created a school that doubles as an eco-friendly... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2015 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• Vegetable Growing Cheat Sheet

  

  Ever feel confused about which vegetables to grow at which time of year? Not sure how much soil to use or which type of pot to grow them in? Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2015 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL

• 8 Unusual Ways to Display Your Indoor Plants

  

  With summer drawing to a close, now is a good time to start paying attention to your indoor plants. If standard plants pots just aren’t for you, this infographi... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL