The longest of days and the brightest of sunshine make June a delightful month in which to enjoy strong plant growth and colourful flowers. The danger of frost is a thing of the past and it’s safe to plant outside all manner of exotic summer bedding and tender fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, … [Read more...]
Planting Season has started in our Gardens
Long days and warmer nights herald the start of the planting season for tender flowers, patio planters and tropical vegetables that hate our British frosts. On display will be all manner of flowering shrubs including decorative cherries, rhododendrons, and lilacs, plus herbaceous perennials such as … [Read more...]
Gardening Tips for Spring
By Greener Gardens Easter is on the horizon and longer days herald the start of spring. As the sun warms the soil spring bulbs such as daffodils, narcissi, iris and even early tulips will be opening up to brighten the garden. It’s time to tidy up beds and borders and to make sure weeds don’t take … [Read more...]
Mayor of Rushcliffe presents award for work of Community Garden by Plastic Free Cotgrave
On Saturday 12th December 2020, Cllr. Susan Mallender, Mayor of Rushcliffe visited Cotgrave to recognise the work of the Community Garden as the first Plastic Free Allies of Plastic Free Cotgrave. A small group of gardeners and volunteers from Plastic Free Cotgrave met in the garden for a brief … [Read more...]
Green fingered Nottingham Resident enters garden competition
Micheal Measham, a Resident at HC One’s Willow Brook care home, has entered the annual home garden competition. Micheal, who is known as the Resident gardener at the Nottingham care home, has entered HC One’s annual garden competition for his beautiful Dalia and colourful basket. Every year HC … [Read more...]