Do you ever wonder what happens to all the plants after a flower show? Well, this summer, the beautiful plants at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show are being giving a lasting legacy at Morden Hall Park thanks to landscape architecture and art practice, Wayward, the National Trust and the Royal Horticultural Society. 연중행사…
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A total garden for your balcony
I’m sure many of you are familiar with the problem of wanting a luscious, green garden and having your dreams dampened by your lack of space. It’s an all too common issue, especially if you live in urban areas – which many of you do! City gardening is oh so popular at the minute, and…
How to get the best out of Hydrangeas
Most people know Hydrangeas. Perhaps you remember a Hydrangea plant growing in your grandparents’ garden, or you probably even admire one every day on your way to work. The common Hydrangeas, which we’re used to seeing in the UK, are Hydrangea macrophylla. They have those classical mop-head blooms that look like swimming caps, a rounded…
Getting behind the scenes in the flower industry
Have you ever wondered how and where we choose the plants you grow in your gardens at home? The Flower Trials in Holland and Germany are the most important few days in the horticultural trade calendar year, and buyers and retailers flock from around the globe to see what’s hot and what’s not! During the…
7 flowers to give that Royal Wedding look in your gardens
The Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle wowed the world with a front entrance bedecked in white flowers and leafy green foliage, as Meghan and her bridesmaids grasped the most beautiful flower bouquets in pure white. With such a high profile event, watched by 18 million Britons, there are bound…
Win an ‘Instant Garden’ with Mr Plant Geek
It’s Mr Plant Geek’s 2nd birthday today, and to celebrate the launch of my brand new SHOP, I’m hosting a competition with a prize of a whopping BUMPER PACK of 54 perennial plants from Suttons – in total worth over £100. All about this prize Win your very own ‘Instant Garden’, consisting of 54 x 9cm…
More photos from World Naked Gardening Day!
It’s been a scorcher over in Europe today, and thousands of gardeners have been slipping their clothes off amongst their greenery.. We just hope they were careful around any sharp objects.. Here’s another review of the very best shots! Have you tagged yours? One of the most popular Instagram tags today is #WNGD! Check out…
World Naked Gardening Day photo review
Today’s the day you can get closer to nature, it’s World Naked Gardening Day! It’s a really fun event, and there’s already plenty of green-fingered people taking part all around the world, here’s a review of the photos we’ve seen so far! Don’t forget to check out our tips first though, and our exclusive guide…
Nudity-friendly plants for World Naked Gardening Day
Celebrating World Naked Gardening Day on the first Saturday of May? You’ll want to know about these five nudity-friendly plants so that you can enjoy gardening in its most natural form, without worrying about stray pricks or stingers… World Naked Gardening Day: Be care-free with these nudity-friendly plants Stachys lanata Also known as Lambs Ears…
7 things to do on World Naked Gardening Day
World Naked Gardening Day is almost upon us, being the first Saturday of May each year. It’s a day for gardeners to celebrate gardening in the most natural form – that’s right, naked! Many enthusiastic gardeners take part in this day every year; just take a look at the best photos from this day last…
Your guide to visiting the world’s largest flower garden!
It’s great to have a bucket list, but how many on your list do you think you’ll be able to fulfil during your lifetime? Well, here’s one that’ll be super easy to tick off; a visit to the world’s largest flower garden, the enchanting and magical Keukenhof. What is the Keukenhof? A whopping 32 hectares,…
Weird and Wacky goes to BBC Gardener’s World Live!
Haven’t been to an event on The Weird and Wacky Plants Tour yet? What have you been doing?! I’ll forgive you if you join me at BBC Gardener’s World Live… This summer, I will be attending the world-renowned BBC Gardener’s World Live exhibition on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June. Based at the Birmingham NEC,…