Month-by-Month Gardening Guide for UK Gardeners
Expert Hannah Stephenson shares a complete monthly guide to essential gardening tasks for 2026. Plan your year, from winter pruning to summer harvests and autumn planting.
Expert Hannah Stephenson shares a complete monthly guide to essential gardening tasks for 2026. Plan your year, from winter pruning to summer harvests and autumn planting.
A TikTok gardening expert reveals why putting eggshells in your garden this month can prevent slugs and act as a natural, slow-release fertiliser. Boost your soil now for spring.
Harborne Kitchen, a celebrated Michelin guide restaurant in Birmingham, has closed permanently, shocking diners. Find out the details and customer reactions.
Harborne Kitchen, a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant in Birmingham, has closed permanently after nine years. Find out what happened and the impact on the local food scene.
Dobbies' Swansea store hosts a free Little Seedlings Club workshop on February 1. Kids will learn about composting, create a compost bottle to take home, and discover eco-friendly gardening tips.
Six Midlands secondary schools have been ranked among the UK's top 50 in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which grammar and private schools made the prestigious list.
Discover thrifty gardening tips for every month from expert Anya Lautenbach. Learn how to save on plants, tools, and more without sacrificing your garden's beauty. Start saving today!
Discover Birmingham's highest-rated Indian and Nepalese restaurants for 2026, from Michelin-starred fine dining to beloved local takeaways. Find your new favourite curry spot today.
Regional law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has been ranked in the 'Elite' top 10 of the Chambers Student 2026 Guide for trainee solicitor satisfaction. Discover why their training programme excels.
A new project in Leeds will create eight wildlife havens for pollinators and people, backed by community grants and volunteer power. Get involved to help reverse the 80% butterfly decline.
The hamlet of Arrow is crowned Warwickshire's best place to live for 2026 by Muddy Stilettos. Discover its chocolate-box charm, top schools, and award-winning pub.
Discover the six Birmingham neighbourhoods named as the city's best places to live in 2026, from the historic Jewellery Quarter to family-friendly Bournville. Explore what makes each area special.
Lifestyle experts Muddy Stilettos name the eight most desirable spots in the West Midlands for 2026, from Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter to Solihull. Discover the top areas for property, commuting, and lifestyle.
Popular holiday islands Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote feature on Fodor's 'No List' for 2026 due to unsustainable tourism pressures. Discover why experts urge a rethink.
The historic Jewellery Quarter has been crowned Birmingham's top residential spot for 2026 by Muddy Stilettos, praised for its creative vibe, reasonable property prices, and vibrant lifestyle.
Discover the six best Birmingham neighbourhoods to live in 2026, according to Muddy Stilettos. Find out about house prices, schools, and local culture in areas like the Jewellery Quarter and Digbeth.
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh reveals the one plant he'd never have in his garden: purple ornamental kale. Discover his winter alternative, hellebores, and get planting tips. Read more.
Lea Forest Primary Academy in Birmingham's Kitts Green has transformed from an Ofsted 'requires improvement' rating to being ranked among Britain's top 10 primary schools. Discover the school's 'secret to success'.
Don't let the cold stop you! Our guide reveals the crucial pruning, sowing, and maintenance tasks to tackle in January for a thriving garden this spring. Get your tools ready.
Gardening expert Helen Hutchings Cox reveals four clever ways to use autumn leaves to boost your garden's health. Discover how to create free mulch and leafmould.
Your complete guide to the Boxing Day TV schedule across major UK channels. Discover the best films, festive specials, and family shows to enjoy on 26th December 2025.
Discover how to find and buy unwanted Christmas gifts on eBay for huge discounts. Our guide reveals the best categories, search tips, and timing for savvy UK shoppers.
From Caldmore to Weoley Castle, discover the Midlands place names that are linguistic minefields. A guide to saying them like a local. Can you pass the test?
Lifestyle experts name the eight best areas to live in the West Midlands in 2026. Discover the top picks, from Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter to vibrant Kings Heath.
Dobbies Garden Centre in Southport hosts a free Little Seedlings workshop on January 4, teaching children creative ways to recycle Christmas trees and build wildlife habitats. Book now!
Norwegian horticulturalist recommends Votrek secateurs for weak hands. Ergonomic design with ratchet mechanism minimises wrist strain. Now £18.03 on Amazon. Read our review.
A Midlands secondary school has been ranked among the nation's elite in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list and why.
Gardening expert reveals a simple 10-minute mulching task to protect hydrangea roots from frost damage this winter, ensuring vibrant blooms return in spring.
Expert Bunny Guinness urges UK gardeners to complete mulching by late January. This crucial winter task protects plants, suppresses weeds, and boosts soil health for spring.
Gardeners' World host Monty Don reveals why his iconic Longmeadow garden is a perpetual work in progress. Discover the story behind the two-acre Herefordshire haven he created with his wife since 1991.