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.
Discover the top spots to see winter snowdrops in Birmingham and the West Midlands in 2026. Plan your seasonal walk and book in advance for a glimpse of spring.
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.
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!
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.
Marks & Spencer in Birmingham's Bullring is selling Easter chocolate a full three months before the holiday. Discover which other supermarkets are jumping the seasonal gun.
As sunlight dwindles post-solstice, low mood and SAD affect millions. Discover expert-backed strategies, from light therapy lamps to morning sun and Vitamin D, to boost wellbeing this winter.
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.
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.
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 heart surgeon shares three proven strategies to combat seasonal depression and low mood during the UK's darkest winter days. Learn how to harness light, exercise, and Vitamin D.
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.
Lidl slashes festive veg to just 5p, sparking a supermarket price war. Shoppers question the real cost to farmers as the seasonal discount battle heats up ahead of Christmas Eve.
HMRC issues a crucial warning to UK workers to check their December payslips for underpayment. Seasonal staff have rights to minimum wage. Report issues online in minutes.
Pupils from Aurora Fairway School in St Ives brought gifts and festive cheer to children on the Holly Ward at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, turning their focus from receiving to giving this Christmas.
Winter's heavy rain can drown gardens. Award-winning designer Tom Massey shares six practical, expert tips to improve drainage, choose resilient plants, and prevent waterlogging.
Gardening expert reveals a simple mulching task to complete before November ends. Protect your soil from freezing and ensure your plants thrive through winter.
Discover why your indoor plants develop brown leaves beyond watering issues. Gardening expert Álvaro Pedrera shares humidity solutions and proper plant care tips for UK homes.
Expert Simon Perry shares 7 crucial November gardening jobs to protect your garden through winter. From mulching to bulb planting, ensure your outdoor space stays healthy.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is growing heritage Golden Grape tomatoes as part of a national seed relay celebrating 50 years of seed conservation. Discover how this helps UK food security.
Expert Mike Berners-Lee warns UK households to avoid out-of-season produce like lettuce and asparagus this winter to reduce carbon emissions. Go seasonal for a greener diet.
Boots has slashed its 'A Little Something: 12 Months Of Hand Creams' gift set by 50% to just £8 for Black Friday. Discover this long-lasting, seasonally-themed bargain perfect for Christmas gifting.
Ross Lee transformed his life from homelessness to a thriving garden design business by creating his own peaceful haven. Discover how gardening became his therapy and career.
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh opens up about the sudden death of his father and the profound impact of losing both parents. Discover his emotional story.
Expert guide to preparing your greenhouse for winter. Protect plants from frost, reduce heating costs, and extend your growing season with these essential tips.