Gardening

It’s time to put a spring in your step as Ann Winwood discusses bulbs, shoots and saplings… Writing this in mid-January, the weather has been

Start the year as you mean to go on and this is especially important if you’re growing vegetables. It’s time to get out the seed

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre have an array of birdwatching events runs from this January. The Birdwatch Weekend is on from Saturday 11 to Sunday 12

As we come to the end of another season, Ann Winwood gets us ready for the winter months …. It’s unbelievable how the time flies

With the weather as much of a mystery as ever, Ann Winwood suggests some ways to get the best from your garden – with regular

A rare opportunity to visit two small sustainable horticultural businesses located in the heart of the Shropshire countryside. Alluring Plants, a nursery that specialises in

Budding landscape photographers across the county are being encouraged to capture photos of the county’s stunning countryside in a competition to mark the 70th anniversary

Hedgehog numbers are rapidly in decline and many populations are really struggling due to habitat destruction, loss of food supplies and severe weather. Over the

Leading wildlife specialist CJ Wildlife has spent time with Shropshire Wildlife Trust creating a nest box walkway at The Cut Visitor Centre in Shrewsbury’s Abbey

The blankets of bluebells at National Trust’s Dudmaston near Bridgnorth have thrived this year thanks to a programme of sensitive woodland management. National Trust Area

This year’s Much Wenlock garden trail, in aid of Shropshire Historic Churches Trust (SHCT) and Holy Trinity Church, will be on Sunday 7 July from

The life of David Austin was remembered by the Royal Horticultural Society at Chelsea this year. Set around the central monument within the Great Pavilion

Two events at local National Trust properties will enable campers to get closer to nature. The popular Attingham Camp takes place once again at Attingham

Bridgnorth Swift Group was formed last year with the aim of surveying swift nesting sites. Member Carol Wood explains, “Swifts are particularly fond of old

A world-renowned gardening guru has been announced as the star of this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show. David Domoney, resident gardener on ITV’s This Morning for

Hoe borders frequently, preferably on a nice sunny day and any weeds that are beginning to get established will wilt and die off quickly; regular

Tomato, cucumber and pepper plants should not be planted outside until the end of May; even inside they need some heat at night if temperatures

Summer bedding can be planted outside from the end of May onwards, so long as we aren’t getting any late frosts. Antirrhinums, asters and lobelia