Gardening

As I write this piece, we’re in the middle of a heatwave and looking at the possibility of hosepipe bans in some areas. So once

Along with the Bridgnorth branch of Shropshire Wildlife Trust, a local group advertised for helpers to check for possible swift nest sites – and they’re

Local groups are encouraging smaller nature lovers to get out and about this autumn. Wild Toddlers meets weekly at Alveley’s Severn Valley Country Park from

This year marks the bicentenary of the death of landscape designer Humphry Repton and events have been taking place throughout the country as part of

One of the UK’s best-loved wildlife experts is visiting the county this October. Kate MacRae, who stars in Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Countryfile, will be hosting

Broseley and District Horticultural and Craft Society’s 73rd Annual Show takes place on Saturday 15 September at the town’s Victoria Hall. Classes to enter include

After a fairly disappointing spring, warm days finally started to arrive – but with some plants as much as a month behind, gardeners are chasing

Spring into the garden Now’s the time to get the best out of your plot, however, writing this piece at the beginning of January, it’s

A new year, a new season This time of year is all about a fresh outlook. As we leave Christmas behind and begin the new

Season’s end… As we settle down to the colder months, now is the time to get your garden tidied up and look forward to bringing

Broseley in Bloom will be holding a plant sale on 27 May at the Victoria Hall on the High Street. This will be Broseley in

Severn Hospice’s ‘Forget Me Not’ flowers are handmade by the talented team at the British Ironwork Centre… and they have the added benefit that you

Anyone walking through Bridgnorth’s Castle Gardens will have noticed the knitted and crocheted flowers adorning the rails near the ruins. This ‘yarn bombing’ is the

May your garden grow Take the time to look after your garden now and reap the rewards later in the year. Despite a wet start

Bridgnorth Horticultural Society held its Spring Show on 1 April at St Leonard’s Church. Chair Glyn Lucas said, “Best in Show was Richard Spiers of

Butterflies and other insects are set to dine in style as a result of a project led by West Midlands Butterfly Conservation (WMBC). Volunteers have worked

Springing into your garden Good housekeeping now ensures your garden is blooming from the first glimpses of spring. As the weather becomes milder it’s time

Time to look forward to the coming year As we leave Christmas behind and begin a new year, it’s time to get the catalogues out

Whether it’s mild and bright, or frosty and grey, within a few weeks our attention will turn to winter – so now’s the time to

The late show – Make the most of any end-of- summer sunshine by getting out into the garden. As you empty your baskets of their

A slow-starting summer After a mild, wet winter followed by snow and late frosts in April and May, we should finally be able to relax

Easter came early this year, making us think that the season is further advanced than it actually is – but, though we shouldn’t get ahead

The best laid plans… Writing this in January, the weather has been mild if very wet, with flooding in some parts of the area, followed