• Want to learn indoor gardening? LA City Council greenlights new hydroponics project

    Want an indoor garden? LA city council greenlights new hydroponics project The project, targeted at San Fernando Valley residents, will teach people how to grow plants using water, not soil. Topline: The L.A. City Council has approved funding for a project that will teach San Fernando Valley residents how to build and run a hydroponic…

  • Garden centre cafe revealed as Cafe of the Year 2025

    Over the last few months, readers of the Basingstoke Gazette have been nominating and voting for their favourite venues. The votes have officially been counted and we can reveal The Greenhouse Café cafe has won the Café of the Year 2025 title. Read more Known for its “delicious” menu, tranquil ambience, and dedicated staff, The…

  • Growing gardens in student minds

    Harrison Central teacher combines learning with real world growing experience Students Aroara Foster, left, Gage Angler, Michael Gallaher, and Allison Mitchell planting the Mother of Thousands plant last school year.Submitted Harrison Central Intervention Specialist Alisha Steele has found an innovative way to grow her students’ curiosity — literally. After noticing her fifth graders’ enthusiasm for…

  • 30 budget garden ideas – savvy tips for big and small plots alike

    Budget garden ideas can often be the best and they will help you achieve that lush green outdoor space you want – without spending megabucks on major landscaping overhauls or out-of-reach plants… One of the great things about exploring different types of garden ideas is that many of the most impactful looks often cost next to…

  • 4 garden fence colours that will boost your home’s value

    A beautifully-maintained garden is one of the easiest ways to boost the value of your home, and experts have revealed the colours you should paint your garden fence to improve your home’s value. Your garden fence paint ideas can have a huge impact on your home’s appeal. Of the garden features that will help sell…

  • 30 big ideas to transform your outdoor space

    Transform a large expanse of unadorned surface with a bold and impactful mural. Whether hand-painted or tiled, like this botanical beauty, it’s a shortcut to statement style. Use it as a backdrop for a seating area or even to add depth to a boundary wall. Trailing planting from the top adds to the effect, or…

  • 14 ideas for a garden office even if your plot is small

    By Rosanna Spence | Published – 15 Sep 2023 | Updated – 30 May 2024 Whether you’re still employed and work from home, pursuing a desk-based hobby, or simply want somewhere different to do the crossword or a sudoku, having an office space can be a huge boost to your quality of life. However, not every…

  • 15 Plant Room Ideas for a Lush, Leafy Oasis

    If your houseplant collection is growing ever bigger, and you’re running out of ideas of where to put them, then you’re well on your way to creating a plant room. No, you don’t need to make space for 350 plants to make a green apartment oasis like some of the most enthusiastic collectors. But a room, lit…

  • 15 small front porch ideas for a stylish and welcoming look

    Front porches are not an extra space that makes any home more elevated and stylish, it’s also a practical area that protects you from the elements and can provide anything from extra storage space to seating – even if it’s on the smaller side. And that’s exactly where our small front porch ideas come in.…

  • I’m the gardening presenter for This Morning

    GLAM, gorgeous and gaga for gardening – This Morning presenter Daisy Payne burst onto our screens after her horticultural journey was spotted on social media by TV producers. Now the 27-year-old – known as @fromgardentogarnish on instagram – has got a new book out called ‘Start Growing’ – described as ‘a year of joyful gardening…