The Gardener

GLEE Birmingham Returns Fully For 2021

Following last year's virtual event, GLEE Birmingham returns to the NEC from 14th to the 16th September 2021, back to its normal physical form which we just can't wait to attend!

• GLEE

Building A Sally Hen House

After considering all the alternatives, we chose a Sally Hen House to replace our existing elderly and rickety coop that was proving increasingly unfit for chicken habitation. Assembling the house proved to be a straight forward process and here's how we built the hen's very own Cluckingham Palace.

Xtend Cabins Featured On Love Your Garden

Working from home has never been so popular and, to help you get away from any domestic distractions, Forest have introduced Xtend, an exceptional range of garden buildings recently featured by Alan Titchmarsh on ITV's Love Your Garden.

• Alan Titchmarsh
• Love Your Garden
• TV

Review of Barlow Tyrie's Aura Deep Seating Range

Robert Hall reviews the Barlow Tyrie Aura deep seating range, a collection of luxury garden furniture for enjoying the most of relaxing outdoors.

• Teak Furniture
• Barlow Tyrie
• Product Reviews

GardenSite Nominated for Midland Enterprise Awards

The Midlands Enterprise Awards are back for their fourth installment in 2021 and GardenSite are proud to have been selected as a nominee for this year's awards.

• GardenSite

GardenSite Visits Glee Birmingham 2021

Today marks day one of Glee Birmingham's 2021 event. Open from Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th September 2021, Glee is one of the biggest garden and landscape exhibitions in the UK.

• New Product
• GLEE

Review of Barlow Tyrie Teak Cleaner, Colour Guard & Anti Wasp

Robert Hall, the senior partner at GardenSite reveals the tips and tricks that he's learnt over the years of owning teak garden furniture. From using Barlow Tyrie's teak cleaner to colour guard and anti-wasp solution, read on for Robert's guide on the best way of keeping your teak furniture as good as new, all year round.

• Hardwood Furniture
• Teak Furniture
• Barlow Tyrie

Gardening TV Programmes, What's On and When?

There's no doubt that television provides gardeners with inspiration, sound advice and good ideas, that's why we're all looking forward to new programmes and the return of old favourites in 2021. However, during the current government restrictions don't be surprised to see repeats filling gaps in a depleted schedule and other programmes adopting a different format.

• Royal Horticultural Society
• Monty Don
• Gardeners World

What To Do In The Garden In September

Although the growing season is slowly coming to an end, David Coton can suggest quite a few jobs that need to be done over the next few weeks, helping you make the most of what's left of summer and preparing for the arrival of autumn.

• September
• Lawn Care
• Leaves

What To Do In The Garden In October

It's autumn and David Coton is getting the garden prepared for the onset of colder weather but, at the same time, the arrival of spring bulbs in the garden centre is a reminder that we should also now be planning ahead for next year.

• October
• Lawn Care
• Hanging Baskets

What To Do In The Garden In August

During the recent spell of fine weather, David Coton has been careful to make sure that none of the container grown plants at the Garden Centre dry out. This is particularly important if you are on holiday and he has these suggestions for other jobs that will keep you busy in the garden during August.

• Pond Pumps
• Barley Straw
• Blanket Weed

Oase Awards GardenSite Aquatics Store Gold Status

Oase, a German pond and aquatics brand has recently awarded GardenSite's aquatic store with a gold status of excellence.

• Oase