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Flowers for a long summer show

Lara Page — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:00:00 +0000

Herbaceous flowers are coming into their own now with lots of colour, and the borders should be great from now until the autumn frosts.

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Flowering shrubs a sight to behold

Lara Page — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:00:00 +0000

When I wandered round the garden today, to see what pictures I could take, I was amazed at the number of shrubs that were looking good, writes Pat Edwards.

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Pair go to great lengths for garden

Tim Walters — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:35:16 +0000

A typical Victorian garden – long, narrow and boring – has been transformed into a Garden of Eden by two plant enthusiasts who invited the public in to see the fruits of their labour. … [visit site to read more]

Calling all gardeners!

Lara Page — Sat, 31 May 2008 17:05:00 +0000

A gardening show boss has invited the area’s exhibition growers to make the Sandwell Horticultural Show a “best in the Black Country” championship event after the shock cancellation of a top Wolverhampton competition.

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New garden’s a step back in time

Tim Walters — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:34:58 +0000

Trees soon to be ripe with cherries and apricots line one side of a very special kitchen garden which will open to the public for the first time this weekend. … [visit site to read more]

Fake guns seized from market trader

Tim Walters — Tue, 20 May 2008 10:40:43 +0000

More than 20 imitation guns were seized by plain-clothed police officers after being found for sale at a popular Black Country weekend market. … [visit site to read more]

Garden gate to shut after 37 years

Tim Walters — Sat, 17 May 2008 07:30:00 +0000

They have been opening up their glorious garden for decades, but this year marks the last hurrah for Chris and Donna Dumbell. … [visit site to read more]

A late flourish adds spring colour

Lara Page — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000

There is so much colour in the garden at the moment. All the spring flowers are out and the good weather last week ensured everything blossomed together.

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Rhodies make for spring brilliance

Lara Page — Thu, 01 May 2008 10:00:00 +0000

Over the next few weeks we should start to see rhododendrons come into flower, providing a riot of colour for the next month or so.

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Evergreen garden heroes that cover

Lara Page — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:20:41 +0000

With winter over, we really start to appreciate evergreen ground covering plants. They have a start on the other things, so that soon they have flowers and the spring really gets going, explains Pat Edwards.

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Spring gives way to budding stars

Lara Page — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:30:00 +0000

We often forget that some of the new shoots that appear at this time of year are just as beautiful as the flowers that eventually replace them, says Pat Edwards.

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Colours spring into action at last

Lara Page — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:00:00 +0000

The garden is, very gradually, filing with flowers. Although the weather is still not terribly good, when I look around there are quite a lot blooming already, writes Pat Edwards.

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Quite contrary how bluebells grow

Lara Page — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:45:00 +0000

Many plants are now recognised as being endangered in the wild. This means that they are not known to be growing anywhere where they were discovered as wild plants, writes Pat Edwards.

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Birds have flown as sightings fall

Tim Walters — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:01:57 +0000

Garden birds are falling in the Black Country and Staffordshire, the victim of an appalling summer, according to RSPB figures released today. … [visit site to read more]

Endurance of the evergreens

Lara Page — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:00:09 +0000

At this time of year we really value the evergreens, especially until the deciduous plants really start to produce their leaves, writes Pat Edwards.

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Protect your flowers from frost

Lara Page — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:00:06 +0000

When buying new plants, it is essential to know how hardy they are, and with all the talk about “climate change”, this is a difficult subject, explains Pat Edwards.

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Trees baring all in winter

Lara Page — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:00:22 +0000

All the leaves have fallen now, and we should have cleared them from the lawns and paths. This is important, as if they are left on the lawns they cause the grass to become yellow, says Pat Edwards.

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Get happy with shrubs!

Lara Page — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:00:01 +0000

The start of a new year is the time for resolutions, and the garden is the perfect place to begin as it’s clear of leaves so you can see the trees and shrubs properly, writes Pat Edwards.

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A colourful winter ahead

Lara Page — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:00:58 +0000

We’ve had a good autumn, after all the problems of a summer that was too wet. The leaves are coloured up beautifully and look really stately for winter, writes Pat Edwards.

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Top award for allotment couple

Tim Walters — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:32:18 +0000

A pair of avid gardeners from Wolverhampton have been crowned king and queen of the allotment. … [visit site to read more]