Wedding Fair – Elite Tents
Another special opening in the early season. More and more people like the freedom of an outdoor wedding reception, so we are thrilled to host Elite Tents very own Wedding…
Sunday Saunters…special weekend openings for winter wanderings
Sometimes all you want on Sunday afternoon at this time of year is a bit of fresh air and a stretching of the legs. No kitting up for a long…
The Strawberry Tree
The Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) is a easy tree or shrub to identify, having both flowers and fruit present at the same time. The strawberry (or I think more…
EU lawmakers demand five-year phase out of weedkiller glyphosate | www.gardenorganic.org.uk
Source: EU lawmakers demand five-year phase out of weedkiller glyphosate | www.gardenorganic.org.uk
Kale
This week I planted out 40 Kale plants in the Batty Langley vegetable garden that have been quietly growing along in the greenhouse since September. We are trying three varieties,…
New plants from old
At this time of year a lot of plants are starting to go to seed, so it is a good time to go around and collect some of them so…
Cyclamen hederifolium
If you take a walk along the top of the Upper Wilderness to the far end and gaze underneath the large Yew tree, you will see the tiny but perfectly…
Beak Holiday Monday
The rain wasn’t much good for anything today ….but cakes were munched, masks were found, pompom flowers were made (and will be all week) … but this little family loved…
Kids plan to Takeover the Gardens
Yesterday 14 young people invaded the Gardens and started plotting to take over! The young people, from nearby Braidwood School for the Deaf, are part of a Birmingham wide programme…
Flowers from the past
1760 was a long time ago, especially in flower terms. Plant and garden enthusiasts develop hundreds, if not thousands, of new plant varieties every year. Here at Castle Bromwich Hall…