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High standards at Freshwater show

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 18, 2023

Last Saturday’s Freshwater Summer Show was pronounced a huge success, with hundreds of visitors to the Jubilee Field, next to…

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Isle of Wight Observer Aug 11, 2023

The Island’s largest garden fair is once again offering a chance for budding gardeners to shop from a wide range…

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Press Release Jul 21, 2023

With summer in full swing, the start of the great British flower show season has started. Last Saturday was Brighstone…

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GREEN FINGERS: Summer is here!

Press Release Jun 16, 2023

Despite a slow start, the summer has arrived. With very warm temperatures which are set to continue, we all need…

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What a generally wet and cold spring we’ve had. We are slowly, and I mean ever so slowly, seeing a…

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GREEN FINGERS: At last, some welcome sunshine!

Press Release Apr 23, 2023

It seems to have been a long time coming, but the weather has finally started to improve. Hopefully, the heavy…

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GREEN FINGERS: Gardens will look to be somewhat dormant

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With winter not far away, many of our gardens will look to be somewhat dormant for a while. This gives…

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GREEN FINGERS: Get ready for the heatwave

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Well, if you were wondering when summer was going to arrive, then the wait is over with temperatures soaring this…

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GREEN FINGERS: Planting out your young plants

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With June just around the corner and the long-range weather forecast looking pleasantly warm it should be safe now to…

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GREEN FINGERS: Spring is just around the corner

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Many of you will have already seen the first signs of spring while out and about. On the ground, snowdrops…

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