14 h. ago B&M shoppers cry 'it's giving Greece' as they swoon over £15 buy to spruce gardens

Shoppers have been rushing to B&M for the perfect summer garden accessory for just £15 - as they say it makes gardens look like something straight out of Greece

Economics

16 h. ago The city centre beer garden behind a main road in the oldest part of Manchester

It has a selection of pints for under a fiver, including a £4.70 Guinness

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21 h. ago Gardeners urged to plant these seven flowers this spring to attract bees into your garden

It's beneficial to have bees in your garden to help plants reproduce as well as helping the declining bee population

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41 h. ago The waterside beer garden in Greater Manchester that feels like you’re on holiday

Overlooking the Bridgewater Canal, this beer garden has a rather unique view that'll remind you of the seaside

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45 h. ago The scenic Greater Manchester canal walk ending in a beer garden

There's a walking route in Stockport with pretty views, huge parks, and plenty of pub beer gardens to soak up the sun

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65 h. ago The hidden Greater Manchester beer garden perfect for a post

This tucked away Manchester beer garden is a popular choice for those working in the city centre

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3 d. ago BBC Antiques Roadshow guest dug up object in garden that turned out to be 2,500 years old and worth a fortune

An Antiques Roadshow expert was thrilled when a guest appeared on the BBC show with an item that had been dug up in their garden, with an incredible value revealed

Culture

4 d. ago ‘Woodstock for elder millennials’: the Garden State soundtrack anniversary concert

The music from Zach Braff’s seminal comedy drama took centre stage for one special night bringing back artists from Imogen Heap to The ShinsIt’s been two decades since the release of Garden State, Zach Braff’s film about an alienated young actor’s struggle to find meaning in life. But while the movie itself became a cult classic, perhaps its biggest legacy is its soundtrack, which went platinum, won a Grammy and became a cultural touchstone among a certain subset of the American population.So it was no surprise that, when Braff announced a 20th-anniversary concert celebrating the album, at which each of its dozen or so artists would perform, tickets were going for hundreds of dollars. This was Woodstock for elder millennials – at least a certain swath of us who, when the soundtrack came out in 2004, found an outlet for our big teenage feelings in bands like the Shins, Frou Frou and Iron and Wine. All three were among the performers at Los Angeles’s Greek Theater on Saturday evening ...

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5 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant eight flowers in April for critical reason

April is known as the crossroads between cold winter-like weather and the warmth of spring - and these eight flowers are a must in gardens if you want to encourage bees.

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5 d. ago Extra time for West Lothian football club as social club opening hours extended

Linlithgow Rose will also be granted a beer garden area to its permanent licence.

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8 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant specific flowers to confuse pests and keep them away

If you want to protect your plants from pests this spring then experts recommend planting a particular type of flower in order to confuse insects and lure away flies

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9 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant these flowers now and they'll bloom every year

Flowers bring light to any outdoor space. As we welcome the first week of spring, many gardeners may be wondering which flowers are best for this season, so we've gathered a list.

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9 d. ago Despite my best efforts, my patient suffers. When we feel thwarted by nature all we can do is cling to hope | Ranjana Srivastava

My patient, a keen gardener, gave me a seedling. Neither of us could have imagined the plant’s journey would mirror that of her life‘You can’t get this wrong, they grow by themselves!’ she laughs.I love a lush garden and dream of being surrounded by the cacophony of flowers, bees and butterflies that were a staple of my Indian childhood. But I am reconciled that the decidedly meditative act of sowing, tending and reaping must wait until retirement. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago How a plant’s failure to thrive unexpectedly mirrored the life of my cancer patient | Ranjana Srivastava

Despite my best efforts, my patient suffers. When we feel thwarted by nature all we can do is cling to hope“You can’t get this wrong, they grow by themselves!” she laughs.I love a lush garden and dream of being surrounded by the cacophony of flowers, bees and butterflies that were a staple of my Indian childhood. But I am reconciled that the decidedly meditative act of sowing, tending and reaping must wait until retirement. Continue reading...

Science

1 week ago I've been a master glassblower for 40 years and built 30ft garden sculpture

Watch a master glassblower create a stunning ornament from scratch, as drone footage shows the 30ft glass sculpture which took him three years to make.

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1 week ago Airbnb owner sparks planning war with neighbours over 'prison camp watchtower'

A 40 feet high cabin has been built in the garden of an Airbnb rental property in Rhos-on-Sea, North Wales, which has caused fury among neighbours who want it torn down

Events

1 week ago 'I spent £27 on Amazon and completely transformed my garden for spring'

Writer Eve Rowlands says her garden has been 'transformed' into a 'warm and welcoming haven'

Economics

1 week ago Gardeners urged to plant one type of flower to keep pigeons away for good

Pigeons can aimlessly snack on plant matter and seeds when they land in your garden - but there's a natural way to deter them

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2 w. ago Gardening expert reveals the 'perfect' plant to buy if you want plenty of bees and butterflies to visit your garden

Liam Cleary, gardening expert at Old Railway Line Garden Centre in Brecon, has revealed the one plant that can help make sure the insects find their way into gardens.

Economics

2 w. ago Gardeners urged to plant four bulbs in March or risk no blooms in weeks

As the UK sees more of the sun and more milder temperatures, our attentions turn to the garden - and to the endless jobs you need to do now

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