A Beginners Guide to Growing Seed Potatoes
There is nothing more satisfying than growing, harvesting and eating your own potatoes. Most of the nutrients found in a potato come from the skin, so growing your own [...]
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01, 2021
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12, 2020
Kids Corner – Christmas Gingerbread Men Recipe
Looking for a lovely Christmas activity that doubles up as a gift too! Our special gingerbread recipe is an easy and fun recipe to do with the kids on a cold winters day. Read more in our Christmas gingerbread men recipe blog!
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11, 2020
Kids Corner – Paint your own bird feed feeder and nest box
Wild birds come into our gardens in search of food and for shelter to nest and raise their young. Feeding the birds and providing a home for them is good fun and kind and caring too! Learn how to paint your own bird feed feeder and nest box with Burston today!
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11, 2020
Kids Corner: Make a Firework Picture
What you'll need: Leaves, berry stems, pine needles etc. Gloves Acrylic craft paint (use bright vibrant colours) Black card/thick paper Large sheet of paper [...]
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06, 2020
Kids Corner: How to make a Daisy Chain
Children across the world have been making daisy chains since the 1800’s. It is a fun outdoor activity that can keep your little ones occupied for a quite a [...]
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05, 2020
Kids Corner: How to Grow a Sunflower
Growing sunflowers from seed can be so much fun!Planted in May, they’ll tend to flower in August, so now it’s time to decide on size and colour.Whether you [...]
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04, 2020
Kids Corner: Fun Facts about Dogs
Did you know that April is National Pet Month here in the UK? National Pet Month is the ideal time to celebrate our love of animals and the joy [...]
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04, 2020
A Brief History of Burston’s
We love plants and flowers at Burston Garden Centre. It’s in our blood. The history of the Pearson family on the current site stretches back nearly a century, when [...]
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03, 2020
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
More than ever we are (rightfully) under pressure to reduce our plastic usage and to be more conscientious about the disposal of waste. Most of the plastic used in [...]
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02, 2020
Eat Yourself Healthy
For many of us, the start of the New Year brings a renewed focus on healthy living. Reduced alcohol intake, a new gym membership, mindfulness and certainly more home-cooked, [...]