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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05, 2020
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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, [...]
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02, 2020
Kid’s Corner – Make Your Own Pinecone Bird Feeder
Winter can be a difficult time for wildlife, particularly for wild birds. As the temperatures drop, the food that they normally eat becomes a lot harder for them to [...]
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12, 2019
Eat, Drink and Be Merry!
Christmas is one of the most special times of the year, but with so many aspects to think about, it can quickly become overwhelming. Trees, decorations, presents, family traditions, [...]
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11, 2019
Festive Kerb Appeal
As we near the arrival of Christmas, our attention turns to creating a festive vibe around our front door to welcome our friends and family. We’ve pulled together some [...]
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10, 2019
Nature’s time to plant
As the daylight hours start to shorten and cooler temperatures move in, we begin to see the glory of the autumnal colours changing in the fauna. Berries start to [...]
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09, 2019
Kid’s Corner – An intro to house plants
If you’re wondering about how to get your kids into growing, then often starting with an indoor plant can be the answer. Teaching them the basics of growing on [...]