Grow it make it and show it.

There’s magic in a horticultural show. We, Haynes Horticulture, will be proud sponsors of Barnack Horticultural Show this year on the 27th June at noon. Consider this your official invite.
The History

Barnack’s Continue reading →

There’s something about April that pulls you back outside, whether you’re ready or not.
You find yourself stood there, mug of coffee in hand, looking at a patch of earth that’s been quietly waiting all winter. And before you know Continue reading →

In February everything is meticulously being decided, the worms are having top table meetings, the birds stirring and squirrels… well they are just asleep.
On the surface of our green, brown and grey patches, the beds seem a little bare Continue reading →

The lights are up, you most likely had the Christmas works do at the end of November. Most of the presents are bought, yet to wrap, the final stint is in sight, so much so grab a mince pie and Continue reading →

On walking with Penelope, who is six, across Wanstead park we crunched and picked our way through fallen acorns. ‘Why do these acorns look different?’ she asked. There followed an intrigue of my own. These strange acorns are not rot Continue reading →

So how is everyone fairing post Christmas and New Year?

As I return to the UK from a hiatus in and around Mexico, it appears that although the consistent temperature of 27 degrees was pleasant, (don’t hate the player, hate Continue reading →

Time to kick start that gym membership, make resolutions we laugh at in days. Sort the recycling and push go on those flights for spring, as they are only likely to get more expensive.
We wanted to reflect on the Continue reading →

This week we delve into seasons, nature (obvs) and citizen science, so boil that kettle, grab a biscuit and take a few minutes to have a read.

On Feb 26th 2019 the UK broke the record for its warmest winter Continue reading →

Autumn is a busy time of year for us gardeners, with the changing light and cooler weather our borders are starting to fade into the rather drab greys and browns. It doesn’t have to mean the end of the gardening Continue reading →