Open Day
A rare opportunity to visit two small sustainable horticultural businesses located in the heart of the Shropshire countryside. Alluring Plants, a nursery that specialises in
A rare opportunity to visit two small sustainable horticultural businesses located in the heart of the Shropshire countryside. Alluring Plants, a nursery that specialises in
Two events at local National Trust properties will enable campers to get closer to nature. The popular Attingham Camp takes place once again at Attingham
On Sunday 16 June from 10am until noon, you can find out more about the topical subject of mindfulness as the National Trust host a
Bridgnorth Swift Group was formed last year with the aim of surveying swift nesting sites. Member Carol Wood explains, “Swifts are particularly fond of old
A world-renowned gardening guru has been announced as the star of this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show. David Domoney, resident gardener on ITV’s This Morning for
As the weather warms up, Severn Valley Country Park in Alveley is once again expanding its events schedule. Every term-time Friday starting from 3 May,
Hoe borders frequently, preferably on a nice sunny day and any weeds that are beginning to get established will wilt and die off quickly; regular
Tomato, cucumber and pepper plants should not be planted outside until the end of May; even inside they need some heat at night if temperatures
Summer bedding can be planted outside from the end of May onwards, so long as we aren’t getting any late frosts. Antirrhinums, asters and lobelia
At the end of last year, the news was announced that one of Shropshire’s best-loved sons, the rose grower David Austin, had passed away aged
It’s the season to nurture buds, shoots and saplings – but, as Ann Winwood warns, beware that sudden cold snaps don’t ruin all your hard
If you’d like to create your own display basket in perfect time for Mother’s Day, join in with a workshop taking place at in the
Acton Scott Farm’s programme of country crafts and outdoor skills has begun again for the spring. On Friday 12 April, a seasonal Snail Day aims
Ever wondered how the Long Mynd looks the way it does? The rugged and distinctive length of heathland is one of the county’s most recognisable
As well as the usual array of garden and floral displays, food stalls and crafts from all over the country, this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show
The second Telford Wildlife Forum of the year will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 23 April at Horsehay Village Hall TF4 2NF. Harriet Carty
he team at Cuan Wildlife Rescue near Much Wenlock are getting ready for the busy spring season. Cuan’s next events include a Family Prize Bingo
A group of conservation volunteers have been given a royal seal of approval… and now they’re inviting more people to join them. The Churchyard Task
Friends of Stanmore Country Park (FSCP) recently installed five owl, eight bat and 30 bird boxes in the park… and most of the bird boxes
Shropshire Council’s Outdoor Partnerships Team are celebrating the results of a successful grant application to the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). The project
Broseley in Bloom held their AGM in November. The group’s Lesley Ralston explains, “A healthy group of volunteers regularly plant up the troughs and tubs
Two talks by the Bridgnorth branch of the Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) are taking place at the town’s library. Vicky Nall of the British Dragonfly
Start the way you mean to go on and you’ll have a super gardening year, says Ann Winwood. As we leave Christmas behind and begin
Telford Town Park has been named as one of the top 10 favourite parks to visit by the Green Flag Award through the 2018 People’s
The Long Mynd’s National Trust ranger team will be offering members of the public the chance to find out how a ranger spends their day
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