Welcome to our first issue of 2023! After the festive season, when it’s grey and cold outside, it’s easy to feel like hibernating, much like many plants. But in this issue, we look at how to bring your January to life with colourful gardens and fun activities. You’ll be amazed just how

Enjoy some childhood magic in December! This issue, we’ve tried to bring together a flavour of the festive season, along with some different ways to spend it. The build up to Christmas is accompanied this year by the men’s World Cup – so we’ve got a red cocktail with which you can

Have a wild November! We really are into those wetter and wilder autumnal days now but it shouldn't stop you from getting outside and enjoying your garden. This time of year is a great opportunity to watch the different wildlife preparing for winter. We are delighted that some of the pupils at

Autumnal greetings!  In each issue of ''Fun in the Garden', we try to bring you a flavour of the season we're talking about, which we hope we've done this time. In fact we think we can go one step further by also mentioning that if you visit Wisley gardens between 12th -

Planning your garden with a little help from your friends  We hope you’ve been able to find some respite over our hot summer and enjoy your garden, perhaps in the shade of a pergola or favourite tree. Now, as we look towards a new season, is a great time to plan and

Enjoying the great British summer! August is a time to enjoy being outside in our gardens and make the most of the summer - so we've got a few ideas in this issue to help you do just that. Living in Surrey, we’re blessed with acres of leafy woodland in which to

Bring in the sunshine! It’s the summer – hurrah! – and we’ve got some ideas for giving your garden a bright, exotic look. That means you don’t have to be one of the lucky ones who can travel abroad to be able to enjoy some international influences (although it's always a pleasure!).

Designs for you The beauty of your gardens is that you can shape them exactly as you want – they’re yours to do with what you please (well, in agreement with any interested parties of course!). But if you’re struggling for inspiration you could always echo a favourite artist and recreate some

May you have a great month! We absolutely love May here at Bushy - it’s busy but boy it’s beautiful in our gardens! Nature is simply bursting with energy, which transfers onto us humans. And with the lighter evenings we can enjoy more outside. So this issue is packed with vibrant colours,

Happy April!  With everything that has been going on over the past two years - and with April being the month of Easter, we are focusing on the precious feeling of tranquility this issue and how to find it! Our garden should be one place where we can enjoy some calm. If