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Snowdrops are springing up across Kent

Snowdrops are springing up across Kent

06 February 2019

They're the first sign that spring's on its way: here's where to see snowdrops across Kent.

Keep an eagle eye out for our feathered friends

Keep an eagle eye out for our feathered friends

23 January 2019

Here's how you can help nature by taking part in the 40th annual Big Garden BirdWatch this weekend, and hear the birdsongs to listen out for.

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January's a really good time for this...

January's a really good time for this...

21 January 2019

Hever Castle's head gardener Neil Miller reveals what's on his to-do list to protect the gardens through winter alongside preparing for spring.

Where to get rid of your Christmas tree

Where to get rid of your Christmas tree

04 January 2019

It is time to take down your festive decorations so here is a list of where you can get rid of your Christmas trees.

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Step out this winter with these walks

Step out this winter with these walks

19 December 2018

Want to burn off those pre or post Christmas calories? Try our guide to some winter walks across the county.

Castle's squirrels on the naughty list

Castle's squirrels on the naughty list

10 December 2018

Hever Castle head gardener Neil Miller is hot on the heels of the squirrels looking for a festive feast on his spring bulbs.

Beatrix Potter's beloved Peter Rabbit in Kent

Beatrix Potter's beloved Peter Rabbit in Kent

28 November 2018

A non-festive treat is on offer as a special exhibition about Beatrix Potter and her books is staged by the National Trust.

Mists and mellow fruitfulness

Mists and mellow fruitfulness

31 October 2018

In a blog with a lovely autumnal feel, Hever Castle head gardener Neil Miller talks apples, tulip planting, caring for roses and clearing the leaves.

Golden time for Kent garden

Golden time for Kent garden

11 October 2018

The champagne corks will be popping and the autumn colour will be glowing at an Autumn Extravaganza this weekend.

Autumn is arriving

Autumn is arriving

28 September 2018

From autumnal leaf collecting to picking spring bulbs. Hever Castle's head gardener Neil Miller reveals what work the change in season brings.

Floral, fauna and fine foods

Floral, fauna and fine foods

13 September 2018

A Kent garden is launching a new fine food festival, as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations this year.

Leeds Castle's Festival of Flowers comes in to bloom

Leeds Castle's Festival of Flowers comes in to bloom

12 September 2018

The glamour and thrill of ladies' day will be created in floral finery for an annual flower festival.

Things are heating up at the World Garden

Things are heating up at the World Garden

11 September 2018

A Mexican celebration weekend at a Kent garden will include the opening of a new Hot 'n' Juicy cacti house.

Magical meadows

Magical meadows

07 September 2018

Nine new flower meadows have been created at Hever between the golf course and castle grounds. Head golf club greenkeeper Rob Peers shares the story:

The world at your feet

The world at your feet

23 August 2018

See around the world in 80 minutes with an intrepid plant hunters' weekend, presented by one of Kent's most intrepid.

Scents of danger

Scents of danger

17 August 2018

After poisonous hemlock was discovered by motorway workers, we take a look at the dangerous plants which grow in and around Kent.

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London 'problem' being felt close to home

London 'problem' being felt close to home

14 August 2018

Renters start to feel the pinch of increased costs as properties become less affordable.

Golden time for garden's 50th anniversary

Golden time for garden's 50th anniversary

08 August 2018

A garden show will have an extra glow as it marks its 50th anniversary with the opening of an all-gold border.

Colour, vibrancy and a welcome swish of air

Colour, vibrancy and a welcome swish of air

23 July 2018

The grass isn’t always greener - it can be golden and look good too says Neil Miller, head gardener at Hever Castle & Gardens

Why is there no hosepipe ban in Kent?

Why is there no hosepipe ban in Kent?

17 July 2018

Millions of people across the country have been affected by a hosepipe ban, but not here in Kent.

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