Potting shed keeps 96-year-old John gardening
96-YEAR-OLD John Podzukites is continuing to pursue his passion for gardening after purchasing a potting shed for the care home…
New approach sees elderly gardener get green fingers back
A KEEN gardener has got his green fingers back, despite ongoing mobility issues, thanks to a creative ageing charity. John…
How can gardening help those that suffer from depression?
While many are prescribed anti-depressants to help cope with depression by acting as a ‘mood enhancer’, they don’t work for…
Allotment tour for green fingered care home residents
GREEN fingered care home residents have been taking a tour of allotments ahead of setting up their own veg patch.…
The UK’s love of gardening
Gardening is a hobby for many people across the UK. In fact, the Horticultural Trades Association reported that over two-thirds…
Santa wants to bring a green gift to the community
Santa is once again changing colour and donning his ‘green’ suit to spread the festive message and the chance of…
Bloomin lovely gardens recognised at civic awards
Some of the city’s most talented gardeners have gathered to celebrate the Sunderland in Bloom Awards 2016. The annual awards,…
Green fingered residents celebrate newly refurbished Byker wall
Green fingered residents living in the iconic Grade II* listed Byker Wall in Newcastle upon Tyne have been celebrating the…
Estate ‘blooms’ with community planting scheme
A community environmental taskforce has been enjoying the ‘fruits of their labour’ by improving a residential garden area in Durham…
Gardening hobby plants the seed for blossoming online business
When Sunderland based business ‘Adonis Plants’ wanted to set up their own business: an e-commerce website selling a variety of…
Borough in bloom with annual competition
Green-fingered residents can showcase their gardening talents as North Tyneside Council prepares to host its annual gardening competition.
Gardening groups urged to apply for funding
Further funding is open to green-fingered groups in County Durham to help them spruce up their communities.
Helping Hands Complete Garden Makeover for Local Charity
A group of Sunderland workers have used their gardening skills to help create safe, attractive and welcoming outdoor areas for…
Volunteers give Charity a Helping Hand
A group of Sunderland based customer care staff dug out their gardening skills in aid of a Seaham-based charity.
Darlington in Bloom Returns
KEEN and budding gardeners are encouraged to polish their spades and hose down their hoes as this year’s Darlington in…