Ferndown News
Make your own roasted beetroot this autumn with Haskins Garden Centres’ recipe
Haskins is encouraging gardeners to make the most of their homegrown beetroot with a delicious roasted beetroot and balsamic vinegar recipe. Alasdair Urquhart, Haskins’ in-house plant expert, commented: “This time of year is the ideal time to harvest beetroots. If you can resist picking the leaves for salads, they can be harvested right into October.…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centres set to showcase more than 250 bulb varieties during group’s Bulb Market
The garden centre group, Haskins, is putting finishing touches to plans for its very own Bulb Market, which takes place from Monday August 20th to Monday November 19th, across all four of its centres. More than 250 bulb varieties will be available at Haskins’ Bulb Market, as well as a showcase of rare and unusual…
Read MoreRefill Dorset
Our Ferndown branch have signed up to Refill Dorset with water available in our restaurant area. www.litterfreecoastandsea.co.uk
Read MoreAdvice on water harvesting and garden care as heatwave looks set to continue
Haskins Garden Centres are encouraging gardeners to look after their plants and wildlife due to the ongoing warm temperatures. Alasdair Urquhart, Haskins’ in-house plant expert, commented: “Long-range forecasters are warning that hot weather is looking likely to hold out through the rest of summer and even into autumn. As there is nothing in the forecasts…
Read MoreSwing into Wimbledon season with homemade strawberry jam
Haskins Garden Centre is encouraging gardeners to make the most of their home-grown strawberries this summer, with a strawberry jam recipe. Alasdair Urquhart, plant expert at Haskins Garden Centres, commented: “Strawberries are easy to grow and it’s the perfect time to get planting as the British climate heats up. The fruity berries can be harvested…
Read MoreMake your own berry sorbet with Haskins Garden Centres this summer
Haskins is encouraging gardeners to make the most of their home-grown raspberries and blackcurrants this summer, with a berry sorbet recipe. Alasdair Urquhart, plant expert at Haskins Garden Centres, commented: “Using the raspberries and blackcurrants from your garden to make your own berry sorbet is simple, delicious and rewarding. Even if you haven’t been able…
Read MoreHaskins encourages gardeners to share photos of their best rose on social media
To celebrate one of the UK’s favourite flowers, Haskins Garden Centre group has introduced a new ‘share your rose’ photo competition on its social media pages. The garden centre group is encouraging gardeners to take a photo of the prettiest rose in their garden and share it on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag…
Read MoreFerndown in Bloom 2018
Ferndown in Bloom is a free competition, open to residents and businesses within the Ferndown BH22 area. The aim of this fun event is to create beautiful gardens and outside spaces, encouraging a sense of community pride and recognising those who have contributed to the beauty of Ferndown. What the judges are looking for: All…
Read MoreStaff Success
Haskins was proud to celebrate with the Institute of Learning Management, Level 2 graduates for 2016/17. 7 members of staff studied the course in 2016/17 from 3 of our 4 centres and Head Office. The ILM course is a recognised leadership and management training programme designed to enable staff to reach their leadership potential…
Read MoreGarden centre group brings back popular competition to ‘Name the Rose’ and see it sold across centres
To celebrate one of the UK’s favourite flowers, Haskins Garden Centre has re-launched an exclusive ‘Name the Rose’ competition across all four of its centres. The competition, which is now open, closes on Saturday March 31. Customers are encouraged to visit haskins.co.uk/rose-of-the-year and fill in the entry form for the chance to win the rose…
Read MoreMake your own rosemary roasted potatoes with Haskins Garden Centres for Mother’s Day
Haskins is encouraging gardeners to make the most of their home-grown rosemary with a delicious roasted potatoes recipe for Mother’s Day. Alasdair Urquhart, plant expert at Haskins Garden Centres, commented: “Making your own rosemary roasted potatoes is simple and rewarding. Even if you haven’t had time to grow your own rosemary this year, you can…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centre reach semi-finals of the 2018 BAPTAs Afternoon Tea Award
Haskins Garden Centre presented with certificate from Country Fare for reaching semi-finals of the 2018 BAPTAs Afternoon Tea Award Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown has been announced as a semi-finalist in the 2018 BAPTAs for the Afternoon Tea Award. These awards celebrate tourism across the BH postcodes. Sponsors of the Afternoon Tea Award category, Country…
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