Latest news from Haskins Ferndown
Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown has raised £4,548.03 for its charity partner, Dorset Mind. The garden centre selected the local mental health charity as its charity to support in 2017. Employees at the centre raised funds and awareness for the charity by hosting events throughout the year as well as participating in individual charitable challenges.…
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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…
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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 in Ferndown has partnered with Great Oaks care home in Bournemouth to donate houseplants for the residents. Last week, Haskins’ in-house plant expert, Alasdair Urquhart, visited the home and gave a brief presentation to residents on houseplants and the benefits these plants can bring. Alasdair explained to the residents that adding houseplants to a room is a simple yet…
Read MoreHaskins 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…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centre in Ferndown has partnered with West Moors Middle School to spread awareness of the benefits of houseplants at the school’s Eco Club. On Wednesday January 24, Haskins’ in-house plant expert, Alasdair Urquhart, gave a presentation on houseplants at the school’s Eco Club. The presentation highlighted that adding houseplants to a room is…
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Attract birds to your garden with Haskins’ top tips on creating homemade bird cakes. Haskins Garden Centres has released some top tips on how to create decorative homemade bird cakes. Birds forage for food in the winter as they need high fat foods to provide energy and survive the colder nights. Alasdair Urquhart, plant advisor…
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Haskins is encouraging gardeners to make the most of their home-grown tomatoes with a delicious salsa recipe for summer. Alasdair Urquhart, plant advisor at Haskins Garden Centres, commented: “Growing your own tomatoes is simple and rewarding. Most tomato plants will begin to ripen in August, providing plenty of delicious tomatoes for late summer. “Start…
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Haskins is encouraging gardeners to plan ahead for next year and has created a bulb planter guide to add a burst of colour after the dull autumn and winter months. Alasdair Urquhart, plant advisor at Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown, commented: “Gardening requires patience, especially when it comes to planting bulbs in the autumn ready…
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