Discover Camellias
Camellias are one of the most popular spring-flowering shrubs, providing a vivid splash of colour when little else is in bloom. Hailing from the misty woodlands of the Himalayas, Japan, and Indonesia, Camellias bring a touch of exotic elegance to UK gardens. With a rich diversity of species and hybrids, these plants paint the landscape…
Overwhelmed by Gardening Terminology?
This gardening dictionary will equip you with the essential gardening vocabulary to confidently navigate your green thumb journey. Plant types Annuals: plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season Perennials: plants that live for multiple years Biennials: plants that take two years to complete their life cycle, such as Foxgloves Herbaceous: flowering…
Get into Gardening – A small step towards a greener future
Winter may seem like an unlikely time to start gardening, but it’s actually a great opportunity to plan and prepare for the growing season ahead. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of starting your gardening journey during the winter months and provide tips for getting started with seeds, plug plants and in late…
Get Your Hands Dirty and Spring into Gardening!
Spring is just around the corner, and for many of us, that means one thing: gardening season! The days are getting longer, the sun is (hopefully!) starting to peek through the clouds, and there’s a palpable sense of new beginnings. Now’s the perfect time to start planning your dream garden, whether it’s a sprawling vegetable…
Fall in Love with Jellycat this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to express your love than with an adorable Jellycat companion? This year’s Valentine’s range is bursting with cuddly cuties, each with their own unique charm. But with so many lovable options, how do you choose the perfect partner? For the hopeless romantic Bashful Red…
Prepare your garden for the new year
Prepare your garden for the new year with expert advice from Haskins’ Alasdair Urquhart. The turn of the new year is the time to plan, prepare, and plant your garden so it can flourish in the warmer months. Alasdair Urquhart, Haskins Garden Centre’s in-house plant expert, has shared his top tips for tending to your…
Haskins welcomes Love Soul Choir for a sold-out charity performance
Haskins Ferndown has hosted a series of festive events in aid of Dorset-based service SPRING. The Christmas programme raised over £1000 for the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity. On Wednesday evening, the Bournemouth-based Love Soul Choir provided contemporary arrangements of recognisable pop and soul hits for an audience of customers and staff. Haskins Ferndown also…
Brand-new Lakeland store
Haskins Garden Centres’ Roundstone destination welcomes a brand-new Lakeland store. A brand-new Lakeland store opens at Haskins Roundstone in November, enhancing the Angmering centre’s offering to the local area. Lakeland, taking its name from its founding home in Windermere in the Lake District, offers a variety of high-quality cooking, baking, cleaning, and laundry products. The…
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
With the UK’s unpredictable climate potentially presenting difficult conditions for gardeners this winter, Alasdair Urquhart, Haskins Garden Centre’s in-house plant expert, has shared his top tips to ready your garden for the challenging season ahead. Garden preparation “Winter can be a tough season for gardens, but a proactive approach will help maintain a haven…