Gardening

Chrysanthemums are among the plants that can make autumn allergies worse

The 6 houseplants to avoid that can make your allergies worse in the autumn

Dobbies Garden Centre in York is giving customers an early taste of Christmas

Dobbies Garden Centre in York is giving customers an early taste of Christmas

Dobbies in York to host special Christmas shopping evening with discounts

Market Cross, a shopping centre in Selby, has won gold in this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom Awards

Market Cross, a shopping centre in Selby, has won gold in this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom Awards

Selby shopping centre wins gold at prestigious Yorkshire in Bloom Awards

Rats are attracted to food and the smell of bins so it's worth taking preventative measures like keeping your bins clean and checking them for damage to avoid attracting them

Rats are attracted to food and the smell of bins so it's worth taking preventative measures like keeping your bins clean and checking them for damage to avoid attracting them

Simple kitchen mistake could attract rats amid UK ‘plague’ warning

Whitegates Nursery is situated in West Rounton, between Northallerton and Stokesley

Whitegates Nursery is situated in West Rounton, between Northallerton and Stokesley

The North Yorkshire garden centre café that people happily travel 90 minutes to visit

The Poppleton Community Railway Nursery is set to host an autumn open day sale later this month

The Poppleton Community Railway Nursery is set to host an autumn open day sale later this month

York community nursery to host autumn sale with plants and railways

York Museum Gardens managed by York Museums Trust, won a Platinum Award and Best in Category at Yorkshire in Bloom

York Museum Gardens managed by York Museums Trust, won a Platinum Award and Best in Category at Yorkshire in Bloom

York Museum Gardens named among Yorkshire's best for third year running

A free event will bring together Suzhou gardens and Yorkshire landscapes at York St John University's Creative Centre

A free event will bring together Suzhou gardens and Yorkshire landscapes at York St John University's Creative Centre

Yorkshire landscapes meet gardens of Suzhou at upcoming free event

Parks and gardens across North Yorkshire have received top honours in the Yorkshire in Bloom awards

Parks and gardens across North Yorkshire have received top honours in the Yorkshire in Bloom awards

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North Yorkshire parks and gardens win top Yorkshire in Bloom awards

Castle Howard has its own garden centre to explore.

Castle Howard has its own garden centre to explore.

'Super' garden centre next to historic Yorkshire country house with 'helpful' staff

Weeds can be difficult to get rid of.

Weeds can be difficult to get rid of.

Expert shares 69p kitchen essential you can use to get rid of driveway weeds

You can find a huge range of plants to decorate your garden with.

You can find a huge range of plants to decorate your garden with.

Yorkshire garden centre with huge Christmas displays and 'locally sourced' plants

Dean's York Garden Centre has a café, food hall, and multiple departments.

Dean's York Garden Centre has a café, food hall, and multiple departments.

'Highly recommended' Yorkshire garden centre loved for its 'helpful' staff and café

Reighton Nurseries has its own plant pick and mix costing as little as £1.10.

Reighton Nurseries has its own plant pick and mix costing as little as £1.10.

Hidden garden centre near the Yorkshire coast with flower pick and mix

The Ancient Society of York Florists will host the event on Saturday, 12 September, at Wigginton Recreation Hall

The Ancient Society of York Florists will host the event on Saturday, 12 September, at Wigginton Recreation Hall

World’s oldest horticultural society to hold autumn show near York

Poppleton Community Railway Nursery is hosting a Heritage Open Day and Sale

Poppleton Community Railway Nursery is hosting a Heritage Open Day and Sale

Poppleton's historic railway nursery to host open day and plant sale

Aerating the lawn using a garden fork or scarifier can prevent waterlogging in the lattter months of the year

Aerating the lawn using a garden fork or scarifier can prevent waterlogging in the lattter months of the year

Gardeners urged to complete 5 tasks in September before it's too late

Floral Elegance in Acomb, York, is celebrating a hat-trick of honours after a recent national industry award

Floral Elegance in Acomb, York, is celebrating a hat-trick of honours after a recent national industry award

York florist celebrates hat-trick of honours after national award

Aldi Taste of Asia range is back

Aldi Taste of Asia range is back

Aldi shoppers are rushing to grab these new August specialbuys for gardens and home

Alan Titchmarsh has said painting your fence can easily help make your garden look bigger.

Alan Titchmarsh has said painting your fence can easily help make your garden look bigger.

Alan Titchmarsh

Alan Titchmarsh reveals easy trick to make small gardens look much bigger

Disposable BBQs can be dangerous if you do not let them fully cool down before throwing them away.

Disposable BBQs can be dangerous if you do not let them fully cool down before throwing them away.

Binman reveals how to get rid of a disposable BBQ without causing a fire

Ampleforth & District Gardening Club recently hosted its first village open garden event in 14 years

Ampleforth & District Gardening Club recently hosted its first village open garden event in 14 years

Clubs and societies

Village open gardens event in Ampleforth raises thousands for good causes

Andrew Loxton, who works for Northern at Bridlington’s Grade II-listed station, has transformed Bridlington station into a vibrant garden

Andrew Loxton, who works for Northern at Bridlington’s Grade II-listed station, has transformed Bridlington station into a vibrant garden

Meet the worker behind Bridlington station's award-winning floral displays

The 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower will host a pollinator-friendly event this weekend

The 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower will host a pollinator-friendly event this weekend

Clubs and societies

Historic York tower welcomes visitors for pollinator-friendly event

Alan Titchmarsh has offered advice to homeowners who want to keep rats away

Alan Titchmarsh has offered advice to homeowners who want to keep rats away

Alan Titchmarsh

Alan Titchmarsh's 3 easy tricks to keep rats away from your garden this summer

This hack can help stop your lawn from looking like hay.

This hack can help stop your lawn from looking like hay.

Expert reveals cheap hack to revive dry and patchy lawns through the summer

Dunnington Flower Field recently welcomed its first visitors to Church Balk in Dunnington, near York

Dunnington Flower Field recently welcomed its first visitors to Church Balk in Dunnington, near York

New pick-your-own flower field near York opens to public with summer events

L-R: Simon Cartwright, Russell Stone, and Shirley Gumley

L-R: Simon Cartwright, Russell Stone, and Shirley Gumley

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York-based garden takes top honours in community competition

The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, taking place at Newby Hall & Gardens, will celebrate five decades of horticultural excellence

The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, taking place at Newby Hall & Gardens, will celebrate five decades of horticultural excellence

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Harrogate Autumn Flower Show celebrates 50 years at Newby Hall

The Wildflower Meadow at Spilmans in Sessay, near Thirsk, burst into bloom in July and will remain open until the end of August

The Wildflower Meadow at Spilmans in Sessay, near Thirsk, burst into bloom in July and will remain open until the end of August

Wildflower meadow blooms into colourful summer attraction near Thirsk

Goldsborough Hall will reopen its gardens, marking 20 years since the estate began opening them

Goldsborough Hall will reopen its gardens, marking 20 years since the estate began opening them

Royal-linked hall in Knaresborough opens gardens for anniversary celebration

There are already several hosepipe bans in place or coming in place across the UK

There are already several hosepipe bans in place or coming in place across the UK

Where are there hosepipe bans in the UK? How to check if it affects your area

Kirkgate at York Castle Museum with new projections

Kirkgate at York Castle Museum with new projections

Victorian charm faces off against the Swinging Sixties at York Castle Museum

The Ancient Society of York Florists is set to host their summer event at Wigginton Recreation Hall

The Ancient Society of York Florists is set to host their summer event at Wigginton Recreation Hall

World's oldest horticultural society to stage York summer show

Poppleton Community Railway Nursery (PCRN) is inviting visitors to its much-anticipated Open Day on Saturday, July 4

Poppleton Community Railway Nursery (PCRN) is inviting visitors to its much-anticipated Open Day on Saturday, July 4

Poppleton Community Railway Nursery announces summer open day

Eight vibrant floral displays are set to bring colour and creativity to Harrogate town centre this summer

Eight vibrant floral displays are set to bring colour and creativity to Harrogate town centre this summer

Floral displays to brighten Harrogate town centre this summer

Year 3 pupils from Aspin Park Academy visited Riverside Gardens for an intergenerational gardening activity alongside retired homeowners

Year 3 pupils from Aspin Park Academy visited Riverside Gardens for an intergenerational gardening activity alongside retired homeowners

Knaresborough children and homeowners team up for community gardening day

RHS Harlow Carr is celebrating 25 years with the Royal Horticultural Society

RHS Harlow Carr is celebrating 25 years with the Royal Horticultural Society

Harrogate garden celebrates 25 years with special anniversary celebrations

Emily Joy Garden Design, in Beverley, is making a name for itself with its creative and hands-on approach to outdoor spaces

Emily Joy Garden Design, in Beverley, is making a name for itself with its creative and hands-on approach to outdoor spaces

Beverley garden designer grows business after social media success

Charlie Malarkey from the early intervention project clearing the garden

Charlie Malarkey from the early intervention project clearing the garden

'We cleared a van load of weeds and rubbish' - York garden brought back to life

The event is organised by a committee chaired by farmer Graeme Stephenson

The event is organised by a committee chaired by farmer Graeme Stephenson

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Long-running community tradition returns with 99 competition classes

Chloe Webster, principal of Thomas Hinderwell Primary school, recently attended the Royal Garden Party

Chloe Webster, principal of Thomas Hinderwell Primary school, recently attended the Royal Garden Party

Scarborough headteacher reflects on recent Buckingham Palace honour

Harrogate BID has announced the return of its Floral Summer of Celebration next month

Harrogate BID has announced the return of its Floral Summer of Celebration next month

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Harrogate set to bloom with return of Floral Summer of Celebration

Pupils of Wheldrake with Thorganby Primary School at the show home garden at Bramble Wood

Pupils of Wheldrake with Thorganby Primary School at the show home garden at Bramble Wood

North Yorkshire primary school pupils get hands-on with garden design

The Himalayan blue poppy has begun to flower at RHS Garden Harlow Carr

The Himalayan blue poppy has begun to flower at RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Rare Himalayan blue poppies begin flowering at Yorkshire garden

The little pond at Brookside

The little pond at Brookside

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East Yorkshire village preparing for popular open gardens weekend

Manor House's garden has featured on magazine covers and on television and is open for St Lawrence Parish Church's fundraiser

Manor House's garden has featured on magazine covers and on television and is open for St Lawrence Parish Church's fundraiser

'Internationally renowned' York garden opened only once since Covid to host party

RHS Harlow Carr will host its Summer Garden Weekend next month

RHS Harlow Carr will host its Summer Garden Weekend next month

Gardening talks and floral displays planned at upcoming Harrogate event

I apologise for ignoring No Mow May.

I apologise for ignoring No Mow May.

I’m all for helping wildlife but not when it comes to my lawn

Mulberry Court in Rawcliffe took residents to Burnby Hall gardens in Pocklington to enjoy the final day of the venue's tulip festival

Mulberry Court in Rawcliffe took residents to Burnby Hall gardens in Pocklington to enjoy the final day of the venue's tulip festival

York care home residents enjoy day out at gardens in Pocklington

Have you noticed your roses are covered in black spot?

Have you noticed your roses are covered in black spot?

Gardener used £1.20 fridge staple hack to save his roses from ‘most serious’ disease

Hazel Barker (left) Carol Dunkley and Stuart Martin of Ripon Community Poppy Project putting the first element of the display in place

Hazel Barker (left) Carol Dunkley and Stuart Martin of Ripon Community Poppy Project putting the first element of the display in place

'Biggest ever' display project launched in North Yorkshire city

Ray Wood, the 25-acre ornamental woodland at Castle Howard, will feature around 800 species of rhododendron this spring

Ray Wood, the 25-acre ornamental woodland at Castle Howard, will feature around 800 species of rhododendron this spring

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Castle Howard woodland in bloom this spring with hundreds of rhododendron

Poppleton Community Railway Nursery has announced its annual programme of Saturday open days starting this weekend

Poppleton Community Railway Nursery has announced its annual programme of Saturday open days starting this weekend

Historic railway nursery in York to open to public this weekend