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Garden by Vita Sackville-West renewed 85 years on

Garden by Vita Sackville-West renewed 85 years on

06 July 2021

A garden inspired by a trip to a Greek island has undergone a seven-year renewal National Trust project at world famous Sissinghurst Castle Gardens.

Is this 'rapid feeding' plant pest in your garden?

Is this 'rapid feeding' plant pest in your garden?

01 July 2021

Rosemary beetles looks like glitter-covered ladybirds but can cause huge problems in gardens during the summer. Have you got them?

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Interest in community garden blooms after TV show

Interest in community garden blooms after TV show

28 June 2021

Volunteers who have beautified a ruined Tudor castle with flowers told how the community garden has not only helped the view, it's improved lives.

British-grown strawberries and apples risk extinction

British-grown strawberries and apples risk extinction

28 June 2021

As Wimbledon visitors begin to enjoy millions of British strawberries there's a warning the fruit, alongside other home grown crops, is under threat.

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Get revved up for the weekend with these seven super events

Get revved up for the weekend with these seven super events

23 June 2021

From a motorbike jumble, to wartime-themed fun, and live music to getting back to nature, we've found seven events across Kent to try this weekend.

On the trail of things to do this weekend

On the trail of things to do this weekend

16 June 2021

From colourful art trails to blooming gardens and bargain hunting, we've found five things to get out and do this weekend across Kent.

5 easy plants kids can grow this half term

5 easy plants kids can grow this half term

29 May 2021

JLS star and Kent farmer JB Gill says he loves gardening with his children. With more sun and no school here's 5 plants the kids could grow this week.

Garden show makes it a blooming bank holiday

Garden show makes it a blooming bank holiday

26 May 2021

A huge garden show is set to make a return after a year's break this bank holiday weekend with plants, garden displays and crafts on offer.

Six events to try in Kent this weekend

Six events to try in Kent this weekend

19 May 2021

Events are happening both inside and out across Kent this weekend, from contemporary dance and art to heritage railways and cycling trails.

What's on this bank holiday weekend across Kent

What's on this bank holiday weekend across Kent

29 April 2021

Does a bank holiday weekend put a smile on your face? Here's our guide to what's on in Kent from tractor rides and lambs to festivals and bluebells.

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Record numbers join Big Garden Birdwatch

Record numbers join Big Garden Birdwatch

22 April 2021

Record numbers of people across the county took part in an annual nature survey looking at garden birds.

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Beautiful blooming bluebells

Beautiful blooming bluebells

14 April 2021

Bluebells are set to come into bloom soon across Kent. We've found six places to spot them, but make sure you tread carefully as they are protected.

The blooming Garden of England

The blooming Garden of England

26 March 2021

Looking for somewhere special to meet a friend for the first time in months outdoors? Here are the luscious gardens across Kent reopening their gates.

Take a peek at daffs at their peak

Take a peek at daffs at their peak

16 March 2021

Thousands of new daffodils which have been planted in the gardens and grounds of a Kent castle are set to come into full bloom for visitors.

Gardens across Kent set to open their gates

Gardens across Kent set to open their gates

03 March 2021

The first step in easing restrictions when we can meet one person outside socially is coming. So we look at the Kent gardens you could visit together.

An extra special blooming display for visitors

An extra special blooming display for visitors

23 February 2021

Thousands of extra tulips have been planted at a Kent castle after last year's display bloomed behind closed gates due to the first national lockdown.

The Kent scene that inspired The Secret Garden

The Kent scene that inspired The Secret Garden

17 February 2021

A new film adaptation of the novel The Secret Garden is out this week. Here's how you can see the garden that inspired it here in Kent.

Help house breeding birds across Kent

Help house breeding birds across Kent

16 February 2021

This half term, learn more about how you can help garden birds who are facing a housing shortage, as part of National Nestbox Week.

Where to see snowdrops

Where to see snowdrops

10 February 2021

Wrap up warm and enjoy a heartwarming sight from this weekend as snowdrops spring up across the county. We've picked out some spots for nature lovers.

Try the Big Birdwatch this weekend

Try the Big Birdwatch this weekend

27 January 2021

The largest wildlife survey in the world is happening this weekend - the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch - and anyone in Kent can take part. Here's how:

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