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Core Arts and the Front Garden Revolution

At Burgon & Ball we’re always interested in how garden design is evolving. Where we’re able, we like to support...

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Happy New Year! Our guide to autumn planting

Autumn is when the year begins for gardeners. And we don’t just mean leafing through a plant catalogue and planning...

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Superbloom at the Tower of London

We found ourselves in London recently, and took advantage of a spare afternoon to visit the Superbloom at the Tower of...

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Jean Vernon's Power Plants for Pollinators - plus giveaway

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED High summer, and the garden is full of buzzing bees and fluttering butterflies. We caught...

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What to plant in August

Does it feel ever-so-slightly like your garden has already peaked? With the days already getting shorter, blackberries ripening in hedgerows,...

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Join the Big Butterfly Count 2022

The sight of brightly-coloured butterflies dancing through summer flowers is one of the many joys of this time of year....

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Raring to grow? Enter our gardening giveaway with RocketGro!

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED With the best will in the world, you won’t get the most out of your...

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A visit to Hampshire's Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

We recently had the opportunity to join a Garden Media Guild guided tour of the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in...

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National Children's Gardening Week: a giveaway with Frugi

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED National Children’s Gardening Week is here! It’s a great opportunity to get the kids outside,...

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Father’s Day gifts for gardening dads 2022

Father’s Day is just around the corner. This year it’s on June 19th, so it’s definitely time to get organised....

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City Veg: a GYO giveaway

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED Everything in the garden is growing full pelt at the moment. We can almost...

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Tips on edging your lawn this spring

Spring is here, and although the season often gives us a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to...

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New season, new look with fresh indoor plant pots for spring

This spring we're adding fresh flair to our indoor gardening range, with the launch of stylish new ideas for houseplants. Taking our cue...

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Gorgeous gardening gifts for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is late this year, on 27 March – which makes it brilliant for gardeners! It’s also the first...

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Under the Canopy: beautiful new National Trust gardening accessories

This season sees the launch of two new gardening accessories in our ‘National Trust Made by Burgon & Ball’ licensed...

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Anvil, bypass or scissor? A guide to loppers and shears

When you’re looking at choosing a lopper or shear, which is the right cutting tool for you? To help out,...

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Mister Right: introducing our new houseplant misters

If you’re a bit of a houseplant aficionado, you’ll love our latest idea for taking care of your cherished plants....

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Blooming love-ly! Plant names inspired by love

As February rolls round, the days start to get just that little bit lighter, and with Valentine’s Day just a...

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Help love to grow this Valentine’s Day

After the challenges of the last two years, we all need a little love. Whether it’s an ‘I love you’ gift...

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Make microgreens a must-have this winter

If at this point in the year you're craving fresh tastes on your table - and also missing the thrill...

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Share your 2021 garden – and win!

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED We all love our gardens – and over the last couple of years, outdoor space and...

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Plotalot: a veg-plot game giveaway!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED With winter approaching, we’ve been keeping our eyes open for something to fill the long,...

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Team Burgon and Ball: our top gifts for gardeners

At this time of year, you may well be casting around for gift inspiration - either for a green-fingered special...

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Take wild birds under your wing this winter

Inviting wild birds to share their lives with you is a lovely way to bring colour, life and drama into...

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Shrubs for winter colour and scent

The clocks going back is the ultimate incontrovertible proof that winter is on its way. The evenings may be drawing...

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The best Christmas gifts for gardeners 2021

This Christmas gardeners are in for a treat, as Burgon & Ball has a wide selection of gorgeous gardening gifts....

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Hedging your bets: plant a hedge this winter

If the autumn storms have damaged your fencing, why not consider replacing it with a hedge instead? Today hedges are...

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Plant a bulb lasagne: a kids' gardening project - with a giveaway!

Autumn is definitely here. The brisk mornings and early twilight leave us no doubt. But time in the garden doesn’t...

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Postcards from Chelsea: Our favourite things

At last! After a wait of two years and four months, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show finally took place in late...

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Autumn lawn care for a healthy and luscious lawn

A smooth, lush lawn is the perfect foil to any planting. From the first shy snowdrops to the autumn finale...

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The No Dig Garden: Go behind the scenes for a great giveaway!

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED The gardens have been dismantled, the dust has settled, the glorious spectacle of the RHS...

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Green manures: the what and the why

As autumn approaches, it’s the ideal time to consider sowing a green manure. It might not sound that pleasant, but...

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Collect seeds now for a wonderful garden next year

August is the month when everything in the garden feels ripe and ready. It may feel like summer is starting...

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Gorgeous grey: new grey stripe Sophie Conran gardening accessories

If you love the classic elegance of our 'Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball' blue ticking stripe gardening accessories, but...

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Our favourite things at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival 2021

Well, it’s been a long time, but July’s RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival was an absolute treat for the senses....

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Keeping houseplants happy: our guide to watering your houseplants

In the summer, it’s not just your outdoor plants which need more watering. Houseplants are also taking advantage of the...

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Beautiful biennials: now's the time to plant for next year

Good things come to those who wait, we’re told… and that’s certainly true in the case of biennial flowers. Simply...

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Sowing seeds in June: there's still time to sow!

It may feel like you’ve slightly missed the boat when it comes to growing from seed this year. Social media...

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Make Dad’s day with a gardening gift for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up fast – this year it’s on 20 June. So it’s time to get organised with...

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National Children’s Gardening Week: a great gardening giveaway

National Children’s Gardening Week (29 May – 6 June) is coming up fast, and it’s the perfect time to...

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Win gardening goodies to get them gardening

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED You may have noticed a new range of children’s gardening tools and accessories on...

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A clean sweep: spruce up for spring!

At last, spring is here. The days are longer, spring bulbs are emerging, and we’ve even seen some blue skies....

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Introducing our new children's gardening range: National Trust ‘Get Me Gardening'

With gardening more popular than ever, we're introducing a new licensed children’s gardening range, in collaboration with Europe’s largest conservation charity, the...

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Go wild For Mother’s Day! Win gardening goodies with Seedball

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and we thought this year we’d go a little wild!...

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Mum's the word! Gardening gifts for marvellous Mums

Mother’s Day falls on March 14th this year, and that’s just a few weeks away. So it’s time to get...

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Practical pruning: how to prune shrub roses

Roses are without doubt an all-time favourite garden bloom in the UK. Time and again, the rose has topped the...

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A pedigree of performance: the Burgon & Ball story

We’re known today for our fine garden tools, and for our endorsement by the Royal Horticultural Society. But did you...

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Go bare this winter: why bare-root plants are brilliant

If you thought there’s not much planting to be done in winter, think again! Winter is the ideal time for...

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Stylish new looks in indoor pots

Our much-loved range of indoor plant pots sees exciting new additions this season, with the addition of a selection of stylish...

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Share your gardening plans for 2021 and win!

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED It's been a difficult year, for all of us. Our gardens, allotments and outdoor spaces have...

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A grand evening out, with Piet and Monty

We recently headed to London for a very special evening - an evening in the company of Piet Oudolf and Monty Don. Hosted by Maggie's, everyone's home of cancer care, it was an entertaining an informative evening - and here's what we learned.

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Horatio’s Garden: making a difference

Horatio's Garden is a charity which builds beautiful gardens in spinal centres around the UK, providing much-needed respite to the patients, families and staff who spend time at these leading-edge medical facilities. When the charity's fundraisers asked if we could spare some garden tools, we were happy to help.

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Plot-to-plate inspiration at River Cottage

A trip to the glorious Devon countryside in the height of summer, and an opportunity to visit River Cottage, Hugh-Fearnley-Whittingstall's famous foodie destination. A tour of the kitchen garden and polytunnels gave us food for thought, and the chance to test the delicious food was the icing on the cake!

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The women gardeners of Mbollet Ba (or, How a little compost can change your life)

Our RHS-endorsed hand tools are helping a community garden in The Gambia grow crops for food and to sell, thanks to London-based charity Our Global School. And a new source of rich compost for the plot is changing the women gardeners' lives.

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The Burgon & Ball Journal

Core Arts and the Front Garden Revolution

Happy New Year! Our guide to autumn planting

Superbloom at the Tower of London

Jean Vernon's Power Plants for Pollinators - plus giveaway

What to plant in August

Join the Big Butterfly Count 2022

Raring to grow? Enter our gardening giveaway with RocketGro!

A visit to Hampshire's Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

National Children's Gardening Week: a giveaway with Frugi

Father’s Day gifts for gardening dads 2022

City Veg: a GYO giveaway

Tips on edging your lawn this spring

New season, new look with fresh indoor plant pots for spring

Gorgeous gardening gifts for Mother’s Day

Under the Canopy: beautiful new National Trust gardening accessories

Anvil, bypass or scissor? A guide to loppers and shears

Mister Right: introducing our new houseplant misters

Blooming love-ly! Plant names inspired by love

Help love to grow this Valentine’s Day

Make microgreens a must-have this winter

Share your 2021 garden – and win!

Plotalot: a veg-plot game giveaway!

Team Burgon and Ball: our top gifts for gardeners

Take wild birds under your wing this winter

Shrubs for winter colour and scent

The best Christmas gifts for gardeners 2021

Hedging your bets: plant a hedge this winter

Plant a bulb lasagne: a kids' gardening project - with a giveaway!

Postcards from Chelsea: Our favourite things

Autumn lawn care for a healthy and luscious lawn

The No Dig Garden: Go behind the scenes for a great giveaway!

Green manures: the what and the why

Collect seeds now for a wonderful garden next year

Gorgeous grey: new grey stripe Sophie Conran gardening accessories

Our favourite things at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival 2021

Keeping houseplants happy: our guide to watering your houseplants

Beautiful biennials: now's the time to plant for next year

Sowing seeds in June: there's still time to sow!

Make Dad’s day with a gardening gift for Father’s Day

National Children’s Gardening Week: a great gardening giveaway

Win gardening goodies to get them gardening

A clean sweep: spruce up for spring!

Introducing our new children's gardening range: National Trust ‘Get Me Gardening'

Go wild For Mother’s Day! Win gardening goodies with Seedball

Mum's the word! Gardening gifts for marvellous Mums

Practical pruning: how to prune shrub roses

A pedigree of performance: the Burgon & Ball story

Go bare this winter: why bare-root plants are brilliant

Stylish new looks in indoor pots

Share your gardening plans for 2021 and win!

A grand evening out, with Piet and Monty

Horatio’s Garden: making a difference

Plot-to-plate inspiration at River Cottage

The women gardeners of Mbollet Ba (or, How a little compost can change your life)

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