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We love nothing more at Groves than to help our community out with tips and tricks to get your gardening flourishing. We hope you find some helpful information here, check back for new expert guidance each month. 

How to grow Hellebores

How to grow Hellebores

This how-to grow Hellebores guide will help you to produce the best Helleborus in the neighbourhood!
A shoppe like no other - The Greatest Show in town

A shoppe like no other - The Greatest Show in town

Come one, come all! With our Christmas Market fast approaching on Thursday 18th November, a Greatest Showman themed festive shoppe in the Bridport store as well as a brand-new website there is something for everyone at Groves this sea…

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How to make your own compost

How to make your own compost

Compost is a vital ingredient for good soil, and your own garden is the most sustainable source of compost there is – no plastic bags, no transport costs, and you know exactly what went into it. Here’s how to start making your own compos…
Garden essentials for November

Garden essentials for November

Your garden essentials for November will ensure you have the right plants and tools to get you and your garden through the winter months with as much pleasure as possible.
Groves Christmas market

Groves Christmas market

An evening full of festive joy! Get a head start on the festive season and browse gorgeous items from local artisan suppliers.
How to dry herbs for winter

How to dry herbs for winter

Whether you use your own home-grown herbs or fresh herbs from the supermarket, drying herbs is easy to do. 
Autumn lawn care

Autumn lawn care

Follow these simple autumn lawn care tips to keep your lawn healthy through the winter and ready for another year.
Why birds aren’t visiting your garden (and how to fix that)!

Why birds aren’t visiting your garden (and how to fix that)!

Creating a biodiverse garden even improves your wellbeing, as shown in a recent RHS wellbeing study so if the birds aren’t flocking to your garden, here are our tips to help you encourage wildlife to your space. 
Planting bare root shrubs and trees

Planting bare root shrubs and trees

If you’re planning on planting a lot of shrubs or trees, bare-root plants are ideal. Here's how to plant bare-root shrubs and trees.
Growing fruit in pots

Growing fruit in pots

You don’t need a big garden to grow your own fruit, just a pot on a sunny patio or balcony. Choose the right plants, follow a few simple steps, and you’ll soon be enjoying delicious harvests of your own fresh-picked fruit. 
Top 5 Alliums to Grow

Top 5 Alliums to Grow

These top five alliums to grow will fill your garden with pretty colourful spring and early summer colours each year. 
Wildlife that’s good for your garden

Wildlife that’s good for your garden

Here are a few to look out for and some tips on encouraging wildlife in your garden.