Tips and News
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.
5 popular flowering Christmas houseplants
Here's how to care for five of our favourite Christmas plants.
Mourning flies and other houseplant pests
Becky Groves
Pesky mourning flies and other houseplant pests can be an annoyance. Here are our top tips to keep your houseplants pest-free.
Tool Sharpening at Groves
Charlie Groves
Tools in need of a bit of TLC? Bring them down for Dave from Top Edge Sharpening to look after.
Light up a Life with Weldmar
Hannah Newman
Weldmar Hospicecare’s Light up a Life service returns to Bridport.
Mel's September Workshop
Join Mel for a Hands-On Autumn Gardening Workshop on Saturday 20th September 2025
Family Dog Show
Jaz Miles
Join us for a family fun dog show at our Autumn Festival on Saturday 11th October
Autumn Festival
Jaz Miles
Join us on Saturday 11th October for Autumn Festival - a day full of fun for everyone.
Houseplant care in the Summer
The complete guide to Summer houseplant care: keep your houseplants thriving.
Fathers Day at Ivy House
Take Dad out for a treat at Ivy House Kitchen on Sunday 15th June
The Wildlife Garden
Did you know that gardens cover 1.8 million acres in the UK so the way we garden does make a difference!
The Fruit Patch
We all know that growing your own vegetables can be very rewarding. But don't forget that growing fruit is even easier!