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Whether you&#39;re a beginner or more advanced, Freda will be on hand to help with your sewing projects!&nbsp;

Sewing sessions with Freda are held on Wednesday 9:15-11:15am in The Garden Restaurant.&nbsp;

Email Freda for more information on&nbsp;freda.collinson@ntlworld.com</p

Sewing Class with Freda

During this 2 hour workshop, you will create your own mosaic keepsake&nbsp;from a selection of templates using broken china pieces.

This is ideal for those who want to have a bit of fun no matter how creative you are. It is a brilliant introduction to mosaic before enrolling in further

Mosaic Workshop by Blue Jelly Moon

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Summer Craft & Gift Fair

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Here are some of the top plant care products you might need in the summer.&nbsp;

There are many plant care products to use in summer​ since it is the time of year when the garden is in full flower and crops are abundant. Not only will you be immersed in the joy of gardening, but you will also bring home crops of homegrown fruit and vegetables, cut flowers for the vase and herbs for a healthy herbal tea. We hope you get some relaxing time in the garden to enjoy everything you have grown, but there will also be plenty to do as your plants will need to be taken care of to keep them thriving. These are some of the top plant care products you might need in the summer.&nbsp;

<h2>Plant care products you need in the summer</h2>

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	Crop netting: many plants will soon be devoured by garden pests. Brassicas, for example, can appear fine one day and then be munched by caterpillars the next day. Ideally, some butterfly netting will keep them at bay. Other nets might be needed to cover over your fruit to stop birds from pinching the fruit before you get to them, and the same for peas and even some fruit trees.&nbsp;
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	Plant feed: many plants will need extra feed during summer, especially crops such as tomatoes and bedding plants in hanging baskets or containers. Many organic fertilisers are available, which will give your plants the boost they need.&nbsp;
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	Secateurs: both to harvest and deadhead, secateurs are a must! Keep on top of deadheading, and many plants will continue to bloom for an extended period. Clean, sharp secateurs will make this job much more manageable.&nbsp;
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Please find all of your plant care products in store when you visit us. We ensure your garden looks at its best this summer.&nbsp;

Plant care products to use in summer

Latest News At Swarkestone

An overview of our staff&#39;s time at the HTA National Plant Show

<h2>HTA National Plant Show 2022</h2>

Our Plant Area Manger Molly and Director Laura attended the HTA National Plant Show this week in search of new British plant growers and new plants as well as some familiar faces.&nbsp;

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Our Director Laura was selected to judge the New Plant Entries for the show, which included 130 new plants entered across Houseplants, Trees, Shrubs, Annuals, and Herbaceous Perennials. Laura stated it was &#39;a difficult task as there were some fantastic developments in plant breeding and some very unique plants&#39;. The event was organised by Pippa Greenwood of Gardener&#39;s World and Gardener&#39;s Question Time on Radio 4 alongside HTA&#39;s Horticultural Manager. Our amazing Director Laura judged alongside Jane Moore (Gardening writer and Head Gardener), Andy Smith (Head Buyer for Klondyke Group) and Chris Young (Gardens Publisher for DK Books and Landscape Designer).&nbsp;

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The main take-aways from the day for Molly and Laura is the opportunity to meet some new British Plant growers with some exciting plants we may stock in our garden centre. Judging the new plants entries has given Laura some excitement for the future of growing as&nbsp;there are some amazing developments on the horizon!&nbsp;

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