{"id":115410,"date":"2020-04-05T14:15:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T07:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/gardening-through-lockdown-go-online-and-support-our-small-growers-james-wong\/"},"modified":"2020-04-05T15:04:32","modified_gmt":"2020-04-05T08:04:32","slug":"gardening-through-lockdown-go-online-and-support-our-small-growers-james-wong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/gardening-through-lockdown-go-online-and-support-our-small-growers-james-wong\/","title":{"rendered":"Gardening through lockdown? Go online and support our small growers | James Wong"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nHelp keep independent plant suppliers afloat \u2013 and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening in these uncertain timesIn uncertain times, gardening can be a powerful therapeutic tool. When distracted by fresh air and new growth \u2013 and with your hands and mind busy \u2013 it is so much easier to live in the here and now, focussing less on the things beyond your control. Yet, like many industries, the current situation is hitting small, independent growers hard. Coinciding with the crucial spring season, this period could really mean make or break for the many tiny, family-run nurseries that underpin UK horticulture. However, British mail-order plant suppliers will be able to reward your support now with plants to boost your spirits. All without you having to pass your front door.D\u2019Arcy and Everest has been producing some of the finest alpine plants in the world from their Cambridgeshire nursery since 1992, including some species I\u2019ve never seen anywhere else. These are perfect if you have a bright spot with well-drained soil. This doesn\u2019t have to be a traditional rock garden or alpine bed, as their tolerance for searing sun, poor soil and drought also makes these plants perfect for windswept roof terraces, or brightening up gravel driveways. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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