'I’m Too Old for Gardening, So I Had a Garden Painted on My Wall Instead' Monday, November 24, 2025 gardening mural art garden elderly somerset community nature artist home Muriel Baker, aged 94 and living in Meare near Glastonbury, always dreamed of having a garden but knew she couldn’t maintain one due to her age. Instead of tending to plants, she decided to have a beautiful garden mural … Read More
Land Girl Celebrates 100th Birthday with Royal Wishes and Family Joy Sunday, November 9, 2025 centenarian landarmy wwii celebration resilience family gardening antiques bathing carehome Olivia Thornton Paget, affectionately known as Peggy, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and heartfelt royal greetings from the King and Queen. The milestone event took place at Ivybank House Care … Read More
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Stunning UK City Sweeps the Board at Britain in Bloom Awards Sunday, October 26, 2025 bath britaininbloom gardening horticulture community awards floral environment parks festival Bath has once again demonstrated its green credentials by securing top honours at this year’s Britain in Bloom South West competition. The city collected a series of gold awards and prestigious commendations, highlighting its … Read More
Kids Get Muddy Feet and Life Lessons at Somerset Gardening Club Monday, October 13, 2025 gardening sustainability education wildflowers rain environment children community nature somerset At Westfield Primary School in Midsomer Norton, young gardeners have been diving into sustainability, planting the seeds of environmental awareness while getting delightfully muddy. The school’s Garden Club offers children … Read More
Tributes Paid to Beloved Gran Who Died After Van Collision With Best Friend Saturday, October 4, 2025 tribute accident melksham wiltshire family fatality police community retirement gardening The family of Cheryl Decarteret, 79, have paid heartfelt tributes following her tragic death after being struck by a van alongside her best friend in Melksham, Wiltshire. Last Saturday, Cheryl and her lifelong friend were hit … Read More