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A Guide To Gardening Week

A Guide To Gardening Week

Dig into gardening week, make the most of the lead-up to the Bank Holiday weekend. Gardening Week this year runs from Monday, 27th April until Sunday, 3rd May 2026.

Gardening week is the perfect excuse to roll up your sleeves, slow down and reconnect with nature, whether it is tending a cottage garden, a shady balcony, a sprawling allotment, or simply caring for your houseplants. Here are our top tips to help get green-fingered this week.

Plant Something New

Let curiosity take the lead and pick up a new packet of seeds, experiment with unfamiliar species. Use our Gardening Log Book to track each stage from germination to transplant date and watch your garden grow.

Visit A Botanical Garden

Take inspiration from the horticultural masters and explore beautifully curated spaces. You might even find yourself planning a feature pond before long! Our Garden Layout pages are great for mapping sunny and shady spots in your own patch.

Join A Community Garden

Volunteer your time to projects near you. Not only will you help green spaces flourish, but also nurture community spirit along the way. Did you know there are also online garden communities? The perfect place to turn to for advice on your growing journey.

Do A Plant Swap

Connect with your green-fingered buddies and swap seeds, trade cuttings or share established plants. Why not exchange tips too? Share your golden nuggets with us on social media.

Start Composting

Not only will it help reduce household waste, but it will also make a nutrient-rich material for your soil. (You can keep track of your compost bins by using our Gardening Log Book)

Grow A Container Garden

Short on space? Herbs and salad leaves thrive in pots. So scoot your Cacti along your windowsill and make room for a kitchen garden.

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One thing she’s sure to appreciate is creating something sentimental during the day. Whether it’s asking guests to write advice cards or decorating fabric squares to be sewn into the baby’s first quilt, these thoughtful activities can become lasting keepsakes. Choose Thoughtful Gifts Help give the mum-to-be a head start by focusing on gifts that are both useful and meaningful. As the host, you might consider setting up a gift registry to guide guests and avoid the unwrapping of duplicate presents. Some parents appreciate practical essentials, like nappies in various sizes or burp cloths to stock up for those early days. Others may prefer more sentimental gifts, such as a favourite childhood book, to help build a ready-made library for their little one's arrival. If you’re hosting a baby shower earlier in the second trimester, a supportive pregnancy journal can also make a thoughtful gift, helping the mum-to-be document her journey and special milestones along the way. Some parents-to-be may request second-hand or pre-loved gifts, making the celebration more sustainable and personal. Whatever the preference, the key is to align with what the mum-to-be truly wants and needs. Decorate The Space When it comes to decorations, you don’t have to go all out to pack a punch. If you’re working with a tighter budget, focus your efforts on “hero” areas, like the dessert table or a dedicated photo spot where guests can gather and take pictures. A simple balloon arch or backdrop can go a long way. There’s also no need to rely heavily on disposable items. Instead, consider investing in something more meaningful, like a custom neon sign with the baby’s name. Not only will it elevate the space on the day, but it can also be reused as a keepsake in the nursery afterwards. Capture Memories At the end of the day, it’s the memories that matter most. So why not make sure all those special, candid moments are captured? If your budget allows, you could hire a photographer to document the day. Alternatively, place a few disposable cameras around the venue and encourage guests to snap photos throughout the celebration. Once developed, you can curate the pictures into a photo album and gift it to the mum-to-be, a thoughtful keepsake she can treasure for years to come. Tips For Planning A Baby Shower So now the basics have been covered, it’s time for what you really came for: the top tips for planning a baby shower! Get Support Don’t let all the responsibility fall on your shoulders or get bogged down in the details; it’s meant to be a joyful celebration after all. Reach out to family and friends for support, especially those who are a whizz in the kitchen or love to help with organising. As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child, and the same goes for planning a baby shower. Sneak Information Out Of The Mum-To-Be If the mum-to-be has handed you the reins but is usually quite particular, try to keep her gently in the loop without giving away all the surprises. Drop subtle hints and ask casual questions to find out exactly what she’d love for her special day. This helps you plan a celebration that feels personal, thoughtful, and perfectly tailored to her once she steps through the party door. Build A Checklist You don't have to be super regimented to the second, but creating a rough timeline will help alleviate the stress.  Set reminders on your phone, or pencil dates on your calendar, to make sure you get those invites out on time and the balloons pre-ordered! Final Thoughts With a sprinkle of creativity, a dash of organisation, and a whole lot of love, you’re all set to throw a baby shower that’s as wonderful and unique as the mum-to-be herself!

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