Gardening

Fatsia Japonica

Small gardens in Devon can make a big impact with one ‘wow plant’

Exmouth to bloom on BBC Gardeners’ World as television cameras come to town

South Molton in Bloom 2026

South Molton in Bloom 2026

The green-fingered volunteers helping South Molton blossom year after year

At Peaslands allotments in Sidmouth

At Peaslands allotments in Sidmouth

How to apply for an allotment in East Devon

Trophy winner receives an award at the Budleigh Salterton Summer Flower and Produce Show.

Trophy winner receives an award at the Budleigh Salterton Summer Flower and Produce Show.

Blooming brilliant Budleigh show thrives despite summer heat challenge

People will be able to look at some glorious gardens and hidden gems this weekend.

People will be able to look at some glorious gardens and hidden gems this weekend.

Special event this weekend lets visitors explore beautiful gardens

It's a wonderful time to inspire children’s curiosity about gardening and the natural world

It's a wonderful time to inspire children’s curiosity about gardening and the natural world

Youngsters get inspired by East Devon’s open gardens

Wildlife balcony gardens

Wildlife balcony gardens

Devon gardeners inspired to bring a touch of Chelsea Flower Show home

OPINION: Why you should leave your mower in the shed this month

While there isn't a specific 'boundary hedge removal law', there are certain rules that should be followed.

While there isn't a specific 'boundary hedge removal law', there are certain rules that should be followed.

Can my neighbour remove our boundary hedge without permission? Rules to consider

The RHS is calling on South West residents to share Festival of Britain 1951 memorabilia for its archives

The RHS is calling on South West residents to share Festival of Britain 1951 memorabilia for its archives

RHS issues appeal to people in South West to help grow its archives

There are several ways to gets bees to come to your garden

There are several ways to gets bees to come to your garden

5 tips you need to embrace to turn your garden into a buzzing bee sanctuary

Gardens in Exmouth and East Devon to open this summer for charity

Gardens in Exmouth and East Devon to open this summer for charity

Gardens in Exmouth and East Devon to open this summer for charity

Brits are also being warned about the possibility of receiving huge fines in regard to how they tend their garden fence.

Brits are also being warned about the possibility of receiving huge fines in regard to how they tend their garden fence.

Brits issued £26,000 garden fence warning this spring - how to avoid hefty penalty

National Nestbox Week starts from this weekend.

National Nestbox Week starts from this weekend.

Devon gardeners urged to help birds by installing nestboxes

You could be attracting rats to your garden with this one mistake

You could be attracting rats to your garden with this one mistake

Gardeners urged to avoid using one common kitchen staple outside to keep rats away

Seeds for sweet peas, snapdragons, cornflowers, foxgloves and more can be sown now before spring

Seeds for sweet peas, snapdragons, cornflowers, foxgloves and more can be sown now before spring

Gardeners urged to sow these 14 seeds to get colourful flowers in time for spring

You might need to get your neighbour's permission if you're thinking about altering your garden, including when installing fences

You might need to get your neighbour's permission if you're thinking about altering your garden, including when installing fences

Can you put up a garden fence without your neighbour's permission?

Harvest Festival at All Saints, East Budleigh

Harvest Festival at All Saints, East Budleigh

Flowers abound at Harvest time in East Budleigh

It won't be long until you need to cut your grass for the final time before winter

It won't be long until you need to cut your grass for the final time before winter

When should you stop mowing your lawn before winter? Expert shares tips

A boundary hedge is a hedge that separates you and your neighbour's gardens.

A boundary hedge is a hedge that separates you and your neighbour's gardens.

Can my neighbour remove our boundary hedge without my permission?

The Budleigh Salterton Flower and Produce Show took place over the weekend.

The Budleigh Salterton Flower and Produce Show took place over the weekend.

Hundreds of entries at Budleigh flower and produce show

Did you know these plants could be harmful to your children?

Did you know these plants could be harmful to your children?

7 common poisonous plants to keep away from children - why are they not safe?

Giant hogweed can be dangerous to people and pets.

Giant hogweed can be dangerous to people and pets.

Warning over dangers of plant that can pose 'severe risk' to humans and pets

Green algae can appear on your fence - but how do you remove it?

Green algae can appear on your fence - but how do you remove it?

How to clean green algae off your fence before wood rot occurs

Himalayan balsam is similar to Japanese Knotweed.

Himalayan balsam is similar to Japanese Knotweed.

Invasive Plants

The 'invasive' plant with pink flowers that looks pretty but leads to hefty fine

The plant sale was well-attended.

The plant sale was well-attended.

PHOTOS: East Budleigh plant sale pulls a crowd to village

Exmouth in Bloom gardening challenge in 2024.

Exmouth in Bloom gardening challenge in 2024.

Exmouth in Bloom launches 2025 gardening challenge

Exmouth in Bloom event at the World of Country Life, which was attended by the deputy mayor, Steve Gazzard.

Exmouth in Bloom event at the World of Country Life, which was attended by the deputy mayor, Steve Gazzard.

Exmouth in Bloom Calendar 2026 launched

A patriotic display on the seafront Picture: Exmouth in Bloom

A patriotic display on the seafront Picture: Exmouth in Bloom

Exmouth in Bloom to host pop-up sale this Saturday

Heather's parents are from the United States and will be visiting the Secret Gardens for the first time

Heather's parents are from the United States and will be visiting the Secret Gardens for the first time

Tickets go on sale for Topsham's Secret Gardens

Budleigh in Bloom and Plastic Free Budleigh have teamed up.

Budleigh in Bloom and Plastic Free Budleigh have teamed up.

Budleigh gardening group joins the fight against single-use plastic

Celebrity gardener Toby Buckland.

Celebrity gardener Toby Buckland.

Celebrity gardener Toby Buckland to visit Exmouth

Rachel Nichols, organiser of the event and president of Topsham Museum, in her garden.

Rachel Nichols, organiser of the event and president of Topsham Museum, in her garden.

Secret Gardens of Topsham to open for one day only

Mowing your grass in winter can cause damage to the lawn and the lawn mower

Mowing your grass in winter can cause damage to the lawn and the lawn mower

Expert shares 5 reasons why mowing your lawn now will do more harm than good

You can make a nutrient-rich liquid fertiliser with banana peel and water.

You can make a nutrient-rich liquid fertiliser with banana peel and water.

Expert shares how banana peel can help outdoor flowers thrive in cold weather

The Otterton Village Show is back this March.

The Otterton Village Show is back this March.

Cultural attractions

Otterton Village Show set to take place next month

When a fence falls over in your garden, you might wonder which neighbour is responsible for paying for the damage - here's what we know

When a fence falls over in your garden, you might wonder which neighbour is responsible for paying for the damage - here's what we know

Which neighbour is responsible for paying for garden fence repairs? How to check

The club enjoyed a year filled with floral demonstrations, a garden party, and a tour of Lee Ford, all rounded off with a delightful tea.

The club enjoyed a year filled with floral demonstrations, a garden party, and a tour of Lee Ford, all rounded off with a delightful tea.

Clubs and societies

Flower club meets for annual general meeting

By Alan Hemmins

By Alan Hemmins

Camera club members get involved with the RSPB big birdwatch

The award ceremony took place at the GWRSA club, with attendees including Deputy Mayor Steve Gazzard, town crier Roger Bourgein

The award ceremony took place at the GWRSA club, with attendees including Deputy Mayor Steve Gazzard, town crier Roger Bourgein

Exmouth in Bloom honour late artist with outstanding award

Gardens of all shapes and sizes are welcome

Gardens of all shapes and sizes are welcome

Open Garden Weekend seeks green-fingered Devon gardeners

The Seachange Community Allotment group

The Seachange Community Allotment group

Clubs and societies

Seachange allotment group in Exmouth plans big changes

Exmouth in Bloom Committee members with their haul of awards and the GOLD flag for 2024

Exmouth in Bloom Committee members with their haul of awards and the GOLD flag for 2024

Exmouth wins multiple awards at South West in Bloom Awards

Their trophy cup is on display at Seachange

Their trophy cup is on display at Seachange

Budleigh Community Allotment scoops first prize at produce show

Raleigh Manor resident, Liz enjoying the Sow and Grow facility

Raleigh Manor resident, Liz enjoying the Sow and Grow facility

Care home residents join in with gardening project

Flowers at Manor Gardens, Exmouth

Flowers at Manor Gardens, Exmouth

Four East Devon sites win Green Flag Awards

Budleigh Community Allotment team receiving the cheque

Budleigh Community Allotment team receiving the cheque

Donation will help community allotment to flourish

Exmouth in Bloom outside Sundowners

Exmouth in Bloom outside Sundowners

A busy session in the sun for Exmouth in Bloom

Samantha Richards, garden gazebo expert at Gazeboshop, has shared seven tasks to start this month to get the best out of your outdoor space.

Samantha Richards, garden gazebo expert at Gazeboshop, has shared seven tasks to start this month to get the best out of your outdoor space.

These are the seven gardening jobs you need to be doing before June ends

Exmouth House sponsored walk raises vital funds for garden project

Exmouth House sponsored walk raises vital funds for garden project

Exmouth House sponsored walk raises vital funds for garden project

Littleham Primary pupils at Littleham community garden

Littleham Primary pupils at Littleham community garden

School joins forces with community garden for sustainable food project

The transformed garden at Rolle House

The transformed garden at Rolle House

TV expert transforms Deaf Academy garden

Bob Wiltshire presenting prize to Helen Tickle

Bob Wiltshire presenting prize to Helen Tickle

Good turnout for Budleigh Salterton Flower and Produce Show