CHAILEY CHRISTMAS CRACKER a celebration of song with soprano Jo Appleby and tenor Andrew Ress is as St Peter’s Church this Saturday (December 13) at7pm. Tickets cost £15 and children under 16 free.

As temperatures drop, muscadine vines across North Florida enter their winter dormancy. Dormancy is essential for protecting ...

Q: I moved into a new house that has a grapevine. I’ve never had a grapevine before. Should I prune the vine? What could I use the leaves for? A: You do not have to prune your grapevine, but annual ...

Numerous plants and shrubs benefit from pruning whilst dormant, a period that usually falls during the chillier winter months. This dormant-season trimming takes place when the plant is resting, ...

Pruning times vary depending on the type of rose you’re growing. December is ideal for tackling climbing roses: remove any old wood, then tidy and shape the plant. Make each cut about 5mm above a bud, ...

11:47, Fri, Dec 5, 2025 Updated: 11:54, Fri, Dec 5, 2025 Japanese maple leaves are renowned for their intricate shapes and vibrant colours, making them a beloved feature in gardens around the world, ...

Although some plants can be damaged by winter pruning, others actually grow better and fruit and flower more abundantly when they’re cut back in winter. Plus, it's easier to see the branches without ...

Along with shorter days and cooler weather, the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) in your living room also heralds the arrival of the holiday season. While its long, bright, tubular blooms are a ...

If you've just brought a Christmas tree home only to realize it's too tall to fit in your house, you're not the first one to make that mistake. It can be hard to estimate the height of a Christmas ...

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That brings our coverage of today's sentencing hearing to an end - thank you for joining us. To recap: Former foootballer Joey Barton has been given a suspended prison sentence for creating grossly ...

COVENTRY — In the heart of Coventry, there is a place during the colder months where people can take in the beauty of the farm inside a greenhouse and create festive wreaths in time for the holidays.