Gardening

Cobra's QS2800 is a powerful shredder at a sensible price - ideal for attacking a leylandii hedge

Cobra QS2800 review: a powerful garden shredder at a keen price

Bishopwearmouth Garden Centre on Chester Road.

Unique garden centre now taking Christmas orders

Just Let Your Soul Grow off Thompson Road, Southwick

How a community garden project has blossomed into an asset for all

The Southwick team attending the awards this month

Volunteers awarded for dedication to historic village green

Orchid panic is expected to peak after gifting season over Christmas

Ad Feature Orchids are Britain's most baffling houseplant, search data finds

Maxine Errington, Danielle Longhorn, Graeme Jobes (Nextdoor Nature Officer), Lee Harrison, Les Carter (Volunteer), Michael Emmet, David Yates, Melanie Whing (Community Support Club Coordinator / Worker for AGE UK)

Stagecoach staff show their green fingers to support Age UK allotment

Wowcher’s £199 four-seater rattan garden furniture set includes two chairs, a loveseat and glass-topped table.

4-seater garden furniture set slashed to £199

Charles Horton, 88, at what remains of his fire damaged allotment.

Charles, 88, "devastated" after fire destroys his treasured allotment

The garden storage range includes a compact cushion box and a larger 775-litre shed with lockable doors and a lifting lid

Garden storage box and 775L shed get 29% off with free delivery

Sue Whinfield along with husband Tony and daughter Catherine Whinfield are opening their garden up to the public for charity

Your chance to explore stunning secret garden for open day

The VonHaus 40V Cordless Lawn Mower made quick work of cutting the grass, turning a once cumbersome chore into a simple and stress-free task.

The cordless lawnmower that made cutting the grass effortless

The stylish dark grey hanging egg chair could become the standout feature in any patio or garden setting

Garden shoppers can save £410 on this stylish hanging egg chair deal

A complete BiGDUG garage setup showing how shelving, cabinets and a workbench can transform a cluttered space into a practical workshop

These garage makeover ideas completely changed my shed plans

The compact wooden potting shed is designed to maximise storage space without taking over the garden

This wooden garden potting shed has fallen to just £59 in outdoor deal

The anti-kink garden hose includes a seven-setting spray nozzle and compact storage reel for easier watering.

50ft garden hose deal hits £8.99

The Sukumo cordless pole saw is designed for trimming tall branches and garden maintenance jobs.

Cordless pole saw deal drops below £76
The long-reach cordless pole saw is designed to make trimming trees and hedges easier this summer.
Gareth Butterfield

Harrier 2000W outdoor patio heater glowing orange, mounted on a stand against a brick wall

Amazon’s top patio heater is surging – but wait before buying

Two products that could transform your patio, decking, or driveway - no wonder they're the current best-sellers

Amazon’s best-selling patio cleaning buys are perfect for winter grime

5 best QVC sale products to get your garden ready for spring. Stock image.

Five best QVC sale products to get your garden ready for spring

Japanese knotweed (left) and giant hogweed can both cause you big problems

Now is your chance to remove weeds for good – 3 to watch out for

November is the best month to get a few different plants in the ground, including tulip bulbs for next spring

Three things garden experts say to plant in your garden this November

From chillies to pears, beets to Jerusalem artichokes, there are plenty of exciting fruits and veggies in season now

26 hearty, flavourful fruits and vegetables in season this October

Spring-flowering bulbs like tulips are just one of the plants to put into your garden this coming month

What experts say you should plant in your garden this October

There are dozens of fruits and veggies in season this month

25 fruits and veggies in season now - why eating them helps the planet

Children will be able to cultivate their own fruit and veg.

Edible playgrounds installed at Sunderland primary schools

Allotments are plots of land people can rent from their local council to grow their own produce

How to find and apply for your own allotment in any council area

Herrington Village Show 2025

11 blooming great pictures from this year's Herrington Village Show
From an award-winning onion so big it broke the scales to a bumper attendance, this year’s Herrington Village Show showcased a host of colourful produce, clubs and societies.
Katy Wheeler

A mini chainsaw is an ideal tool for pruning season

This £79.99 mini chainsaw is now just £37 including gloves and goggles

The hedge trimmer is set to 1.85 metres for easy handling and storage, but it extends to 2.8 metres

Wowcher slashes price of extendable hedge trimmer from £149 to £49.99

A family bike ride is a great way to exercise.

Shaping Up: Is it OK to take a break from the gym over the summer period?

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Ambassador Nina Williams

‘Fantastic for families’: Garden centre offering free kids’ workshops

Automatic irrigation systems allow you to enjoy your garden without having to water it yourself

Cheap automatic watering systems for lazy gardeners

This clever fire pit / BBQ grill is at a super low price

Chiminea BBQ fire pit now £59 – £10 cheaper than Amazon

Once you've used a flexible hose, you won't go back

Why I’ll never go back to a regular hose – the Flexi Hose is better

Gtech's HeatWave patio heater is on sale for an absolutely amazing price - just in time for the summer

Breaking Gtech patio heater now £39.99 – perfect for spring and summer

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Lidl will let shoppers reserve middle aisle items - including a robot

Find the right wheelbarrow for your needs this season

Best wheelbarrows for every task – classic, lightweight & trolleys

Local man Terry Docherty planned to spend 3 days walking to York to raise money for the Tyneside Society for Austistic Children in 1975.
Here he is pictured with some of the Sunderland AFC squad who were sponsoring him.

A mix of magnificent memories from Marley Pots. Enjoy the views

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

The Washington in Bloom group at the RHS's Old Trafford awards ceremony. Chair Joan Atkinson in third from the right.

Washington takes 'Best Village' award

‘Seeds of Change’ has been launched by HMPPS as part of a new recruitment drive that encourages people to combine their passion with their career for something more fulfilling

Community Payback roles are open to outdoorsy and garden-loving people

From left: Alan Baker and Mrs Price, deputy head and head at of Rickleton Primary School: David Rogers and Alan Gordon of Gentoo with community volunteers and Rickleton students.

Best School Garden in Sunderland named

Dobbies garden centre closing stores across UK in bid to cut costs.

Garden centre chain closing stores across UK

Residents at Falstone Court Care Home gardening

Roker care home participates in HC-One’s annual Gardens in Bloom competition

Photography and Travelling

Embrace Your 50s: Expert-Approved Hobbies to Boost Well-Being

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the quirkier strategies those who garden adopt to help their plants grow - including throwing teabags onto the soil

Here are the unusual hacks people use to help gardens thrive

Creepy garden hack: Watch as horde of slugs drown in BEER

Creepy garden hack: Watch as horde of slugs drown in BEER

Gardeners wanting to create an idyllic space for Summer can find savings on tools

Gardening Amazon Prime Day deals includes high-rated patio tool

We rooted out these 9 gardening scenes from the Echo archives. Enjoy.

Nine Sunderland gardening scenes to mark Weed Your Garden Day

Amusing moment Tyla Shellard, 21, falls from an ivy branch whilst helping to clear a friends garden in Cardiff ready for summer, May 21 2024.

Watch: Man drops 8ft after ripping off an ivy branch in gardening fail

The museum has free Creature Collections drop-in sessions for families.

A whole lot of half-term activities in Sunderland

The countdown is on to Garden Day with 9 Sunderland scenes to get you reminiscing.

Nine pictures to help mark Garden Day in Sunderland

Optometrist warns against the 6 summer jobs you need to apply protective eye-wea...

Nine Sunderland and East Durham garden centre scenes to get you out and about - retro style.

Nine great Wearside garden centre memories

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