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Here’s the short I shared on YouTube on the day: What a day it was! Beautiful sunshine, hot... exactly what you want for an outdoor event. There were three markets: the food market familiar from previous Food Festivals, Saturday’s Food, Artisan and Greengrocers market, and Finkle Street’s Local Traders Market. Derek Fox was serving some absolutely gorgeous burgers outside, while Pizza On The Square also had food and drinks available outside. In fact, it really felt as though

There are four stages to bonsai development: The tree begins in a nursery pot. It might have been grown in a field or pot before being prepared for sale. Initial development. The trunk is cut short (often to the second strong branch from the roots) and placed in a bonsai training pot. Roots may have been pruned a little and branches may have been chased back. No obvious styling yet. Development begins. Branches are allowed to grow, then chased back to the first 2-3 leave

You've heard of a storm in a teacup, but have you ever heard of a tree in a teacup? The challenge: Choose a household item that you like (it doesn't have to be a cup) Drill a hole (or multiple) in the bottom. This is especially important if you're working with a glazed or plastic item. Choose a tree that suits your item. Do the colours compliment each other? Will the tree live well in the container? 4. Pot your tree into the container with well-draining soil. I recommend a

I couldn't split these plants when I bought them, so I've been encouraging them to grow as strong as possible in the hopes that I'll be...

Meet Levisham, Lockton and Sleights and find out what happened to Goathland and Helmsley. My English Yews have always been fondly...

Kit includes wire, beads and frame to make a medium framed bonsai. Featured kit colour: "Mermaid" - blues, teals and aquamarines. The...

It has been a hard first year for my Chinese Elm. A quick look at my Chinese Elm's first year. It has been a harsh one! Very little...

Kit includes enough pipe cleaners to create 3x pumpkins. Featured kit colour: "Ghostly Glow" - cream, yellow and orange. The above video...

We attend Malton's Craft Market every month. Saturday was quite warm; not too hot. A mix of sunshine and cloud. The rain that was...

Derwent the Chinese Elm, taken on arrival. I purchased a Chinese Elm in late May this year. It arrived in a rectangular blue pot with...

Bonsai care is both an art and a delicate science. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just starting your bonsai journey,...

Today was our first day at the craft market . It was a little quiet to start with, but it picked up as the afternoon approached. It was...

Sounds daft, doesn't it? How can music help plants to grow? Next, I'll be telling you that they have a preference! Well... there have...