gardening

‘GC gardening services!’ Gemma Collins mows the lawn in a glamorous kimono and sunglasses

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She recently admitted that she is finding lockdown ‘pretty claustrophobic’. Yet Gemma Collins appeared to be making the most of quarantine on Thursday as she shared an Instagram video of herself mowing the lawn. The TOWIE star, 39, cut a glamorous figure in a Versace-inspired kimono, oversized black sunglasses and a red baseball cap. ‘GC gardening … Read more

Roxy Jacenko spotted gardening with her kids after telling Daily Mail she is in ‘semi-retirement’ 

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Roxy Jacenko is no stranger to living a hectic life as Sydney’s undisputed PR queen, thanks to her successful PR firm Sweaty Betty. And with her work slowing down while in lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the mother-of-two has been enjoying her free time with her children. The blonde beauty, 39, was seen gardening outside … Read more

Gardening blooms as thousands of Brits start growing own vegetables during coronavirus lockdown

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Gardening blooms as thousands of Britons dig for victory and start growing their own vegetables during coronavirus lockdown The coronavirus lockdown has prompted thousands into taking up gardening  The Royal Horticultural Society has seen a spike in inquiries about growing veg A biggest rise in interest has been seen for potatoes, tomatoes and strawberries  Composting … Read more

More than 300,000 customers facing long wait to get on B&Q website for gardening and DIY products

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Wait to get onto B&Q website stretches longer than an HOUR with more than 300,000 joining queue to make click and collect orders this Easter weekend  Online shoppers told they will need to spend at least 60 minutes in virtual queue  Families unable to visit relatives due to lockdown are turning to home projects The … Read more

Gardening ‘holds the key to lifting spirits during the coronavirus crisis’

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Finding time for nature through gardening is a great way to ‘boost self-esteem’ and promote a positive body image during the coronavirus lockdown, experts claim.  Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University surveyed people with and without gardens and found the green-fingered had a generally better state of mind. Going into the garden increases happiness by making … Read more

Brits ignore isolation orders and head out for DIY gear including decorating and gardening equipment

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Britons have defied Boris Johnson’s plea to every household that they must stay at home for all but essentials by splashing out on everything from paintings to steering wheels in stores.   The Prime Minister, who has himself tested positive for coronavirus, wrote to 27 million homes across the country today urging people to stick to tight restrictions … Read more

Dr Chris Brown almost went BLIND after a freak gardening accident

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Dr Chris Brown almost went BLIND after a freak gardening accident while self-isolating at home – and says the pain was like ‘having chilli in your eye but ten times worse’ By Kylie Walters For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:16 GMT, 26 March 2020 | Updated: 04:16 GMT, 26 March 2020 Dr Chris Brown was … Read more

Nature’s pick-me-up: Nigel Colborn says gardening is the perfect medicine

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The corona situation is dreadful, but there’s a crumb of comfort. We have every excuse to be in the garden. We’ve been told to avoid crowded venues. Those of us above a certain age must self-isolate, too. So as the weather warms up, our gardens need to become our joy and refuge. Relaxing in a … Read more