Gardening

Entrance to Arrow Mills garden centre, Kington and inset, the shed that would be repurposed

New attraction planned for garden centre at scenic spot

Powis Castle and Garden getting its annual trim

Powis Castle and Garden getting its annual trim

Cultural attractions

Gardener starts 'world's toughest gardening job' at Powis Castle

Howey WI members pictured with Becky Keeble-Payne, the head gardener at Llysdinam Gardens.

Howey WI members pictured with Becky Keeble-Payne, the head gardener at Llysdinam Gardens.

Group talk leads to private tour of grand Powys gardens

Dolly Childs from Newtown in her Jamaican style colourful garden.Picture by Phil BlaggPB262-2017-6

Dolly Childs from Newtown in her Jamaican style colourful garden.Picture by Phil BlaggPB262-2017-6

Family-friendly gardens to visit in Powys during the school holidays

New guidance has been issued to make it easier to set up market gardens

New guidance has been issued to make it easier to set up market gardens

Powys planning changes to support local fruit and vegetable growers

Artist in residence Chris Williams at Hergest Croft Gardens.

Artist in residence Chris Williams at Hergest Croft Gardens.

Popular tourist attraction on Powys border appoints new artist in residence

The garden is home to lots of different plants and trees

The garden is home to lots of different plants and trees

Powis Castle's head gardener shares spring's best garden highlights

Paul Jackson-Clark from Parkinsons UK addresses the meeting

Paul Jackson-Clark from Parkinsons UK addresses the meeting

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Meeting of the National Garden Scheme held at historic country home

Alan Heeks in his local organic garden at Hayfield, Hay-on-Wye.

Alan Heeks in his local organic garden at Hayfield, Hay-on-Wye.

Powys bathroom salesman turned organic farmer has now also become an author

Diana Allen and Ruth Weston enjoying home-made cake at the LoT launch

Diana Allen and Ruth Weston enjoying home-made cake at the LoT launch

New 'library of things' launched to help Powys residents save money

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre has been recognised with the 'Best Christmas Displays' by the Garden Centre Association (GCA).

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre has been recognised with the 'Best Christmas Displays' by the Garden Centre Association (GCA).

Powys garden centre's Christmas displays is named best in region

Adam Jones, aka Adam yn yr Ardd (Adam in the Garden), has been appointed as the new director of horticulture for the Royal Welsh Show.

Adam Jones, aka Adam yn yr Ardd (Adam in the Garden), has been appointed as the new director of horticulture for the Royal Welsh Show.

Social media star Adam gets new role as axed section returns to Royal Welsh Show

Machynlleth community garden receives £3,000 grant

Machynlleth community garden receives £3,000 grant

Powys town community garden receives £3k boost from county nature scheme

The Dolwen Field development committee celebrate the ‘outstanding’ status awarded in the RHS sponsored It’s my Neighbourhood Awards category.

The Dolwen Field development committee celebrate the ‘outstanding’ status awarded in the RHS sponsored It’s my Neighbourhood Awards category.

Llanwrtyd Wells

Powys town's love for gardening continues to blossom with latest award

John Rowland had a lucky escape after petrol poured from his lawnmower while it pinned him in the hedge

John Rowland had a lucky escape after petrol poured from his lawnmower while it pinned him in the hedge

Lucky escape for Powys man nearly set on fire in lawnmower accident

Experts are warning Brits against getting burned when sitting or walking on artificial grass during this week's heatwave

Experts are warning Brits against getting burned when sitting or walking on artificial grass during this week's heatwave

Brits with artificial grass urged to take these four steps amid UK heatwave

Children from the gardening club enjoyed their prizes

Children from the gardening club enjoyed their prizes

Clubs and societies

Powys gardeners receive awards from border town Rotary chairman

Dolly Childs is pictured in her glorious Newtown garden.

Dolly Childs is pictured in her glorious Newtown garden.

Newtown garden inspired by the Caribbean shortlisted for national award

Dolly Childs in her Newtown garden.

Dolly Childs in her Newtown garden.

Garden in the heart of Newtown wins a place in the heart of the nation

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre made it back-to-back success by picking up the ‘Best Destination Garden Centre in Wales and West’ for the second year in a row.

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre made it back-to-back success by picking up the ‘Best Destination Garden Centre in Wales and West’ for the second year in a row.

Powys garden centre wins best in Wales region award for second year in a row

Hergest Croft Gardens, Kington

Hergest Croft Gardens, Kington

Beautiful Powys border gardens needs votes as it bids to win prestigious UK award

A warning has been issued for gardeners and walkers to be on the lookout for Hemlock, a deadly plant which could prove fatal to pets and humans

A warning has been issued for gardeners and walkers to be on the lookout for Hemlock, a deadly plant which could prove fatal to pets and humans

Warning over deadly plant fatal to pets and humans found in gardens

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

Flowers in pots and a watering can in the garden. Credit: Canva

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See 6 shocking ways you might be breaking the law in your own garden

Claire Austin at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Claire Austin at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Chelsea Flower Show

Powys woman wins two Chelsea Flower show medals on return to event

Llanidloes and District Gardening Club at Powis Castle

Llanidloes and District Gardening Club at Powis Castle

Grand day out for gardening club at world-class Powys garden

Award winning nurserywoman and gardening writer Claire Austin.

Award winning nurserywoman and gardening writer Claire Austin.

Award winning Powys gardener returns to Chelsea Flower Show

Rozenn le Trionnaire and Jeremy Simon are appearing at the Festival of Enchantment and Delight

Rozenn le Trionnaire and Jeremy Simon are appearing at the Festival of Enchantment and Delight

Festival of Enchantment and Delight being hosted at home of Powys couple

The charity Plantlife is asking people to stop mowing their lawns throughout the month of May as part of the No Mow May campaign

The charity Plantlife is asking people to stop mowing their lawns throughout the month of May as part of the No Mow May campaign

This is why gardeners in the UK are being told not to mow their lawns in May

Matthew and Mike delivering gardening goodies to the pupils of Llyswen’s Archdeacon Griffiths Church in Wales Primary School

Matthew and Mike delivering gardening goodies to the pupils of Llyswen’s Archdeacon Griffiths Church in Wales Primary School

Powys garden centre donates supplies and relaunches club to encourage youngsters

Storyteller Milly Jackdaw

Storyteller Milly Jackdaw

Chance to meet famous characters with special event to celebrate Earth Day

David Davies with his miniature rose exhibition at last year's Royal Welsh Show. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB070-2022-30

David Davies with his miniature rose exhibition at last year's Royal Welsh Show. Picture by Phil Blagg Photography. PB070-2022-30

Evvnt - Local Events

Royal Welsh Show's horticulture section axed due to “extreme financial challenges”

The Smallholding & Countryside Festival returns to the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells this spring.

The Smallholding & Countryside Festival returns to the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells this spring.

Spring is in the air as Powys venue prepares to host smallholding festival

Knighton and District Community Centre have a number of exciting new projects, including a photography competition

Knighton and District Community Centre have a number of exciting new projects, including a photography competition

Powys garden grows with gardening club and photo competition announced

The Powys-based garden centre won two national awards

The Powys-based garden centre won two national awards

Powys garden centre named as one of the best in UK

THE retail sale of peat in horticulture will end in Wales.

THE retail sale of peat in horticulture will end in Wales.

Ban introduced on sales of peat for horticulture in Wales

Shropshire club talk set to dig deep into the history of eccentric gardeners

Sydney Thomas was a long-standing member and President of Newtown Garden Club and opened her garden Fraithwen at Tregynon for the National Garden Scheme for more than 20 years.

Sydney Thomas was a long-standing member and President of Newtown Garden Club and opened her garden Fraithwen at Tregynon for the National Garden Scheme for more than 20 years.

Award-winning horticulturists to deliver Newtown club president memorial lecture

Celebrity gardener Huw Richards will be appearing at the Summer Fair as part of the Gardener's Question Time panel

Celebrity gardener Huw Richards will be appearing at the Summer Fair as part of the Gardener's Question Time panel

Celebrity gardener to face the public at Powys town's summer fair

Leave the barbecues at home, is the warning from NFU Mutual

Leave the barbecues at home, is the warning from NFU Mutual

As temperatures soar, Powys residents urged to leave barbecues at home

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa (PA/Aldi)

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa (PA/Aldi)

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa

Shop Aldi’s popular garden furniture range all on sale in time for this week’s heatwave (Aldi/PA)

Shop Aldi’s popular garden furniture range all on sale in time for this week’s heatwave (Aldi/PA)

Shop Aldi’s popular garden furniture range all on sale in time for this week’s heatwave

Summer toy bundle. Credit: PoundToy

Summer toy bundle. Credit: PoundToy

PoundToy releases a bundle perfect for keeping the kids outdoors this summer

Create your own DIY firepit or buy one instead - just in time for Love Island. Picture: ManoMano

Create your own DIY firepit or buy one instead - just in time for Love Island. Picture: ManoMano

Want a Love Island-style firepit in your garden? Here's how to build your own

Bryngwyn Hall Summer Fayre
Picture by Phil Blagg Photography.

Bryngwyn Hall Summer Fayre
Picture by Phil Blagg Photography.

Summer fun at Llanfyllin landmark

Get your garden ready for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture: ManoMano/Canva

Get your garden ready for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture: ManoMano/Canva

Make a splash this Jubilee bank holiday with a swimming pool from ManoMano

Powys gardens open to public for Queen's Jubilee to mark celebration

The Range's best-selling garden bar is back to get us summer ready (The Range)

The Range's best-selling garden bar is back to get us summer ready (The Range)

The Range's best-selling garden bar is back to get us summer ready

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 26 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 26 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 26

Dyfed-Powys Police.

Dyfed-Powys Police.

Chainsaw, lawnmower and hedge trimmer stolen in 'high-value' burglary

Background - A garden path. Credit: Canva. Circles - (top) Wishing Well Planter and (bottom) a Lawnmower. Credit: Aldi

Background - A garden path. Credit: Canva. Circles - (top) Wishing Well Planter and (bottom) a Lawnmower. Credit: Aldi

Upgrade your garden ahead of the Chelsea Flower Show with Aldi, B&Q and more

One of Jackie Jones' floral displays presented at the meeting

One of Jackie Jones' floral displays presented at the meeting

Clubs and societies

Flower club puts on colour displays for latest meeting

The Palm House Collection. (Sproutl)

The Palm House Collection. (Sproutl)

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Sproutl team up to launch new exotic plant collection

7 BBQs and pizza ovens ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden (Aldi/Canva)

7 BBQs and pizza ovens ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden (Aldi/Canva)

7 BBQs and pizza ovens ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 19 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 19 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday May 19