A view down the back lane of the HANDRAS site.

The Greenhouse

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The Greenhouse

Order Your Spuds! Seed Potato Orders Are Now Being Taken in The Shed.

The moment we've all been waiting for is here! It’s time to plan for a truly delicious harvest, because The Shed is now taking orders for seed potatoes.

HANDRAS

Sep 21, 20252 min read

The Shed is Stocked! Onions and Garlic Sets Are Here!

The Shed is now stocked with onion and garlic sets, just in time for you to get a head start on a fantastic harvest. These are some of the most rewarding and easiest crops to grow, and whether you’re a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, you'll be able to enjoy your own homegrown produce.

HANDRAS

Sep 21, 20253 min read

Protect Our Pollinators: A Guide to Spotting and Reporting the Invasive Asian Hornet.

The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina), also known as the yellow-legged hornet, is an invasive species that poses a significant threat to our native honeybees and other pollinators. With recent sightings in the UK, it's crucial that we all know how to identify and report them. The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is encouraging everyone to be vigilant.

Gary Wolstenholme

Aug 17, 20252 min read

Save Money on Tools: Are Off-Brand Garden Tools Worth the Risk for Your Allotment?

For the dedicated allotment gardener, having the right tools can make all the difference. But when you’ve already invested in a powerhouse battery system from a major brand like Makita, DeWalt, or Milwaukee, you’re faced with a dilemma: do you pay a premium for the brand’s specific, often-expensive gardening tools, or do you take a gamble on a more affordable, third-party alternative?

Gary Wolstenholme

Aug 16, 20254 min read

Order Your Spuds! Seed Potato Orders Are Now Being Taken in The Shed.

The moment we've all been waiting for is here! It’s time to plan for a truly delicious harvest, because The Shed is now taking orders for seed potatoes.