Longacres Blog

Making your own compost at home is an inexpensive, low-maintenance and easy gardening project that can yield some amazing results and is great for the environment. In this blog post we will be guiding you through the best compost bin for you, best materials to use, do’s & don’ts, a how to guide on starting your bin and a guide to a few common issues. So, sit back, have a read and you’ll be creating your own compost before you know it!

Book tickets online now for one of our very special Children's Cupcake Decorating Workshops happening at Longacres Bagshot on Thursday evenings during October!

Here we are in early autumn, with the days getting shorter and the prospect of cooler temperatures. But it’s a lovely time to enjoy the remnants of summer colour, and plan ahead for spring by planting bulbs and winter bedding, amongst other tasks.

A throwback from the 70’s, terrariums have made a huge comeback and are really popular once more. We sell them in our houseplant department, but you can easily plant your own!

Book tickets online now for our very special Children's Pizza Making Workshop happening at Longacres Bagshot on Thursday 29th August 2019!

For all you early birds out there, we have a fantastic offer running on the August Bank Holiday Monday 2019; you can save a massive 10% off* in store at our Bagshot, Bybrook Barn and Shepperton branches!

The mini heatwave we’ve had has been fantastic for the family to make the most of the garden – perfect for barbecues, paddling pools and using garden furniture whilst we can. Bedding plants are peaking right now, and some may be running out of steam, but there’s plenty to plan for and maintain to extend the flowering season as long as possible.

Your little ones have a chance to win their very own Interpet Kids Glow Aquarium here at Longacres Bybrook Barn! To enter, simply pick up a competition leaflet in store (or download and print your own at home), draw a picture of a fish in the tank and return it to the aquatic department at Bybrook Barn!

Get ready for a summer of fun here at Longacres Bybrook Barn Garden Centre! This year we have a huge free sand pit in store, along with 3 fun bookable new activities!

Get ready for a summer of fun here at Longacres Bagshot Garden Centre! Our huge outdoor sandpit is back, along with 4 fun new activities! find out more on our blog.

As the end of another school year approaches, we are offering you the chance to win all the hard working staff at your child's school £100 worth of stunning orchids and a Bramble Foods bundle worth £50! Find out how on our blog.

What a different early summer we’ve had compared to last year – but now July has arrived let’s hope we get more settled sunshine and warmth so we can enjoy the beauty of our gardens.