Gardening
Wolverton and Greenleys in Bloom
Wolverton & Greenley’s in Bloom were awarded Gold in the Urban Community Category in the 2017 Regional Britain in Bloom Competition. In 2018 they were invited to represent the Thames and Chilterns Region in that …
Vegetable of the Edition
Beetroot is possibly one of the healthiest veggies out there and it’s in season! Chop, juice, make soup or bake it for the benefits: 1. Nutrients – anthocyanins and betacyanins may help to counter the effects of …
Stony in Bloom
Calcutta Brasserie Fundraiser The fundraiser was a huge success – with mouth- wateringly delicious food and an evening enjoyed by everyone who attended. The massive sum of £953 was raised for SSIB funds and will …
Celebrating Business – 10 Years of Floral Art
Ten years ago talented florist Jill Pyburn opened her first shop in Stony Stratford. Her vision remains the same – to offer local people creative and inspired floral tributes, whatever the occasion. Her artistic flair …
For the Joy of Brussels
Go on admit it you do the love the taste of the odd Brussel sprout. Let’s face it at least one or two Brussels sprouts are an essential part of the Christmas lunch tradition! Believe …
Growing Flowers and People
When Theresa Wedderburn, proprietor of Branch Out MK, first started out I am sure there are many who would have doubted her success. However from small beginnings she has successfully taken this community interest group forward. …
GreenThumb can Help to Restore your Lawn
The hot dry summer has left most of our lawns in need of a little TLC. Lawns usually begin to recover after some consistent rain but GreenThumb lawn treatments can speed the process up. Thatch …
Lawnmower, not cutting like it should ..
If your reliable old lawn mower suddenly decides to stop cutting as well as it should, or sounds a little strange, if it starts at all, do you replace or repair? Your decision should depend …
Green Thumb For the Perfect Lawn
Green Thumb want to bring you the perfect lawn and with spring just around the corner, it’s the time when you may be turning your thoughts to the garden and the lawn. Some of us may …
Celebrating 10 years!
Congratulations to Stony in Bloom who during 2018 will be celebrating their 10th anniversary. Their plans for this year and beyond are to maintain the same high standards they have reached during the last ten …