Posts by Yorkshire Reporter

Middleham is a scenic township nestled in Wensleydale, in the heart of the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Hidden behind the usual country pubs and shops of the town is Middleham Castle. The original castle at Middleham was built around 1086. It was a Motte and Bailey castle built from wood. In…

Celebrations are under way this year at Langlands Garden Centre as the Company acknowledges 50 years in business at Shiptonthorpe near York. The original Langlands nursery was established in Bingley, West Yorkshire which Walter Ducker bought from a retired Mill Owner he worked for after the 2nd World War. Walter…

A community orchard has been planted and opened in Meanwood by local volunteers. Councillors Sharon Hamilton, Rebecca Charlwood, Alex Sobel and colleagues on the Inner East Area Committee have provided £1200 of funding for the establishment of the Meanwood Community Orchard, to be set up by local group Transition Meanwood.…

In May we turn our attention to introducing a little seasonal colour to our gardens and what we mean by that is ‘Summer Bedding Plants’. Although they have been on sale since Easter, unless you have an area where you can protect them from frost it is best to wait…

Top honours for the 2014 Show Gardens at Harrogate Spring Flower Show have gone to the national charity, Perennial. The charity, which supports people in need from the horticultural industry, is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a show garden called Essence of York Gate. Complete with curved beech hedging, yew…