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On Wednesday evening, 23rd April 2025, Yom HaShoah UK hosted a powerful commemoration outside Parliament, marking 80 years since the end of the Holocaust and the liberation of Bergen-Belsen. The event brought together thousands, including survivors, refugees, dignitaries, and young people, to remember the past and vow to keep its memory alive. A standout moment featured 300 candles glowing…

A huge congratulations to Eleanor Morris and Gill Haines , the lucky winners of our Win Tickets to RHS Chelsea Flower Show & Name a Rose competition ! We loved the rose name so much, we just had to have two winners! Each of you has won two tickets to the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show, along with an overnight stay to make the experience even more memorable. And that’s not all –…

We are delighted to announce the grand opening of our newly acquired Huntingdon Garden Centre on April 10th at 9am. The centre has undergone a complete transformation, with new layouts and a fully enhanced retail and dining experience. To celebrate, we have a special Easter-themed surprise awaiting you on opening day. Plus, as part of the opening, we invite you to join our Diamond Club and enjoy…

April is a marvellous month to be working in the garden, as the sun is beginning to warm up and the days are getting much longer. There is potentially so much to do in the garden now, but all the work you put in now will repay you magnificently later in the summer! Delve into your April fix of gardening hints and tips and learn from the wisdom of Chris Milborne, who brings you this month's…

Blue Diamond is pleased to announce the opening of our newly acquired Harlestone Heath Garden Centre on March 24 th at 9am. This launch marks the beginning of a new chapter for one of the area’s most beloved garden centres, now part of the Blue Diamond family. We’ve given Harlestone Heath a complete makeover, with stunning new layouts, updated shopfitting, and a fresh, welcoming atmosphere…

In March, the days are noticeably longer, and it’s an opportunity to get out into the garden to enjoy some early spring sunshine. Spring is here, and it’s time to get busy in the garden again... Prepare your garden for Spring with our March gardening hints and tips. Our gardening expert, Chris Milborne, also brings you this month's edition of 'From the Potting Shed': READ MARCH HINTS AND TIPS…

We are pleased to announce that Yarnton Home & Garden, a much-loved and award-winning garden centre just north of Oxford, has been purchased by Blue Diamond. Having undergone significant investment and transformation, Yarnton has flourished into a thriving destination for garden lovers, home enthusiasts, and families alike. At Blue Diamond, we believe in building on strong foundations, and we…

February is the last month of winter, and frequently the coldest. It’s the end of the dormant period for many plants, so the last opportunity to plant out perennials and fruit trees...  We have compiled hints and tips to help your garden thrive this February and to prepare you for spring. Our gardening expert, Chris Milborne, also brings you this month's edition of 'From the Potting Shed'…

Blue Diamond has increased its portfolio of National Trust inspired bulbs by working closely with the Trust and their gardeners. The new range of summer flowering bulbs includes varieties of Dahlias, Agapanthus and Peonies that reflect the beauty of the Trust’s gardens and the tried and tested secrets of its gardening experts. Learn about the inspiration behind the new collections and buy the…

January is the start of an exciting new year in the garden. The weather may be cold, but if you look, you can see the first signs of spring outdoors, with bulbs poking up out of the ground and the days growing ever so slightly longer... Our January gardening hints and tips are here, and our gardening expert, Chris Milborne, brings you this month's edition of 'From the Potting Shed': READ JANUARY…