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RoniSeptember 28, 2021
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Ashley Warren
Ashley Warren has lived and loved horticulture and agriculture all his life; he had his first greenhouse at the age of 10 and his first cow when he was 16. He started landscaping in 1984 mainly in Milton Keynes and then all over the country. He moved to Daventry Road Farmhouse in 1987 and has developed Bell Plantation Garden Centre in Towcester, Northants over the last 30 years.
Enjoy a magical Christmas experience Tea with Father Christmas in a COVID Secure environment Monday 20th December, Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd December 2021 3-5pm Bring your child…
bellplantationSeptember 15, 2021
This time last year we were not only looking forward to Christmas but the opening of our new Café and soft play area March 2020! As a business we are…
bellplantationDecember 1, 2020
Join us for an evening of creativity Make your own Christmas Wreath in a COVID Secure environment Friday 26th November, Wednesday 1st & Friday 3rd December 2021 7-9 pm In…
bellplantationSeptember 15, 2020
Enjoy a magical Christmas experience Breakfast with Father Christmas in a COVID Secure environment Sunday 5th & 12th December 2021 Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd December 2021 8.30am - 10am …
bellplantationSeptember 15, 2020
Monday the 23rd September was the first day of autumn. Most of the plants in my greenhouse are showing early signs of decomposition. With falling temperatures and reduced daylight their…
Ashley WarrenSeptember 27, 2019
Pick your own vegetables after October 31st, deal or no deal. There is no reason why anyone who has a small patch of dirt should not be able to pick…
Ashley WarrenAugust 15, 2019
What a difference a couple of weeks makes at this time of year, once January closes and a week into February, the light at each end of the day noticeably…
Ashley WarrenFebruary 14, 2019
We were working out in the plant area last week installing the new poultry area, the new year sun was warming my back. I noticed a lot of activity around…
Ashley WarrenJanuary 31, 2019
In these times of uncertainty and high drama, everyone needs to be gardening to relax the mind and soothe the soul. That’s why I am never too stressed! While the…
Ashley WarrenJanuary 17, 2019
We can all now look forward to increasing day length until the middle of June. With increasing daylight and warmth from the sun, plants will be encouraged to start their…
Ashley WarrenJanuary 10, 2019
Have you noticed how much ivy is growing up trees in our hedgerows? I personally don’t like to see ivy growing up mature trees as I think it ruins the…
Ashley WarrenDecember 13, 2018
I know it’s hard to imagine at the moment with the weather so warm but we will soon be experiencing freezing conditions. With sub zero temperatures some plants will be…
Ashley WarrenDecember 6, 2018
I am sure the frost Wednesday night will see off any remaining summer bedding hiding in sheltered locations. Organic matter in and on the soil will insulate plant roots from…
Ashley WarrenNovember 22, 2018
It’s now early November and the leaves are still clinging to some of the trees. When I started planting trees on the Easton Neston Estate, Towcester and Milton Keynes in…
RoniNovember 16, 2018
During my first trip to Kew Gardens in London, I was captivated by the history of the individual trees planted there. Quite timely – there is an English Oak growing…
Ashley WarrenNovember 15, 2018
What a wonderful morning, sub-zero temperature, frost, blue sky and sun shining, my favourite weather. Not so good for my Melianthus Major (Honey Bush) which is just about to flower,…
Ashley WarrenNovember 17, 2017
I was delighted when I returned from my holiday to find all the plants in my greenhouse thriving. Tom had done a great job while I was away. I had…
Ashley WarrenJuly 28, 2017
I am pleased to say intensive daily feeding of my melon plants has resulted in much greener leaves and fruit setting on the plants. The very hot weather a couple…
Ashley WarrenJune 29, 2017
I had the pleasure of attending the National Plant show at Stoneleigh yesterday. Just a quick visit to meet one or two new English suppliers. David Austin roses had an…
Ashley WarrenJune 22, 2017
