The Millbrook Blog

We are just back from the annual Garden Centre Association conference. Every January, almost 300 Garden Centre owners, staff…

Did you know that feeding the birds is just as good for you as for the birds you’re feeding? Humans rely on nature to…

Yes, I have been very lax about writing a Millbrook blog for many months and over the Christmas break I had feedback from of…

If your house is feeling a little bare now the Christmas tree has gone and the January blues are creeping in, we have a for…

It’s World Mental Health Day today and as a Garden Centre and gardeners ourselves, we know that there are many and to…

Shhhhhhh the bulbs are sleeping… …but when they waken and brighten up our gardens, it makes all our Autumn Take…

This year marks the second year for The Millbrook Butterfly Experience. Attracting over 5,000 visitors over the Summer, a in…

The last few years have seen a big decline in butterfly populations, but you can make a difference, no matter how small your…

Gardening is good for you – something we’ve known for years – after all, how can it not be?! It’s that I…

The Millbrook Rose Festival The Millbrook Rose Festival takes place annually and this year starts on the 21st of June. Our a…

April sees the start of National Gardening Week (29th of April to 5th of May) – an event set up by the RHS to celebrate of…

So, here I am, as your Guest Blogger for one month only. Who? I’m Sue Allen, Founder of Millbrook with husband Dick, Mum A…

For those of you who get a bit overwhelmed coming into the garden centre trying to pick the best plants for the different of…

The beauty of orchids With their exotic appearance and bright colours, orchids are one of the most popular houseplants in if…

Have you heard about Hygge? Have you heard about Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah)? It’s a Danish word that can’t be literally…