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‘It’s not about the medal - it’s about the message’
18 May 2024Seven nurseries from Kent and Sussex are preparing to take their unique plants to the world’s most prestigious flower show next week.
Historic country estate for sale at £4m
16 May 2024A country estate with its own swimming pool, tennis courts and 82 acres of land is for sale.
‘Put mower away to boost plants and insects’
30 April 2024Green-fingered residents have been urged to take part in No Mow May next month.
New urban woodland spaces to see 4,000 trees planted
30 April 2024Urban mini-woodland spaces are set to be created with hundreds of new trees planted in a district’s bid to become carbon neutral this decade.
Kent garden named one of the best in the world
28 April 2024One of the county’s most stunning spring gardens has been named by travel guide Lonely Planet as a must-visit.
Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage
23 April 2024A five-metre multi-sensory piece of art has been installed in a park.
Prominent mansion’s price tag drops £3.5m
11 April 2024The asking price of one of Kent’s most prominent historic homes has dropped by £3.5m - with an option to buy just the house and 20 acres for £12m.
Where to see beautiful bluebells in Kent
29 March 2024Kent’s woodlands are soon to be covered in carpets of eye-catching bluebells. Here are 10 places to see the colourful spring flowers.
Annual bluebell display to make early appearance
21 March 2024One of Kent’s biggest bluebell gardens is set to reopen, but the warm weather means the flowers might come earlier than expected.
Blooming great gardens where kids go free
16 March 2024Looking for money-saving days out this Easter? These stunning gardens are open over the school holidays with free entry for little ones.
Garden centre could be knocked down for homes in ‘sad loss’
12 March 2024An independent garden centre could be turfed over and transformed into new homes to help meet an area’s chronic shortage of housing.
Popular fishing spot with green light for ‘holiday pods’ on market for £895k
09 March 2024A popular fishing destination where permission has been granted for "holiday pods" to be built is on the market for almost £900,000
Where to see Kent’s delightful daffodils this spring
07 March 2024The vibrant flowers will be springing up at gardens all over the county in the coming weeks. Here’s where you can find them.
Dad hit with ‘unfair’ £3k water bill after leak outside Airbnb
04 March 2024A man has endured a seven-month battle over an “unfair” water bill of more than £3,200 following an undetected leak outside his Airbnb rental home.
Garden centre and bistro up for sale for £1.4m
27 February 2024A garden centre has hit the market for £1.45m after its owner unveiled fresh plans to build five homes on connected land.
Edwardian garden to open in February for the first time
18 February 2024A beautiful 10-acre garden hopes to show off its snowdrop display with a one-off opening this month.
Kent’s newest National Garden Scheme gardens
10 February 2024The voluntary scheme, which gives the public exclusive access to private gardens, has revealed 10 new locations for this year.
Planning chiefs welcome controversial 70 homes village estate
01 February 2024Councillors have unanimously approved plans for a housing scheme locals fear will overcrowd nearby roads and public services.
‘Diabolical’ or ‘much-needed’? New estate plans split village
25 January 2024Plans for a new estate with 71 homes have divided villagers, with some calling for much-needed housing while others fear overdevelopment.
‘I love my house’s new 1940s decor – even if trolls hate it’
16 January 2024A mum-of-three has decorated her house in a 1940s style for just £3k - and says she loves it despite trolls saying it is “disgusting”.
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