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We have reached that time of the year
again when our garden centres are
transformed into a magical Christmas
wonderland. We have an all new Grotto
for Santa this year at Burton Latimer, and
we will also be running Storytime with
Santa, aimed at pre-school children. At
Elton, our Breakfast with Santa returns;
all our events are open for booking on our
website.
Our Christmas trees will be in stock
towards the end of November to suit all
budgets and with expert friendly advice.
The oldest living Christmas tree is
believed to be sited in our neighbouring
county of Bedfordshire, located in Wrath
Park. Thomas de Gray planted it in 1856
and each year it was brought into his
mansion and decorated for the families
festivities, to be planted back again after
the Christmas season; this continued
until the tree became too big to move.
Don’t forget that Cransley Hospice will be
operating their tree recycling scheme this
year . Making a donation to have your
tree collected at the end of the season
will help with much needed funds for the
Hospice.
Another plant closely associated
with Christmas is Mistletoe. This is a
‘hemiparasetic’ plant which means it gets
it nutrients and water from the host tree
it grows on. We have all heard of the
romantic notion of being kissed under the
Mistletoe. However, in ancient Britain it
was considered a sacred plant that could
only be cut by druid; it was a symbol of
peace and those that met underneath it
were banned from fi ghting.
Some of our favourite plants for this
time of year are: Skimmia Japonica - an
evergreen shrub, with dark green aromatic
leaves and produces shiny red berries
throughout the winter months; Nandina
- also known as Heavenly Bamboo, with
green ripening to bright red berries in the
autumn months and lacy foliage turning
to a reddish purple; and Leucothoe
- another compact evergreen shrub
whose changing leaf colours ensure it
earns its place in the winter garden.
The typical Christmas card scenes of snow
are rarely seen these days, but it is best to be
prepared to protect your garden. Avoid where
possible walking on snow covered lawns as this
can cause damage to the turf underneath. Shake
excess snow off of plants to avoid the branches
bending, or breaking, or permanently disfi guring
the plant. Where safe to do so, remove snow
from the roof of greenhouses to avoid damaging
the frame under the weight of snow.
The Mulberry Café at Elton is ideal for a festive
catch up with colleagues, friends or family, and
there is a huge selection of Christmas food,
chocolate and cake on display at both sites for the
table, as a gift or simply a treat for yourself; you’ll
never be stuck for a gift idea with a visit to our
Giftware Department with something for all ages.
We would like to take the opportunity of thanking
you for your custom again this year - whether in
person or via our online store - and would like to
wish you a very happy Christmas and New Year
and look forward to welcoming you to our centres
over the festive season.
Finedon Road Burton Latimer NN15 5QA
01536 722635
OPEN HOURS: Mon-Sat: 9am - 6pm Sun: Open for browsing - 10am Tills open - 10.30am - 4.30pm
Only minutes from J10 off the A14 and midway between Kettering and Wellingborough
Elton Walled Garden Elton PE8 6SH
01832 343104
OPEN HOURS: Mon-Sat: 9am - 6pm Sun: 10am - 5pm
Disabled Access All Major Credit Cards Accepted www.bosworthsgc.co.uk
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