Thinking about mother's day

As gardeners we might well be thinking about mother's day which will be heading our way 14th March. If you are thinking of sending flowers then you might like to consider the gardening charity Thrive who will receive a £10 donation for every bouquet you order from expert florists, Special Occasions Flowers. Thrive is a small charity that uses gardening to help disabled people. By ordering a bouquet you will help someone recovering from a stroke or accident, coping with dementia or perhaps sight loss or mental health issues.

You can choose from four beautiful bouquets designed exclusive to Thrive, hand-tied and presented in an aquapack - The Secret Bouquet, the Tranquil Bouquet, the Oriental Bouquet or the Butterfly Bouquet. They can be delivered anywhere in the UK, same day or next day delivery. If you want to know more log onto www.thrive.org.uk or call Thrive on 0118 088 5688.

Another present which would really be appreciated by a gardening mother would be RHS Membership for the year. For just £39 per year members enjoy free days out at RHS Gardens, the Garden Magazine, access to 140 RHS recommended gardens and one-to-one gardening advice.

There is also Special entry member days at RHS Shows with reduced priced ticket entry on public days. For more information about RHS membership log onto: www.rhs.org.uk and follow the membership link on the home page.

The Inchbald School of Garden Design, London, have a number of interesting courses coming up in their 50th anniversary year. Information on courses can be found on: www.inchbald.co.uk

As the weather continues cold I confess to having done little in the garden. It will all need its pre-spring clean-up shortly so I will have to sort myself out. Getting rid of winter weeds now saves a lot of hassle later on and can cut down on weeding in the spring.

Don't forget to log onto our new re-designed website at www.recklessgardener.com for all your gardening news. We will soon be starting our Chelsea coverage so don't miss out.