Take a look through all the latest news, stories and information from John Bright.

Texel sheep in field

NFU evening. Oh what a night

Written by Beth Bright

We were honoured to host a National Farmers’ Union (NFU) evening recently at the countrystore which included a trip to see our hayfields and flock of Texel sheep. It was a...

Read article
private bench seat

Are you sitting comfortably?

Written by Beth Bright

It’s the summer solstice, it’s hot and it’s the World Cup. All reasons to pull up a chair and relax. We have a range of wooden seats, benches and picnic tables...

Read article
Happy Father's Day message on wooden board

Make his Father’s Day with a He Shed

Written by Beth Bright

It’s time to celebrate the man in your life. The one who loves you unconditionally even when you scratched his car, didn’t walk the dog and went way over the mobile data...

Read article
Metal gate made from gardening tools

The right tools for the job

Written by Beth Bright

It’s every gardener’s frustration. You’ve just dug a hole and suddenly the trowel handle snaps. Or the spade. Or those secateurs don’t lock shut anymore. Your planting plans are scuppered and now you have to...

Read article
sunflower

Make it a summerhouse summer

Written by Beth Bright

Things are hotting up. Now June and summer have finally arrived, it’s time to eat al fresco, enjoy the garden and make the most of the longest day. Summer can be all...

Read article
Women with backpacks on holiday

Bank Holiday weekend

Written by Beth Bright

The weekend began early with one of the most famous gardeners in the world visiting Bridport: Prince Charles. He came to the recently renovated Literary & Scientific Institute on a beautiful sunny...

Read article
changing of the guards

Here comes the royal wedding

Written by Beth Bright

The weather looks good, the rehearsals are over and the cake is made. Like any other wedding there have been hiccups along the way but when the bride steps out of...

Read article
hands holding seedling in soil

Compost. A guide (and special offer)

Written by Beth Bright

What’s compost all about?  Garden compost is made from breaking down organic matter like food waste. Then there’s the compost you buy in bags which is a mix of organic matter and other...

Read article