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Welcome to the Van Hage Blog. Here you will find a collection of exciting store news, website offers and inspirational gardening advice. Learn about the progress of our fantastic new Peterborough store, our magnificent winter real ice rink and our many other upcoming events. Share your views on our news by posting your comments; or publish to your social network profile using one of many related links. *Please note that every blog comment is moderated prior to publication. All inappropriate and irrelevant messages will not be shown.


  1. Skate-Van-Hage-2010.jpgAmwell and Peterborough Skating Tickets Available Now

        Book your tickets now for our fantastic real ice rinks opening on Saturday 27th November We are delighted to announce that Van Hage will be host...


  2. Chas-Hodges-at-Van-Hage-Blog.jpgChas Hodges Sings & Signs at Van Hage

    Knees were up at Van Hage Great Amwell on Sunday (22/8) as rock & roll legend Chas Hodges popped in to launch his fantastic new...


  3. Chas-Hodges-at-Van-Hage.jpgChas Hodges to visit Van Hage Great Amwell

    Rock & Roll legend Chas Hodges will be visting Van Hage Great Amwell on 22nd August to launch his fantastic new gardening book, 'Chas and...


  4. Van-Hage-Peterborough-Wins-Award.jpgVan Hage Peterborough Voted Best in Midlands

    We are delighted to announce that Van Hage Peterborough has been voted the Best Garden Centre in the Midlands by the Garden Centre Association.   Store Manager, Philippa McKean...


  5. Van-Hage-Animal-Gardens.jpgSummer Events at Great Amwell

    Animal Gardens Summer Events Great Amwell Every weekday from 26th July to 3rd September Monday 11am - Meet the Rabbit 1pm - Tortoise Race 3pm - Creepy Crawly Encounter Tuesday 3pm - Meet...


  6. Van-Hage-Sale-Information.jpgThe Van Hage Summer Sale

  7. Royal-Visit-2.jpgThe Countess of Wessex opens Peterborough Garden Park

    Van Hage Peterborough received Royal approval last week as the Countess of Wessex arrived to officially open Peterborough Garden Park on Thursday (8th July). Almost 200...


  8. Van-Hage-at-the-East-of-England-Show.jpgVan Hage Success at East of England Show

    We are proud to announce that the Van Hage was awarded the Clive Osborne trophy for the 'Best New Exhibitor Trade Stand' at last weekend's...


  9. Peterborough-Cafe-Offers-June.jpgGreat Cafe Offers at Van Hage Peterborough

                                                                                          Offers available at Peterborough only and not at either of our Great Amwell or Chenies stores.  


  10. Peterborough-Green-Festival2.jpgCelebrating the Peterborough Green Festival at Van Hage

    We are pleased to announce a series of FREE gardening talks at Van Hage Peterborough next week as part of the Peterborough Green Festival. The festival,...


  11. Summer-Barbecue-Demonstrations-at-Van-Hage-Peterborough.jpgSummer Barbecue Demonstrations at Van Hage Peterborough

    Summer Barbecue Demonstrations at Van Hage Peterborough Saturday 5th June, 11.30am & 1.00pm Hot tips, mouth-watering tastings and sizzling serving suggestions from our barbecue experts. Learn quick &...


  12. Van-Hage-Vixens-Complete-Race-for-Life.jpgVan Hage Vixens complete the Harlow 10k Race for Life

      The Van Hage Vixens successfully completed the Harlow 10k Race for Life on Sunday (9/5) alongside hundreds of other female fundraisers!   The Great Amwell based team,...


  13. Hanging-Basket-with-Tumbling-Tom-Red-Tomatoes---Garden-Advice-from-Van-Hage.jpgHanging Baskets - 'The History of Hanging Gardens'

    Considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon - the historical inspiration behind our modern day...


  14. Alan-Titchmarsh-at-Van-Hage.jpgAlan Titchmarsh Visits Van Hage Peterborough

    Van Hage Peterborough welcomed celebrity gardener and talk-show host, Alan Titchmarsh to the store yesterday (15th April) to the delight of customers.   Alan, star of BBC's...


  15. Sweet-William---Inspirational-Gardening-Advice-from-Van-Hage.jpgDianthus - 'Garden Pinks'

    Clove-scented, laced and delicately fringed; old-fashioned garden pinks are becoming increasingly popular once again.   Ideal for the front of a sunny garden border - Dianthus, including...


  16. Italian-Market-Blog.jpgItalian Market at Van Hage, Great Amwell

    Van Hage, Great Amwell will again be host to the fantastic Italia in Piazza, Real Italian Food Market this Sunday 25th April.   Indulge and enjoy the...


  17. Van-Hage-Vixens.jpgVan Hage Vixens enter the Harlow 10k Race for Life

                      Sixteen of Van Hage's fittest females have joined forces as the Van Hage Vixens to run the Harlow 10k Race for Life next month.   The Great...


  18. 2010-Neptune-Garden-Furniture-Blog.jpg2010 Neptune Garden Furniture Range Now Online!

    The brilliant 2010 Neptune Garden Furniture Range is now available online at VanHage.co.uk.   An exciting combination of contemporary styles and complimentary design ensures that there is...


  19. Alan-Titchmarsh-at-Van-Hage.jpgAlan Titchmarsh at Van Hage Peterborough!

    We are delighted to announce that television gardener and best-selling author, Alan Titchmarsh will be visiting our Peterborough store for a book signing on Thursday...


  20. Daphne---Inpirational-Gardening-Advice-at-Van-Hage.jpgDaphne - 'A divine addition to your garden"

    Delve below the surface and you will find that Daphnes have so much more to give. Why else would such a beautiful flower, with...


  21. Van-Hage-on-Facebook.jpgJoin us on Facebook!

    Join us on Facebook!

    05 March 2010

    Join us on Facebook! Join Van Hage on Facebook and receive details of our latest online and in-store offers, our brilliant seasonal events and details of...


  22. Van Hage Peterborough - Peterborough Garden Park (1).jpgVan Hage Peterborough NOW OPEN!

    We are delighted to announce the opening of our fantastic new Peterborough store earlier today (5th February).   Situated at the heart of the brilliant Peterborough Garden...


  23. Van-Hage-Peterborough-Shop-Front---January-2010.jpgPeterborough Gallery - January 2010

    With our new Peterborough store due to open in just a couple of weeks time, we are delighted to bring you a selection of photos...


  24. Gentian.jpgAutumn Flowering Gentiums

    Autumn Flowering Gentiums

    18 September 2009

    The element of surprise is a pleasure in early autumn. Since the end of August, blue flowers have been a scarcity, with fading-bedding blues and...


  25. Skate-Van-Hage-Blog---The-Van-Hage-Real-Ice-Rink-2009.jpgSkating Tickets On-Sale NOW!

    Skating Tickets On-Sale NOW!

    11 September 2009

          BOOK YOUR TICKETS FOR THE 2009 VAN HAGE REAL ICE RINK NOW!   Promising to be even bigger and better than its spectacular debut in 2008, the...


  26. A-Fruitful-Pastime.jpgA Fruitful Pastime

    A Fruitful Pastime

    11 September 2009

    "Growing our own" has never been more popular, with fruiting plants offering a mouth-watering cornucopia of pears, peaches, figs and nectarines for a sunny wall;...