THERE has been a recent boom in Grow Your Own with thousands of people turning to the hobby for both relaxation and organic, fresh foods.

It is even more appealing now that supermarkets are having to ration vegetables.

Making sure you have the right equipment to start with will ensure you have a successful growing season.

Bow Garden & Aquatic Centre have expanded their Grow Your Own section and stock everything you will need.

With a great range of seeds (both flower and vegetables), propagators, grow houses, greenhouses, cloches and seed trays – everything is there.

Not to mention a great selection of garden tools to help you pot up, dig over and plant, and enjoy your own delicious cheap produce.

February 14 sees the start of National Nest Box Week so why not put up a nest box in your garden to help the birds.

With ever-dwindling natural nest sites, bird boxes are becoming increasingly important for our birds population.

Make sure that you get the right bird box and seeds, the staff at Bow Garden Centre can give you advice on how to attract more birds to your garden.

The centre has a wide range of wild bird feed and accessories including seed feeders, bird feeding stations, fat ball feeders, bird tables, hooks and more.

Everything you need to keep your birds happy can be found at Bow Garden Centre.

Why not surprise your loved one this Valentines Day with a bird table or nest box - a truly original gift, one that will please the birds in your garden and put a smile on your loved ones face?

Bow Garden & Aquatic Centre is open every day and also boasts a fantastic Waterside Café , so treat yourself and let them cook for you - they serve delicious, freshly prepared daily specials (and currently are offering two for £10 on the lunchtime meals specials board), breakfasts and a gorgeous Sunday roast – booking advisable on 01363 460466.

For more information visit: www.bowgardencentre.co.uk or telephone 01363 82438.