Today is Earth Day and one of the things it is suggested we do to mark the occasion is plant a tree. I reckon planting anything at all would be a celebration, so why not pop into a garden centre today. We’re lucky to have some really good ones in our area, including the Alexandra Palace Garden Centre, based in the southern corner of Alexandra Park and run by Capital Gardens.
They have a good range of plants, especially climbers such as clematis and jasmine, a good selection of decorative pots and large indoor displays of garden related goods. Oh and I enjoy taking my tea and cake up onto the sunny rooftop terrace café for a moment of peace up at tree canopy level.
Alexandra Palace Garden Centre, Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7BB. Tel: 0208 444 2555 Open:9am-6pm every day – except Sunday 10.30am-4.30pm. http://www.capitalgardens.co.uk/alexandra_palace
