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Thoughtful Christmas Gifts Every Gardener Will Love
If you’re looking for Christmas gifts for the experienced or budding gardening enthusiasts in your life, we’ve got you covered with our carefully curated selection of tools, plants, accessories, books and gift cards.

Jobs for the Winter Gardening Enthusiasts
Regardless of the milder temperatures, there are still plenty of rewarding and fulfilling gardening jobs to get stuck into. Your efforts now will undoubtedly yield a bounty of beauty and abundance in the seasons to come. So, grab your gloves, pick up those tools, and let’s embrace the slower pace to rejuvenate the garden.

£300 Raised for Helen & Douglas House
Root One feels deeply honoured to have played a part in raising £300 for Helen & Douglas House through our sponsorship of the printing of ‘The Wallingford Fairies,’ a beautifully written and illustrated book by Greg Ryder.

Book Signing Event
Calling all book lovers! We invite you to participate in a unique event where you get to meet your favourite local authors. Prepare to be starstruck as you meet and interact with some of our highly praised local authors, and don’t forget to get your books signed.

The Leaves Aren’t the Only Thing Falling this Autumn
There is clear evidence that not only have prices peaked, in some instances they have fallen, and we are delighted therefore to announce price reductions in store almost across the board with immediate effect.

Embark on a Magical Adventure on your Doorstep
We are absolutely delighted to announce our sponsorship of the printing of a charming new book called ‘The Wallingford Fairies’ centred around a magical fairy trail, right here in Wallingford.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your Own Hanging Baskets
Planting your own hanging baskets is an easy and manageable way to showcase beautiful and hardy, winter bedding plants in the garden during the winter months. The possibilities for creating winter hanging baskets are limitless, and we have a vast selection of robust plants that are perfect for this.

Late Summer Colour
Wondering what to plant for late Summer colour? Here are five plants to brighten late summer borders instantly.

Its Time To Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs
Spring bulbs have now arrived at Root One! Now is the perfect time to start planting next year’s Spring bulb display.

‘Nothing New’ Raft Race on the River Thames!
This year, OX10 Community Centre are going to pilot a one-off ‘Nothing New’ River Raft Race. A free to watch, family day out with a focus on enjoying and celebrating our beautiful stretch of the River Thames .