Archive August 1, 2025

A magnolia tree can currently be purchased for less than £5 for gardeners who want to decorate their garden with a stunning array of beautifully colored flowers that bloom twice a year.

Magnolia trees are a proven winner in UK outdoor spaces. They are adored for their vivid colors and large numbers of tulip-shaped flowers that show up in a cloud-like bouquet twice a year. bold green leaves that cover the entire summer replace the flowers.

Look no further than the iconic twice-flowering tree if you’ve been wanting to make a big impact on your garden with it. Customers can now purchase a popular magnolia variety for a significantly reduced price of £3.99 thanks to Gardening Express’ end-of-season sale. However, you should act quickly since stocks are never going to last forever.

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This sale, which has slashed the price of Gardening Express’ lost label stock, is highly coveted due to the varieties it contains. These magnolias are best known and favoured for blooming twice a year—in Spring and late summer. These plants are not only robust but also low maintenance, producing an abundance of beautiful flowers.

These trees are ideal for everyone, from novice gardeners to green-thumbed experts, because magnolias are quite content to grow unsupervised.

The large, goblet-shaped flowers, which range in size from 15-20 cm (6-7 inches), are truly breathtaking. They typically reach heights of 2-3 meters (6-10 feet) over time on sturdy, compact shrubs or small trees. They can even double this height in a few decades if left unchecked.

These bare-root trees, which are about 100-150 cms (3-5 ft tall), are freshly harvested from the cold store. They are ideal to plant and establish this summer, and they have the potential to bloom as soon as spring. Whether you place them in a decorative planter on the patio or add them to a garden border, they are ready to be planted when you arrive.

However, it should be noted that Gardening Express’ supplier has a problem with the colors; customers who choose a magnolia from this lucky dip may find either one of the pictured shades or something slightly different.

Angela Mary, the rarely seen mother of Elizabeth Hurley, left fans doing a double take as she showed off her 85-year-old, sluggish figure in a plunging swimsuit.

Elizabeth Hurley’s mum Angela Mary left followers speechless this week after flaunting her remarkable age-defying physique on Instagram.

Angela, who recently marked her 85th birthday, and Elizabeth, 60, were undoubtedly looking fabulous as they posed together in matching leopard print beachwear from Elizabeth’s own swimwear collection. Elizabeth and her son Damian frequently post glamorous photographs of her mum Angela across social media platforms.

However, Angela didn’t always enjoy such a luxurious lifestyle, having previously worked as an educator at Kempshott Junior School in Basingstoke. Angela was wed to Roy Leonard Hurley, Elizabeth’s father, who served as a major in the Royal Army Educational Corps. It comes after Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones split as he joins a notorious dating app on a lads’ holiday .

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Angela and Roy are parents to two other children, Kate and Michael, who prefer to remain away from public attention.

Elizabeth and her mother moved to her Herefordshire estate in 2020, and they even celebrated Angela’s 80th birthday there.

They resided at her £6 million Herefordshire home, which she and her ex-partner Shane Warne purchased in 2012.

Speaking to The Mirror at the time, she said: “I live near Wales now. My sister Kate lives there and my mother has moved in with me. I don’t have my friends around. But I am more organised now than I have ever been because I have more time.”

Elizabeth expressed feeling ‘incredibly lucky’ to be at her countryside residence with her family during this period of social distancing. It’s believed they continue to share the home today.

Elizabeth, who had donned identical swimwear just a few days earlier, flashed off her toned figure in a provocative bikini and a classy white beach wrap, and looked absolutely radiant.

While doing the same, teacher Angela stunned onlookers by sporting a comparable one-piece with a dramatic plunging neckline, which she also accessorized with a crisp white cover-up.

We recently celebrated my mother’s 85th birthday, in @elizabethhurleybeach of course, Elizabeth cheerfully captioned her post.

Fans quickly flooded the actress’s comments section, with allies largely agreeing that the actress had undoubtedly inherited from her mother her stunning appearance and figure.

One follower yelled, “Like MOTHER LIKE DAUGHTER. Happy Birthday to my favorite woman I haven’t met, two absolute beauties. Another admirer remarked, “OMG!!!! I can see where you can get your beauty now! Wow!!!”! This explains everything, a third fan said. Good genes Gorgeous photo!”!. You definitely won the good genes lottery, a fourth supporter said.

Separately, Elizabeth’s son Damian, 23, posted heartwarming photographs alongside his grandmother during her birthday celebration as he offered a touching tribute.

He wrote, “My beautiful grandmother’s 85th birthday dinner My partner in crime since birth… You are my love. The American singer, who is currently dating Billy Ray Cyrus, will continue to enjoy his first British summer at her £6m country mansion as she and her partner Billy Ray show their affection in public.

The British actor and Achy Breaky Heart performer, 63, who confirmed their union in April, snagged on a tortoise while traveling.

The Duchess of York has made an extraordinary career change when she begins selling eco-friendly nappies, which she claims will change the world when it comes to protecting the environment.

Sarah Ferguson has sold everything from fountain pens to food blenders, along with becoming a best-selling author, a podcast host and a period as an ambassador for Weight Watchers.

The Duchess of York is now embracing a brand-new business venture with an innovative product in the forefront. With a new revolutionary nappy, Fergie, a devoted mother and grandmother, is entering the market for baby products.

Sarah, who is the former wife of Prince Andrew, has four grandchildren through her daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. Her new venture comes after news that Prince Harry will ‘never be forgiven’ by two major royals despite reconciliation hope .

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She claimed in a statement to the Daily Mail that “I’ve made a napkin that’s environmentally friendly.” Being a grandmother, I find it very exciting because I have more grandchildren and feel the need for compostable diapers.

“It’s called the Greater Good,” Fergie told the publication of the project, before explaining that the product is not exclusively her creation, but one which has emerged from a collaboration with Dr Jason Graham-Nye and his wife Kim, who was once named among Fortune magazine’s Ten Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs.

Fergie explains that the first diaper made of compostable material was created in Samoa. Sarah said the eco-friendly nappy will stop the frequently used baby items from ending up in landfills as a result of a campaign against microplastics and biodegradable products.

“There are 380,000 nappies changed a minute, so it’s a really good solution,” said the duchess. A source close to the Duchess has further told the Express that the project will have a major charitable focus.

Her role as a grandmother to Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice’s two daughters, who both have daughters, has served as inspiration for the project. Along with August and Ernest Brooksbank and Sienna and Athena Mapelli Mozzi, Sarah is also the step-grandmother of Christopher Woolf Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Beatrice’s stepson.

Sarah, a devoted grandmother, has frequently expressed pride in her adoring children. She previously said, “Baby August, baby August, you’re phenomenal. ” He’s a very strong young man. I’m hysterical, according to August.

He flirts with me all the way home, and it’s so funny when I look at him because I make him laugh. Just shows you, boys. Boys! “

Sarah continued, “I read them bedtime stories,” in another interview with Metro. I’m playing trucks with August because he’s such a small chap, but that’s okay if he wants to play with Barbie dolls in the future.

After Matt, the drummer for Animals as Leaders, announced online that he needed to concentrate on healing after surgery, a slew of well-known musicians offered their support to him.

A popular American metal band have been forced to cancel multiple tour dates after their drummer suffered a serious injury leaving him unable to play.

Animals as Leaders was set to perform in Australia, Mexico and South America, but have pulled out just a few weeks before their first show, which was set to be held in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico.

The band shared the news in a post on social media which read: “To our fans in Mexico, South America and Australia. We have some unfortunate news. We’re going to have to cancel our upcoming tour dates.”

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The post continued: “Matt [Garstka] sustained a serious arm injury that requires surgery, and there’s no way we can perform without him. Rather than leave things up in the air, we’re calling it now and putting our full focus into writing the next Animals As Leaders album.” It comes after reports Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are set for new ‘goldmine’ offer – but could face issue.

Animals as Leaders confirmed that fresh material was being planned, but added that they were aware that the news was “sucks”. We don’t take canceling lightly, they say.

Matt claimed in his own post that he had a “pretty serious injury.” He told supporters, “I’m on the other side of surgery, but it’s still going to take two to three months before I’m back to it,” he said.

“Of course, I’m going to do all the right things, but I’m really sorry that we have to postpone these tours for South America, Mexico, and Australia.

I was eager to play and advance, but I still need to heal, I mean, do the right things to heal properly and maintain longevity.

He promised to pay it forward and thanked everyone for their understanding.

In the comment section, other musicians offered their support. You’re the goat, brother, said Slipknot drummer Eloy Casagrande. You’ll return stronger than ever. “Dang dude, I’m so sorry to hear this,” said Alex Rudinger, who has played in the bands Conquering Dystopia and the Faceless. I’m praying for a quick recovery, man. &I hope you’re doing well.

“Sorry, Matt! Hope you recover quickly, and Periphery’s Matt Halpern left a red heart under the post.

Fans were also quick to share their opinions, with one saying, “This is how good AAL is. Nobody can compensate for the wounds that someone experiences. Matt, get well soon! Another said, “I don’t know how Matt could be any better as a drummer, but a bionic shoulder is probably a good way to start.”

A third person said, “Whenever I see these posts, I always worry that it’s the band announcing a split.” Although it isn’t that bad news, it is still not. Hope Matt recovers quickly.