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Press releaseDON’T LET YOUR GARDEN TAKE A SUMMER SIESTA WHEN YOU SET OFF ON HOLIDAY16 July 2008As the school year ends and people turn their attention towards a summer getaway, NS&I is encouraging people to remember their gardens before they go. In the haste to be relaxing on holiday, it is easy to forget about the little things to take care of before leaving. With almost a fifth (19%) of those recently surveyed* saying they spend a day a week tending their garden, all that hard work can be easily undone if people fail to put the right measures in place before heading off on a sunny break. Tim Mack, Head of Marketing and Communications at NS&I, said: “Growing vegetables or fruit in your garden is a great way to make regular savings on your household bills. It is important, however, to protect this investment by putting steps in place to ensure your garden is cared for while you are away on holiday.” NS&I has put together some top tips for holiday-makers to make sure their gardens don’t take a break while they’re away. -Keep your vegetables and fruit well hydrated when you are away. For example, find an old soft drink bottle and fill with water - by piercing a small hole in the lid and placing upside down next to your plants the water will slowly seep into the soil. -Cultivate your local friends and neighbours as well as your garden. Building a good relationship with your neighbours means their green fingers could come in handy when you are away on holiday. Ask if they are willing to keep an eye on your greenery - be specific about what you want them to do and your garden can to continue to flourish while you are away. -Seeds need special attention when they’re first planted. Avoid putting out seedlings or seeds just before you go away. If you have recently planted, talk to a neighbour or friend about looking after them while you are away. -Before you go away, clear any weeds from around fruit bushes and strawberries. This will allow your fruit to breathe more easily. NS&I will be encouraging people to think about growing their own this coming week, as it sponsors the Gardening in Action marquee at the Tatton Park Flower Show (23-27 July). This feature brings together horticultural experts for five days of lively seminars and debate, perfect for amateur and experienced gardeners eager to pick up tips. Sponsored by NS&I, this year's Royal Horticultural Society's (RHS) Grow Your Own Veg campaign highlights the fact that anyone can grow their own veg, whether it be a small lettuce** in a container on your desk, or cauliflowers in an old bucket outside. For more information about the show or how to purchase tickets log on to http://www.rhs.org.uk/tatton/2008/index.asp. NS&I also has 10 pairs of tickets to the Tatton Park Flower Show to offer to a media outlet to give away. These tickets are available for any one day to the show between 24-27 July. For more information please contact the NS&I media team. * According to RHS 2008 ‘Grow Your Own Veg’ survey, sponsored by NS&I. The online questionnaire, posted on the RHS website, received over 1,600 replies from people interested in how to grow their own veg and in turn lead healthier outdoor lives. ** NS&I can provide, and organise for the distribution of, packets of oriental salad leaf seeds or lettuce pots for competitions. ENDS About the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show and Gardening in Action Bursting with high summer colour, the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park is brimming with fresh creative talent. It’s a show for gardeners of all ages and you’ll find everything you need for a garden to match your lifestyle. Gardening in Action in association with NS&I is hosting an exciting programme of talks and demonstrations by RHS gardening advisors and invited guests. This feature brings together horticultural experts for five days of lively seminars and debate, perfect for amateur experienced gardeners eager to pick up tips. The show runs 23-27 July and for more information visit http://www.rhs.org.uk/tatton/2008/index.asp. About NS&I NS&I is one of the UK’s largest financial providers with 28 million customers and over £85 billion invested. It is best known for Premium Bonds, but also offers Inflation-Beating Savings, Direct ISA, Guaranteed Equity Bonds and Children’s Bonus Bonds in its range. All products offer 100% security, because NS&I is backed by HM Treasury. NS&I products are available over the telephone, internet, post and by standing order. They are also available through a network of 13,500 UK Post Office® branches and customers can pick up brochures for our Premium Bonds, Inflation-Beating Savings and Income Bonds at retailer WHSmith in 400 of its High Street stores and 155 of its travel stores. About the RHS The RHS believes that gardening improves the quality of life and that everyone should have access to great garden experiences. As a charity we help to bring gardening into people’s lives and support gardeners of all levels and abilities; whether they are expert horticulturists or children who are planting seeds for the very first time. To find out more about the RHS Grow Your Own Veg campaign visit www.rhs.org.uk/vegetables. RHS membership is for anyone with an interest in gardening. Support the RHS and secure a healthy future for gardening. For more information call: 0845 130 4646, or visit www.rhs.org.uk. RHS Registered Charity No. 222879/SC038262.
Media team The numbers below are for media use only. Customers wishing to contact NS&I can find details here.
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