The lighter days and warmer garden centre near you.
Why not get some inspiration for your next outdoor project with these 13 gardening themed images from the Shields Gazette archives.
1. Playtime in June 1966
A scene from June 1966 with children playing in the Oakleigh Gardens centre. Remember this? | sg Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Hard working in Hebburn
It was 21 years ago when these young gardeners were in the spotlight at Hebburn Comprehensive. | sg
3. Wonderful work in 2005
Gardeners from the Church of Jesus of Latter-Day Saints were doing their bit for the South Tyneside environment in 2005, along with Cllr Tom Defty. | sg
4. Dig in to a St Gregory's School memory
The wonderful character - Johnny Longlife - joined pupils at St Gregory's School for a day of bulb planting in April 2006. | sg
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