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.
5. Going evergreen at St Joseph's
Teacher Rob Hope was pictured with the Evergreen squad which did wonderful gardening work at St Joseph's School in Hebburn in 2006. | sg
6. A day at B&Q for Ashley Road pupils
A trip to B&Q was on the schedule for these pupils from Ashley Road school in 2007, and Lisa Foster and Janette Brown showed them around. | sg
7. Happy in 2007
Keira Heslop, Fayre Connell, Britanny Tilson and Shannon Ord looked delighted with their gardening work in 2007. | sg
8. Sarah's all smiles in 2007
Sarah Griffin was a proud owner of a giant sunflower and here she is with it in 2007. | sg
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