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How British gardeners are future-proofing their spaces: T&M survey 2025
Thompson & Morgan’s latest survey of 1,362 gardeners offers a timely glimpse into what’s inspiring UK growers right now. From favourite flowers to climate-ready choices, the findings highlight the trends shaping our gardens this season and carrying us into 2026. Whether you’re planning a small refresh or eyeing up new varieties, these insights offer helpful inspiration.
How to choose the best bare root roses
Whether you’re looking for a bush, climbing, hybrid tea or floribunda rose, learn more about the new and exciting bare root varieties that you can snap up now, ahead of container season.
Featured Gardener: Mandy Bradshaw
Mandy (@thechattygardener) wanted to be a journalist from the age of seven, but had no idea that her ambition would blossom into a career in garden writing and photography. Ten years after launching her inspirational blog, this award-winning journalist still spends as much time as possible outdoors.
Featured Gardener: Kate Smith
When Kate Smith from @homegrown_blooms experimented with a few Halloween pumpkin seeds, she had no idea that it would snowball into a thriving veg patch filled with tomatoes, potatoes, sprouts and lettuce. But it was when she started sowing flower seeds that something really clicked – the colours, the movement, the way they cheer you up in a matter of minutes… Find out why growing flowers is where the magic happens for Kate.
Featured Gardener: Sammy Stringer
Discover how Sammy went from gardening beginner to award winner – and why her next challenge is a 100% pink paradise at home.
7 plants to brighten up your balcony this winter
What better way to brighten up the dark and gloomy months of winter than by planting a balcony full of colourful winter-flowering shrubs and bedding plants? Here are seven of our favourites, all of which are suitable for planting in patio pots and containers.
Grow your own onion sets and save money
Depending on the time of year, you’ll need to choose from autumn-planting or spring-planting onion sets. Here’s a quick summary of each to help you decide.
Featured Gardener: Christina Carpenter
Christina (@lady_green_fingers) turned a blank canvas into a wildlife-friendly haven of flowers, veg, and upcycled projects. Discover her tips for creating a tranquil retreat.