Welcome to Thompson & Morgan’s gardening blog
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.
How to choose the best pots for container gardening
There are many ways to create a garden, and you don’t need acres of space, tonnes of soil or a green lawn to do it. A few carefully chosen pots, troughs, planters, windowboxes and raised beds will quickly transform a bland space into a mini oasis or a productive veg...
Gardening Grant Helps Community Garden Thrive
To celebrate our 170th birthday, we created the Grow Your Garden Grant – a £250 voucher to support a UK charity, community group, school or gardening club with their growing goals. This year’s winner, MindSpace Stamford, used the grant to support their Wellbeing Garden – a peaceful space where gardening helps nurture community connection and mental wellbeing
Featured Gardener: Michelle Washington-Jenkins
After a career in dance and co-founding a talent agency, Michelle Washington-Jenkins stepped back to raise her three children – and unearthed a passion for gardening. Today, she’s a trained horticulturist, professional flower grower and the digital creator known as @floriansbotanical, sharing her love of seasonal blooms from her beautiful Victorian walled garden in Hampshire. Discover how Michelle built a flower-filled life from scratch – and why her greenhouse is the beating heart of both her growing and creativity.