Welcome to Thompson & Morgan’s gardening blog
Featured Gardener: Gina Mellard
When Gina from @ginas_flower_garden moved to the countryside with newborn twins and a toddler, gardening quickly became more than just a way to fill time at home. It developed into a full-blown love affair with flowers and a desire to create a fairy tale sanctuary for herself and her children. Read on to learn more…
T&M celebrates two finalists for RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2026
We’re thrilled that two of our plants have been shortlisted for the prestigious RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year Award 2026. Learn more about the special varieties that caught the judges’ eyes…
Tallest Sunflower Competition 2026 – Win £250
We’re looking for the tallest sunflower in the country! If you’ve got a green thumb and a sunny spot, you could win a £250 Thompson & Morgan voucher. Sow your seeds as soon as they arrive and support them as they grow. You have until noon on the 5th October 2026 to reach for the sky!
Featured Gardener: Chloe Plumstead
When @chloeplumstead was little, she loved pottering in the garden with her nan and watching her mum turn a plain council estate plot into a buzzing mix of flowers, fruit, and vegetables. Now in her thirties, she co-runs a gardening brand for women and tends her own garden and allotment, overflowing with colour and abundance. Read on to find out how she turned a childhood love of gardening into a life full of blooms, experiments, and joyful chaos…
Featured Gardener: Sally Grace
Sally from @sally_grace_gardening’s love of nature began in childhood, collecting leaves and flowers in a scrapbook. Fast forward to today, and both her garden and allotment are full of fruit, flowers and unusual homegrown treats. Discover how she uses smart planting tricks to get the most from every corner…
Strawberries masterclass: best expert content
If you like growing strawberries we’re delighted to bring you a collection of the best advice from the internet. Read on for great strawberry-growing tips including how, where and when to plant them.
Featured Gardener: Jane Lord
When Jane from @the_little_end_cottage moved into her home fifteen years ago, she fulfilled her long-held dream of a pretty, flower-filled garden. Over the years, she and her husband have completely transformed the space by adding stone patios, wildflower lawns, cut flower beds and a stunning pergola-framed outdoor dining area. To learn more about Jane, including which flower she couldn’t be without, read on…
RHS Award of Garden Merit Vegetables
Royal Horticultural Society ‘Award of Garden Merit’ winning vegetable plants have earned a seal of approval for reliability. If you’re looking for tried and tested vegetables to grow at home, this certification points you towards the very best varieties to grow.