Welcome to Thompson & Morgan’s gardening blog
Featured Gardener: Laura Woolley
When Laura from @lauras_little_cottage_garden moved into a new-build with a blank canvas garden, she had no idea that a whole new chapter was about to begin! As well as a new home and a new baby, Laura decided to study for an RHS Level 2 qualification and became a career-change gardener. The proud owner of a thriving cottage garden and busy allotment, find out what she’s trying for the first time this year…
Rose ‘Caroline Quentin’ Launched at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026
Thompson & Morgan is proud to launch a beautiful new rose named in honour of actress, presenter and passionate gardener Caroline Quentin, making its debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. Caroline's Rose Unveiled At The Chelsea Flower Show The rose has now...
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.