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Plot to plate recipes for National Vegetarian Week
At Thompson & Morgan, we’re passionate about growing our own food. But sowing, growing and nurturing delicious produce is only half of the story. Harvesting, preparing and eating these vitamin-packed wonder foods is just as important, right? This year, 13 - 19 May is...
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Thompson & Morgan Launches New 2019/20 Retail Seed Range
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new retail seed range for 2019/20 which will be available in garden centres from early July 2019. With continued focus on innovation and exciting new products, we’re launching over 50 new seed varieties for the second year...
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Thompson & Morgan Announces RHS Chelsea Flower Show Entries
Following our success at RHS Chelsea Flower Show last year, we are proud to present our entries for Plant of the Year 2019. Clematis ‘Kokonoe’ - Uniquely changing flower shape; flowers open as single blooms and develop into flamboyant doubles. Nepeta ‘Neptune’ -...
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What’s new in the garden?
Are you looking for fresh inspiration? It’s easy to get stuck in the trap of repeating successful plants, flowers and crops year after year, rather than trying new things. We caught up with a few gardening bloggers to see what they’re trying differently this summer....
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‘Behind the Genes’
It’s a very exciting time of year. RHS Chelsea Flower Show preparations are in full swing and the countdown is on. This year, Thompson & Morgan is teaming up with Sparsholt College who are creating a ‘Behind the Genes’ show garden which is diving into the science...
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We’ve teamed up with SmartPlant™ to provide customers with online expert advice
Have you ever been left puzzled for days on end, trying to remember the name of that plant in your border? We’ve all been there – racking our memory for an elusive plant name! What if you could catalogue your plants online so that their names were all there at your...
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Get growing in the garden this Easter!
The long Easter weekend conjures thoughts of Easter egg hunts, family roasts, and the promise of warmer weather. But Easter is also the beginning of the gardening year for many, as they make use of the bank holidays to get the garden sorted - before things really get...
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Growing with kids: Mr Men and Little Miss seeds
Children love watching plants grow – from that miraculous moment when a tiny seed’s first leaves emerge from the ground – to enjoying the flowers and fruits that appear later in the season. Professional garden designer Nic Wilson of dogwooddays thinks it’s a great...
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