Welcome to Thompson & Morgan’s gardening blog
Featured Gardener: Emma Atkinson
After spending a decade working as a landscape architect, Emma from @emmaatkinsongardendesign often found her plant choices and styles constrained by tight budgets and maintenance concerns. Now, through garden design, she’s able to be more experimental, including in her own Mediterranean-style garden. Read on to find out how her show garden at RHS Badminton was designed to tackle the decline in butterflies and why she recommends growing from seed…
Best pink plants for your garden: five standout varieties
Pink is one of the most versatile colours in the garden. It softens a border, flatters almost every neighbouring shade and brings warmth from the first flush of spring to the last days of autumn. We asked our horticultural team for pink plants that combine a...
Featured Gardener: Kim O’Brien
From training with the Royal Horticultural Society to becoming Head Gardener at an RHS-funded community garden, Kim (@garden.with.kim) has turned a lifelong passion for plants into a thriving career. When she’s not working, she’s also a specialist dahlia grower cultivating over 100 stunning varieties – or indulging her soft spot for homegrown tomatoes. Here, Kim shares what inspires her work and how she plans to transform her own garden in the year ahead…
New bedding plant inspiration: top picks for autumn 2026
Preparing your pots, borders, hanging baskets and window boxes for the colder months keeps your patio brimming with personality from now until spring. Here Lance Russell shares 5 of his favourite autumn bedding plants from T&M’s new collection.
Future-proofing your garden for climate change
As erratic weather patterns like El Niño put British gardens under growing pressure, future-proofing your outdoor space is vital. The key to a resilient, low-maintenance garden lies in choosing drought tolerant plants that are naturally equipped to withstand prolonged summer heat and heavy winter rainfall. Here are our experts 9 favourite plants for climate change.
Featured Gardener: Reece Follett
When Reece from @thegardenersadventure was diagnosed with cancer, he turned to gardening to help him get through one of the toughest times in his life. The sense of peace, the joy of watching things grow, and the chance to connect with nature helped his physical and mental health when he needed it most. Find out what inspires his plant choices, what he’s most proud of, and why he says gardening will always be more than just a hobby…
New tulip inspiration: top picks for 2027
Here are some of the best new tulips for 2027, as recommended by our horticultural experts… Whether you want vibrant colour, multi-petalled texture, or reliable cut flowers, there’s something for everyone.
Featured Gardener: @beninthegarden
Ben from @beninthegarden has been gardening since childhood, helping his parents outdoors before creating a cottage-style space of his own. His Suffolk garden combines classic cottage planting with prairie favourites, creating a space that’s full of life and enjoyed...