by Sophie Essex | Jun 13, 2024 | Blogs we love, Gardening Masterclasses, Gardening Posts, Roses
Delve into these gems of expert knowledge to help you grow fabulous roses. We’ve scoured the internet to find the best planting, propagating and pruning advice available. Whether you’re caring for a single bush or planning an entire rose garden of bare root plants, these top tips will inspire and inform you every step of the way.
This article was reviewed by T&M’s horticultural team and updated on 13 June 2024.
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by Sophie Essex | May 31, 2024 | Blogs we love, Gardening Masterclasses, Gardening Posts

Carcassonne Wight is one of the most successful garlic varieties for overwintering
Image: Garlic ‘Carcassonne Wight’ from Thompson & Morgan
If you love the taste of garlic and want to try growing your own garlic sets from scratch, here’s where you’ll find some of the best advice. These YouTubers and bloggers are garlic growing experts and will help you get the most from this tasty bulb. Here’s how to plant, care for, and store your own homegrown garlic…
This article was reviewed by T&M’s horticultural team and updated on 31st May 2024.
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by Sophie Essex | May 28, 2024 | Blogs we love, Gardening Masterclasses, Gardening Posts

Try growing Raspberry ‘Little Sweet Sister’ in containers on the balcony for early crops of deliciously sweet fruit
Image: Raspberry ‘Little Sweet Sister’ from Thompson & Morgan
Do you want to grow fresh fruit in your garden, allotment or balcony? We’ve brought together a wealth of expert videos and articles to help you choose the best fruit plants for bumper crops of delicious produce. Everything you need to know to start growing fruit is here, whether it’s classic berries and currants or exotic melons and kiwi fruit.
This article was reviewed by T&M’s horticultural team and updated on 28th May 2024.
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by Sophie Essex | May 15, 2024 | Gardening Masterclasses, Gardening Posts, Summer gardening
Do you want a spectacular display of bedding plants in your garden, pots and hanging baskets this summer? We’ve searched the internet to find the best independent expert advice on bedding plants and annual flowers. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing, growing and caring for these colourful plants.
This article was reviewed by T&M’s horticultural team and updated on 15 May 2024.
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by Sophie Essex | May 8, 2024 | Autumn gardening, Flowers, Gardening Posts, Spring gardening, Summer gardening, Winter gardening
It’s easy to fill your garden with colour through the summer when many plants burst into bloom. But which varieties should you choose for a vibrant display all year round? We asked trained horticulturalist, Sophie Essex, for her expert advice on the plants, flowers, shrubs and trees that represent the best of every season. Here are her suggestions…
Browse our wide variety of garden plants for even more ideas.
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