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…
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by Sophie Essex | Apr 24, 2024 | Blogs we love, Gardening Masterclasses, Gardening Posts
Here’s a collection of the best independent content to help you grow your own crunchy cucumbers. These videos, articles and Instagram posts feature everything from sowing cucumber seeds through to pricking out and pollination. If you want to successfully grow cucumbers in your garden or allotment, you’ve come to the right place…
This article was reviewed by T&M’s horticultural team and updated on 24 April 2024.
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by Sophie Essex | Apr 17, 2024 | Blogs we love, Gardening Masterclasses, Gardening Posts
Here’s all the advice you need to create the best hanging baskets ever. Packed with useful articles, videos and Instagram posts – these gardeners have generously shared the knowledge they’ve acquired through years of trial and error. If you’re new to basket growing or you’re keen to learn more, here’s how to successfully choose hanging basket plants, along with tips to keep them blooming for as long as possible.
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by Sophie Essex | Apr 4, 2024 | Blogs we love, Gardening Masterclasses, Gardening Posts
Here’s a masterclass on growing dahlias courtesy of some of our favourite gardening bloggers, YouTubers, and Instagrammers. When it comes to dahlias, not only do these growers know their stuff, but they’re also happy to share their knowledge and experience. Whether you want to plant dahlia tubers or raise them from seed, this is the place to start.
This article was reviewed by T&M’s horticultural team and updated on 4th April 2024.
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by Sophie Essex | Mar 25, 2024 | Blogs we love, Gardening Masterclasses, Gardening Posts
Neat & compact, Broad Bean ‘The Sutton’ is perfect for growing in containers or small gardens
Image: Broad Bean ‘The Sutton’ from Thompson & Morgan
In our search for expert advice on growing peas and beans, we turned to some of the best grow-your-own bloggers, Instagrammers and YouTubers. Whether you’re new to growing veg or a seasoned gardener looking for tips to get more from your pea and bean plants, there’s plenty of food for thought here.
This article was reviewed by T&M’s horticultural team and updated on 25th March 2024.
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