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…
Flowers
Which flowers attract bees? And what should you plant for the best fragrance? All these questions and more are answered in these posts. Find out all you want to know about flowers here.
Understanding plant seeds: F1 hybrids vs open-pollinated varieties
To help you make a fully informed choice, we asked allotmenteer Rob Smith to explain the difference between F1 hybrid seeds and open pollinated plant seeds.
Mother’s Day gifts much better than a bouquet!
From pretty pinks to perky pineapples, fragrant flowers or fresh herbs to garnish their G&Ts, we’ve got the perfect present for Mother’s Day 2024!
New Flower Seeds 2024!
Thompson & Morgan is proud to launch its fantastic new fruit and vegetable seed range for 2024, including heart-shaped cherry tomatoes, fast-growing chillies, black-coloured peppers, sweeter-tasting broccoli and super-sized basil.
How to plan pretty pots and bountiful baskets
We asked radio garden expert Shaun Gagie how he makes his own pots and baskets interesting, pretty and productive. Here are his five top tips…
How to Grow Geranium Plug Plants
To help you get the best from your geranium plugs, we’ve put together some handy growing instructions. Here’s everything you need to know to grow pelargoniums like a pro.
The delights of dahlias
Here’s why every garden should have some dahlias and how to propagate your favourite varieties.
Top 5 clematis plants
We now have so many new and exciting varieties to choose from, including some that are perfect for patio and container growing. Here are our hort team’s top five clematis to try.
Amaryllis masterclass: best expert content
We’ve scoured the internet to find the best independent content to help you choose your amaryllis bulbs, plant up a gorgeous display and troubleshoot any problems.
Colour in the cold: 5 wildflowers for winter gardens
Here are five native and naturalised wildflowers that provide colour and interest during the cooler months.