Thompson & Morgan Gardening Blog

Our gardening blog covers a wide variety of topics, including fruit, vegetable and tree stories. Read some of the top gardening stories right here.

Propagation, planting out and cultivation posts from writers that know their subjects well.

Money saving garden tips: soil improvement

by | Feb 11, 2025 | , , | 0 Comments

Someone dressed in gardening attire, shovelling compost in a wooden raised bed.

Improving the soil in raised beds with homemade compost
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Gardening gets you outside, improves fitness and delivers immense satisfaction. And with some clever hacks, it doesn’t have to break the bank. We asked our favourite gardening experts to share cost-effective ways to improve soil quality. Here are some of their practical tips for creating an affordable garden from the ground up…

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Featured Gardener: Tom Strowlger

by | Feb 10, 2025 | , | 0 Comments

Tom Strowlger crouched in wellies holding a leafy plant.

Images courtesy of Tom Strowlger

A popular Instagram gardener, Tom Strowlger, aka @garden_with_tom, started posting videos during lockdown and has never looked back. This inspirational garden writer captures the wonder of each plant and flower in his garden, unveiling the magic of nature with friendly ease. Find out what Tom has planned for the year ahead…

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Money saving garden tips: cost-effective plants and flowers

by | Feb 7, 2025 | , , | 0 Comments

Rambling roses on an arch in a cottage style garden.

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You can fill your garden with colour and interest, even on a tight budget, given a little time and patience. It’s amazing what you can accomplish with a few packets of seeds or some carefully chosen shrubs. We asked our favourite gardening experts to suggest cost-effective plants and flowers to bring your garden to life. Here’s what they said…

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How to grow spinach

by | Feb 4, 2025 | , | 0 Comments

Spinach 'Monnopa' Seeds from T&M

Spinach is one of the quickest and easiest crops to grow, and a great way to fill gaps between taller, or slower-growing vegetables. Full of vitamins and minerals, fresh baby spinach is delicious raw while larger leaves can be steamed or stir-fried. Here, our horticultural team shares top tips on how to grow spinach.

Browse our full range of spinach seeds for inspiration.

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Money saving garden tips: cost-effective fruit and veg

by | Jan 31, 2025 | , , | 0 Comments

Vegetable plants growing in a wooden raised bed.

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Preparing a meal from homegrown ingredients is incredibly satisfying and can help to save money too. We asked our favourite gardening experts to share tips on cost-effective fruit and vegetables to grow at home. Here are some of their tried-and-tested suggestions…

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Money saving garden tips: cost-effective seed sowing

by | Jan 28, 2025 | , , | 0 Comments

Woman's hand holding seeds over a seed tray filled with individual pots of soil.

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Growing plants from seed is one of the best ways to save money in the garden, and it’s also immensely satisfying. A few packets of seed can fill your garden with colour or provide delicious organic produce to feed your family.

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How to use our hedging calculator

by | Jan 23, 2025 | , | 0 Comments

Our hedging calculator takes all the guesswork out of ordering hedging plants. Simply choose the variety you want, add the length you need, and decide how thick you want your hedge to be. Our helpful tool instantly calculates the number of plants to order, and applies any relevant discounts.

Whether you opt for bare root hedging plants, small 9cm potted shrubs or large 10 litre specimens, our hedge planting calculator guarantees that you order the correct number. It’s also a clever way to compare the cost of different hedging plants (and different sizes) before you make your final decision.

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Pond plants masterclass: best expert content

by | Jan 22, 2025 | , , | 0 Comments

Water Lily (White) from T&M

Water lilies are quintessential deep water pond plants
Image: Water Lily (White) from Thompson & Morgan

Whether you want to attract wildlife to your garden or create a unique focal point, a pond is a great way to introduce a whole new range of plants to your outdoor space. Here are some of the best independent videos, articles and posts to help you plan a new water feature or spruce up an existing one.

Browse our excellent range of native and exotic pond plants for inspiration.

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Featured Gardener: Leigh Johnstone

by | Jan 13, 2025 | , | 0 Comments

Leigh Johnstone, also known as beardygardener, standing in front of a trellis, surrounded by plants.

Image courtesy of @beardygardener

The link between nature and wellbeing is often discussed, but award-winning garden designer Leigh Johnstone, aka @beardygardener, makes positive mental health a central theme of all his projects. Crafting gardens that specifically soothe and restore, this popular Instagrammer explains how the act of gardening has helped him to find clarity and ground himself when times are tough. Find out how this inspirational mental health campaigner uses his horticultural knowledge to help others…  read more…

Eight ways to save money with a gardening group

by | Dec 19, 2024 | , , | 0 Comments

gardeners in a community garden group

Community gardening groups have many benefits
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Gardening groups are a wonderful way to connect people in a meaningful, shared endeavour. Nurturing plants as part of a team can offer physical, mental, and social benefits as well as helping you to learn new skills.
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