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.

Featured Gardener: Sally Grace

by | Mar 9, 2026 | , | 0 Comments

A woman smiling in a container garden next to purple wallflowers and a tiered water fountain.

Image courtesy of Sally Grace

Sally from @sally_grace_gardening’s love of nature began in childhood, collecting leaves and flowers in a scrapbook. Fast forward to today, and both her garden and allotment are full of fruit, flowers and unusual homegrown treats. Discover how she uses smart planting tricks to get the most from every corner…

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Strawberries masterclass: best expert content

by | Feb 10, 2026 | , , | 3 Comments

Closeup of strawberry in basket

Homegrown strawberries taste better than anything you can buy in a supermarket
Image: Strawberry ‘Vibrant’ from Thompson & Morgan

If you like growing delicious strawberries we’re delighted to bring you a collection of the best advice from the internet. These bloggers, YouTubers and Instagrammers are people who practise what they preach, growing high yields of strawberries season after season, and sharing their knowhow so that you can enjoy a bumper crop too. Read on for some great strawberry-growing tips…

In the meantime, browse our full range of strawberry plants for more inspiration.

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Featured Gardener: Jane Lord

by | Feb 9, 2026 | , | 0 Comments

A woman smiling outdoors while holding a large white dahlia flower with a garden and blue sky in the background.

Image courtesy of Jane Lord

When Jane from @the_little_end_cottage moved into her home fifteen years ago, she fulfilled her long-held dream of a pretty, flower-filled garden. Over the years, she and her husband have completely transformed the space by adding stone patios, wildflower lawns, cut flower beds and a stunning pergola-framed outdoor dining area. To learn more about Jane, including which flower she couldn’t be without, read on…

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RHS Award of Garden Merit Vegetables

by | Jan 15, 2026 | | 0 Comments

Closeup of Swiss Chard ‘Bright Lights’ from Thompson & Morgan

Choose AGM winning vegetables for sturdy performance
Image: Swiss Chard ‘Bright Lights’ from Thompson & Morgan

Royal Horticultural Society ‘Award of Garden Merit’ winning vegetable plants have earned a seal of approval for reliability. If you’re looking for tried and tested fruit and veg to grow at home, this certification points you towards the very best varieties to grow. There are currently 7,500 plants with an AGM, including ornamental and edible plants. New awards are made each year, and current award holders are reviewed regularly to make sure they’re still up to scratch. To help you narrow the list, here are some of our customers’ favourite AGM varieties to get you off to a flying start. read more…

Featured Gardener: Sharon Lewis

by | Jan 12, 2026 | , | 0 Comments

A woman in a blue-and-white striped shirt and jeans kneeling in a garden, smiling beside a small black curly-haired dog with purple allium flowers in the foreground.

Image courtesy of Sharon Lewis

When Sharon (@lifeoutsideforme) moved into her Worcestershire home in 2011, gardening quickly became a source of calm and creativity. Over the years, and alongside work and family commitments, she’s shaped her outside space to reflect a love of nature, wildlife, and the changing seasons. Discover how she brings her garden to life through seasonal planting, wildlife-friendly choices, and a relaxed cottage-style approach… 

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Tomato ‘Meltaway F1’: The Virtually Seedless, Skinless Tomato

by | Dec 17, 2025 | , | 6 Comments

Gardeners told us what holds them back from eating tomatoes, so we bred one that fixes it all: A world-first cherry tomato….. 

We help the nation grow over a million tomato plants a year, and we know how much you love tomatoes. Tomato ‘Meltaway F1’ is the first tomato in our top secret breeding programme that has revolutionised what we think of tomatoes… and we’ve been supplying them since 1855!

“Kids and grown-ups love them so”… We all know the flavour and texture of our favourite sweets, well, now you can get it in a tomato. With a gummy texture and melt-in-the-mouth feel, it’s bursting with fruity sweetness and barely a seed in sight!

Tomato ‘Meltaway F1’ – Image Credit: Rob’s Allotment

Years in the making… Removing both seeds and skin without compromising flavour is a real breakthrough, giving you a tomato that’s as easy to eat as a sweet. It’s the perfect variety for those who thought they didn’t like tomatoes. 

“It’s remarkable,” says Peter Freeman, New Product Development Manager at Thompson & Morgan. “The texture is soft and gummy, and they taste pure and sweet. Everyone who has tried it in our taste trials went back for another, even those that aren’t fans of traditional tomatoes – it’s a genuine breakthrough in tomato breeding and eating experience.”

All the sweetness, none of the seeds…. Click below to watch the video

Is it a Tomato? Is it a Fruit? Is it a Sweet?
Only YOU decide.

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Featured Gardener: Luke Newnes

by | Dec 8, 2025 | , | 2 Comments

A smiling, bald man with a beard kneeling in a garden, gesturing with open hands towards a bed of purple and pink flowers.

Image courtesy of Luke Newnes

When Luke from @man_about_gardening moved into a new-build home in Shropshire, the garden was just a blank canvas. With curiosity and a lot of trial and error, he and his wife have transformed it into a cottage-style haven full of roses, dahlias, foxgloves and pollinator-friendly plants. From the central fountain to the vibrant companion planting, every corner bursts with life, colour and family memories. Discover how gardening became his passion and his top tip for making a small garden feel much bigger… 

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How British gardeners are future-proofing their spaces: T&M survey 2025

by | Nov 25, 2025 | , | 0 Comments

Trio coral pink roses

According to our survey, roses are the nation’s favourite blooms
Image: Rose ‘Coral Garden’ from Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan’s latest survey of 1,362 gardeners offers a timely glimpse into what’s inspiring UK growers right now. 

From favourite flowers to climate-ready choices, the findings highlight those trends that have shaped our gardens this season and will carry us into 2026. Whether you’re planning a small refresh or eyeing up new varieties, these insights offer helpful inspiration…

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How to choose the best bare root roses

by | Nov 12, 2025 | , | 1 Comment

Group of pink roses

Image: Rose ‘Raspberry Cupcake’ (Hybrid Tea) from Thompson & Morgan

Late autumn to early spring is the UK’s bare root season, and it’s the best time to buy and plant roses. Lifted from the field while dormant, bare root roses are a cost-effective way to fill your garden with scent and colour. 

This year, our horticultural team has introduced a wide choice of new and special varieties to T&M’s bare root rose collection. Whether you’re looking for a bush, climbing, hybrid tea or floribunda rose, learn more about the new and exciting bare root varieties that you can snap up now, ahead of container season…

Browse our full range of bare root roses for inspiration.

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Featured Gardener: Mandy Bradshaw

by | Nov 10, 2025 | , | 0 Comments

Close-up bouquet of fiery orange and red dahlias.

Image courtesy of ©thechattygardener.com

Mandy (@thechattygardener) wanted to be a journalist from the age of seven, but had no idea that her ambition would blossom into a career in garden writing and photography. Ten years after launching her inspirational blog, this award-winning journalist still spends as much time as possible outdoors. 

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