Michael Perry, New Product Development Manager gives hot-off-the-press information on progress in Thompson & Morgan’s plant breeding lab and trial grounds.
Walk around any neighbourhood during the summer and you’ll see plenty of glorious Hydrangeas. They’re one of the most tough and durable shrubs for a European climate. They’re also available in a huge range of colours... although, you wouldn’t know it, as most of the...
Getting hanging baskets right doesn't have to be a great effort. All too often I see such poor, forgotten hanging baskets outside people’s homes, which probably started off looking good, but then quickly went downhill, as people found them too much effort to care for....
The Suffolk Show 2014 will be taking place on May 28th and 29th at Trinity Park, Ipswich. The Suffolk Show has become the county’s largest 2 day pop-up family event and the organisers, Suffolk Agricultural Association, like to ensure that it is one of the best family...
After all the buzz of setting up, last minute polishing and- for some- the clinking of champagne glasses, Chelsea Flower Show exhibitors can now sit back and rest... well almost! Let’s hope the plants can last another day; the unprecedented hot weather this week has...
It's the day after my visit to Chelsea Flower Show! My feet are still aching, and my mind is still spinning with new plants and fresh garden designs. The whole of the gardening world tends to be at Chelsea too, so it can be difficult to walk a few feet without seeing...
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 runs from 20 – 24 May. You cannot deny that the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the pinnacle of any horticultural calendar. Although it can divide public opinion with some of the garden designs, the event is a fantastic showcase for new...
Young plants - what's all the fuss about? The world has changed so much over the last 20 years and we seem to have less and less leisure time. Thankfully, the gardening world has changed as well. And, now, customers looking for a fast-track way of growing can buy a...
On November 16th I leave the UK to trek 100km across the Costa Rican jungle for the Alzheimer's Society. My Nana, who gave me my crazy thirst for plants, gardening and being outdoors, sadly died a few years ago. Without her getting me hooked on plants, I wouldn't be...
It's a busy time for us at Thompson & Morgan, here's a taster of a typical week at work for me! Monday After a few days off, it's back in fresh and early for a varied week of meetings, product research and catalogue preparations. Today I meet with Sarah, our...
Plants with a split personality Did you know that there are a few plants out there with some surprising properties, many of which you'd have no idea about at first glance! Name: French Marigolds Description: Want to know the secret of growing bumper crops of tomatoes?...