Michael Perry, New Product Development Manager gives hot-off-the-press information on progress in Thompson & Morgan’s plant breeding lab and trial grounds.
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...
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?...
2014 is all about big planting schemes, perennials doubling up as annuals and falling in love with shrubs again. Here are our top gardening trends... BIG planting Lots of gardeners are starting to get wise with their planting schemes and choosing plants that give you...
New to buying plants by mail order? When I'm on my business travels, or even socializing at a BBQ, some people I speak to often don't realise you can buy plants through the post. But for those in the know, it's the only way to buy, as you have access to exclusive...
Everyone always asks me what got me into gardening... and the answer is my grandparents! My first bleary memories are of my grandparents' vast greenhouses, their endless complex of sheds filled with garden tools and, of course, pots and borders lovingly planted with...
I'm like a kid in a sweet shop when it comes to plants.. Well, there's no better sweet shop than the RHS Chelsea Flower Show! Even if you don't know your tulip from your tropaeolum, it's hard not to be enthralled by this prestigious show, which will be in its...