Welcome to Thompson & Morgan’s gardening blog
7 plants to brighten up your balcony this winter
What better way to brighten up the dark and gloomy months of winter than by planting a balcony full of colourful winter-flowering shrubs and bedding plants? Here are seven of our favourites, all of which are suitable for planting in patio pots and containers.
Grow your own onion sets and save money
Depending on the time of year, you’ll need to choose from autumn-planting or spring-planting onion sets. Here’s a quick summary of each to help you decide.
Featured Gardener: Christina Carpenter
Christina (@lady_green_fingers) turned a blank canvas into a wildlife-friendly haven of flowers, veg, and upcycled projects. Discover her tips for creating a tranquil retreat.
How to choose the best pots for container gardening
There are many ways to create a garden, and you don’t need acres of space, tonnes of soil or a green lawn to do it. A few carefully chosen pots, troughs, planters, windowboxes and raised beds will quickly transform a bland space into a mini oasis or a productive veg...
Gardening Grant Helps Community Garden Thrive
To celebrate our 170th birthday, we created the Grow Your Garden Grant – a £250 voucher to support a UK charity, community group, school or gardening club with their growing goals. This year’s winner, MindSpace Stamford, used the grant to support their Wellbeing Garden – a peaceful space where gardening helps nurture community connection and mental wellbeing
Featured Gardener: Michelle Washington-Jenkins
After a career in dance and co-founding a talent agency, Michelle Washington-Jenkins stepped back to raise her three children – and unearthed a passion for gardening. Today, she’s a trained horticulturist, professional flower grower and the digital creator known as @floriansbotanical, sharing her love of seasonal blooms from her beautiful Victorian walled garden in Hampshire. Discover how Michelle built a flower-filled life from scratch – and why her greenhouse is the beating heart of both her growing and creativity.
Natural pest control masterclass: Best expert tips
Here are some of the best natural pest control methods to keep your garden looking great from our natural pest control experts.
Featured Gardener: Charlotte Hugh
In just a few short years, Charlotte Hugh from @new.house.home has completely transformed her empty new build plot into a riot of texture, colour and scent. Working with her husband Ben, she has added a greenhouse, a pergola, brick paths, several unique ‘zones’ and a...