Welcome to Thompson & Morgan’s gardening blog
Featured Gardener: Kay Maynard
Kay Maynard from @brook_cottage_ shares her wonderful Welsh garden with two adorable sausage dogs and a plethora of wildlife. With a pond, bridge, weekend shelter, outdoor stove and a beautifully collated selection of plants, her magical outside space can be used all year round. Learn more about this vintage-loving upcycler and her gorgeous garden here…
What to do when your plug plants arrive
Plug plants are an incredibly convenient way to fill your garden or veg patch. They’re quicker than sowing seeds, but cheaper than buying fully grown plants, and they offer a high success rate. Garden-ready plug plants can go straight outside as soon as the weather is...
WIN a Patio Pond Plant Kit from Thompson & Morgan
This competition has now closed, but thank you for entering. Keep an eye on our competition page for future giveaways. And while you’re here, if you’re interested in how beneficial a water feature can be in any sized garden, read on.
Featured Gardener: Lizzie Schofield
TV presenter, Instagrammer and ambassador for Scotland’s Garden Scheme, Lizzie Schofield lives with her family in the north-east of Scotland. Find out how she turned a wild wasteland into something rather special…
Money saving garden tips: soil improvement
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…
Featured Gardener: 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…
Money saving garden tips: cost-effective plants and flowers
You can fill your garden with colour and interest, even on a tight budget, given a little time and patience. We asked our favourite gardening experts to suggest cost-effective plants and flowers to bring your garden to life. Here’s what they said…
How to grow spinach
Spinach seeds are one of the quickest and easiest crops to grow, and a great way to fill gaps between taller, or slower-growing vegetables. Here’s how to grow spinach, courtesy of our horticultural team…