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Rob’s Allotment
This week’s been a real challenge on the allotment. Not only have we had some lovely sunny afternoons up here in Sheffield…
Bridge in Bloom! Orwell crossing gets secret spring makeover
Drivers, walkers and river users around Ipswich are set for a brighter journey this spring. Marking 160 years at the…
National Gardening Week 2015
The words ‘national gardening week’ spark so much excitement and ideas in my mind. National days have somewhat become…
The good the bad and the ugly – update from the greenhouse
Hello Everyone, When I started this blog in January, I promised you the good, the bad and the ugly. Unfortunately, this month…
Head-to-head with Firecracker
I think Polyanthus Firecracker is well-named–its’ flowers really create a crackling, fiery red and yellow contrast…
Your all time favourite T&M plant
Today we celebrate our 160th birthday! We began in a small garden behind a bakers shop in Ipswich, tended by William…
Plants for fragrance
Summer is traditionally seen as the season for fragrance in our gardens. However with careful planning, you can enjoy…
Chillies on the go
The trick to success with chilli sowing is to keep it simple. I’ve tried all sorts of sowing methods, from expanding coir pellets…







