Vegplotter is an incredibly simple way to plan out your vegetable garden or allotment to achieve maximum production throughout the year. It has the following features and benefits:- Never forget again what you wanted to plant when and where. Garden designs are achievable in a matter of minutes using this product’s inituitive drag and[...]
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A home filled with the fresh pine fragrance of a real Christmas tree is a treat not to be missed. It is something that an artificial Christmas tree can never replace. With the deals we have chosen for you below the trees will be delivered directly to you, saving time and effort without forsaking the[...]
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Not all of us live in idyllic and picturesque rural surroundings. Many people live in urban or industrial areas or next to a main road, and will have to tailor the plants in their garden according to their surroundings. This means choosing plants that are tough and will stand up to the pollution associated with[...]
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Each year a rose is awarded Rose of the Year. The Award is given by Roses U.K. after rigorous testing in diverse locations throughout Britain. Trials assess the plant for two years. Trial categories include flower and form, colour and novelty, fragrance, plant health and easy maintenance. The well deserved winner of this prestigious title[...]
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Maybe you have an exposed, windy garden where you struggle to get plants to survive. I have written a specific article for plants for coastal regions where wind is salty. You can view this article here. But even inland winds can be fiercely strong in areas where there is little surrounding protection. Below I have[...]
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Before trees, shrubs and roses were grown in containers they were grown by nurseries in the ground. They were then dug up while dormant and the soil was washed from the roots. They were then supplied in this form to the gardener. This has the disadvantage that plants were only available in the dormant season,[...]
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Paperwhites are simply white narcissus for growing indoors. Deliciously scented varieties such as Ziva are available that will fill a room with their sweet fragrance. They are a stalwart decoration for the Christmas period, but displays throughout winter are possible by staggering their planting every couple of weeks from November through to January. Paperwhites are[...]
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The RocketGro range really seem to me to be truly reliable composts, feeds and mulches to meet the principles of the modern age. Each product in the range are 100% Vegan friendly, animal and child safe, 100% peat free and natural and Soil Association Organic Certified for Organic Growers. The products are made from natural[...]
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Most of us are familiar with Snowdrops which are the harbinger of spring. Many of us will have been privy to swathes of these delightful bulbs drifting throughout woodland. These bulbs are usually the common Snowdrop, more correctly known by it’s latin name Galanthus Nivalis which is pictured at the top of the article. Galanthus[...]
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When the autumn and winter begin to set in, many of us gardeners retreat inside to tend our houseplants. One of the favourites for Christmas and the new year is of course the Amaryllis, more correctly know as Hippeastrums. I have written before about how to care for these statuesque flower bulbs, and I will[...]
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Dicksonia Antarctica is a tree fern and one of the oldest plants known to man, predating the dinosaurs. They grow best with shelter, in a fully to partially shaded area. They are the easiest tree fern to grow in the U.K. climate, but will still require winter protection. Their eventual height can be up to[...]
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Camassias originate from the woodland edges and damp meadows of the Pacific Northwest of America. They have many common names including camas, quamash, Indian hyacinth and wild hyacinth. Camassias produce tall spires of star like flowers in blue, white and ocassionaly pink, at a time when the early spring bulbs, such as Crocus and Daffodils[...]
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I have long extolled the virtues of the patio plants bred by the Kerley family in Cambridgeshire, and yet again they have triumphed with this stunning range of Polyanthus for masses of wonderful, miniature rose like blooms in the coldest months of the year. It may seem a little early to be planning your autumn[...]
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Erythroniums are better known as Dog’s Tooth Violets. This name is nothing whatsoever to do with the shape of the elegant flowers or decorative foliage, but rather because of the shape of the bulbs from which they grow. They are one of those plants that, when you are trying to find a plant for that[...]
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We all love to see the daffodils heralding the coming of spring, but it’s also lovely to have a brand new variety that friends and neighbours have not seen before. Here we feature a few of the brand new varieties available this year. Daffodil Sunny Side Up Daffodil Sunny Side Up is a delightfully cheery[...]
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It may seem an age away before the daffodils are poking their heads above the soil in our gardens, but we all need to get our orders in now before others have secured the best varieties and the cream of the crop. We all think fondly of the classic yellow trumpet daffodils, but it is[...]
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It’s never too early to be planning your garden displays for next spring. Although Tulips should not be planted until the soil is cold in the autumn, some of the bulbs will be delivered in August, and you need to get your orders in before the cream of the crop has all gone. This is[...]
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Succulents have become more and more in vogue in recent years. Even the winner of the RHS Chelsea Plant of the year was a succulent in 2022. The newly developed Mangaves I wish to highlight here are at the height of fashion in the garden. Particularly with the rise in popularity of Xeric landscaping. For[...]
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This stylish 8-seater rattan furniture set immediately stood out to me as outstanding value for money because of it’s low price and the following qualities:- Creates the perfect comfortable space both in the garden or conservatory with this exquisitely designed, easily assembled set. The cushions are constructed of a special water-resistant and dirt-resistant fabric to[...]
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There has been huge innnovation in the breeding of Buddleias in recent years, especially in breeding shorter varieties for our often smaller plots. The Buddleia davidii ‘Butterfly Candy’ Series seems to be amongst the very best of this breeding, and I recommend them for your gardens for the following reasons. Very much smaller than traditional[...]
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For many years the blooms of Campsis have adorned our late summer gardens with their exotic flowers that look as if they might be more accustomed to a mediterranean setting, and yet they are quite hardy in the U.K. They are covered in fiery flowers from July through to at least October and are quite[...]
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Roses are one of Britain’s favourite blooms, and what a stunner ‘Sophie Rochas’ is! Below I have listed some of it’s best attributes:- One of the most outstanding properties of this rose is the almost unique ruffled edges to the baby pink blooms. The gorgeous flowers contrast well with the glossy green foliage. As this[...]
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I have long had a fascination with the deepest darkest flowers that are the nearest you can get to black. I don’t know whether it is because they are dark and mysterious, their rarity or whether it is simply the stark contrast between black flowers and the surrounding foliage and blooms. Below I would like[...]
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From mid-summer to autumn codling moths tunnel into the fruits of apple and pear trees leaving visible holes in the fruit and damaging the cores. The moths appear in late May to June laying their eggs near or on developing fruits from June to July. Caterpillars emerge which are small and white with a brown[...]
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I just love to be able to introduce new plants to you like this new French Lavender from the Butterfly Garden series. French Lavenders have a longer flowering period compared to our English varieties. They are a little more temperamental in that they love to bake in hot sun and well drained conditions, not cold[...]
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This gorgeous new Strawberry variety is not for those with a smaller appetite! It was originally bred for one of the high-end supermarkets, but, luckily for us, it has been released to be grown by the general public. Strawberry Sweet Colossus produces the largest berries I have ever come accross, with many of them reaching[...]
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For any of you that are not aware, the Keukenhof in Holland is considered one of the most beautiful gardens in the world where seven million flower bulbs are planted each autumn. This makes for an extraordinary experience for the senses. The Keukenhof is the independent, international showcase for the Dutch floricultural sector with an[...]
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Some of my readers may be experienced fruit and veg growers, yet there will be few who have attempted to grow peanuts! This tender annual is somewhat of a rarity in the U.K. Not only is it a great novelty to be able to grow these plants, they are also quite decorative with their pea-like[...]
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Raymond Evison has dedicated sixty years of his life to breeding and developing some of the best Clematis in the world. Throughout this time he has bred many outstanding varieties and won multiple gold medals for his exhibits at the RHS shows. Here I want to highlight the wonderful Boulevard Clematis, bred by Raymond at[...]
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Many people do not have the knowledge or confidence to be able to carry out planting design for their own borders. They may not know which plants grow well in the site available, for instance do they grow well in sun, shade, clay soils, seaside locations etc. They may not know when each of their[...]
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You may often find a blue agapanthus in the garden centres, sometimes a white one and on occasion even a bicolour one. However I think you are unlikely to find such a gorgeous variety as Agapanthus sea breeze, with its stunning combination of colours. Below I describe some of the best features of this delightful[...]
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I wanted to draw your attention to this superb new breeding in tomatoes, which I think is perfect for your gardens and allotments for the following reasons:- Excellent resistance to common tomato diseases including blight. This delicious cherry tomato has the old fashioned tomato flavour that many of us yearn for, and is not always[...]
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My favourite roses are always those that have the romantic blooms of the old-fashioned roses of yesteryear. The original varieties however often do not posess the repeat flowering properties of the modern roses, or their disease resistance. Thankfully new breeding ensures we can have these gorgeous blooms with the garden performance we need from our[...]
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Most of us will have seen gorgeous wisterias with their stunning blooms draped across the front of houses or perhaps on a pergola. But what is so special about Wisteria Amethyst Falls that makes it stand out from the crowd. If I have sparked your curiosity then read on:- Amethyst Falls is a very compact[...]
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Fresh asparagus is almost a delicacy in the U.K. The delicious spears in spring and summer can be pricey in the shops and are well worth growing in our gardens and allotments. Unfortunately it is a waiting game as spears should not be harvested for the first two years. Growing in containers is not often[...]
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Frozen peas pale into insignificance in comparison to your own, freshly harvested peas from the garden or allotment. They are also a crop that takes up relatively little space and are an excellent crop for the cooler U.K climate. Choosing Varieties Mangetout and Sugarsnap varieties are easiser to grow than shelling peas. Round peas are[...]
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What an absolute beauty this apple is! There are a small selection of apples to buy in the supermarkets, but they are often the same old mass produced varieties that can be tasteless. This variety is really something special. Also, when you have grown it in your own garden you know how the tree has[...]
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Learn the latest world class planting design techniques, from internationally famous planting design genius Piet Oudolf Social Online Learning company, Learning with Experts, has launched a new online course by internationally famous Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf. The garden design course is based on the Vlinderhof Garden design and planting plan. Vlinderhof is generally considered[...]
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Whether Rose Black Baccara reminds you of the finest romance, or whether it puts you in mind of the darkest voodoo witchcraft, it is undoubtedly a stunning addition to the garden. The sumptuous blooms just exude quality and exclusivity. It is the darkest most brooding of all roses I am aware of. It is also[...]
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You’ve only got to look at social media to see how Dahlias have had a huge resurgence in popularity in recent years. And quite rightly so. Their bold, bright blooms, in almost every colour of the rainbow, bring joy to the late summer and autumn garden when many other blooms have faded. The Dahlia Lubega[...]
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For many years, Non-stop Begonias have been revered for their continuous blooms throughout summer and into autumn, for their heat tolerance and also their suitability for a cooler, shadier spot. There have been few introductions to beat their outstanding performance. This new addition to the range is a real joy to behold. The large blooms[...]
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