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May Planting
May is the perfect time of year to get planting! We have so many great plants in stock and looking fab. May is the time to start planting veg seedlings, perennials, summer bedding plants as well as getting the pond fresh. Vegetable seedlings are now in stock and can...
What to plant in March
March is a great time to get planting! March is slowly starting to warm up and the days are getting longer which makes it the perfect time to start getting out into the garden. The garden centre has been a hive of activity the last couple of weeks. We have been...
Bulbs Tubers & Bare-root
Summer flowering Bulbs, Tubers & Bare root plants have arrived at last. Just a hint of what summer 2023 could be. It is a little early to plant them but perfect time to plan and buy. Buying plants as Bulbs, Tubers & bare root is much more cost effective. We...
New Year New Indoor plants
Soon you will be getting rid of your Christmas tree and you will find you have much more space than you thought for indoor plants. The new year is the ideal time to invest in new indoor plants. Over the next week we will be transforming the shop from santas grotto...
Hellebore Collection
We now have a hellebore collection in stock and they are starting to bloom. Helleborus are an essential plant for for providing beautiful blooms in the garden when little else is happening in the winter months. They then provide the garden with attractive evergreen...
Brighten Up Your Garden
Autumn is a beautiful time of the year and probably our favourite season in the garden. Autumn for me is the time to take stock of my garden. How many plants did well or didn’t? What needs more support next year? Maybe change the angle on the path a little bit to help...
Stop the Squirrels
After spending money, time and effort, the last thing you want is squirrels digging up your bulbs. In order to stop the squirrels you will need to implement a few different tactics at the same time. If squirrels have been a major problem in the past it would be worth...