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Date: 11/03/2026
Yesterday I saw sunshine! A brief respite, more heavy rain this morning and still 5 months until St. Swithin’s Day. On a brighter note, our spring catalogue is going to press tomorrow and should be with you by the end of the week. There is not much that can be done in the garden at […]
Yesterday I saw sunshine! A brief respite, more heavy rain this morning and still 5 months until St. Swithin’s Day. On a brighter note, our spring catalogue… Read More
Date: 11/03/2026
After light rain today, the weather is set to improve, remaining pretty dry for the rest of the week. The dry days early last week certainly helped, I even managed to get some work done in the garden. The long range forecasts are for more settled weather. My strategy going forward is to take advantage […]
After light rain today, the weather is set to improve, remaining pretty dry for the rest of the week. The dry days early last week certainly helped, I even… Read More
Date: 15/05/2024
If you are planning to add a splash of colour to your garden this year by using some well-chosen Lilies, now is the time to decide. With the exception of some of the species hybrids, such as Lilium candidum and martagon, spring is the time for planting lilies. Moving existing bulbs within your garden should […]
If you are planning to add a splash of colour to your garden this year by using some well-chosen Lilies, now is the time to decide. With the exception of some… Read More
Date: 15/05/2024
Déjà vu? “Although temperatures are not that far below the average, at least when the sun comes out, the cold winds make it feel chilly. If you can dodge the showers, it is quite good out in the garden, but if the ground is too wet, especially if your soil is of a heavy nature, […]
Déjà vu? “Although temperatures are not that far below the average, at least when the sun comes out, the cold winds make it feel chilly. If you can dodge… Read More
Date: 24/03/2024
GROWING BEGONIAS Begonias are one of the most useful summer flowering plants. They can be used in beds, containers and hanging baskets. Begonias are easy to care for and will grow even in partial shade. PLANTING Plant the tubers hollow-side up in moist compost. For outdoor cultivation, start in an unheated greenhouse or cold frame […]
GROWING BEGONIAS Begonias are one of the most useful summer flowering plants. They can be used in beds, containers and hanging baskets. Begonias are easy to… Read More
Date: 18/01/2024
THE ROAD TO CHELSEA After an eventful December and some much-needed downtime, we find ourselves well into January. The recent cold snap has inevitably turned my thoughts to tulips, and consequently, the long journey that lies ahead of us on the road to the Chelsea Flower Show in May. The Chelsea Question I am frequently […]
THE ROAD TO CHELSEA After an eventful December and some much-needed downtime, we find ourselves well into January. The recent cold snap has inevitably turned… Read More
Date: 02/10/2023
The Tulip Festival at Morton Hall began in 2019 as the Midlands Bloms Bulbs show. Since then, it has grown into a hugely popular event, renowned throughout the area and beyond. The festival is a unique collaboration between Bloms Bulbs, Morton Hall Gardens and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Admission proceeds go to the RSC, because […]
The Tulip Festival at Morton Hall began in 2019 as the Midlands Bloms Bulbs show. Since then, it has grown into a hugely popular event, renowned throughout the… Read More
Date: 08/07/2023
Beautiful Camassia Discover the hidden charm of Camassia bulbs, an excellent addition to any British garden. Known for their splendid beauty and versatility, these bulbs will give your garden a captivating landscape that’s truly a feast for the eyes. Camassia leichtlinii The Great Camas, scientifically known as Camassia leichtlinii, are a garden showstopper. Towering at […]
Beautiful Camassia Discover the hidden charm of Camassia bulbs, an excellent addition to any British garden. Known for their splendid beauty and versatility,… Read More
Date: 09/06/2023
Unique, emblematic and often unusually coloured, fritillaria are beautiful and rewarding plants to grow, they love the light shade of woodland conditions and can be stunning in pots.
Unique, emblematic and often unusually coloured, fritillaria are beautiful and rewarding plants to grow, they love the light shade of woodland conditions and… Read More
Date: 08/06/2023
Crocus will thrive in good ordinary garden soil and can be used almost anywhere in the garden if the sun can reach them.
Crocus will thrive in good ordinary garden soil and can be used almost anywhere in the garden if the sun can reach… Read More
Date: 08/06/2023
These ornamental onions will thrive anywhere and will live for many years. Their richly coloured ornamental blooms, in a wide range of shapes and heights, are lovely in borders and excellent for naturalising in grass and woodlands
These ornamental onions will thrive anywhere and will live for many years. Their richly coloured ornamental blooms, in a wide range of shapes and heights, are… Read More
Date: 17/01/2023
Lily bulbs are a fragrant and elegant addition to any garden, with flowers that fill the air with their sweet, floral scent. These flowers come in a variety of sizes and shapes, including trumpet, Oriental, and Asiatic, allowing you to choose the perfect lily for your garden design. Lilies are well-suited to the British climate […]
Lily bulbs are a fragrant and elegant addition to any garden, with flowers that fill the air with their sweet, floral scent. These flowers come in a variety of… Read More