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Discover gardens filled with bulbs, gather ideas for your own borders, and look back at some favourite moments from our show history.
Our Chelsea stories are from the archive. Bloms no longer exhibits at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Date: 04/10/2026
October marks the start of bulb planting. Paul Blom shares why crocus deserve a place in the garden, with advice on planting depth, soil and growing in pots.
October marks the start of bulb planting. Paul Blom shares why crocus deserve a place in the garden, with advice on planting depth, soil and growing in… Read More
Date: 27/09/2026
Hyacinths have long been a family speciality, and I do think they are often overlooked in our British gardens. Perhaps because we have become so accustomed to seeing bowls of hyacinths we sometimes forget what a truly outstanding garden plant they are. Mention Keukenhof and most people immediately think of tulips, yet there are also […]
Hyacinths have long been a family speciality, and I do think they are often overlooked in our British gardens. Perhaps because we have become so accustomed to… Read More
Date: 20/09/2026
“To forget how to dig the earth and tend the soil is to forget ourselves.” Mahatma Gandhi Colchicums have just come into flower in my garden, a sure sign that we need to get ready for bulb planting. This should be approached as a marathon rather than a sprint. Work out your planting order. Apart […]
“To forget how to dig the earth and tend the soil is to forget ourselves.” Mahatma Gandhi Colchicums have just come into flower in my garden, a sure sign… Read More
Date: 16/09/2026
Every spring the same thing happens at Pashley Manor. Visitors walk past a great many tulips and stop at the Prince tulips, planted up in big terracotta pots. They are, by some distance, the most popular tulips with show visitors, and I have never tired of them myself. The Prince Collection is a mixture of […]
Every spring the same thing happens at Pashley Manor. Visitors walk past a great many tulips and stop at the Prince tulips, planted up in big terracotta pots.… Read More
Date: 13/09/2026
Another good old downpour, but no lifting of the hosepipe ban on the horizon. At least nobody needs to water their lawn. I’d love to see their water usage modelling, who knows. Although Christmas is still several months away, late September onwards is the time to start potting our Christmas Bulbs. The challenge of growing […]
Another good old downpour, but no lifting of the hosepipe ban on the horizon. At least nobody needs to water their lawn. I’d love to see their water usage… Read More
Date: 07/09/2026
Paul on choosing pots and containers for spring bulbs, the compost that suits them, and the Prince tulips that steal the show at Pashley Manor.
Paul on choosing pots and containers for spring bulbs, the compost that suits them, and the Prince tulips that steal the show at Pashley… Read More
Date: 30/08/2026
When should bulbs be planted? When the soil conditions are right. A note on patience, preparation and getting your orders in as September arrives.
When should bulbs be planted? When the soil conditions are right. A note on patience, preparation and getting your orders in as September… Read More
Date: 24/08/2026
Rain at last, and thoughts turn to autumn planting. Paul opens the daffodil season: when to plant, how deep to go, and a look at the main divisions.
Rain at last, and thoughts turn to autumn planting. Paul opens the daffodil season: when to plant, how deep to go, and a look at the main… Read More
Date: 19/08/2026
The rain arrived on Wednesday evening, landing on ground that was ready for it. A short note of relief from a thankful garden.
The rain arrived on Wednesday evening, landing on ground that was ready for it. A short note of relief from a thankful… Read More
Date: 17/08/2026
The forecasts cannot agree on rain, so we are choosing optimism. Helping the garden drink when it finally arrives, and a good quiet moment to order.
The forecasts cannot agree on rain, so we are choosing optimism. Helping the garden drink when it finally arrives, and a good quiet moment to… Read More
Date: 10/08/2026
Autumn is only six weeks away and patience is the gardener’s friend. Plus growing bulbs indoors in water, a great project for the grandchildren.
Autumn is only six weeks away and patience is the gardener’s friend. Plus growing bulbs indoors in water, a great project for the… Read More
Date: 03/08/2026
The number one question for gardeners at the moment is: what is the weather going to do? And why alliums are worth a place in next spring’s border.
The number one question for gardeners at the moment is: what is the weather going to do? And why alliums are worth a place in next spring’s… Read More