Top August Allotment Tips
This year has been a gardening year of two halves so far. The dry, warm weather of the first half, during the lockdown gave way to generally cooler, cloudier …
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Top June Allotment Tips
We head towards midsummer with our plots generally in very good order. Many allotment sites across the country are thriving, some are at a standard not seen …
Wondering Which Tomatoes to Grow?
Tomatoes come in all shapes, sizes and colours with some being happy growing direct in the garden and others preferring the protection of a greenhouse. Some …
10 A-May-Zing Bank Holiday Offers!
It’s the perfect time of year to spruce up your garden and fill it with colourful plants and flowers. Our Bank Holiday offers will make it easier than ever …
The Best Tasting Tomatoes
Growing your own is more than just being self-sufficient. It’s about growing varieties that are not readily available in shops and supermarkets, varieties …
March Newsletter
“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.” – Lewis Grizzard 1st March 2018 saw the beginning of the …
Who Or What Was Ailsa Craig?
Waiting my turn at the dentist recently I was surprised when they called the name of the next patient. “Ailsa Craig” was not however my expected shiny red …
July Newsletter
“Hot July brings cooling showers, Apricots and gillyflowers.” – Sara Coleridge Let’s hope Sara Coleridge is right and that we have plenty …
Which Tomatoes are High in Lycopene?
Lycopene is believed to being one of the key factors behind the healthy Mediterranean diet. So which varieties of tomato have the highest lycopene content? …
Quad Tomato Plants
Quad tomato plants are one of the latest innovations from our team of professional plantsmen. The clue is in the name with four of course being the magic …