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Cultural Instructions

Read our comprehensive cultural instructions designed to accompany plants supplied by us including plugs, young plants, bare roots and fruit trees.

Help Centre

Need help placing an order or want to check your delivery status? Our knowledgeable customer service team is here to assist at every stage of the process.

How to Grow Bulbs Video

Bulbs are a reliable and easy source of colour in the garden - find out how to plant bulbs in this handy video guide.

How to Grow Yacon

Clubs and Societies Discount Scheme | Existing Customers

Great discounts offered to members of horticultural and gardening clubs, societies and associations! Download bulk order forms here and start saving now.

Help with using my Order Code

This page provides guidance on using your order code on the www.thompson-morgan.com website. Why can't I use my order code in conjunction with my promotional code...

How to Grow Oca (New Zealand Yams)

Known as the New Zealand Yam, Oca is an unusual member of the Oxalis family that has long been grown in the Andes for its nutritionally rich tubers with a tangy lemon flavour that becomes nuttier once cooked.

Help with using my Promotional Voucher Code(s)

This page provides guidance on using your promotional code on the www.thompson-morgan.com website. Why can't I use my promotianal code in conjunction with my order code...

How to grow bulbs, corms and tubers

Planting bulbs, corms and tubers is an easy way to ensure colourful displays in your garden, particularly in spring before the rest of the garden has woken from its winter dormancy. Bulbs can be planted in containers or borders, and look particularly effective when naturalised in grass. There are…

Auriculas

Auriculas have come a long way from the simple Primula auricula from which they take their name. Find out more about the classifcation of auriculas.

Your Seed Sowing Calendar | Best times to sow seeds

Learn which flower, fruit and vegetable seeds you can sow and grow throughout the year. Get our guidance on which seeds to sow now.

How to Grow your Plants

Whether your plants are delivered as bareroots, bulbs or plugs, you can follow our step by step guides to get your plants off to the best possible start.

In the garden this month October

What plants, seeds, flowers, vegetables to sow and grow in your garden this October

How to grow amaryllis bulbs

Amaryllis bulbs are popular for their large flamboyant blooms. Naturally flowering in the winter and spring, amaryllis bulbs are often given as Christmas gifts. Growing amaryllis is so rewarding - they're easy to plant and with a little care can easily be encouraged to bloom again! Read on to learn…

Help with Voucher Codes

This page is a help guide providing information on where to find your voucher code on your promotional or gift vouchers and what to do or check if your promotional or gift voucher code has not been recognised.

Facebook questions Oct 29th

horticultural questions and answers 29th Oct - topics include: Overwintering sweet peas plugs, pruning olive trees, why peaches drop their fruit, growing vegetables in winter, growing mushrooms, yellowing bay leaves.

Vegetable Seed Sowing Guide

Take a look at our Vegetable Seed Growing guide. TandM’s expert advice shows what and when to sow and where to sow it throughout the year.

Viability of Vegetables

Lawrence D. Hills produced this poem in the style of Thomas Tusser (1524-80) to show how long vegetable seed can be kept. The Editor has had recourse to refer to it on numerous occasions since it first appeared in print in 1963.

Vine Weevils | Garden Pests and Diseases | Gardening Tips

Vine weevils are loathed by gardeners - but there are ways you can deal with them. Follow our simple tips, and you can recognise and control the damage they do.

Facebook questions Jan 13th 2012

Horticultural questions and answers 13th January 2012 - Topics include: Slowing tomato ripening, Lilies sprouting early, Rabbit friendly plants, Reducing clematis rootballs, Pruning rambling roses, Planting patio fruit trees.

What to sow and grow in January

What to sow in January: pelargonium, begonia, carnations, pinks, pansies, sweet peas, celery, herbs, exhibition onions, chit first early potatoes, broad beans€¦

Request a Free Catalogue

Request your free copy of the latest flower and vegetable seed and plant catalogues from Thompson and Morgan

Reward offered for vintage Thompson and Morgan Seed Catalogues

Thompson and Morgan is searching for lost vintage catalogues from 1913 and 1914 - do you have one in your attic or garden shed? Read on to find out more€¦

Toby Buckland Prize Draw

Win a visit from Toby Buckland, garden designer, author and TV presenter PLUS £1000 of TandM vouchers!

How to grow mushrooms

Learn how to grow mushrooms. Growing mushrooms may seem complicated but it's not - read TandM’s guide to establish crops without any specialist equipment.

Delivery

Delivery charges are automatically applied in the shopping basket and vary according to the products ordered from andpound;1.95 upwards. Surcharges apply for certain destinations and to larger items such as furniture, buildings or machinery.

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Flowers | How To Gardening Guides and Tips

From plants to bulbs and shrubs, there's a flowering plant for every taste and preference. View our Flower 'How To' guides to learn how to grow some of your favourite flower plants.

Clubs and Societies Discount Scheme | Why Choose Us?

Discover the great benefits of ordering from Thompson and Morgan, including exclusive offers and discounts for clubs and societies.

How to grow Hyacinths

These popular spring bulbs produce showy and highly fragrant flowers on neat compact stems. Ideal for growing in containers, window boxes or garden borders, try growing hyacinth bulbs indoors too for fragrant Christmas gifts or simply to brighten up your own home!

How to Grow Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas simply exude understated elegance, bringing real class to summer borders. Read on to learn how to grow Hydrangeas.

Facebook Questions 14th June 2013

Horticultural questions and answers 14th June 2013 - topics include: Mandevilla not flowering, aphids on apple trees, Oleander toxicity, sweet rocket changing colour, ground cover lilies height, controlling lily beetle, yellowing leaves on sweet peas, how to grow lavender from seed, how to prune…

Thompson and Morgan Facebook Question and Answer Session 16th September

Horticultural questions and answers 16th September - Topics include: How to prune Rhododendrons, Growing Butternut Squash, Underplanting a Beech Hedge, Harvesting Seeds, Overwintering Peach Trees

Become a fan of Thompson and Morgan on Facebook

Information about the Thompson and Morgan Facebook Page. Including fortnightly horticultural question and answer sessions, exclusive special offers, free giveaways, exclusive access to new and exclusive products and share tips and advice with other gardeners.

Flower of the year 2013

A chance find in a seed store led to the discovery of a new nasturtium - 'Crimson Emperor', named Thompson and Morgan's Flower of the year 2013.

Garden Ready Plants

Garden Ready plants are larger plug plants for beds and baskets that can be planted straight into the garden. Buy yours online today.