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Growing Hardy Geraniums from Seed

Find out how to grow hardy geraniums from seed. Hardy Geraniums are rapidly increasing in popularity as trouble-free garden plants.

What to do in the garden in December

Now is the time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs in your garden. Start preparing the soil for spring - add plenty of well-rotted manure. Read more here€¦

Foxglove 'Illumination Pink' - 25,000 sold in 1 week

In the few days since Foxglove 'Illumination Pink' won the 'Plant of the Year 2012' award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Thompson and Morgan has sold a staggering 25,000 plants of this spectacular new variety

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.

Heritage Seeds Range

A heritage seed is a variety that has been nurtured, selected and handed down through the family over many generations. View our range of heritage seeds.

In the Garden this Month September

View our list vegetables and flowers that you can order in September, to sow and see results from in the coming month!

Chempak Fertiliser Guide

View our Chempak Fertiliser Guide to find out which Chempak fertiliser you should use on the plants in your garden and when you should use it.

Horse Radish | Weed Control | Gardening Information

This page provides advice on how to get rid of horse radish in your garden. We're afraid you'll need to be persistent with this! Dig up as much of the roots as you can (dig deeply rather than just pulling them up from the surface).

How to Plant Peonies

Find out how to plant and grow peonies in our guide. Planting tree peonies or herbaceous peonies at the correct depth will ensure masses of beautiful blooms years to come.

Thompson and Morgan Facebook Question and AnswerSession7th September 2012

Horticultural questions and answers 7th September 2012 - Topics include: Dianthus barbatus cuttings, Tomatoes for coastal sites, Reusing compost, Replanting Heuchera, Organic Flea Beetle control.

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…

How to care for your apple tree

How to care for your large apple tree

Growing Tomatoes

How to grow tomatoes

Sowing and growing sweet peas video

Watch our video to learn how to sow your sweet pea seeds and how to grow your sweet peas from plug plants.

Top 10 Easy To Grow Fruit Trees and Plants

Discover Thompson and Morgan's picks top top ten easy to grow fruit trees and plants following our guide and infographic. These easy to grow fruit trees and plants are perfect for beginners and will all thrive in a British garden.

Recipes | Beetroot and Carrot Salad

A delicious summer salad made with grated beetroot, carrots, onions, raisins and olive oil.

How to grow bedding plants

Bedding plants are annual or biennial plants which flower for one season. For many of us the term 'bedding plant' conjures up images of formal beds of brightly coloured flowers but there are lots of different annual plants on offer! Growing bedding plants is easy with our comprehensive guide.

How to Sow Small Seeds | Thompson and Morgan

Learn how to handle and sow small, fiddly seeds, which are more difficult to sow than larger species. Watch our handy video guide to sowing small seeds.

What to do in the garden in October

Lift begonia tubers once the foliage has died back for winter storage. Lift and divide overcrowded perennials. Harvest pumpkins for Halloween! Get more tips here€¦

How To Grow Butternut Squash | Thompspon and Morgan

Learn how to grow butternut squash. Butternut squash are easy to grow through the summer and can be stored for months, find out how with TandM’s guide.

Staghorn Tree | Weed Control | Gardening Information

This page provides advice on how to get rid of an invasive staghorn (sumach). Sounds as though your Staghorn tree (Sumach) is taking over! Unfortunately this is a common problem with Sumachs as they respond by profuse suckering when the main stem is removed.

Winter Hanging Basket Master Class

Create beautiful winter hanging basket displays for your garden in 10 easy steps. Let our expert, Michael Perry guide you with his helpful winter hanging basket video.

Bay Tree Suckers | Garden Pests and Diseases | Gardening Tips

Bay trees are prey to bay tree suckers - sap-sucking insects which cause harm. If your bay tree is suffering, learn how to deal with damage and prevention here.

Thompson and Morgan Facebook horticultural question and answer session

Horticultural question and answer session with our horticultural expert Sue Foster. Topics include: Pests and Diseases, when to harvest autumn planted potatoes, when to plant arum lilies, black bamboo cultivation tips, overwintering burgundy shamrock, runner beans.

Sowing small seeds video

Learn the right way to sow small seeds and boost their chances of germination in our helpful video tutorial. Watch our tutorial for sowing advice and tips.

Water Saving Tips for the Garden

Here are some of our Facebook fans hints and tips on how to save water during long periods of hot, dry weather. From installing water butts to retaining water from the shower, make sure you don't get caught by the hosepip ban and do your bit for the environment at the same time with our water…

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Primula 'Blue Jeans' leads to discovery of supergene

Research involving primula seed from a packet purchased from the 1995 Thompson and Morgan catalogue has led to the discovery of a supergene.

Top 10 Spring Flowering Bulbs

Read our Top 10 Guide to Spring Flowering Bulbs. Spring out of winter with a flourish of colour using TandM's guide to our top ten early flowering bulbs.

How to Stop Blight

Late blight is a serious and widespread disease of the Solanaceae family. It is often called potato blight or tomato blight as it particularly affects these crops, and can destroy a tomato or potato crop in as little as 10 days. However the causal pathogen is the same. This destructive fungal…

Sideshooting Tomato Plants Video

Side-shooting tomato plants will produce better fruits - watch our video to learn more about pinching out tomatoes.

Planting up a flower pouch video

Learn how to plant up a flower pouch with our video. Flower pouches are perfect for covering walls and fences and are easy to fill - once you know how!

Hypericum | St John's Wort | Pruning | Gardening Information

This page provides advice on when and how to prune a hypericum. Pruning a St John's Wort (Hypericum) can vary depending on the species you're growing.

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.

Top 10 Evergreen Shrubs

Learn about the best evergreen shrubs for your garden. TandM's guide reveals a wide variety of the best year-round shrubs for any garden.

How to prune rosemary

Leave rosemary untouched, and it can soon get too big and woody. Prune it carefully and it will reward you with years of fragrance and flavour. Find out how to prune rosemary here.

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