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Thompson andamp; Morgan Plants Competition
Each year Thompson andamp: Morgan run competitions so that customers may show off their plants and gardens. Winners photos may be used in future catalogues and the overall winner will be awarded a prize.
What to sow and grow in November
What to sow in November: winter salads, windowsill herbs, spring onion, pak choi, broad bean, sweet peas, foxglove 'Camelot', verbascum, lupin, delphinium€¦
Poisonous Flower Varieties
Although there are probably many more flowers in the garden which can be eaten safely we would recommend that you confine yourself to trying the ones mentioned here and avoid anything that has not been widely recommended.
Trees and shrubs from seed
Trees and shrubs from seed, including Bonsai and pruning and trimming advice
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.
Roses | Pruning | Gardening Information
This page provides advice on how to prune a rose in your garden. It's best to leave the new growth and prune your roses in February, when growth starts again. When pruning your roses, cut out any diseased or dead shoots first. Cut the remaining strong shoots to about 15cm from the base, making the…
Yellowing Clematis Leaves | Pests and Diseases | Gardening Information
This page provides advice on yellowing clematis leaves in your garden. It is normal for plants to shed leaves as they age, particularly those at the base of the plant that are starved of light...
How To Grow Fruit Trees
Growing your own fruit is very rewarding and with so many different ways of training them, there is a fruit tree to suit every size of garden.
Plants that Flower Once | Annuals | Perennials | Biennials
Plants that flower and fruit only once in their lives rely on seed to perpetuate themselves. Daan Smit discusses these monocarpic plants. There are many distinct growth forms in the plant world and the monocarpic plants represent one of the most curious. The word monocarpic derives from the Greek…
Sideshooting Tomato Plants Video
Side-shooting tomato plants will produce better fruits - watch our video to learn more about pinching out tomatoes.
Planting and growing plug plants video
Learn what to do with your plug plants once they're delivered to your home. Watch our video for planting and growing on tips.
How to plant a hardy perennial border
Growing hardy perennials in an herbaceous border is simple and rewarding. Follow our 5 step guide to success!
Facebook questions December 12th
Horticultural questions and answers 12th December - Topics include: blackleg on pelargonium cuttings, pinching out coleus plants, heeling in bareroot magnolia plants, propagating hyacinths, collecting seeds.
Sowing tomato seeds video
Watch our video on how to sow tomato seeds for your own bumper crop of tomato plants in the summer. Learn how to sow and then transplant tomato seedlings.
Hanging Baskets from Seed
Hanging baskets add a whole new dimension to gardening. Find out how to plant hanging baskets in our gardening guide.
Grow Your Own Tree Lilies
Grow a fragrant hedge in your garden with our incredible Tree Lilies®. Find out more about our tree lilies® and how to buy them.
Top 10 Autumn and Winter Flowering Bulbs
As the summer draws to a close, there are still a few autumn and winter flowering bulbs that are happy to brave the cold and bring a splash of colour.
Belstead Allotments - How we got a composting toilet for our site
Mrs Christine Simpson from Belstead Allotments in Ipswich explains why she wanted a composting toilet for the site and how she went about it.
Free Bird Guide and Birdsong CD Inside The Telegraph
Free Bird Guide and Birdsong CD Inside The Telegraph
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.
Plant Scorch | Pests and Diseases | Gardening Information
This page provides advice on plant scorch in your garden. Blackening of the leaf tips would suggest that the plants have dried out at some point. This is a common problem with plants that are grown in containers as they are almost entirely reliant on you for their water supply during dry weather...
Plant the 'Power Daisy' to help bees survive winter
Planting Thompson and Morgan's hugely successful hardy annual, Power Daisy, could help bees survive the winter months.
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.
Best of...Container Plants
There are many varieties of flowers, fruit andamp; vegetables that are perfect for the patio. See our list of the best container plants for inspiration.
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.
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 Assemble and Plant up a Flower Ballandtrade;
Watch our video to find out how to assemble and plant up a Flower Ballandtrade;. You can create stunning hanging baskets too with our easy to follow how to video guide.
Top ten easy to grow vegetables, fruit and salad
Find the best easy to grow vegetables here using Thompson and Morgan's top ten easy to grow vegetables, fruit and salad guide and infographic.
Thompson and Morgan | Facebook Question and Answer Session
Horticultural questions and answers 23rd August 2013 - topics include: Runner beans not setting, how to use liquid fertiliser, organic cabbage white butterfly control, growing Rhododendrons from cuttings, powdery mildew on Lupins, Gardenia not flowering.
Fruit | How To Gardening Guides
Whatever fruit trees, bushes or plants you would like to grow in your garden, view our our handy Fruit 'How To' gardening guides will help you get the best from your fruiting plants.
How to plant up a pond
Planting up your pond is not as tricky as it sounds. Learn about aquatic zones and how to choose the best aquatic plants for your garden pond.
Dahlias from Seed
An increasing number of dwarf bedding dahlias are being grown from seed. In this article, Graham Rice recommends the best dahlia varieties.
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