Potato Setanta – voted best roastieTasty red-skinned potato comes out on topWhen certain employees at Thompson & Morgan received an internal email from Paul Hansord, managing director, asking them to meet him in the staff canteen, they were unsure of what to expect.Surprised to be greeted…
Michael Perry and Christine WalkdenGreat British Garden RevivalThompson & Morgan is due to feature in a new BBC show that aims to reignite a passion for gardening by showing viewers how to fill their gardens with flowers, plants and trees. The Great British Garden Revival starts on Monday 9th…
Every week we’ll put together a selection of the week’s gardening news stories. Here’s the first instalment.Spring… but no sun yetIt may be the first day of spring, but the weather certainly isn’t very spring-like and nor will it be for some weeks yet, according to the…
Follow these accounts and get interior design inspirationImage: @poppyrobin_myhome Do you want to give your home a stylish new makeover and change things up a bit? Here are some of the best Instagram accounts to provide inspiration. Not only do these clever creatives offer a peek at their truly…
There is no question that there has been a steep rise in numbers of those growing chilli peppers. As cooking programmes dominate our TV screens, chilli competitions are on the rise as growers compete to grow the hottest chilli pepper, the demand for chilli peppers is red-hot and in some cases the…
Hibiscus flowers are one of the most beautiful flowers you can find. And guess what? They can be easily grown in your own home or garden. Let's discuss what are the most popular types of Hibiscus and what you can do to properly care for them, whether you opt for a hardy garden variety or a tender…
Overwintered geraniums will provide colourful displays again come summerImage: Geranium 'Jackpot Mixed' F1 Hybrid from Thompson & MorganIf you want to know how to overwinter your favourite tender geraniums (more correctly called pelargoniums) to enjoy the following year, we've got you covered.…
Thompson & Morgan’s horticultural innovators who won the Plant of the Year at the Chelsea Flower Show 2012 and introduced the amazing TomTato® have done it again!They have now developed a brand new strain of sunflower which generates its own electricity from the central stem.The…
National Gardening Week starts next Monday and focuses on growing wildflowers…Support wildlife by growing wildflowersWildlife in gardens has been on the decline for the last 50 years, mostly because of a reduction of wildflowers in the countryside.The aim of this year’s National…
Standard fuchsias such as Angela' adds height & colour to your garden. Image: Thompson & Morgan Growing a fuchsia standard is a great way to show off these elegant, jewel-coloured flowers while adding height and colour to your border. Also ideal for containers, standard fuchsias make a…
Lucas Hatch with his runner bean crops11-year old Lucas Hatch from Woodbridge in Suffolk first got into gardening 4 years ago after writing to Thompson & Morgan asking for a donation of seeds for his primary school.This year he won the RHS Young School Gardener of the Year 2012 after wowing the…
Walk around any neighbourhood during the summer and you’ll see plenty of glorious Hydrangeas. They’re one of the most tough and durable shrubs for a European climate. They’re also available in a huge range of colours… although, you wouldn’t know it, as most of the ones…
A few weeks ago I was asked if would help out with taking the plants to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show that Thompson & Morgan would be using on various stands in the Grand Pavilion - having never been before, I readily agreed - what a chance to go and see a bit of 'behind the scenes' at the…
Winners of The Alan Titchmarsh Show competition visit ITV studiosWinners of The Alan Titchmarsh Show competitionOn Tuesday 12th March, the lucky winners of our Alan Titchmarsh Show competition claimed their prize and spent the afternoon watching the live show.We first advertised the competition in…
Summer-fruiting raspberry 'Ruby Beauty' can be grown in the ground or containersImage: T&M If you'd love to grow raspberries but lack the space in your garden to accommodate rows of towering canes, Raspberry 'Ruby Beauty' ' is the solution you're looking for. This space-saving raspberry has all…
Tomatoes come in all shapes, colours and sizesImage source: Tomato 'Gigantomo' F1 Hybrid from T&M Is there anything more satisfying than a perfectly ripe, homegrown tomato, freshly picked and warm from the sun? Tomato seeds are easy to grow and a couple of tomato plants will produce hundreds of…
Futuristic foxglovesFoxglove ‘Illumination Pink’Thompson & Morgan are like magicians when it comes to plants.. we breed our own!So, if we see a plant that is short-changing gardeners, perhaps only flowering for a fleeting moment, then we can step in and make some slight…
Agapanthus Fireworks We're so pleased to announce that its Plant of the Year entry Agapanthus 'Fireworks' has been placed third today at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. It was one of six plants that we heard this morning were on the final shortlist of 20 entrants. Agapanthus 'Fireworks' is a world first…
If there's one genus that I am utterly in love with then it's Hydrangeas! Every year as we head into 'Hydrangea season' I begin muttering eulogies to these beauties... 'What a stunner!' 'Isn't it gorgeous?' 'Wow, look at the flowers on that!!!' I don't really know when my love for Hydrangeas began.…
What can we do to ensure that our allotments are getting the love that they deserve? Locally to me in Hertfordshire, there are some sites which have been threatened with closure, due to planned developments – the people who grow on the sites are understandably battling hard to try to keep…
Every day in February we’re offering you the chance to win some fabulous prizes in the Big Spring Giveaway!Prizes include a backstage experience at Gardeners’ Question Time, membership to the RHS for a year, a place on a ‘Grow your own cut flowers course’ and many more.For…
The potato plants on the left show the devastation caused by blight. The plants on the right are Sárpo.Farmers should grow blight-resistant Sárpo potatoesGardeners and allotment growers can fight back against today’s accusations that they have ‘fuelled a national potato…
Strawberry smoothieThompson & MorganA very quick, healthy smoothie that utilises your strawberry crops. Find out how to get bumper crops from your home grown strawberries at our strawberry hub page. Gluten free and vegan friendly too. A perfect morning drink to get you off to a great start to…
We are well aware of the stress that comes with moving home. Well, plants are just like people in this regard. They acclimate to their environment, and even the subtlest shifts in temperature and light can upset their balance. It will take some time before they finally adapt to their new digs. Even…
Suffolk Show 2014 Best Overall Garden - Massive congratulations to Lucas hatch who has won best overall garden and a silver gilt medal for design!!Lucas was crowned RHS Young School Gardener of the Year in 2012, and built his very first show garden for the Show. Lucas is the Suffolk Show’s…
A new reason to eat your greens!Eating broccoli may help to slow the progress of arthritisAccording to new research, the first study into the effect of sulforaphane, a compound found in cruciferous vegetables, on joint health shows that eating broccoli may reduce cartilage damage and…
We're teaming up with RHS Garden Hyde Hall to create a fabulous garden for an event this summer, aptly named Floral Fantasia. We're transforming an area of the well-known RHS site near Chelmsford in Essex into a magnificent floral exhibition, showcasing many varieties of bedding plants. Over four…
Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit, Ostrich Ferns are ideal for shady bordersCopyright: The Garden CollectionIf you love ferns and want to fill your garden with their calming, green and delicate fronds, we've sourced some of the best independent content from the internet to help you succeed. With…
Hey, look what I grew! Ok, so it doesn’t look like much, but these are the first few blueberries from my blueberry plant. I had them on my cereal and although they weren’t huge, they were really sweet and all the more delicious because I grew them myself! And frankly, if I can grow…
Rose ‘Sweet Spot® Calypso’ is not a Hybrid Tea, or floribunda, climber, or any other type you may be familiar with. It is so unique it is set to change the way roses are used in UK gardens.Coined the Decorator Rose, ‘Sweet Spot® Calypso’ has been developed to offer distinct…
Raspberry ‘Ruby Beauty’ ™ is a dwarf variety that is claimed to grow to just 120cm (36”) – the perfect size for a patio pot, or a sunny place in even the smallest veggie plot. I’ve decided to put this to the test and see just how well they get on when planted in…
Tulip ‘Cupcakes’ christened onlineTweeter names world exclusive collectionTulip ‘Cupcakes’A chance arrangement of tulips has led to the launch of an exclusive new mix by the UK’s most successful horticultural mail order company.When Sarah King, one of Thompson &…
Raspberry ‘Ruby Beauty’™ is an innovative concept that allows you to grow raspberries on your patio. This space saving raspberry retains its sweet flavour, which we’ve come to expect from modern varieties, but you no longer need a big garden to accommodate rows of towering…
Summer is here and correct me if I’m wrong, but the weather is being quite well-behaved so far. The occasional storm is actually a positive for the plants, giving them a good soak. The rain will encourage leafy growth, meaning you get even bushier plants, with the potential for more blooms!…
Calathea is one of the prettiest tropical houseplants from the Marantaceae family that you can have in your home or office. If you want to create a jungle feel in your home, then you simply have to include some leafy Calathea plants. All of them require similar care, which makes your job easier.…
Geranium ‘T&M’s Choice Mixed’Young plants – what’s all the fuss about?The world has changed so much over the last 20 years and we seem to have less and less leisure time. Thankfully, the gardening world has changed as well. And, now, customers looking for a…
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