Until now we have had no option other than facing the danger and inconvenience of having to climb ladders to pick cherries from a tall tree. That is until Cherry Porthos and Cherry Athos were bred, and we are now able to grow cherries as a bush. These naturally dwarf, bush varieties that grow on[…]
Growing Cherries As A Bush – Cherry Porthos and Athos
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Fruit and veg gardening, New plants Dec 07, 2021
Gardening Gifts For The Connoisseur – Christmas 2021
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Christmas gifts Nov 30, 2021
Here we have chosen a selection of high quality gift ideas for the seasoned gardener in your life. They may not be stocking fillers, but any true gardening enthusiast would recognise them as the “cream of the crop” and cherish them for years to come. Seed Packet Storage Tin – Atlantic Blue This handsome[…]
Our Pick Of The Indoor Plant Gifts For Christmas 2021
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Christmas gifts, Houseplants, Ornamental gardening, Winter Nov 23, 2021
What could be a greater gift for a gardener than to have a beautiful indoor plant that they can tend and enjoy throughout the dark winter months. Perhaps you know someone who you would like to send one of these stunning gifts to. Below we have chosen some of our favourites available this Christmas. Hibiscus[…]
Product Profile – All Year Round DeLuxe 14 Ingredient Wild Bird Food From YouGarden
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Garden birds, Product Profile, Wildlife Gardening Nov 16, 2021
It is always a great joy to view wildlife in our gardens, especially the beautiful birds. It makes us feel that we need to supply them with the best food we can offer them to survive the harsh outdoor conditions. The layman may feel that any old seed mix will do, until we learn about[…]
Rose ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ – Rose Of The Year 2022
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Cut flowers, Fragrant plants, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Roses Nov 09, 2021
U.K rose growers and breeders Dickson Roses have really come up trumps with this delightful Floribunda rose, which has been given the prestigious title of Rose Of The Year 2022 by Roses U.K. To receive this award, a rose really needs to be outstanding to beat the competition. Any rose that receives this award is[…]
How To Lift And Overwinter Dahlias
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Bulbs, Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening Nov 02, 2021
Dahlias, planted from tubers or cuttings in spring, are prized for their continuous blooms well into late summer and autumn. Those of you who live in Southern areas of the U.K may wish to risk leaving your Dahlia tubers planted in the ground throughout the winter and simply put a thick mulch over the soil[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – The ‘Captain Tom Rose’
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fragrant plants, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Roses Oct 26, 2021
There must be few people in the U.K who haven’t heard of Captain Sir Tom Moore who raised almost forty million pounds for the NHS and reached the age of 100 before he sadly passed away in February. To honour him, this rose has been named after him and will help to raise even more[…]
How To Grow Garlic
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Container gardening, Fruit and veg gardening, Spring Oct 20, 2021
Many among us use garlic in our everyday recipes and it is luckily an easy, low maintenance crop which takes up little room. The taste of a homegrown crop can be far superior to most in the shops. It can be planted in autumn or spring and, if space is at a premium, can be[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW The Queen Elizabeth II Rose
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Fragrant plants, New plants, Plantaholics choice, Roses Oct 05, 2021
Rosa ‘Queen Elizabeth II’ has been produced to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This stunning and exceptional plant has been officially selected by Her Majesty. Below are some of the benefits of this beautiful new variety. Grown by a U.K nursery. Gorgeous, large dusky pink blooms. Makes a perfect gift. Particularly fragrant flowers. Suited to[…]
Cercis ‘Eternal Flame’ – RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2021
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure New plants, Ornamental gardening, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Shrubs Sep 28, 2021
Suttons have proudly announced that Cercis canadensis ‘Eternal Flame’®, its introduction for 2021 through an exciting collaboration with Hilliers and through partner exhibitor Stonebarn Landscapes, has won the RHS Chelsea Flower Show ‘Plant of the Year’ Award 2021. This coveted award only goes to plants of outstanding qualities. The attribute that makes this wonderful plant[…]