Many of us are familiar with the fashionable globe shaped alliums that are planted in autumn as bulbs and bloom in spring and early summer. However, in recent years a newly bred type of allium has begun to become available which is treated more as a herbaceous perennial. Will this become the future of Alliums?[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Alliums With A Difference
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Perennials, Plantaholics choice, Summer Feb 23, 2021
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Gooseberry Giggles Series
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fruit and veg gardening, New plants, Plantaholics choice Feb 16, 2021
I am very happy to introduce this scrumptious new breeding in gooseberries which is an excellent addition to the kitchen garden or allotment for the following reasons:- Plump, rounded, juicy fruits with a delicious flavour. Powdery mildew can be a destructive problem when growing gooseberries. These varieties have displayed a remarkable resistance to powdery mildew.[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Geranium Mosquitaway Series
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fragrant plants, Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening, Summer Feb 09, 2021
Here I would like to introduce you to some of the best Geraniums (strictly called Pelargoniums) that have been bred in recent years. They are a little bit special and differ from our traditional Zonal Geraniums. Below are some of the fantastic qualities I see in them:- Delightful bicoloured blooms repeatedly throughout summer when[…]
12 Top White Flowered Plants For The Garden And Home
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Climbing plants, Fragrant plants, Houseplants, Ornamental gardening, Perennials, Roses, Shrubs Feb 02, 2021
White flowers add brightness to the dingiest of corners. Whole borders and even gardens have been based around white flowers against a foliage background of green or grey. The most famous perhaps is the White Garden created by Vita Sackville-West at her home, Sissinghurst Castle in the Weald of Kent in England. In this part[…]
How Do You Teach Gardening To Children?
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Fruit and veg gardening, Gardening for beginners, Guest post, Ornamental gardening Jan 30, 2021
How Do You Teach Gardening To Children? – Tips For Parents For many parents and their children, gardening is either a fun little hobby that they take up for a while at home or something that the kids will tackle in school for a little while. However, did you know that gardening has so[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Sweet Pea ‘Three Times As Sweet’
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Climbing plants, Container gardening, Fragrant plants, New plants, Plantaholics choice Jan 26, 2021
I’m proud to introduce to you a world exclusive to Thompson and Morgan in 2021, straight from their own breeding by Charles Valin, the stunning Sweet Pea ‘Three Times As Sweet’. This gorgeous plant is the very first modern Grandiflora tri-colour variety to be on the market, and one that you can be one of[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Albert Bartlett Premium Seed Potatoes
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Fruit and veg gardening, Plantaholics choice Jan 19, 2021
The Albert Bartlett business began in 1948 selling beetroot. Later Albert and his sons moved to Airdrie, Scotland where they led the way in carrot crops. Albert’s passion for quality produce remains to this day, being a world renowned grower of potatoes throughout the U.K. and in America. Their reputation for excellent varieties has reached[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Petunia Mystical Midnight Gold
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Summer Jan 12, 2021
What can I say? What a stunning and unique new patio plant, and what a must have for our gardens this summer! It may seem an age away that we will be enjoying sunny days in our gardens with all our summer plants around us, but think again. If we don’t get our orders in[…]
How To Grow Microgreens
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fruit and veg gardening, Gardening for beginners, Seeds Jan 05, 2021
Microgreens are simply young seedlings that can quickly and easily be grown at home. These are said to have great nutritional value, as well as adding flavour, texture and colour to our dishes. A huge number of plants can be grown in a very small area and at minimal cost. They are ideal if you[…]
Planting Bare Root Strawberries
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Container gardening, Fruit and veg gardening, Winter Dec 15, 2020
It is possible to purchase potted strawberries and strawberry plugs in the spring and summer, but of course you will have to pay for the pot, compost and the nurseryman’s time to grow them on. It is often much cheaper to buy bare root plants that have been growing in the field and have[…]