The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has revealed what plants, designs and activities it expects to prove popular with the UK’s 27 million gardeners in 2020. Drawing on the expertise of horticultural experts from its gardens, retail centres, science and communities teams, the charity has shortlisted what it thinks the new year has in store for[…]
Gardening News – Supersized plants and soil science: RHS reveals gardening trends for 2020
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Gardening news Jan 15, 2020
Coach Trips To The Flower Shows
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Gardening Events, Gardening trips and holidays, RHS flower shows Jan 15, 2020
The flower shows throughout the year display horticulture at it’s finest. Whether you are a gardening novice or much more experienced, we can all do with the inspiration that these shows provide. You may take ideas from the many show gardens, or simply discover a new or unusual plant that would be perfect for that[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW – Peony Coral Sunset
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Cut flowers, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Perennials, Plantaholics choice Jan 08, 2020
Peonies have long been a great favourite of mine, and I am familiar with many varieties. However I was quite taken aback to see this stunning new form which I believe may be one of the best herbaceous varieties. Below I have listed some of it’s many endearing attributes:- A very long lived, perennial garden[…]
Forcing Rhubarb
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Fruit and veg gardening, Winter Dec 24, 2019
Traditionally most of the world’s forced rhubarb was grown in West Yorkshire in forcing sheds in an area called the rhubarb triangle. It can however be successfully forced in our home gardens or allotments. Two to three year old crowns (roots) should be used. In December or January the crowns should be covered with a[…]
Five Top Houseplants For a Shady Spot
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Houseplants, Ornamental gardening, Plants for problem places Dec 20, 2019
A room with houseplants can be an absolute joy, especially in winter when weather conditions are sometimes unsuitable for outdoor gardening. We all have a spot in the house that is well away from a window and light is scarce. Below I list five of my favourite plants for brightening up these dull conditions that[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Top Dogwoods
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Shrubs, Winter Dec 11, 2019
Cornus or Dogwoods are very presentable in the spring and summer months. They have flowers around May and June and some have variegated leaves, but it is in the autumn and winter that these wonderful plants come in to their own. In autumn the foliage turns fiery colours and when the leaves fall to the[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Zygopetalum ‘Trozy Blue’
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Exotic Plants, Fragrant plants, Houseplants, Orchids, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice Dec 04, 2019
Zygopetalum Trozy Blue is a stunning, tender orchid which is more suited to the enthusiast rather than the amateur as it is not quite as easy to care for as the more readily available Phalaenopsis orchids, but definitely worth a try if you are a little more experienced. Originally Zygopetalums are native to Brazil, the[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Helleborus Niger Christmas Carol
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, Perennials, Plantaholics choice, Winter Nov 27, 2019
Many of us will be familiar with Helleborus Niger, the Christmas Rose. It’s English name however is a bit of a myth as it is rarely in flower before late winter in our gardens. Helleborus Niger Christmas Carol however can be in flower from Christmas through to mid spring. This evergreen, hardy perennial will provide[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – BloomChampion Reblooming Evergreen Azaleas
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Shrubs Nov 20, 2019
Rhododendron BloomChampion are the latest breeding in evergreen Azaleas. They not only produce blooms at the normal time for an Azalea to flower in April-May, they also rebloom in July-September. This means they can provide a huge flowering period of up to five months, as well as having evergreen foliage for the remainder of the[…]
Five Top Houseplants For Bathrooms
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Houseplants, Ornamental gardening, Plants for problem places Nov 13, 2019
Houseplants can add a touch of luxury to your bathroom. Whether you prefer a single specimen plant, or like to escape your trials and tribulations in a steamy jungle, there is a wide range of plants for you to use. Many varieties will adore the moist atmosphere that a bathroom provides. Also the often frosted[…]