I recommend you be one of the first to grow this unique Japanese breeding breakthrough. Many of us are familiar with the stunning spring-flowering Camellias with their stunning, exotic blooms, whether we’ve seen them in the gardens of stately homes or grow them in our own gardens. This however is something even more special. This[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – NEW Camellia ‘1001 Summer Nights’ Jasmine
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Shrubs, Summer Aug 04, 2020
How To Grow Saffron
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Bulbs, Container gardening, Fruit and veg gardening Jul 29, 2020
Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice, so why not try your hand at growing your own. It comes from the Saffron Crocus (Crocus Sativus) and is prized for adding flavour, colour and aroma to dishes such as Paella. It is also used as a dye and over the centuries it has been reputed to[…]
Product Profile – Wonderwall Vertical Planting Starter Kit
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fruit and veg gardening, Ornamental gardening, Product Profile, Vertical planting Jul 21, 2020
With our increasingly small gardens some of us are running out of space for more plants, no matter how much we love them. Our beds and borders are often bursting at the seams and all available ground space is taken up by containers. So where can we plant now? The wonderwall vertical planting kit may[…]
Rose ‘Belle de Jour’ – Rose of the Year 2021
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Cut flowers, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Roses Jul 14, 2020
Bred by French breeder Delbard, ‘Belle de Jour’ is a stunning new rose variety that has become the fortieth winner of the competition held by Roses U.K. One of many entrants, it beat all others to the prestigious accolade after being tested in various conditions all around the U.K for two years. This gorgeous variety[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Fig ‘Little Miss Figgy’
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fruit and veg gardening, Plantaholics choice Jul 07, 2020
It has been possible to grow figs in the U.K. for many years if you have a large enough garden and a south facing wall. Fig ‘Little Miss Figgy’ is new breeding that is particularly suitable for our often smaller gardens and allotments. Below are some of the reasons to grow this lovely plant:- This[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Mandevilla sanderi ‘Bloom Bells’®Series
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Climbing plants, Container gardening, Exotic Plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice Jun 30, 2020
This delightful climbing plant requires a warm conservatory in the winter months, but in summer it provides its exquisite display as a patio specimen. Best grown in pots to move inside in the winter, Mandevilla sanderi ‘Bloom Bells® have dark, glossy, evergreen leaves to provide year-round interest. But it is the gorgeous, trumpet shaped blooms[…]
Vegetable Planting Calendar
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Fruit and veg gardening, Gardening for beginners, Guest post, When to sow Jun 25, 2020
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The Benefits Of Garden Irrigation Systems
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fruit and veg gardening, Ornamental gardening, Technology in the garden, Watering Jun 23, 2020
In our Gardenforpleasure.co.uk shop we sell various irrigation kits, both to attach to mains water and to your water butts. But what are the benefits that make it worth the investment in these kits? Here I want to explain. Escape the drudgery of constant watering throughout the summer months. You can simply turn on the[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Echibeckia ‘Summerina’ Series
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Cut flowers, Ornamental gardening, Perennials, Plantaholics choice, Summer Jun 16, 2020
Many people have wonderful late spring and early summer displays in their gardens, followed by a rather drab time when all the earlier blooms have faded. The amazing Echibeckia ‘Summerina’ Series plug this gap by continually blooming through to the first frosts. Many of us will be familiar with Echinaceas (Coneflowers) in our gardens. You[…]
Product Profile – Vegtrug Raised Planters
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fruit and veg gardening, Gardening for beginners, Ornamental gardening, Product Profile Jun 10, 2020
Call me lazy, but I just love products that make our gardening easier so we can spend more of our time simply enjoying our gardens, whether they be of vast acreage or the size of a postage stamp. Here I would like to show you the Vegtrug raised planter range that can do just that.[…]