Paperwhites are simply white narcissus for growing indoors. Deliciously scented varieties such as Ziva are available that will fill a room with their sweet fragrance. They are a stalwart decoration for the Christmas period, but displays throughout winter are possible by staggering their planting every couple of weeks from November through to January. Paperwhites are[…]
Growing Paperwhites For Indoor Displays
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Christmas gifts, Container gardening, Fragrant plants, Gardening for beginners, Houseplants, Ornamental gardening, Winter Sep 20, 2022
Snowdrops – Could You Be A Galanthophile?
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Bulbs, Ornamental gardening, Spring, Winter Sep 06, 2022
Most of us are familiar with Snowdrops which are the harbinger of spring. Many of us will have been privy to swathes of these delightful bulbs drifting throughout woodland. These bulbs are usually the common Snowdrop, more correctly known by it’s latin name Galanthus Nivalis which is pictured at the top of the article. Galanthus[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Jumbo Double Amaryllis (Hippeastrums)
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Christmas gifts, Houseplants, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Winter Aug 30, 2022
When the autumn and winter begin to set in, many of us gardeners retreat inside to tend our houseplants. One of the favourites for Christmas and the new year is of course the Amaryllis, more correctly know as Hippeastrums. I have written before about how to care for these statuesque flower bulbs, and I will[…]
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[…]
Why You Should Sow A Green Manure This Autumn
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Fruit and veg gardening, Gardening for beginners, Seeds, Winter Sep 07, 2021
What is a Green Manure? Green manures are seeds sown into vacant areas of soil where no crop is required at that time. They can then later be strimmed and dug into the soil to improve fertility and soil structure. They are usually used in vegetable plots, but can also be used in areas where[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Primrose ‘Everlast’
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Container gardening, New plants, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Spring, Winter Aug 03, 2021
This, at first glance, may look like our gorgeous native Primrose, but don’t be fooled. This is the superhero of Primrose breeding. A supercharged version that has been released to the market in recent years and is set to take the gardening world by storm. Primrose Everlast retains the beautiful soft yellow blooms of the[…]
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[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Helleborus Niger Christmas Carol
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, Perennials, Plantaholics choice, Winter Nov 03, 2020
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 – Helleborus Rodney Davey Marbled Group
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Ornamental gardening, Perennials, Plantaholics choice, Winter Oct 27, 2020
A long standing favourite winter flowering plant and an important one for early pollinators, the Hellebores produce their cheery blooms when the skies are at their greyest. There are single and double flowered varieties, some early flowering and some late flowering. The series I want to draw your attention to here are the wonderful Rodney[…]
Plantaholic’s Choice – Pansy ‘Matrix’™ Series
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Container gardening, Ornamental gardening, Plantaholics choice, Spring, Winter Aug 11, 2020
We may be still enjoying the summer sunshine, but whether we like it or not, it is time to start to plan our autumn through to spring garden displays before all the best plants are sold out. These plants can be grown to order for us so we receive the cream of the crop. There[…]
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