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Since March, sales of vegetable plants and seeds have been soaring. The demand has been so great that some online nurseries have had to suspend their websites at times to cope with the rush of orders. One person who has been helping novice growers get to grips with their new-found passion for ‘grow your own’ … Read more
HOW TO DODGE THE WEATHER Britain is used to extreme weather, but 2020 has been a horror show so far for gardeners. Spring drought led to a sweltering April followed by an exceptionally dry May. Now June has come with plantwrecking winds and showers. The rain is welcome, but don’t be fooled. We haven’t had … Read more
Blue swoon! Delphiniums radiate a glorious shade that so rarely pops up in nature – and they’re at their best now, says MONTY DON Blue is the rarest colour in nature and if you look closely a ‘true’ blue is very rare Most so-called ‘blue’ flowers have a lot of red in, so they’re shades … Read more
Purple craze: There’s nothing lovelier than lavender with its heady scent and vivid colour, says Monty Don – and there’s a type to suit every taste Monty Don said lavender colours a mood of gentle refinement and prettiness He said it is long-lasting, ideal for a pot and resistant to almost total neglect Lavender hates … Read more
Potting up your plot: Containers are a delight — but be sure to pick the right type Nigel Colborn shared his advice for planting and setting out summer containers British gardening expert said plants thrive when they’re given plenty of room He said most plants are fine with ordinary flower pots with holes at the … Read more
Pick of the bunch: Garden centres reopen again but plan your trip carefully to avoid disappointment Garden centres have reopened but they are likely to be frantically busy Seeds, compost and bedding plants are still available online or by mail order Large feature plants will be expensive, but terrific value and make focal points By … Read more
Pick of the bunch: Garden centres reopen again but plan your trip carefully to avoid disappointment Garden centres have reopened but they are likely to be frantically busy Seeds, compost and bedding plants are still available online or by mail order Large feature plants will be expensive, but terrific value and make focal points By … Read more