Our nursery and garden was under 3 feet of water in October 2023, but only for 3 days. Sadly, we were hit again, far more seriously, in...

This is a very common question from customers, both at our shows on online. The answer may be of interest to some so I've included it...

We talk to more than 100 people a week, through our shows, residential and commercial visits, and online communications. One very common...

We adore our native tulip - Tulipa Sylvestris This stunning woodland/hedge bottom bulb is increasingly rare in the wild. It is native,...

Gardeners World magazine has just reported on an amazing study conducted by the University of Sussex. Researchers from the university...

We've now had 3 very dry hot summers, in the last 5 years. This one was particularly record-breaking, if you live in the East, Midlands...

Through our work, we are in touch with meadows all over England, and keep in touch with customer projects of all kinds. The intense hot...

Even we have had trouble, as have large scale re-wilding projects. So don't feel defeated. In many parts of the UK - particularly the...

...In most parts of the UK, there has been an absence of 'that proper rain, that soaks you through' for approaching 6 weeks now....

Surely it is Oxeye Daisy? Most of the meadows we planted in 2021 are now full of Oxeye Daisy. Aside from a few flowers, it hid itself...

Well, that's an easy one. It has to be Red Campion In the last 2 weeks of April (before, if it's hot but not dry), it throws up flower...

Many of our customers ask the question..."what is the best month for a wildflower meadow", and in particular "when do they fade/need...

Unless you are lucky enough to have soil that is so thin or infertile that big weeds don't grow, sooner or later you will have to...

This depends! Meadows, borders and containers planted with wildflowers, are lower maintenance than lawns and managed borders of...

Many people who come to us for advice, and have done their research, mention Yellow Rattle. This is a semi-parasitic (and beautiful)...

The below list is based on 30 years of experience and informal trial and error. We hope you can benefit from our knowledge! JAN - Too...

Many people looking to re-wild or include wildflowers in their garden, are drawn by wanting to attract pollinators and support natural...

Making a wildflower meadow, or even a wildflower 'area' is not as expensive as you might think, using our super-plugs. It really does...

Probably more than any other type of wildflower, native bulbs have been completely eclipsed by commercial varieties in our gardens. This...

Whether you have a patch the size of a single garage to plant trees, or half-an acre or more, it helps to know how to choose and blend...