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Category: British Grower
How to grow Peonies
Is there any flower in the world more beautiful than a Peony?
Herbaceous Peonies are the most well known type of peony and probably the most converted Wedding Flower ever! Not a single stem is wasted.
Here are my top tips on how to grow Herbaceous Peonies.
How to grow Ranunculus
Ranunculus, the Rose of the Spring…
Ranunculus, called the ‘Rose of Spring’ will provide gorgeous blooms throughout the start of the season giving you an abundance of flowers long before the Roses wake up…
How to grow Anemones
Anemones, the star of Spring Bouquets
Flowering throughout the spring, these gorgeous blooms are firm a favorite with floral designers and our brides.
Wire Hoop Plant Supports
Wire Hoop Plant Supports.It can be expensive and tricky to adequately support a whole cut flower garden, here are some plant supports you can make yourself…
Our Flower Growing Frames
Flower Frames
Our own ‘invention’ these double Plant Staking with Cold Frames and extend our season here in the Chiltern Hills right on the Buckinghamshire / Bedfordshire border…
How to plant a Bulb Lasagna
In order to have a season long display rather than one big bonanza, you should plant bulbs with a variety of flowering times.
How to Sow Seeds
Sowing Seeds
With the cold Spring of 2018 you may be a little behind with your seed sowing…
The good news is, they will soon catch up and many seeds such as Zinnia’s actually resent been sown too early.Â
After a quick germination, they quickly die off as they sit in cold damp soil…
April is ideal, the sky is bright, the sun is warm, lets get started!Â
You’ll need seed trays, pots, bottom trays, potting compost, vermiculite or horticultural grit, clear dome lids, and plant labels.