A light covering of snow at the nursery this morning. The heaviest snow just skirted us fortunately.

At this time of year we are starting to pot up in earnest. These plants are plugs which are either started from seed or softwood cuttings in autumn and are now ready to put into bigger pots. We hope for some mild weather now so these plants can reall...

This striking violet is new to us this year and will be available in a few weeks. The dark colour of the flowers really stand out at this time of year (flowering early in a polytunnel). As a bonus they are very strongly scented. Viola 'Quasar' is an ...

For a short time, we have Winter Aconite, Wood Anemone, Native Bluebells, Wild Garlic and Snowdrops available in-the-green. This method of transplanting bulbs is generally more successful and quicker to establish than planting dry bulbs, especially f...

The ivory white flower of this Celandine looks lovely against its shiny bronze leaves in the sunshine. Ficaria verna 'Hyde Hall' is flowering a bit early in a polytunnel.

Our packing room is re-stocked with boxes and ready for when we resume dispatching orders next week, following our Christmas and New Year break.We would like to wish all of our customers a very Happy New Year. Here's hoping for a year of sensible wea...

So excited to have our first ever mistletoe berry in the orchard. I sowed berries (from left over sprigs after Christmas), on our apple trees 5 or 6 years ago and these slow-growing, parasitic plants are finally fruiting. Only one berry so far, but i...

Most of us are aware of the cottage garden plant Solomon's Seal, but there have been a number of other common names applied to this plant over the years too.David's Harp, Lady's Seal, Job's Tears, Lady's Lockets and Ladder To Heaven - a definite bibl...

We are currently offering the three native primulas, Primrose, Cowslip and Oxlip as a collection, at a reduced price. These plants will flower in the spring and early summer and can be planted in the ground or in containers. Click here to buy now.Pri...

I've been looking into the fascinating history of the Mugwort plant (it's raining outside!).This native wildflower is steeped in folklore and has had many uses over the years. Traditionally it was made into garlands and hung over doors to deter evil ...

Take advantage of low plant prices now and plant this autumn for bigger plants next year, or keep them in their pots over winter to plant in spring. Our compost contains slow-release fertiliser which lasts for 4-5 months. We have a large number ...

One of our aims is to protect plants which are in danger of being lost, due to the very limited range of plants on offer in garden centres. Chrysanthemum 'Picasso', which the Hardy Plant Society lists as being endangered due to a lack of commerc...

These Acanthus root cuttings were taken from our stock plant a few weeks ago. I've potted them up today and they've gone into one of our polytunnels to grow over the autumn and winter to be ready to sell in the spring. I love the way plants want to l...

These Acanthus root cuttings were taken from our stock plant a few weeks ago. I've potted them up today and they've gone into one of our polytunnels to grow over the autumn and winter to be ready to sell in the spring. I love the way plants want to l...

We are proud to be trusted to supply plants to some large organisations, including The National Trust and English Heritage. This week we have supplied Hardy Chrysanthemum 'Mary Stoker' to The Royal Horticultural Society, for one of their prestigious ...

We love receiving positive feedback from happy customers! This came in yesterday and you can read more recent comments from customers here.

We were very pleased to be reunited with this 17th century pink earlier in the year, thanks to the generosity of a kind customer. Dianthus 'Allspice' has always been popular but, like so many old pinks, it is not widely sold because most nu...

September is a good month for sowing and germinating hardy perennial seed. It's especially good if you have freshly collected seed from the garden, because fresh seed usually germinates much faster. These seedlings will be potted up in the polyt...

Japanese anemones make a wonderful show in late summer and autumn. Tall stems of white or pink flowers stand above attractive green foliage, which is very drought tolerant. We have some growing in a border in deep shade on heavy clay which dries...

I love the common names of Caltha palustris (which we've just added to our range): Marsh Marigold; King Cups; Cow Slops; Water Blobs; Golden Cups; Crazy Betty; Molly Blobs.Different common names for the same plant come about because there used to be ...