Summer flowering bulbs have now arrived at Gordale and you’ll be spoilt for choice this year, with our fantastic range. Planting bulbs is a great way to add colour, fragrance and interest to your garden. They can brighten up borders, containers, window boxes and even cut flower arrangements. Some of the most popular summer bulbs…
Saint Michael’s Mount, a quaint harbour dominated by a castle, and home to Daniel Michael, a passionate Gardener. The place where the story began, and the wonderful Semponiums were created. During an unusually harsh winter in 2009, Daniel sadly lost half his huge collection of succulents, which usually thrive in the extreme southwest of Cornwall.…
Utilising patio containers is an easy and effective way to make a stylish statement in your garden, and to add much needed colour throughout your outdoor space. Whether you have a large garden, a simple back yard or even a balcony, adding a colourful containers can really help to bring a touch of nature to…
Houseplants are a great way to add some greenery and life to your home. They can purify the air, boost your mood, and brighten up your space. However, houseplants can also attract some unwanted pests that can damage your plants… 4 most common houseplant pests: SCALE INSECTS These small insects feed by sucking sap and…
World Earth Day🌍🌱🌻🌿🌺 is celebrated every year on April 22nd and it’s a day dedicated to protecting the environment and raising awareness about climate change and other environmental issues. This year’s theme is “Invest In Our Planet” which highlights the importance of dedicating our time, resources, and energy to solving climate change and other environmental issues.…
If you’re looking to brighten up your patio containers and borders with a splash of spring colour, take a look at our fantastic selection of primrose. These magnificent plants add plenty of spring colour with their showy flowers and rich green leaves. Choose from our selection of vibrant hues, or pastel shades to create the…
Ever considered growing your own potatoes? It’s great fun and very rewarding – plus you get to select which variety would suit your cooking requirements best. Some potatoes make tastier roasties, creamier mash or crispier chips – growing your own gives you more varieties to choose from. We have a great range of seed potatoes…
Autumn is flowing with beautiful yellows, oranges and reds. It’s time to ensure your garden is tidied up ready for winter by clearing away fallen leaves, preparing containers for rain and frost, and finish planting spring flowering bulbs. Feed and water the birds. Keep clearing any fallen leaves. Raise containers onto pot feet to avoid…
First frosts and gorgeous autumnal colours signal the beginning of October. The best time to straighten up and prune back in the garden is on clear, sunny days. There are still plenty of fruit and vegetables to harvest and stockpile for the upcoming chilly winter months. Typically, this season sees a lot of leaf-fall and while you…
With the season of change hanging in the air, we are about to come up to Autumn when our gardens start becoming neglected and need preparing for the Winter. We have all enjoyed sitting out, enjoying and admiring our gardens this Summer, basking in the hot sunshine and planting beautiful, colourful flowers in our borders…