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Reliable, resilient and repeating every year – these are just some of the reasons why growing bare root perennials is so satisfying, not to mention their quintessential cottage-garden charm. Returning every year, their ability to make more of an impa
I first fell in love with dahlias when I was a gardening student at the Royal Horticultural Garden at Wisley, in Surrey. I spent three months working on the dahlia trials ground, and was lucky that my period there started just as the plants were comi
With a bit of bright, indoor growing space and a selection of top-notch tropical bulbs, it’s easier than you might think to create your own mini version of an exotic paradise. Even in cool climates, you’ll find it’s possible to enjoy plants which wou
The first plants I ever grew in the lead-up to my horticultural career were Ranunculi. I was just a child then, but I’ll never forget the thrill I experienced when the first flowers began to open that spring. It comes back to me every time I see Ranu
Summer-flowering bulbs provide some of the biggest, best and most exotic-looking blooms, and spring is the best time to plant them. Not only do they look fabulous growing in borders or containers, but many make wonderful cut flowers too, so you can a
According to the Scottish Begonia Society, there is evidence that begonias already existed several thousand years ago when the Ancient civilisations in equatorial Africa and tropical regions of Asia were thriving on planet Earth. In Africa, primitive
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your patio for summer, turn a balcony or courtyard into a lush little oasis, or even just plant up a window box, there’s potential to create a beautiful, colourful display whether your outside space is big or small