Welcome to Fothergill's blog

A healthy, fruity, and refreshing smoothie packed full of goodness. Quick and easy to make with your homegrown kale, and the perfect way to start your day.

This classic British dessert is a real celebration of fresh, homegrown strawberries. Four ingredients, no fuss, and absolutely delicious.

Turn your homegrown tomatoes into something delicious with this easy cheesy pasta traybake. Ready in under an hour and full of fresh flavours.

Discover how to grow salad leaves, rocket, and radishes from seed, with a smoky, spicy homemade dressing. Ready to harvest in time for the World Cup!

Discover everything you need to know about chrysanthemums, from varieties and planting tips to care advice. Expert guidance from Fothergill's.

From calming woodland spaces to community gardens for young people, these Chelsea gardens show how growing can support wellbeing.

From urban edgelands to nocturnal bat gardens, discover the RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens designed to support wildlife long after the show ends.

The Fothergills team are at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026! Join us for a tour of the best gardens and design trends from the world's greatest flower show.

  We’ve put together this guide on when to plant summer bedding plants, which varieties flower all summer, and how to keep them blooming right through to the first frosts, so you can stop guessing ...

Learn how to grow tulips with our step-by-step guide and FAQs. Get tips on planting, soil, watering, and care for vibrant, long-lasting blooms

Make the most of any small garden, balcony or courtyard with clever design, smart planting and space-saving ideas. From layout tips to vertical growing, discover how to create a beautiful, producti...

  We’re excited to be teaming up with Dig It to launch the new ‘Sow & Tell’ seeds.Together, we’re inspiring more people to grow, share, and experience the wellbeing benefits of gardening as a ...

If you’re wondering how to grow your own vegetables for your roast dinner, here we will look at some of the best vegetables to grow for a Sunday roast and how to enjoy success with the whole process. 

This guide explains exactly what peat-free compost means, why we should use peat-free compost in our gardens, and how to get the very best results from it - whether you’re sowing seeds, potting on,...

This guide explains when growing seeds together yields something productive, and why it has not gone quite right.