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Runner beans are one of the most rewarding crops you can grow. They’re generous, fast-growing, and beautifully ornamental, with climbing vines and vivid red, white, or bi-coloured flowers.

We all want the best for our seedlings so that we can have unrestricted root growth, stronger plants and ultimately, better results.

January presents us with what seems like endless cold, wet and dark days without the comfort of mulled wine and twinkling fairy lights to lift our spirits. But we gardeners are a hardy bunch, and t...

We’re partnering with The Children’s Society, a charity that stands alongside young people and supports them through the challenges they face. 

At Fothergill’s, we’re proud to work alongside partners who share our belief that gardening should be accessible, uplifting and rooted in real impact. 

While the garden outside may be dormant, this is actually the perfect time to nurture an indoor herb garden. Even a simple row of pots on a sunny windowsill can bring fresh flavour to your cooking ...

Cucumbers are one of summer’s most refreshing crops - crisp, juicy, and easy to grow once you understand their needs. Discover how to grow them now!

Grow your own tomatoes here at Fothergill's our tomato growing guide will have you growing juicy tomatoes in no time. Find all you need to know here at Fothergill's.

Here at Fothergill’s, we’re breaking down how to plant bare root roses and get a more colour introduced to your garden. Bare root roses are young rose plants supplied during the dormant season with...

Treat your loved one to peaceful moments in the garden, muddy hands and the beauty of watching a small seedling grow into a beautiful bloom.    We've rounded up our best gift ideas for both beginne...

Here at Fothergill’s, we’re breaking down how to grow allium and get a brand new layer of colour introduced to your garden. We’ll be discussing when to plant allium, how to care for your plants, an...

If you’d love a pot that keeps bursting into bloom throughout spring, a bulb lasagne (also known as layered bulb planting) is the ideal place to start. 

The sun is setting earlier, and the dark nights are edging closer. Autumn is almost upon us, which means there’s plenty of work to do. Summer can feel like a pretty garden-heavy season, but it’s ju...

Gardening is a year-round hobby. There’s nothing quite as rewarding as watching your flower seeds grow over time from tiny dots in the ground into gorgeous blooms.