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Cucumbers are one of summer’s most refreshing crops - crisp, juicy, and easy to grow once you understand their needs. Whether climbing inside a warm greenhouse or sprawling across an outdoor bed, t...

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...

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. 

Our gardening advice for September and indeed the next few months will lighten your workload in the spring and in many cases offer an easier start to establishing new plants in the garden.