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Fothergill's seed experts - discover what to sow this month for beautiful blooms and fresh vegetables. Follow our easy month-by-month planting guide.

Expert advice and guidance for both new and experienced gardeners alike to help you get started and get the most from your crop.

Learn how to grow alliums with our gardening growing guide. Find helpful tips for planting, caring, and enjoying these bold, beautiful blooms in your garden.

When daffodil bulbs bloom into bright and beautiful flowers, it is one of the first signs that spring has arrived. It brings clearer skies, longer, warmer days, and a burst of vibrant colour to gar...

If you’re looking to bring fresh flavour into your cooking and a little greenery into your home, growing herbs on your windowsill is the perfect place to start.

From butterflies and beetles to spiders and earthworms, minibeasts play a vital role in keeping our garden ecosystems healthy. Moreover, they’re a delight to watch and study, especially for young n...

There are many simple things you can do to make your garden more appealing for our native birds. Read our top tips on how to attract birds to your garden!

This year’s Chelsea Flower Show celebrates the theme ‘Your Space, Your Story’, a tribute to the individuality of every gardener. That spirit is reflected in the diverse and breathtaking garden desi...

At Fothergill’s, we’re passionate about supporting families and amateur gardeners in their gardening endeavours. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to help you grow and look after nastu...

Some flowers have been popular for decades, even centuries, and for good reason. There’s a tendency for us to stick with these varieties that are old favourites, but there are so many more choices ...

Introducing children to gardening and cooking from an early age is a fantastic way to get them excited about food, encourage healthy eating habits, and spend quality time together as a family. By g...

The mornings and evenings are getting noticeably lighter, and the welcome sound of birdsong early in the morning is a sure sign that spring is near. Add to that the snowdrops in full bloom by the w...

There is no enemy of the British garden quite like the humble slug. Left unchecked, slugs will eat your vegetables and ruin your flower plants, but just as annoying is that some of the solutions, l...

Whether it’s their papery petals catching the sunlight or the way they seem to appear out of nowhere, these flowers are full of charm. And growing them couldn’t be easier.

At Fothergill's, we believe gardening is for everyone. From woody shrubs plants to pretty flower plants and tasty veg, there are many wonderful plants that are easy to grow in British gardens, even...