Author

Experience

  • Garden industry professional
  • Seasonal gardening advocate
  • Practical horticulture advisor
  • Dahlia growing enthusiast
  • Practical gardening advisor
  • Garden industry professional

Cassie King

Horticultural Specialist

About

Cassie is passionate about horticulture and nature, with 15 years' experience working in the garden industry. She tries to practice what she preaches in her own garden and has a particular love for dahlias.

Other interests:

Nature, seasonal gardening, and growing dahlias.

Previous Experience:

With 15 years’ experience in the garden industry, Cassie has worked across a variety of horticultural roles, sharing practical knowledge and encouraging gardeners to grow with confidence.

Blogs by Cassie King

The Best Bedding Plants for Summer

The Best Bedding Plants for Summer

  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 ...

Cassie King
May 8, 2026
Spring Planting Guide

Spring Planting Guide

The team at Fothergill's have put together this guide to help you channel that energy into the right plants at the right time, whether you're figuring out what to plant in spring for the first time...

Cassie King
Jan 24, 2026

Inspiration for your garden

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Recipe: Ultimate Smashed Potato Salad

Recipe: Ultimate Smashed Potato Salad

Take your homegrown potatoes to the next level with this crispy and creamy summer salad. Perfect as a barbecue side or a dish to enjoy on its own.

Jun 11, 2026
Recipe: Kale Smoothie

Recipe: Kale Smoothie

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.

Jun 11, 2026
Recipe: Eton Mess

Recipe: Eton Mess

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

Jun 10, 2026

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