Seeds & Propagation

At this time of year, we’re all buying seeds and itching to go out in the garden. The following considerations should help you get the best success with them.

Looking for something new and interesting to grow this season? Take a look at our range of unusual tubers!

Looking for some ideas on what to grow this year? Check out our list if the most popular seeds from 2023.

When it comes to creating a garden that radiates effortless beauty year after year, naturalising flower bulbs are a gardener's best friend.

Garlic enjoys a long growing season, it's best planted in the Autumn months however it can be planted with good results all the way up till Christmas and Late Planting varieties such as; Flavor, Cledor, Printanor, can be planted from January - March.

Although not a new idea, the use of green manures, cover crops, and catch crops has gained momentum in recent years as a powerful tool for regenerating soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting sustainable farming systems.

Research is confirming that a diverse mix of grasses, legumes and other plants improves pasture and grassland for soil health, animal health and for wildlife.

Square foot gardening is a method for helping those with smaller gardens to maximise their space.

A raised bed is created by adding a layer of soil above ground level and keeping it contained in a frame. Raised bed frames can be made from timber, stone, logs or bricks.

Although onions can be grown from seed or transplants, growing from sets is definitely the easiest way to ensure a high yielding crop. Sets will typically take about 100 days tp produce decent bulbs.