how to plant, grow & care for sweet peas We have teepees and arches covered with sweet peas in flower during June and July – they fill the garden, house and life with scent and colour. They are the stars of our summer season. The range of sw
how to plant, grow & care for sunflowers There are three reasons for growing sunflowers from seed – instant architecture, great pollen source for bees and butterflies (as well as seeds for birds) and glamorous cut flowers. For all roles, you
how to plant, grow & care for roses We have the most beautiful rose garden at Perch Hill, with more than sixty varieties ranging from climbers to hedge roses, huge species shrubs to heavily perfumed bush roses. They are show-stoppingly
how to plant, grow & care for cosmos Even if you only have a tiny garden – or just some pots – you have to grow at least one cosmos. They are the lowest maintenance, floweriest plants in the world. For me, cosmos is t
how to plant, grow & care for clematis Cascading down over arches, scrambling through trees or up a garden wall, climbers add another dimension to gardens. The breadth of choice is thrilling – with a bit of planning, you coul
how to plant, grow & care for potatoes Potatoes have been the staple vegetable in the UK for over a century, providing the energy, vitamins and butter absorbing abilities for almost every meal. Luckily they are also very easy to gr
how to plant, grow & care for dahlias Dahlias are some of the lowest maintenance, highest production cut flowers and garden plants you can grow. Here at Perch Hill, we grow hundreds and hundreds of dahlias, and they are the highlight of t
how to plant, grow & care for gladioli Gladioli are magnificent flowers that add structure and elegance to the garden. With wonderful textures, rich and bright colours and unusual shapes, they can be both classy and striking, and can light
December in the garden In December, there's lots to harvest, but very little to plant out or sow, giving you plenty of time to focus on spending time with family and friends over the festive weeks.The Cutting GardenPerennia
November in the garden The garden undergoes a lot of change in November, as its colours begin to fade and it becomes a little less productive than it was in late summer. There's plenty to get on with to prepare for next yea
October in the garden Autumn is officially here, in all its golden glory. The ground is wet with dew in the mornings and the garden is covered in cobwebs, but some days may still be glorious and warm. This may be the first
September in the garden September is a busy time in the garden. Things can quickly change from summer to the onset of winter, so if you are organised you can really get on top of jobs now to save time and work next spring an
July in the garden July is a brilliant time for your garden or allotment - abounding with delicious edible produce, and beautiful scented flowers for cutting for your kitchen table or to create bunches for friends.The C
June in the garden June is a wonderful time in the garden, flowers are starting to appear in abundance and there's plenty to harvest in the veg patch. Keep on top of supporting your plants and keep an eye out for cold n
May in the garden In May the days are longer and warmer, hopefully the risk of frost will have passed by the end of the month, and there is plenty to do in the garden, greenhouse and vegetable plot. You'll want to star
March in the garden With the arrival of spring, there is plenty to do in the garden in March. The days are longer and warmer, hopefully the risk of frost will have passed by the end of the month, and there are plenty of
