how to plant, grow & care for beetroot Don’t let crinkle cut pickled beetroot put you off – it doesn’t have to be that way. I love beetroot raw or roasted, red, orange or pink, and that's what makes it look such fun on the plate. There is
how to plant, grow & care for aquilegias Aquilegias are invaluable for flowering in May and early June when there is surprisingly little colour in the garden. Aquilegias come in a wide range of colours and some varieties have dark stems that
how to plant, grow & care for asters Perennial asters score high in the autumn garden, not least because of the range of colours they come in – there are fabulous carmine pinks and deep rich purples, as well as pastel shades and whi
how to plant, grow & care for raspberries Most commercial raspberries are now grown under plastic – the weather risks are less – and picked partially ripe so they travel better and have a longer shelf life. Enjoy growing your own outdoors for
how to plant, grow & care for strawberries You can grow strawberries in the border, in pots, in the veg patch or on the allotment. They are easy to grow and, after a smaller first crop, will provide abundant fruit for at least three years. Hom
how to plant, grow & care for blackcurrants Still regarded as one of the highest fruits for vitamin C, blackcurrants are a delicious and easily grown summer stalwart. All you need is space and reasonable ground, they will even fruit for you in
how to plant, grow & care for irises We plant lots of iris bulbs at Perch Hill to start off a long bulb flower succession. There are many different types, each with different care requirements (so do check the instructions for the one yo
how to plant, grow & care for kale Kale has become increasingly popular over the last few years, for its health-giving vitamins and antioxidants as well as its versatility in the kitchen when there is not much else growing in the garde
how to plant, grow & care for lilies Lilies are among the superstars of the summer garden. They are glamorous, often headily fragrant and quite heart-stoppingly beautiful. On summer evenings their scent can be ravishing and the paler-hue
how to plant, grow & care for pelargoniums Pelargoniums are low-maintenance, high-performing, good-looking tender perennials. A really beautiful, bushy pelargonium filling a handsome pot during the summer is a wonderful thing to see – and usef
how to plant, grow & care for peonies A classic country garden flower that also holds its own in a more formal setting, peonies have been bred and developed for thousands of years by the Chinese, Japanese and now the Americans. We stock b
how to plant, grow & care for geraniums Geraniums are the relatives of our native wildflower, the Cranesbill. They are totally hardy, unlike their frequent namesake the Pelargonium. They work as brilliant ground cover under shrubs and trees
how to plant, grow & care for zinnias Zinnias are fantastic for their daisy-like shapes in vibrant colours from summer all the way through to October or the first frost. They are as lovely in a vase as they are growing in the garden. Ther
how to plant, grow & care for wallflowers Wallflowers are one of my favourite flowers, ranging from the most wonderfully rich colours to smokey pastels, with swoon-worthy scent. They are best planted in blocks and drifts for maximum impact, r
how to plant, grow & care for tulips Spring would not be spring without fabulous, heart-lifting tulips. Tulips are my favourite spring bulb – I love their big statement colours, their interesting shapes and the life they bring to borders
how to plant, grow & care for tomatoes We grow loads of tomatoes at Perch Hill as they are so versatile in salads, pasta dishes and a whole host of Mediterranean recipes. They are also full of vitamins and minerals, making them superfoods
