All you need for a beautiful and productive garden | Seeds, Plants & More

Why you should choose 'prepared' freesia corms

So-called “prepared corms” mimic what they would find in their native Cape in South Africa and ensures good growing and flowering.

Perfect plants to create a cottage garden style

Learn which plants to choose to create the perfect cottage garden - from pretty pinks to delicate blues and subtle whites.

Protecting tulips from pests

Protect your tulips this spring from their main pests. This short guide shows you how to avoid tulip fire and squirrels.

Sweet peas at Perch Hill

Read about how we grow our sweet peas at Perch Hill.

Top 10 plants for pollinators

If you're new to gardening or looking to create a more bee and pollinating insect friendly garden then you must include some of these in your patch.

Top cut flower roses by Country Roses

Country Roses give their top recommendations for cut roses to grow in your garden, and to arrange in a vase.

Bring pollinators into your garden

Find out why and how to attract beneficial insects into your garden.

Clematis for every month of the year

Find out how to have at least one clematis in flower all 12 months of the year with Sarah's guide.

Companion planting - protect with plants

Grow these flowers in your veg patch to help deter pests and protect your plants the natural way.

Companion planting: Friends with Benefits

Sarah tells us why companion planting works, and how you can grow veg, herbs and flowers together to eliminate pests and increase productivity.

The very best annual climbers

Sow these climbers in your garden in the spring, and you'll enjoy them well into the autumn.

Sarah's favourite tulip groups

Sarah talks about her favourite types of tulip groups.

History of the dahlia

First discovered by Aztec Indians and used for food and medicine, this tuber has an interesting history of cultivation.

Edible Flowers

The best edible flowers to grow all year round - with growing and harvesting tips.

Exotic bulbs for summer borders

If you like glamour in your garden - well-cut, well-dressed glamour - then summer-flowering bulbs are key.

Container Dahlias | Why Sarah Loves These

Sarah discusses her current favourite dahlias for pots, and how to grow and care for them for the most floriferous container displays.

Favourite Summer Half-Hardy Annuals

Favourite summer half-hardy annuals for wonderful arrangements and brilliant containers.

Climbers | Why Sarah Loves These

Sarah shows us some of her favourite climbers from the trials at Perch Hill, which are used as both climbers and trailers.

Growing edible flowers

Sarah shows you how what sort of edible flowers she likes to grow and eat at home.

Creating a wild flower meadow

Sarah talks through how she has begun to establish the wild flower meadow at Perch Hill.

Annual flowers – create summer colour

Create summer colour with these unbeatable annual flowers. Sarah's absolute favourites for reliability and colour.

Understanding dahlia groups

A list of the different dahlia groups, along with some classification info and an example of a variety in each group.

Gardening with children – sowing the seeds

In part 2, find out about sowing the seeds, all the different methods you should use and how to get the best results.

Growing sunflowers from seed

Find out which sunflowers to grow from seed and how to grow them.

Growing tomatoes from seed

Find out the best way to grow your tomato plants from seed, starting in March if they are undercover and in May if outdoors.

Gardening with children – choosing the seeds

This is step 1 in a three part series that helps anyone interested in vegetable gardening with children.

Growing chillies from seed

Learn how to grow tasty chillies from seed with this simple guide.

How to create a butterfly garden

If we want to preserve our native butterflies, we need to grow the right plants in our gardens to encourage them.

How to grow and harvest asparagus

Learn how to plant and grow asparagus crowns and harvest their delicious spears.

How to grow Eucomis (Pineapple flower)

Learn how to plant and grow Eucomis bulbs, for beautiful pineapple flowers in your autumn garden.

How to grow grapes in Britain

Learn how to grow grapes in Britain with the advice of Chatsworth gardener Ian Webster.

How to plant and grow lilies

A quick-glance guide on how to grow and care for lilies, both in pots and in the ground.

How to grow potatoes in bags

Find Sarah's tips for how to grow potatoes in a container or planting bag in your small garden space.

How to grow your own wedding: Part 2

In part 2 of our Grow Your Own Wedding Series, Sarah talks about how she grew the food and flowers for the wedding of her head gardener, Bea.

How to grow zinnias

Find out how to grow zinnia, and why you should grow them in your garden.

How to layout a vegetable garden

Once you've created your vegetable plot, you need to find out how to lay it out. Sarah's guide will show you how.

How to plant and grow blackcurrants

Learn how to plant, grow and harvest blackcurrants, to produce beautiful crops for years to come.

How to plant and grow dahlia tubers

Discover how to grow strong, healthy dahlias – how to plant, look after and overwinter them, and what to do with your bulbs when they arrive.

How to plant and grow Nerine bowdenii

Learn how to plant and grow Nerine bowdenii, for beautiful pink flowers this autumn.

How to plant and grow onion sets

Find out how Sarah plants, grows and harvests her onion and shallot sets for maximum flavour and productivity.

How to plant and grow raspberries

Learn how to plant out raspberry canes and how to establish and grow them with Sarah's instructions.

How to plant and grow roses

Learn how to plant and grow roses using Sarah's simple tips.

How to plant at different soil levels

Growing plants one on top of another gets the most out of every square inch of your outside space.

How to grow Delphiniums

We have all got to grow delphiniums – the most statuesque towering spires for any garden. They make brilliant cut flowers too.

Creating the perfect veg patch

Creating a veg patch is one of the most rewarding experiences, find out the essentials to get you started here.

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