Geum / Avens - Tall Varieties
Geums are perennials that prefer full sun but can handle some shade. Their preference is for moist soil but it must be well draining. ...
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- 6 days ago
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Our Bespoke Seed Mixes
We are still growing and harvesting but we are so excited about our mixes we just had to share them with you. Some of our mixes are...
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- Jan 21
- 2 min
Centaurea cyanus - Cornflowers
Cornflowers may be an old fashion annual but it will never be out of fashion. These delicate papery flowers are a staple for cottage...
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- Jan 9
- 1 min
Gaillardia - Blanket Flowers
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) is native to central United States and Mexico. It is a heat loving and easy to grow, short-lived perennial...
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- Jan 2
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Stock - Identification of Single and Doubles
Stock (Matthiola incana) is a member of the Brassicaceae family, it is normally grown as a cool climate annual. It has been a favourite...
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- Dec 31, 2022
- 4 min
Strip Flip - Nature Strip Make Over
My local Council installed a new footpath recently and it looks amazing. However, they left this horrid mess of a "soil" behind. It is...
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- Sep 20, 2022
- 7 min
Salvias
Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with nearly 1000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and...
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- Aug 27, 2022
- 2 min
Nasturtiums
Nasturtiums like you have never seen before!! Nasturtiums are cheerful and easy-to-grow, perfect for children and anyone learning to...
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- Aug 13, 2022
- 1 min
Growing Dahlias from seeds
Growing dahlias from seeds is a lot of fun and very easy. Purchase Seeds Our seeds have been collected from our tall dahlia varieties...
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- Aug 11, 2022
- 2 min
Monarda (Beebalm)
Monarda (Beebalm) is a perennial herb that is native to North America and belongs to the mint family. Monarda is a traditional favourite...
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- Jul 31, 2022
- 1 min
Tanacetum Ptarmiciflorum ‘Silver Lace’ or 'Bishop's Lace'
Tanacetum Ptarmiciflorum ‘Silver Lace’ or 'Bishop's Lace' is a rounded perennial with feathery silver foliage that keeps its shape for...
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- Jul 26, 2022
- 2 min
Sisyrinchium
This is an interesting group of plants belonging to the Iris family that are native to the Americas. These plants are easy to grow...
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- Jul 18, 2022
- 1 min
Chocolate Cosmos - YUMMY!
Chocolate Cosmos - Cosmos atrosanguineus Tubestock Chocolate cosmos flowers (Cosmos atrosanguineus) are velvety dark reddish brown,...
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- Jul 7, 2022
- 1 min
Dianthus barbatus ‘Green Trick’
Dianthus ‘Green Trick’ produces unusual green globes of soft, deeply cut petals that are around 10cm in size! It makes an unusual cut...
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- Jul 2, 2022
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Scented Leaved Geraniums (Pelargoniums)
Scented geraniums belong to the genus Pelargonium, they have been around since the 1600s. Dutch sailors discovered them growing wild in...
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- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
Eryngium & Echinops
Wanting to add texture and architectural interest to your garden, then look no further. Both Eryngium and Echinops are striking...
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- Jun 19, 2022
- 2 min
Hollyhocks - How to Grow and Use as Cut Flowers
If your heart desires a classic cottage garden, then hollyhocks are an essential. Tall spikes with numerous flowers bloom from mid-summer...
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- May 31, 2022
- 1 min
Billy Buttons - Pycnosorus globosus
This is an adorable and fun Australian perennial native that grows to 80cm when in flower. The plant has low growing clumps of silvery...
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- May 30, 2022
- 1 min
Orlaya grandiflora
Orlaya grandiflora is a charming hardy annual plant with umbels of white lacy flowers that look similar to Lace Cap Hydrangeas. Its...
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- May 28, 2022
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Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’
Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' (Cow Parsley) is a particularly decorative biennial or short-lived perennial. Ravenswing bears...
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