You don’t need a greenhouse to grow well. With the right timing, plant choices, and simple protection, success is entirely possible.

A practical guide to growing poppies, from choosing the right types to sowing, conditioning, and cutting them successfully.

(A Summer Staple for Garden Cooks) This is one of those recipes I make on repeat all summer. It takes minutes, uses handfuls of fresh herbs from the garden, and instantly makes everyday cooking feel a bit special. It’s also one of my favourite ways to use edible flowers in a way that’s simple, practical, and actually gets eaten — not just admired. This herb butter keeps well in the fridge, slices beautifully, and works on just about everything. Why herb butter works so well w

Edible flowers sit in a different category from cut flowers. While they may look similar in the field, they are grown, handled, and sold as food , not decoration. That distinction matters legally, practically, and commercially. Edible flowers are flowers grown specifically for consumption, produced to food-safe standards, and intended to be eaten rather than used decoratively. They must be grown, harvested, and handled differently from ornamental cut flowers, even when the sp

The best time to sow Sweet Peas in the UK — a simple month-by-month guide for early blooms, strong plants and long cutting stems.

French ranunculus bring florist-grade beauty to your garden — here’s how to soak, sprout, and grow them for stunning spring blooms.

Larkspur (Delphinium Consolida) is one of those flowers that quietly blossoms in the corner when no one is looking. Tall, elegant spires...

Lisianthus (Eustoma) is one of the most beautiful yet challenging cut flowers to grow in the UK. Often called the “florist’s rose,” lisianthus is prized for its long vase life, elegant petals, and high demand in wedding flowers. Many UK growers find the seedlings slow to establish — often sitting at the two-leaf stage for weeks — but with the right conditions in a polytunnel or greenhouse, they thrive. Consistent warmth, careful watering, and good airflow are essential for su

Drooping flowers? Not on our watch. Master flower vase life & conditioning with this no-fluff guide to longer-lasting blooms.

Not all snapdragons are created equal. Learn how to grow tall, florist-grade blooms from seed to vase

Bouquets need more than blooms. These 10 powerhouse foliage plants add structure, drama & value to every stem you grow.

Sow now, bloom big later. My go-to biennials & perennials for a jaw-dropping 2026 garden—while everyone else is still deadheading.

June’s not the end of the season — it’s the start of next year’s blooms. Sow biennials now for stronger, earlier flowers.

Clone your favourite dahlias! Learn how to take stem & leaf cuttings this spring for more blooms, faster and for free.

Thinking of breeding your own dahlias? In this episode, I chat with Pam from The Untamed Garden about how to start saving seed.

Seeds sown too early can stall, waiting for the right light cues. Time your sowings with the equinox for stronger, faster growth!

Want to get more flowers without adding extra space? Learn how to maximize your flower yield with three simple but powerful techniques.

Taking cuttings from Sweetpeas is a total gamechanger and is so easy!

Sweetpeas can be sowed in Autumn or Springtime offering flexibility to gardeners depending on their preferences and climate. Sowing in autum

Scientifically known as "Matthiola Incana", Stocks are annual or biennial plants that belong to the Brassicaceae family. They are known...