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How to Grow French Ranunculus in the UK- Planting, Care & Cutting Tips
French ranunculus bring florist-grade beauty to your garden — here’s how to soak, sprout, and grow them for stunning spring blooms.
Jane Westoby
5 min read


How to Sow Larkspur Seeds for Stunning Cut Flowers
Larkspur (Delphinium Consolida) is one of those flowers that quietly blossoms in the corner when no one is looking. Tall, elegant spires...
Jane Westoby
3 min read


How to Grow Lisianthus in the UK
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
Jane Westoby
6 min read


Cut Flower Vase Life & Conditioning Guide - How to Make Your Blooms Last Longer
Drooping flowers? Not on our watch. Master flower vase life & conditioning with this no-fluff guide to longer-lasting blooms.
Jane Westoby
2 min read


How to Grow Snapdragons for Cutting: The Complete Seed-to-Vase Guide
Not all snapdragons are created equal. Learn how to grow tall, florist-grade blooms from seed to vase
Jane Westoby
4 min read


Top 10 Foliage Plants Every Flower Farmer Should Grow
Bouquets need more than blooms. These 10 powerhouse foliage plants add structure, drama & value to every stem you grow.
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Sowing in the Sunshine: Seeds to Sow Now for a Bloom-Filled 2026
Sow now, bloom big later. My go-to biennials & perennials for a jaw-dropping 2026 garden—while everyone else is still deadheading.
Jane Westoby
3 min read


June is the new January - Biennials & Perennials to Sow Now to get a head start
June’s not the end of the season — it’s the start of next year’s blooms. Sow biennials now for stronger, earlier flowers.
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Dahlia Propagation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Dahlia Leaf Cuttings and Stem cuttings
Clone your favourite dahlias! Learn how to take stem & leaf cuttings this spring for more blooms, faster and for free.
Jane Westoby
6 min read


How to Start Breeding Dahlias from Seed
Thinking of breeding your own dahlias? In this episode, I chat with Pam from The Untamed Garden about how to start saving seed.
Jane Westoby
5 min read


Why Seeds Sulk: How the Equinox Affects Plant Growth & Germination
Seeds sown too early can stall, waiting for the right light cues. Time your sowings with the equinox for stronger, faster growth!
Jane Westoby
3 min read


How to Grow more on Less Space to Maximise Flower Yield
Want to get more flowers without adding extra space? Learn how to maximize your flower yield with three simple but powerful techniques.
Jane Westoby
4 min read


Sweet Peas From cuttings
Taking cuttings from Sweetpeas is a total gamechanger and is so easy!
Jane Westoby
2 min read


Growing Sweet Peas
Sweetpeas can be sowed in Autumn or Springtime offering flexibility to gardeners depending on their preferences and climate. Sowing in autum
Jane Westoby
5 min read


Guide to Growing Scented Stocks
Scientifically known as "Matthiola Incana", Stocks are annual or biennial plants that belong to the Brassicaceae family. They are known...
Jane Westoby
6 min read


Best Flowers for Direct Seed Sowing - Simple Tips for Easy Garden Success
sowing direct can feel like you’re playing a game of chance – weeds grow way faster than your flowers
Jane Westoby
4 min read


Top 5 Perennials to Grow from Seed
Want to fill your garden with flowers that return stronger every season? These five easy-to-grow perennials—lupins, echinacea, echinops, dia
Jane Westoby
2 min read


Breeding Dahlias
Propagation from tubers and cuttings will clone the parent, so all the new plants will be identical to the parent. However, propagation fro
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Grow Again Next Year - The Essential Guide to Seed Saving
Seeds which you have collected will be adapted to your local growing conditions and will improve every year. There are just a few things to
Jane Westoby
18 min read


How long do seeds last?
For most seeds, viability declines over time, meaning the percentage of seeds that germinate will decrease as they age.
Jane Westoby
3 min read
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