You do need an idea of who who your customers are before you can know what to grow so read along to find your niche.

Propagation from tubers and cuttings will clone the parent, so all the new plants will be identical to the parent.  However, propagation fro

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

For most seeds, viability declines over time, meaning the percentage of seeds that germinate will decrease as they age.

Dahlias have become the rockstars of the flower world  with a cult following for some specialist breeders and it’s not hard to see why.

January may be chilly, but it’s the perfect time to sow hardy flowers and veggies indoors or in a greenhouse. From Sweet Peas and Larkspur t

In the UK December is a great time to sow a variety of vegetable and flower seeds to get ahead of the season.  Some can be sown directly int

How to harvest cut flowers correctly for the longest vase life

Have you ever wondered about the mysterious process that some seeds require before they can germinate successfully?

Bells if Ireland like cool weather and cold stratification- they can be a bit tricky to germinate. Follow our step by step guide.

One of the most feared diseases among gardeners and commercial growers alike. It can decimate a crop in a short time.

It is such a crucial date in the gardening calendar for zones which are not very close to the equator - the UK is a classic example and gard

To many there is a mysterious world out there where little fairies plant seeds on the right day of the year, by moonlight, chanting songs, w

It's is best to leave Dahlias in the ground for as long as possible to grow nice big tubers, this way they have a better chance of making it

The are not for whimps or beginners but if you have been growing for a few seasons and have a coldframe or greenhouse then its worth trying

Let's start by saying that nothing is for sure, but given the right conditions seeds will grow.

Imagine a garden where your flowers never stop blooming, no matter how much you snip, welcome to the world of cut

Hardy annuals — often called Cool Flowers  — are the secret to getting earlier, stronger, florist-grade blooms in your garden or cutting patch. If you’ve ever wondered how some growers manage larkspur, orlaya, ammi, or stocks weeks before everyone else… this is how. And the best part? These plants love  cold weather. In fact, sowing them into cool conditions is exactly what makes them thrive. Hardy annuals thrive in cooler conditions and can withstand cold temperatures and li

Orlaya is one of the hardient crops you can grow to fill teh hungry gap.... but it needs cold stratification.

Preserving the beauty of dried flowers requires more than just keeping them in a vase. To ensure they retain their color, shape, and delicat