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Growing Icelandic Poppies
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
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Seedling Success - Top tips from a flower farmer
Let's start by saying that nothing is for sure, but given the right conditions seeds will grow.
Jane Westoby
7 min read


The Magic of Cut and Come Again Flowers
Imagine a garden where your flowers never stop blooming, no matter how much you snip, welcome to the world of cut
Jane Westoby
4 min read


Growing Cool Flowers:Hardy Annuals
Hardy annuals thrive in cooler conditions and can withstand cold temperatures and light frosts. Unlike annuals & tender annuals, which...
Jane Westoby
4 min read


A Flower Farmers Guide to Growing Orlaya Grandiflora
Orlaya is one of the hardient crops you can grow to fill teh hungry gap.... but it needs cold stratification.
Jane Westoby
3 min read


A Professional's Guide to Storing Dried Flowers
Preserving the beauty of dried flowers requires more than just keeping them in a vase. To ensure they retain their color, shape, and delicat
Jane Westoby
4 min read


A Beginner's Guide to Growing Basil
Welcome to the world of basil — the fragrant herb that which transports you to Italy in just one mouthful.
Jane Westoby
5 min read


Home Made Fertilizer - Afternoon Snacks with Nettle Tea
My primary natural fertilizer is farmyard manure, I usually apply this in spring time but after a couple of months some of the nutrients...
Jane Westoby
2 min read


A Guide to Growing Cosmos
Cosmos, with its feathery foliage and blousy blooms is one of my all time favourite flowers to grow. It is one of the most prolific crops...
Jane Westoby
4 min read


The Sweetest Tomato Varieties
All home gardeners know that nothing beats growing your own tomatoes. That freshly picked sweet taste loses its oomph in packaging...
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Good Soil Nutrition
In the world of gardening, the key to gorgeous blooms and healthy plants lies beneath the surface – in the soil. Just like we need proper...
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Growing Foxgloves
There is something so special and so British about a foxglove, with their tall spiked swaying in the breeze adding early colour and...
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Growing Snapdragons
Snapdragons are the ultimate flower growers dream. They are one of the most productive crops you can grow and available in so many colours..
Jane Westoby
6 min read


Extending The season - Growing Chrysanthemums
The Best Late-Season Cut Flower Extending the growing season is one of the biggest challenges for flower farmers. It’s easy to fill beds...
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Top 10 Filler flowers for a small scale flower farm
Want to know which filler flowers are going to give you biggest bang for buck? are easy to grow and will be the most useful. Today I'm...
Jane Westoby
4 min read


When will my Dahlias Bloom?
It generally takes around 90 days from planting for Dahlias to bloom although it can be variable depending on the species, light, temperatur
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Seeds to sow in April
Get Sowing for a Spectacular Summer With the right timing, these Half-Hardy Annuals will thrive—producing long-lasting, productive...
Jane Westoby
2 min read


When to plant Dahlias out - Why the wait is worth it
Every year, as soon as the weather warms up, gardeners rush to get their dahlias in the ground. But planting too early isn’t always the...
Jane Westoby
2 min read


Quick Compost in just 6 weeks
Waiting a year for compost can feel like forever, but with the right approach, you can speed up decomposition and make compost in just...
Jane Westoby
2 min read


Secrets to making great compost, a Simple Guide for Gardeners
Gardeners across the country dream of one thing—rich, crumbly, nutrient-packed compost. While you can buy it, making your own saves...
Jane Westoby
3 min read
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