Welcome to our Grow Alongs
Master growing hardy annuals , tricky crops and long lived perennials,
With years of experience growing these exact crops as a flower farmer, I’ll guide you through a step-by-step sowing schedule — releasing each stage weekly so you stay on track.
Expect proven germination methods, spacing, pinching, overwintering, and transplanting techniques tailored to UK conditions. Cut the guesswork, reduce wasted trays, and grow stronger seedlings that deliver longer stems, earlier bloom windows, and
PROFITABLE, FLORIST GRADE CUT FLOWERS.
Want precise timing? You’ll find it here.
January
Poppies
Coming 16th Jan
Learn how to sow poppies for strong plants and clouds of delicate, papery blooms — without disturbing their roots or losing half your seedlings.
Eucalyptus
Coming 23rd Jan
Learn how to sow and grow eucalyptus successfully from seed — avoiding weak seedlings and setting plants up for long-term structure and foliage harvests.
Strawflower
Coming 30th Jan
Grow strawflowers for cutting and drying, with guidance on sowing, spacing, and harvest timing so your plants keep producing.
Tomatoes
Sow, pot on, and grow tomatoes properly from seed so you get healthy plants, earlier harvests, and fruit that actually tastes of something.
Aubergines
Learn how to grow aubergines from seed with the right heat, timing, and care to get strong plants and reliable crops in UK conditions.
Chillis
Master chilli growing from seed, from early sowing to harvest, so your plants stay productive and your chillies actually ripen.
Coming Soon
February | March | April
DAHLIA
Grow Along
Learn how to successfully dig, divide & store your dahlias for blooms year after year
Grow Along FAQ's
What are Grow Alongs?
Our Grow Alongs are weekly, step-by-step guides for sowing hardy annuals and other tricky crops. Each week we release the next stage so you always know exactly what to do.
Who are they for?
They’re designed for ambitious home growers and flower farmers who want florist-grade stems, longer bloom windows, and less wasted time or seed trays.
Which crops do you cover?
We’ll be tackling Lisianthus, snapdragons, Matthiola (stocks), Larkspur, Ranunculus, Orlaya, Daucus, Sweet Peas, Astrantia and more cool-season flowers.
Can I grow Lisianthus in the UK?
Yes! It’s one of the trickiest crops, but with the right timing and method, it can thrive. We cover Groups 1, 2 and 3 so you can choose your ideal bloom window.
How do the weekly releases work?
Every week, we post the next step in the Grow Along: sowing, pricking out, spacing, pinching, overwintering, or transplanting. You simply follow along in real time.
What if I miss a week?
No problem — all steps are archived so you can catch up anytime and follow at your own pace.
Do I need a greenhouse?
Not necessarily. Many cool flowers can be autumn-sown and overwintered in protected outdoor conditions. We’ll explain the options for different setups.
What results should I expect?
Stronger seedlings, longer stems, earlier blooms and — most importantly — profitable, florist-grade flowers.