Nursery diary
Growing guides & garden notes
Honest advice from a small UK family nursery. Beginner-friendly, seasonal and tested in our own garden first.
Spring
How to grow sweet peas in the UK
Soak, sow, pinch out, pick — our beginner-friendly route to a scented summer.
Late spring
Best tomatoes for beginners
Why 'Shirley' and 'Gardener's Delight' are our go-to varieties for the unpredictable UK summer.
Spring
When to sow sunflower seeds
A simple sowing schedule for the cheeriest seed a child can grow.
All year
Easy flowers for children to grow
The plants we sow with our own kids when we want a quick win.
Summer
Cottage garden inspiration
A handful of hardy perennials that look after themselves and feed the bees.
Summer
Beginner greenhouse & basket tips
Small space, big yield — getting more out of a polytunnel or porch basket.