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This blog shares our love of local produce and the unique Lyth Valley damsons are recognised as a huge asset to this beautiful valley just a few miles west of Kendal.
This blog shows you what is currently looking great in the Outdoor Plant department. Is is just a small selection of the plants we have in stock so a visit to the store is strongly recommended.
Blueberries are easy to grow in containers, so you don't even need a garden. They are bursting with goodness and delicious on your morning cereal or oats, in yogurt and on pancakes with maple syrup.
Dahlias suit any gardening style, tropical, romantic or cottage garden Whatever your style of gardening there is a dahlia that will fit the bill. There are huge cactus dahlias in...
Strawberries are the epitome of summer, delicious, one of your 5-a-day and easy to grow. You don't even need a garden, a pot or hanging basket will give you a crop.
Summer flowering bulbs, tubers and corms are available in garden centres in late winter and spring. They can be grown in containers, fill gaps in the border or provide cut flowers well into autumn.
Many of us are embracing a more wildlife friendly approach to gardening and a mixed native hedge is one of the best ways to provide a range of environmental benefits. This blog gives you some idea of what to plant at the base in spring before the hedge breaks into leaf and the hedge bottom becomes too dark.
Plant Primulas to perk up those dull winter days Primula are a large genus of brightly coloured plants of approximately 500 species, by far the most are sold from late...
What better to herald the arrival of spring than a cascade of purple You know spring has arrived when you see walls covered in a purple waterfall of Aubretia. This...
Lilies can add stature and scent to the garden and can be grown in well draining compost in containers. They are available in garden centres as dry bulbs in late winter/spring and as growing plants in summer.
Most of us can grow a tree even if it is only in a container in the backyard. They provide a whole range of wildlife benefits and help combat global warming so why not buy one which will light up your spring. This blog gives you a range of trees which will look attractive at the start of the season.
Daffodils are a joyous introduction to spring and one of the most popular flowers, both in the garden and growing wild. This blog will give you some idea of what has gone wrong when they don't flower well.
This blog explains what has gone wrong when your daffodils don't flower as expected. They are the most popular spring flower and are one of the most wonderful sights in the Lake District.
Pease and beans are easy to grow and great if you are a beginner or want to get kids into gardening. You don't even need a garden as they can be grown in containers.
Give your roses a little bit of care in April and they will bloom beautifully for the rest of the season. Even if you only have a small backyard you can still grow roses in a large container, they just need a little bit of extra care.
More and more of us gardeners are looking for ways to reduce our chemical usage and ducks are a great alternative to slug pellets. Added advantages are delicious eggs for baking and their entertainment value.
