Thompson & Morgan Blog https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/ Experts in the garden since 1855 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:15:14 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/favicon-1.ico Thompson & Morgan Blog https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/ 32 32 80212357 Featured Gardener: Laura Woolley https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-laura-woolley/ https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-laura-woolley/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:15:14 +0000 https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/?p=101042 When Laura from @lauras_little_cottage_garden moved into a new-build with a blank canvas garden, she had no idea that a whole new chapter was about to begin! As well as a new home and a new baby, Laura decided to study for an RHS Level 2 qualification and became a career-change gardener. The proud owner of a thriving cottage garden and busy allotment, find out what she's trying for the first time this year…

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]]> https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-laura-woolley/feed/ 0 101042 Rose ‘Caroline Quentin’ Launched at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/rose-caroline-quentin-rhs-chelsea-flower-show-2026/ https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/rose-caroline-quentin-rhs-chelsea-flower-show-2026/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 10:45:55 +0000 https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/?p=101006 Thompson & Morgan is proud to launch a beautiful new rose named in honour of actress, presenter and passionate gardener Caroline Quentin, making its debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. Caroline’s Rose Unveiled At The Chelsea Flower Show The rose has now been officially unveiled at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 on […]

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]]> https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/rose-caroline-quentin-rhs-chelsea-flower-show-2026/feed/ 1 101006 Featured Gardener: Gina Mellard https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-gina-mellard/ https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-gina-mellard/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 10:13:54 +0000 https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/?p=100986 When Gina from @ginas_flower_garden moved to the countryside with newborn twins and a toddler, gardening quickly became more than just a way to fill time at home. It developed into a full-blown love affair with flowers and a desire to create a fairy tale sanctuary for herself and her children. Read on to learn more…

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]]> https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-gina-mellard/feed/ 0 100986 T&M celebrates two finalists for RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2026 https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/shortlist-chelsea-plant-year-award/ Wed, 06 May 2026 15:01:31 +0000 https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/?p=100975 We’re thrilled that two of our plants have been shortlisted for the prestigious RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year Award 2026. Learn more about the special varieties that caught the judges' eyes…

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]]> 100975 Tallest Sunflower Competition 2026 – Win £250 https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/tallest-sunflower-competition-2026-win-250/ https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/tallest-sunflower-competition-2026-win-250/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:14:17 +0000 https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/?p=100907 We’re looking for the tallest sunflower in the country! If you’ve got a green thumb and a sunny spot, you could win a £250 Thompson & Morgan voucher. Sow your seeds as soon as they arrive and support them as they grow. You have until noon on the 5th October 2026 to reach for the sky!

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]]> https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/tallest-sunflower-competition-2026-win-250/feed/ 33 100907 Featured Gardener: Chloe Plumstead https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-chloe-plumstead/ https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-chloe-plumstead/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:29:39 +0000 https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/?p=100911 When @chloeplumstead was little, she loved pottering in the garden with her nan and watching her mum turn a plain council estate plot into a buzzing mix of flowers, fruit, and vegetables. Now in her thirties, she co-runs a gardening brand for women and tends her own garden and allotment, overflowing with colour and abundance. Read on to find out how she turned a childhood love of gardening into a life full of blooms, experiments, and joyful chaos…

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]]> https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-chloe-plumstead/feed/ 0 100911 Featured Gardener: Sally Grace https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-sally-grace/ https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-sally-grace/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:30:41 +0000 https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/?p=100865 Sally from @sally_grace_gardening’s love of nature began in childhood, collecting leaves and flowers in a scrapbook. Fast forward to today, and both her garden and allotment are full of fruit, flowers and unusual homegrown treats. Discover how she uses smart planting tricks to get the most from every corner…

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]]> https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-sally-grace/feed/ 0 100865 Strawberries masterclass: best expert content https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/strawberries-masterclass-best-expert-content/ https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/strawberries-masterclass-best-expert-content/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:20:33 +0000 https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/?p=21385 If you like growing strawberries we’re delighted to bring you a collection of the best advice from the internet. Read on for great strawberry-growing tips including how, where and when to plant them.

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]]> https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/strawberries-masterclass-best-expert-content/feed/ 3 21385 Featured Gardener: Jane Lord https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-jane-lord/ https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-jane-lord/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:35:36 +0000 https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/?p=100806 When Jane from @the_little_end_cottage moved into her home fifteen years ago, she fulfilled her long-held dream of a pretty, flower-filled garden. Over the years, she and her husband have completely transformed the space by adding stone patios, wildflower lawns, cut flower beds and a stunning pergola-framed outdoor dining area. To learn more about Jane, including which flower she couldn't be without, read on…

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]]> https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/featured-gardener-jane-lord/feed/ 0 100806 RHS Award of Garden Merit Vegetables https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/rhs-award-of-garden-merit-vegetables/ https://blog.thompson-morgan.com/rhs-award-of-garden-merit-vegetables/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:40:50 +0000 http://blog.thompson-morgan.com/?p=10635 Royal Horticultural Society ‘Award of Garden Merit’ winning vegetable plants have earned a seal of approval for reliability. If you’re looking for tried and tested vegetables to grow at home, this certification points you towards the very best varieties to grow.

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