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Posted on August 16, 2011 by Tim Milward
If you're looking for something a little bit different this year, be sure to take a look at our New Bulbs for 2011.
This Autumn's range will be available in August and contains many varieties which haven't been available in the UK before. We've also added to our range of Allium bulbs, which are very much [...]
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Posted on August 22, 2010 by Tim Milward
As you're probably the weather towards the end of last year and most of this year hasn't been 'typical' of the British climate. This has had a knock on effect for the bulb harvest this Autumn.
Although in the first half of the year, the season was running about 3 weeks behind normal, nature has caught [...]
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Posted on June 21, 2010 by Tim Milward
This year we've overhauled our range of daffodil bulbs opting for larger bulb sizes and more than doubling the number of available varieties.
Larger Bulbs
We've opted to delist the smaller bags of daffodil bulbs we've sold in the past. The large bulbs we now stock in the 2kg bags will produce better, bigger flowers in comparison [...]
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Posted on June 20, 2010 by Tim Milward
We've added 3 new value bags to our bulb range this year. If you're looking for more than just a small packet of bulbs, our value bags are great value for money.
Tete a Tete Bulbs
Our tete a tete value bags contain 35 bulbs. These bulbs are graded between 10 and 11 so are a good [...]
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Posted on June 18, 2010 by Tim Milward
This Autumn we've chosen 18 new varieties to be included in a 'Star Buy' range of Spring flowering bulbs.
These Star Buys include some of our best performers and at £3.95 are great value for money. We've made sure all the bulbs are a good size and grade so flower quality isn't compromised for price.
Included in [...]
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Posted on June 8, 2010 by Tim Milward
Tulips flower in April and May and are a sure sign Spring is well under way. This year we've included 8 tulips to our Rare and Unusual Bulb Collection. The full range will be on sale from August onwards, plant between September and December for a stunning display of tulips in 2011!
Tulip Flaming Flag
New bulb [...]
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Posted on June 1, 2010 by Tim Milward
You know spring has sprung when you see the wash of colour daffodils produce in March. We're adding more than 100 new bulb varieties to our Spring Flowering Bulbs range for 2010. To kick things off, here are 5 rare or unusual daffodils, new to the UK this year from the Select Collection which will be available [...]
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Posted on May 25, 2010 by Tim Milward
It was in 1919 that the Government set up a number of smallholdings for returned servicemen of the First World War. One of these Crown Colonies was at Holbeach in Lincolnshire. Otto Augustus Taylor, as a result of being gassed in the war, was unable to return to his occupation in London. He applied for [...]
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Posted on January 28, 2010 by Jane Boscott
Dahlias remain ever popular with gardeners, they are easy to grow and will give a vibrant and exotic looking display to your beds and borders all summer.
For 2010 we have eight new varieties available.
Big Brother
A beautiful rich yellow dahlia with a dinner plate bloom.
Edge of Joy
A very delicate pink dahlia with striking dark pink edges [...]
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Posted on January 23, 2010 by Tim Milward
Begonias grown from tubers produce great sturdy plants. To get the most out of your begonia, start growing them in March. Begonia tubers product long lasting flowers from June to November when planted and grown well, here's how to do it:
In March, using either seed trays or small pots filled with moist compost, plant the [...]
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