Paging through the annals of Hartley Botanicâs online magazine, I came upon the headline from a piece published nearly two decades ago, titled âUse winter to read up on gardening and greenhouse techniquesâ. Itâs not an exhaustive piece of garden know-how but is a guide back in time to a couple of worthwhile books by […]
Dahlias have become a very popular flower to grow in home gardens, but in New England the season for them is normally quite short. Itâs best to plant dahlia tubers outdoors when the ground temperature is above 55oF (12oC), which for me in Rhode Island means not until late May or early June. So if […]
HARTLEY BOTANIC SHARES ITS GREENHOUSE INSPIRATION FOR GROWING WITH CHILDREN You may be sharing the load when it comes to looking after young grandchildren this summer, and with at least three weeks left to fill, Hartley Botanic has shared some Greenhouse growing ideas and inspiration to both keep them entertained and instill a love of […]
Even in the 2020s, gardeners could still depend on a familiar seasonal cycle. In todayâs altered world, gardenersâ â and natureâs â ingenuity is needed more than ever. âSprummer?â Kris squinted at the endless blue sky. âSo what youâre saying isâŚâ âThat thereâs no difference between spring and summer now, no matter what the old […]
HARTLEY BOTANIC RETURNS TO RHS TATTON PARK WITH A âFEEL GOODâ-THEMED TRADESTAND, SHOWCASING THE WELLBEING BENEFITS OF âGROW YOUR OWNâ Hartley Botanic, Englandâs most historic and respected Glasshouse and Greenhouse manufacturer has revealed details of its 2023 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park tradestand. The âFeel Goodâ by Hartley Botanic tradestand will display four of the […]
Often confused are the edible Ginger (the root) of commerce and these flamboyant greenhouse ornamentals. However thatâs not surprising as theyâre closely related, and similar in appearance and habit. However the Kahili ginger, Hedychium gardenerium, is most definitely not edible, which is a bit unfortunate as this grows considerably larger and would make a great […]
As summer unravels in our garden world, the weather, as always shapes our gardens and our greenhouses Keeping new plants alive in hot weather can be a challenge. Donât let the dry spell cost you in terms of water or lost plants. There are so many ways to make the water you use in the […]
If you didnât manage to get your vegetable seeds sown in the greenhouse earlier in the year, you can still fill your veg beds for summer. Go into any garden centre now and you will find rows and rows of small vegetable plants, ready to plant straight out. These little plants are a great resource […]
Now that greenhouse tomatoes are growing rapidly, remove the side shoots of âcordonâ varieties, as they appear, using your finger and thumb, to create a single productive stem to train up the cane. Keep the compost constantly moist using tepid water, checking regularly, particularly if you use growing bags as the compost dries out rapidly […]
Pernicious weed? No: beneficial insect magnet, wildlife buffet, nutrient-rich feed, compost fodder⌠this superpowered plant is one to welcome into your garden and greenhouse. Be sure to have some thick, sting-proof gloves at the ready â because Iâm going to get you all fired up to grow arguably the most useful of all garden plants. […]
I was lucky enough, just recently, to visit Beth Chattoâs Nursery and Garden near Colchester in Essex. It should be a place of pilgrimage for every gardener but, if the only way isnât Essex, there are plenty of tempting, expertly-grown plants on offer on the nurseryâs website. The conditions within this 7-acre garden vary between […]
âFEEL GOODâ BY HARTLEY BOTANIC HARTLEY BOTANICâS BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL RHS CHELSEA TRADESTAND DELIVERSÂ A MUCH-NEEDED PSYCHOLOGICAL BOOST The âFeel Goodâ by Hartley Botanic tradestand displays four of our handmade Greenhouses, powder-coated in beautiful colours, to match changing customer tastes and set against cheery pastel planting and colourful accessories. Presented as versatile spaces for both gardening […]
