Twice as quackers! Gardener grows not one but TWO tomatoes shaped just like...
George Wall, of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, picked the bizarrely-shaped fruit forming from a tomato plant in his back garden.
View ArticleGuy Hands 'weighing up options' for Wyevale garden centres
The chain is owned by Guy Hands’ private equity business Terra Firma, which is understood to be looking at various options including a refinancing of its debt.
View ArticleHow plants in the office help workers to flourish: Greenery in the workplace...
Staff said the air quality had improved when plants were introduced to a workplace. This may be because foliage absorbs pollutants, dust and bugs from the air.
View ArticleChelsea Plant of the Year contender Salvias will keep colour until October
Hot contender for Chelsea Plant of the Year 2015 was a salvia called Love And Wishes. To my surprise, the judges placed it third, but despite that (and the drippy name) it is going to be popular.
View ArticleHail the hydrangea: These hardy, low-maintenance stalwarts add charming...
We joined the family on holiday in Cornwall last month. It rained a lot - it often does in Cornwall - but we enjoyed a beautiful day in Boscastle. The sapphire sea was enchanting.
View ArticlePerfect partnerships: Create a carnival of colour by choosing clever plant...
Never judge a plant on its own. What matters is how well it works with its nghbours - so said a wise old gardener when, as a cheeky youngster, I was rude about one of his dahlias.
View ArticlePrune for June blooms: Snip your roses into shape now for a glorious summer...
How lovely to admire June roses in full fettle. Whether furnishing walls and arches or presiding over summer perennials, a rose is the undisputed queen of flowers.
View ArticleTime to brighten up! Bonny blooms will bring cheer and fragrance through...
You may not believe it, but Britain enjoys the world's finest climate for gardening. Damp summers with long days and gentle winters help us to grow a wider range of plants than anywhere else.
View ArticlePlanning crops, moving trees and pruning: Nigel Colborn's jobs for your garden
Where shrubs have grown leggy and gaunt, you can restore their youth by brutal pruning. This applies to the fast-growing varieties of mock orange, berberis, lilacs and deutzias.
View ArticleWrapping plants, feeding the birds and premature flowering: Nigel Colborn's...
Winter has been gentle so far but severe cold is likely. Protect your pots by wrapping them in bubble wrap and prevent damage by keeping empty pots dry, keeping them somewhere sheltered outside.
View ArticleGardening is a gift: Nigel Colborn's goodies for green-fingered friends and...
Seed-sowing begins early next year and accurate labelling is essential. Wells and Winter (wellsandwinter.co.uk) offers durable 10cm plastic labels in ten colours or white.
View ArticleAll the fun of the fir: Conifers aren't just for Christmas - they're year...
By the end of this week, we will have bought and decorated eight million Christmas trees. But come January, these poor little infant plants will be stripped of their baubles and trashed.
View ArticleBright and beautiful: Bring vibrant colours into your home with these jolly...
Let's face it, winter gardens are pretty low-key. It's cold, the ground is saturated and flowers are scarce. What's more, it gets dark by teatime. It's easy to banish midwinter blues.
View ArticleNigel Colborn's ten commandments: Thou shalt have a legendary year by...
Rather than listing irksome resolutions that we probably won't keep, here's a better idea. Let's plant to add value to our gardens and learn to enjoy them even more.
View ArticleRotating crops, treating tools and tips for a flooded lawn: Nigel Colborn's...
Early bulbs such as snowdrops, aconites and even the first daffodils will soon be peeping above ground. The stout little shoots are particularly vulnerable to damage from passing feet.
View ArticleMagical witch hazel: Trust this bright, golden shrub to stave off the winter...
At marvellous time of year when witch hazels unfurl their curious, spidery flowers will soon be here, telling us that spring is one step closer.
View ArticleTruly terrific trees: Modest maples, giant cherries, feathery willows - take...
Midwinter is the time for planting trees. There's time for careful planning and planting - and it's important to think it through because trees can make or break a garden.
View ArticlePeaches, rhubarb and silver birch trees: Nigel Colborn's essential jobs for...
Wall-grown peach and nectarine trees need to be protected from leaf curl. This is a fungus which causes them to distort. Prevent it by keeping rain off your trees in winter and spring.
View ArticleWinter warriors! Beautiful, trusty and remarkably hardy - all hail the...
Snowdrops are beginning to flower now. Order them now as growing plants to flower next winter. Healthy plants should be divided every few years to build up numbers.
View ArticleSowing seeds, snowdrops and inspecting houseplants: Nigel Colborn's...
Now is the time to sow the first seeds of the year. This will give them time to develop before moved outside in May. Cover sown seeds with a thin layer of sieved compost.
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