Tips of the Month/Recipes of the week

Roses are a quintessentially English garden flower, although most varieties are actually native to Asia. Hybrid roses were introduced in the 19th century and were hugely popular for more than 50 years, but at least one species was brought to Britain by the Romans. Roses have played their part in history, too, with the War
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Primroses are one of the prettiest spring flowers. We love their bright, vibrant flowers and our customers love them too. Sometimes called an ‘Easter Rose’, primroses are one of the earliest blooming flowers in early spring. Once your primroses are in bloom, you know that spring isn’t far away! There are many different varieties of
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Bulbs are an iconic site in early spring. From early snowdrops to long belts of daffodils and sprinklings of tulips, there are lots of lovely bulbs out there to brighten up your garden. But in case you’re wondering what on earth we are blathering on about, given the time to plant bulbs is long past…
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It’s nearly that time of year once again. Isn’t it amazing how quickly Christmas rolls around? One minute we are in the middle of a drought and it’s hot enough to fry eggs on the pavement outside and the next, the shops are full of Christmas chocolate and booze. Not that we are complaining, of
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Raspberries are a deliciously succulent fruit. Eat them raw with some cream or ice cream or cook them in a crumble with some seasonal apples or rhubarb. Yum! It’s fair to say we love raspberries here at Carpenter’s Nursery, so we have plenty of great advice if you are ready to plant some raspberry canes
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Autumn is well and truly here. The lazy, hazy days of summer are now but a distant memory and many gardeners are gearing up for the tasks associated with the cooler autumn months. One of these is planting spring bulbs. The great thing about spring bulbs is that you have a glorious display of colour
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Autumn is a great time to plant soft fruit bushes and trees. In this article, we are going to give you some handy advice on ground preparation, how to plant your soft fruit bushes and trees, and which soft fruit is likely to be ripe for your garden (pun intended!). Why Plant Soft Fruit? Everyone
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Leeks are a popular winter vegetable. Thinly sliced and sautéed in butter, boiled until they are deliciously soft, or added as a crunchy topping to a cottage pie – there is no end to what you can do with a bunch of leeks! It’s also very easy to grow leeks at home if you have
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Hanging baskets and summer planters are the perfect place to display your gorgeous summer flowers. Cascading petunias, hot fuchsias, and cheerful marigolds all look lovely in baskets and pots, but with the hot summer weather we’re currently experiencing, it may not be long before your precious plants are looking worse for wear! To help you
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Now is an excellent time to think about planting some tomatoes, in pots or in beds. Tomatoes are an essential ingredient in summer salads, and they are really easy to cultivate. With a bit of TLC, you can have endless crops of tasty tomatoes all summer long. Varieties of Tomato Plant You can choose from
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Now is the best time to get out in your garden and make a start on planting some pretty herbaceous perennials. It’s hard to beat a lovely herbaceous perennial for colour and interest. We sell some lovely herbaceous perennials, including lupins, phlox, Salvia, and Gaillardia. If your garden is looking a bit sad right now,
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Rose plants are easily one of the most popular species that homeowners’ plant in their gardens. Not only do they make a wonderful addition to existing gardens, but they can work beautifully all on their own. A designated rose garden enables the owner to blend different colours and varieties in one location.  With that said,
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