What to do in the garden in July
Posted by Mr Middleton on 2nd Jul 2020
Flowers to sow and grow In JulyHere are the flowers to sow and grow this July: July is the ideal time to sow biannual and perennial seeds in trays filled with good quality compost. Try aquilegia, bellis, delphinium and lupin , scabiosa, echinacea and geranium. For flowers that bridge the gap between spring and summer, grow biennials such as forget-me-not, foxgloves,&
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Thank you in world turned upside-down
Posted by Mr Middleton on 22nd May 2020
It has been over 8 weeks now since the country has been in lock-down in response to this horrific virus.Nothing is normal ,many are laid off work, others
concerned for their jobs, many are risking their own health daily and
some like us have been so overwhelmed with a demand for orders, mainly
vegetable seed.Mr Middleton is a small family company and has been severely challenged to respond
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Garden Tasks For May
Posted by Mr Middleton on 18th May 2020
Pot up dahlias and tender exotics such as Canna for planting out as soon as the risk of frost has passed.Divide herbaceous perennials now to improve their vigour and create new plants.After aubrieta, alyssum and candytuft have flowered , trim them back to encourage fresh new growth and more flowers.Look after your spring flower bulbs once they have finished flowering, Don't be tempted to cut do
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