*The nurseries are full of Orchids at the moment, Tim's Garden Centre at Cambeltown are saying they received the best shipment of Orchids they've ever had. Some of the most brilliant orchids are the Cymbidiums, why not get one this weekend and have a go. Here are some tips on growing Cymbidiums to get you started. Cym...
Waterlily bowls If you have a hot spot in your garden or courtyard and want to try something a little different to a normal potted plant, why not grow a water lily in a water bowl? We have found them easy to grow, absolutely beautiful in flower, flower for an extended period of time and there is no watering of course!The wate...
How to sow a SunflowerFew flowers are more cheerful than sunflowers, so called because the bud tracks the sun on its journey across the sky from east to west, while ate night or dawn it returns to its eastward orientation.Step 1Choose a warm, sunny and sheltered position. The more sunshine, the bigger and better the flowers. Che...
How to Grow ClematisOne of the Great rewards for enduring a cool climate winter is the flowers that bloom in spring, and clematis is one of our favourites. Attention-seeking flowers cover a romantically twining vine that sets off rose gardens and perennial borders beautifully. This treat is only for those who garden where where ...
Dahlias are the new hot-ticket item in the flower garden, lauded for the brilliant clarity of their colour. The sweet-potato-like tubers are available now for planting from August to November: Just ensure the risk of frost has passed before you plant. Get creative in matching, or contrasting, dahlia colours to other tones in you...
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