Spring

Why you should learn to love May

It can be tempting to get impatient at this time of year, to long for the weather to warm up, the sun to come out, the trees to turn green. In other words, to wish that Summer would get a move on.

Start Growing Now!

There's nothing quite as satisfying as growing (and eating!) your own vegetables.

Range Anxiety

One week, two electric motors…. Range anxiety with both! Before I go one word further, let me make it clear: I was, and still am, happy with both decisions to go electric this week.

Planning A Garden Party?

April Flowers and Showers!

Bee Friendly Gardens

Blooming Beautiful!

Winter be gone! Here comes the spring and with it the opportunity to plant bulbs that will fill your outdoor space with vibrant colours. As ever, whether you have a balcony or an acre there's something for you in the beautiful world of bulbs, corms and tubers.

Attracting A Variety Of Birds To Your Garden!

Different species of birds prefer different types of seed, so the best way to attract a wider range of birds to your garden is to supply them with a real variety!

Lavender For May

Take a look at Jo's plant suggestion for the month of May, with tips and advice.

Pumpkin & Squash Delight – My Little Allotment

Here at Garden Store we love hearing about all gardeners and their unique gardening stories. Kirsty is a keen gardener and writer of My Little Allotment - a blog where she documents her very own gardening adventure! She has kindly done a guest post for us telling us all about her pumpkin plans for this year!

Jobs For May

Spring feels like it is finally here! Pete, our Plant Manager is on hand to give you his top tips for this coming seasons gardening.

Lawn Care Tips

Take a look at our guide for taking care of your lawn this Spring!

How To Grow Seed Potatoes

Here at Garden Store we have a wide range of seeds, onions sets and seed potatoes and all of the tools and equipment you need to get you started. Take a look at our guide to growing your own crop of potatoes, then have a go for yourself!

Viola Shortbread | Recipe

In celebration of our first ever Viola Festival we are sharing This delicious Viola Shortbread recipe. Make sure you download our printable recipe card and cook up your own batch of these pretty treats!

Pot Pets Craft | Young Gardeners

Our simple Pot Pets can be created and turn a great Easter gift in to a really CUTE one! Make your own gang of Pot Pets and treat your friends and family to their own Easter surprise!!!!

Spring Is In The Air! | Notes From Boyd

Our CEO Boyd asked Adam Pasco, writer and broadcaster, for his plant of the ‘moment’… Read all about his chosen plant and top tips!

Spring Bulbs Colouring Page | Young Gardeners

Now we are heading out of winter and in to spring, our gardens are coming back to life again! Download our Spring Bulbs colouring page, get creative and see what spring bulbs you can spot in your garden.

Success With Seeds | Notes From Boyd

Whilst there is a certain amount of care needed when raising seed taking a little time and trouble to understand and meet their needs will be well rewarded. Read our CEO Boyd's tips for success with seeds!