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Sowing onions, shallots, garlic and sweet peas

Posted in: Sowing, winter colour | February 2, 2016 at 17:24 , by Downside Nurseries

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We are sowing onions and shallots in the greenhouse. If you have sets, now is the time to put them out. Last year several people asked about garlic so this year we have plenty. It is out in the cold which is apparently necessary if you want it to divide...

Valentine’s Day and Mothering Sunday gifts

Posted in: Gifts, Roses | February 1, 2016 at 10:24 , by Downside Nurseries

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Image of Ready make baskets and planters for that perfect gift, and as a treat

If you’re looking for that perfect gift for Valentine’s Day and Mothering Sunday (6th March), then check out our ready-made baskets and tubs, as well as our roses. They make such lovely presents and last so very much longer than cut flowers. Our selection of roses include: 90cm Standard Red...

Trees, shrubs and hedging

Posted in: Uncategorized | January 27, 2016 at 10:08 , by Downside Nurseries

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There is still plenty of time for planting trees, shrubs and hedging. With the mild weather over Christmas a lot of things are beginning to make growth and are ready for moving on. We have a good selection of hedging in stock and there is still time to order any...

Winter colour in your garden

Posted in: winter colour | January 20, 2016 at 16:58 , by Downside Nurseries

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Despite the cold snap there are still a lot of colourful plants on the nursery providing wonderful winter colour. Polyanthus, primroses, pansies and violas. We have some double primroses which come from division rather than seed. These are really touch and will last for years in the border. We also...

“Grow your own wedding flowers” by Georgie Newberry

Posted in: Uncategorized | January 4, 2016 at 09:13 , by Downside Nurseries

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Grow your own wedding flowers book by Georgie Newbery

Every year we help customers get their gardens ready for a special occasion. Very often it is a wedding. Sometimes they want to grow some or all of the flowers themselves. It can be difficult advising on what can reasonably be expected to be in flower at a particular time...

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Sowing onions, shallots, garlic and sweet peas

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Winter colour in your garden

“Grow your own wedding flowers” by Georgie Newberry

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