Latest Downside Nurseries News

Pumpkins

Posted in: Autumn Bedding | October 29, 2024 at 13:02 , by Downside Nurseries

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Richard decided to try and grow giant pumpkins this year; he could not have timed it worse – late frosts and wet weather. But the results are in the yard. His best effort is 131KG 333 lbs which he dismisses as a ‘porch pumpkin’. He promises to have another go...

Bare-root and Root-balled hedging

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We have started to get availability lists for bare-root and root-balled hedging. Lifting will not start for a week or two when the deciduous plants have lost their leaves and gone dormant. It would be helpful if you could let us know your requirements for any large projects as soon...

Colour on the Nursery

Posted in: Autumn Bedding, Autumn Borders, Autumn colour, Colour | October 29, 2024 at 12:50 , by Downside Nurseries

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We have plenty of colour – pansies, violas, Bellis and cyclamen. We carefully choose pansies and violas which will flower throughout the winter and spring and the hardiest varieties of hybrid cyclamen to make sure you get a long-lasting and cheerful display throughout the season. Foxgloves and wallflowers are still...

Downside Nurseries Update 27th October 2024

Posted in: Autumn Bedding, Autumn Borders, Autumn colour, Bare Root Plants, Bare Root Trees and Hedging, Coniders - Swanborough Conifers, Conifers, News, Newsletter | October 29, 2024 at 12:14 , by Downside Nurseries

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Hello! Here’s a link to our latest Newsletter which we hope you find interesting. Remember, if you’d like your own copy to bounce directly into your inbox, just sign up to the left of this page. We send out about six each year, and there’s always an unsubscribe at the...

Conifers delivery at Downside Nurseries

Posted in: Colour, Conifers | October 26, 2024 at 15:51 , by Downside Nurseries

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Structure is important in the winter garden. We have had another wonderful and varied delivery of conifers from Mark Harvey (Swanborough Conifers) on 25th October. Mark is an acknowledged expert. We have made a display of these in the yard between the glass houses. There are also some interesting specimens...