Downside Plant Nursery News

Potted Petunias

Posted in: Bedding | May 21, 2023 at 08:39 , by Downside Nurseries

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We have noticed some potted petunias in the supermarkets. Good quality and not overly expensive but do not be fooled into thinking they are the same as the potted petunias from cuttings that we offer, They are almost certainly from seed and will not give the same performance in a...

Vegetable notes

Posted in: Vegetables | May 21, 2023 at 07:19 , by Downside Nurseries

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Many customers seem to be trying vegetable growing for the first time. Apologies to all of you seasoned and experienced gardeners but could we remind you that now is the time to plant your winter greens? Sprouts, Purple Sprouting Broccoli and winter cabbage go in now. Kale in a week...

A bit about Box plants

Posted in: Shrubs, Topiary | May 21, 2023 at 07:13 , by Downside Nurseries

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Clipped Box has been popular in British gardens for centuries-but it is under attack. Box blight has been with us for some years now. The best defence is to keep the plants healthy and vigorous. Foliar feed seems to work especially well. Also, be careful- we have had reports that...

Read our latest newsletter

Posted in: Newsletter, Westwood Scarecrow Trail | May 21, 2023 at 07:03 , by Downside Nurseries

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Here’s the link to our latest newsletter sent out on 20th May. To receive your own copy of our newsletter, sign up just to the left of this post – the top sign-up form is to receive our newsletters such as this – sent out about 6 times a year...