This is the moment in the greenhouse – with warmer nights finally arriving, the soil temperature rising, the light long and generous – when basil stops being a struggle and becomes worth growing. Even if you haven’t started yours yet you can get it underway in June and you’ll be cutting handfuls of the stuff […]
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Matthew Biggs, who died on Thursday, 21st May, at the age of 65. Matthew gave so much to horticulture, and his influence will continue to bloom in gardens, greenhouses, and in the imaginations of gardeners for many years to come. There are people who […]
A gloriously sunny late-May, with record temperatures, has turned into something of a damp squib with June’s arrival. Not that I’m complaining, for 30C in May and no rain means one thing – watering, more watering and yet more watering. The roses and peonies haven’t minded the hot, dry weather one bit, but everything’s flowered […]
A once much loved conservatory and cool greenhouse plant this is long overdue for a comeback. Though the Latin name has always been a hindrance as near comical and an unwelcome challenge in any spelling contest- Antirrhinum. This Snapdragon, A. majus, is surprisingly a native and one of our most gorgeous though seldom seen in […]
Fill your watering cans with water and allow them to stand in the greenhouse for at least 24 hours to warm before watering your plants. You may need to water two or three times while the weather is hot especially if you are behind on your potting on and large plants are in small pots. […]
The stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 showcased the craftsmanship, heritage, and longevity of Hartley Botanic’s prestigious handmade English Greenhouses and Glasshouses. Deftly demonstrating how Hartley Botanic’s structurally superior and astonishingly beautiful Greenhouses provide the ideal environment for growing, nurturing, and living. Built to perform in every season, and stunning enough to transform […]
