Customer notice. In line with the latest government requirements, face coverings will be compulsory in the indoor retail spaces at Thorngrove from tomorrow (29th Nov). We kindly ask all those who are able to, please adhere to this rule. We appreciate that all of our customers have continued to be considerate of others, and of … Continue reading Nov 30th – Face coverings update
If you can believe it, it’s just 7 weeks to Christmas and here at Thorngrove we have been very busy ourselves putting our herbaceous to bed for the Winter, just like you will be doing in your garden – as there is still plenty of things to be getting on with in these colder months … Continue reading November in your garden…
Plants that have become a popular garden fixture, can sometimes be overlooked in favour of something new or even unusual, but sometimes old favourites such as Abelia x Grandiflora have remained popular for its versatility as it provides structure and soft pink flowers from early Summer to late Autumn and also has lovely glossy green … Continue reading Plant of the Month – Abelia x Grandiflora
Known as the beauty berry, Callicarpa comes into its own in the autumn as it bears dense clusters of small jewel-like purple blue berries against bare stems, its dark green foliage also puts on a good show in autumn turning golden and red before they fall. It’s a medium sized shrub and looks god in … Continue reading Plant of the month – Callicarpa bush (beauty berry)
The chill has arrived (along with some more rain!) which means Autumn is in full swing – but there’s still plenty to do in the garden! Chris and Diane are back for some monthly gardening tips. Here’s a few things you can be getting on with during October… Cut back perennials that have died down, … Continue reading October in your garden…
Back again for Autumn we’re hosting hanging basket workshops with Thorngrove expert Chris Francis! Create a beautiful hanging basket full of seasonal flowers and brighten up your home. Tickets are £5 for the demo, plus cost of basket and plants used that you take home. Sessions will daily from 4th-7th May, 2pm-4pm. BOOK NOW by … Continue reading Hanging Basket Workshops
Our plant of the month for September is Physostegia (Obedient flower) It’s a Herbaceous perennial. Likes full sun to partial shade. It will grow in most soil conditions from clay to sandy loam If you have young children this is a great plant to have a bit of fun with because if you bend the … Continue reading Plant of the month – September
It doesn’t feel like a month ago I was giving you tips for August and yet here we are in September already! The year is flying by. Here at Thorngrove we’ve been busy potting up winter cyclamen, pansies and violas ready for the Autumn. So here are a few tips to keep you busy in … Continue reading September in your garden
Who’s heading to Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show next week? It’s on Wednesday and Thursday and we’ll be there on both days so please do stop by our stand, say hello and learn more about the services, staff, and products we have at Thorngrove! We’ll be by the green entrance, and we can’t wait to see … Continue reading TG at Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
Rudbeckia (also known as the cone flower) There are perennial and annual types – both are valuable for giving you colour in late Summer and Autumn The colour range is limited to yellow, orange and mahogany red but the flowers are large and plentiful and really stand out this time of year. They are identified … Continue reading Plant of the month – Rudbeckia
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