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J. Parker's Dutch Bulbs

Learn how to plant these beautiful spring-flowering bulbs with the help of our latest gardening guide.

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With so many of us picking up at-home projects during lockdown, bring your creativity into the garden with these do it yourself gardening crafts.

Discover our favourite spring-flowering plants and bulbs that make the most breathtaking pairings.

Growing a beautiful garden doesnt have to be a struggle. Check out our list of easy gardening ideas to grow the low maintenance garden of your dreams.

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With autumn here, now is the perfect time to plant your spring-flowering bulbs and perennials. Check out our essential planting list in our latest blog.

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Add some flavour to your dishes with these easy homemade oils. To learn how to turn your garden herbs into delicious herb infused cooking oils. Check out our recipe blog.

This recipe is perfect for those with a sweet tooth that might have some cranberries in the fridge leftover from homemade sauces. A particular win for those who love cranberries and white chocolate. Give it a whirl!

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🌺 Top Tips for Northern Gardeners 🌺

There are so many different climates in the UK, it can be hard to find advice that fits your needs. Starting gardening in the North can be particularly tricky, wih many more overcast days, rainy and windier conditions. While the weather may be harsher, there's still plenty you can do in the garden, with the right advice. So we've asked Hannah for her top tips!

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What is a 'biennial' plant? 🤔

Ever wondered what a biennial plant is? Or what makes them different from perennials or annuals? Don't worry, you're not alone. We're here to break down the confusing gardening jargon to make your dream garden become a reality.

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February gardening jobs 🌸

✂️ Prune Roses When pruning Roses, look for the 3 D's: damage, disease or dieback. ✂️ Prune Wisteria Count 3 buds on the stem and prune just after the third to ensure new blooms in Spring. ✂️ Tidy your perennials Cut back perennials completely to the ground to make space for new growth in Spring! 🌱 Sow sweet peas ❄️ Divide snowdrops Simply take a clump, divide the bulbs and plant where desired to allow then to continue naturalising. 🌼 Pre-order your Dahlias!

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All-new Dahlias 🤩

We've expanded our range with some all-new varieties. Find out more about our new additions online now!

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Get your 2024 garden inspo! 🙌

We've found this year's top 3 trends. Get inspired and see what we've found!

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Here's our top tips for turning your blooms into beautiful cut flowers 💐

✂ Use the right tools - make sure your secateurs or scissors are sharp and clean before starting. ✂ Pick the right time of day - cut your flowers in the early-mid morning when you'd usually water them. 💦 Have water ready - getting your flowers in water straight away ensures they won't dry out. 🌡️ Find the right temperature - a classic florist trick is to use lukewarm water rather than cold. And don't forget to feed them!

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👉 Pinks, Purples & Blues - stick to these 3 main colours and dot in some additional white accent and leafy greens. 👉 Create some height - bring in a mixture of plants for a varied and natural looking display. 👉 Plant positioning - forget about it. The trick to creating the perfect cottage garden is making it look as natural as possible, meaning more plants, less ground!

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The Top Trend Predictions For 2024!

Get yourself ready for Spring with our top trend predictions! ➡️ Colour co-ordination is in: match the colours/tones of your bulbs for a professional-looking display. ➡️ Tangerine dreams: tangerine is on the rise, get yourself an array of orange Tulips to partner with your gorgeous yellow Daffs! ➡️ Daffodils for days: we predict Daffodils to be the bulb of the season! Get the full list of trends and our top recommendations on our blog now!

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The BEST Spring Bulb Combinations for 2024!

Get all your inspiration for Spring from Keukenhof's colour combos: 🌷 Peaches, Purples, Pinks and Whites 🌼 Warm, sunny tones (oranges and yellows) 🌸 Creamy pinks & sunshine yellows 💙 Blue Muscari and red Tulips Get the full inspo on our blog now!

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Here's What You Should Be Planting With Daffodils!

🌼 For early flowering Daffodils, plant them with Crocus & Muscari 🌼 For mid-late flowering Daffodils, plant them with Tulips, Primula, Fritillaria & even Winter Jasmine For more inspiration including our top recommendations for the season, head to our blog and get shopping for Spring 💚

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See What Tulips The RHS Are Loving!

In Spring, we headed to RHS Bridgewater (their newest garden instalment, to find out what The RHS loves for Spring! Colourful Tulips, Gothic Tulips, Contrasting Tulips - the list goes on! See what you should be growing for Spring: https://www.jparkers.co.uk/news/come-with-us-to-rhs-bridgewater-sensational-summer-outings-/

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September Gardening Jobs 👩‍🌾

🌿 Lift and divide perennials. It's almost feels like more plants for free! 🌱 Plant Saffron Crocus to harvest in Autumn. When they come up to flower in Autumn, you can easily harvest their saffron using tweezers. ❄ Plant prepared Hyacinths for your Winter displays. Prepared Hyacinths can flower as early as Christmas, and add that much-needed character to a Winter garden. ✂ Lastly, remember to keep up with deadheading your basket blooms to keep them flowering.

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Relax, we've got your August checklist covered 👇

Where's this year gone? It's already August, and it's fair to say it's an unusual one. But don't overthink your gardening jobs this month, we've planned out 4 easy tasks for you to prioritise in the garden this month: 🥔 Start harvesting your early potatoes 🌺 Carry on planting out your summer bedding 👩‍🌾 Stake your tall-growing Dahlias and Lilies ✂ Deadhead your annual and perennial blooms

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Did you know the history of the Green Carnation? 💚

Oscar Wilde popularised the trend of wearing a Green Carnation as a symbol of gay identity. Wearing the Green Malmaison Carnation on the left lapel instantly became code for the LGBTQIA+ community of the 19th century, which he explained later in this 1894 novel 'The Green Carnation'. And going back even further, Sapphic Violets have always been associated with Sappho, the Greek poet from the Island of Lesbos who confessed her love for women. Happy Pride!