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New plant delivery! Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy Plugs

Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy

New on the doorstep this morning from Thompson & Morgan, 36 tiny plugs of Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy. Will let you know how we get on with them… Have a look here for more information or if you want to give … Continue reading

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New Video – Timelapse of us putting up a massive Poly Tunnel!

The new poly tunnel

Great fun filming Will, Jamie, Lucy and John putting up a massive new poly tunnel in the Exotic Garden, we’re looking forward to filling it with a whopping selection of awesome exotic plants. Enjoy. Timelapse of building a Poly Tunnel … Continue reading

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World beating price for a snowdrop!

SNOWDROPS

On Thursday 16 February at 14:40 after a bidding frenzy of over 30 bidders Thompson & Morgan, the Ipswich based mail order plant and seed company, acquired the world’s most expensive snowdrop Galanthus woronowii ‘Elizabeth Harrison’ for £725. This is … Continue reading

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Potting up – A new Video in the Exotic Garden

Potting up tradescantia

A great new video made by Chris Ridley and Will Giles in the Exotic Garden, just a quick little video of potting up some Tradescantia in the poly tunnels. Enjoy.

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New video of The Exotic Garden in Norwich – Enjoy!

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Great new video of WIll Giles’s exotic garden in Norwich, we love this place as I’m sure you know, and Chris Ridley has made a new personal video of a quick tour around the garden in late Autumn, when most … Continue reading

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New arrival at the door… what’s in the mystery live plant box?

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Just received a box of live plants from Thompson and Morgan, called the ‘Passiflora Collection‘ containing  three  well rooted jumbo plugs of Passion flower cuttings including ‘Perfume Passion’, ‘Pink Passion’ and Caerulea, all perfectly rooted and ready for potting on… … Continue reading

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Learn about the Hosta – Grow them up big and strong!

Learn about the Hosta

A little information about the humble Hosta Named after Dr. Nicholaus Host, physician to the emperor of Austria (1761–1834). Countless hybrids have been raised, mainly in the United States in recent years.  They are all clump forming and can become … Continue reading

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Overwintering Cannas in the UK – How to protect the canna rhizomes

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Today’s video is of Will Giles explaining how to overwinter Cannas, helping you make sure you get your much loved rhizomes through the winter without them turning to brown mush (Will’s words!) . Cannas are a staple exotic plant in … Continue reading

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Video: Growing Bromeliads in the UK – The Exotic Garden Norwich

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Growing colourful bromeliads in the UK with Will Giles. Will Giles shows us his growing Bromeliad collection, behind the scenes in the Exotic Garden, Norwich. A look at some of Will’s favourite Bromeliads and newest additions to his ever expanding … Continue reading

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Checking ginger plants for winter damage and new growth

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How to check your ginger plants for winter damage with Will Giles. Taking a look at Will’s ginger plants to see if the winter has affected any growth. Will has been growing gingers for many years, so this short video … Continue reading

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