Rose Ivor's Rose (Shrub) Plants

Making for a beautifully vibrant addition to many dishes, there are many varieties of flowers with edible petals. As well as adding a range of subtle flavours, their ability to make many dishes look incredibly appealing makes them a worthwhile option worth exploring. The practice of using flowers has long been done. In fact, flowers have been used in food for thousands of years, dating back to their use by ancient Chinese and Roman cooks. In this guide, you can learn about the many different ...

While there are many plants that can resist the cold, the tender plants in your growing space will need protection during winter. Snow, frost and rain can all have significant effects on plants, and cause rotting or even death if not cared for correctly. So helping your plants to prepare for these tougher weather conditions is key to keeping them thriving. In this guide, we cover many different methods on how to protect plants in winter to keep them well protected through the season and thriv...

Rhubarb will grow in almost any soil, provided it doesn’t become waterlogged in winter, but best results will be obtained on fertile soils, so dig in plenty of well-rotted organic matter, like farmyard manure or garden compost. Just before planting, rake in a dressing of balanced fertiliser, such as growmore, to help plants establish.