Whether you are a flower fanatic or vegetable lover, there will be plenty to choose from in bulbs, seeds and seed potatoes on offer this Easter. The Garden centre has all the new ranges from Mr Fothergills, and New Carrot “Speedo”, a fast cropping variety, to Broccoli “Covina” a long seasoned variety with a good quality harvest.
In the flower ranges there are some stunning new varieties like Sweet Pea “Turquoise lagoon” and “Little Red Riding Hood”, and as 2018 has been named “Year of the Marigold” it is certainly worth a look at the varieties on offer such as “Red Knight “ a pretty French marigold with deep red flowers and a compact form. These can be sown indoors now with the aid of a heated Propagator to promote germination, Sweet Peas however prefer cooler conditions on a well lit windowsill, frost free greenhouse or cold frame.
