St Bridget Nurseries Blog

Wed 27 Mar 2019

How To Plant Out Sweet Peas

How To Plant Out Sweet Peas Seedlings started in the late Autumn or in January under glass will be ready to plant outside now or in the coming couple of weeks. You’ll need to train tall varieties against canes, (just like runner beans) so buy a bundle of ten 2.4m (8 feet) bamboos and a […]

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Wed 27 Mar 2019

Growing Roses In Containers

Growing Roses In Containers  If you are a lover of roses and can’t wait to see them all in flower, why not get a head start now? Ground cover roses, patio roses and all of our miniatures are perfect for pots and containers. Ideally roses should be bought in threes to make a “huge wow” […]

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Tue 26 Feb 2019

Primrose Festival Results 2019

During February Half Term we held our second Primrose Festival. The week celebrated the glorious colour from the primula family of plants. We had over 20 different varieties of primrose and polyanthus on display and asked visitors to vote for their favourite variety. The results It goes to show that tastes vary in that we […]

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Fri 15 Feb 2019

New range of Tropical Fish

Exciting news, we have a whole new range of Tropical Fish at our Clyst St Mary Aquatics Centre, available from 15th February 2019.   Coral Red Mickey Mouse Platy Labidochromis perlmutt Albino Strawberry peacock Julidochromis dickfeldi Black ghost knifefish Odessa barb Rummy nose Tetra Cardinal Tetra Japonica shrimp Dwarf yellow puffer Assassin snail Rubbernose pleco […]

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Sun 25 Nov 2018

CARING FOR YOUR HOUSE PLANTS THIS WINTER

Fluctuating surges of temperature, dry air, short days and limited natural light are the four main problems affecting houseplants as the winter months draw near. To alleviate the strain on your beloved houseplants then remember to take extra care of them over the next few months to keep them happy.    WATER LESS This may […]

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Tue 6 Nov 2018

November gardening tips

Take a look at our handy gardening tips for ideas and inspiration in the garden this month. NOVEMBER GARDENING TIPS

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Mon 29 Oct 2018

Before you light your bonfire

Don’t forget to check for unsuspecting guests   It’s that time of year for clearing out the debris, cutting back and generally tidying up the garden area before the winter season rolls in, but before you put your garden clutter in a pile for burning, here’s a few useful tips to ensure you’ve taken every […]

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Tue 23 Oct 2018

Do you know your mulch?

Make life easier this Autumn by laying down some mulch in your garden. It’s easy to do, has great benefits and makes for less work in the spring. Mulching improves soil conditions, reduce time spent on watering and weeding and gives a flawless tidy appearance. Laying a blanket of Mulch will help to retain moisture in […]

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Mon 20 Aug 2018

Coastal Gardening - our tips

With all the benefits that come with living on the coast, there is also the curse of strong winds and salt spray which could hamper your efforts in the garden. However, coastal gardening is not impossible. By understanding the challenges that you are facing and working around these a beautiful garden can be created to […]

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Thu 16 Aug 2018

City Gardening

City Gardening Balcony and Rooftop gardens Being in a city isn’t the be all and end all for gardening! Similarly if you can’t get an allotment or even don’t think that you could manage such a big task there are still gardening opportunities! Here are a few clever tips and tricks for making the most […]

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