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Whilst many plants flower in the spring, there are those that wait until the late summer to bless us with their vivid colours. One of those stars is Rudbeckia or 'black-eyed-susans'.

Native to North America, Rudbeckias have gained popularity due to their long flowering season that lasts from July to October. Although yellow is the prominent colour, in recent years numerous red- and orange-flowered varieties have been produced extending their colour palette.

Rudbeckias are easy to establish, naturalize well, and require little maintenance other than deadheading. They'll thrive in full sun or partial shade and in moisture retentive, free draining soils. If clumps get too big for their space, consider dividing them in spring.

Traditionally used in cottage and informal gardens, we think they'd look great in large patio containers, especially in town and courtyard gardens.

Virtually pest free, they're very attractive to bees, who love their black cone centres which are full of nectar. They also make a great cut flower, offering a cheery welcome in your home 🌼🌼🌼

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1 day ago

Look out for our Fish & Chip Fridays, where you can buy 2 Fish 'n' Chip meals for £15 🐟🍟

Running every Friday throughout August, our scrumptious Fish & Chips are made from 11:30am until the end of the day.

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2 days ago

With all the sunshine we're experiencing, we hope that everyone's pumpkins and other squashes are growing well! 🎃 🎃 🎃

Under normal seasonal conditions, now would be the best time for gardeners to remove excess leaves to help ripen them off. However, with the unusual heat we've had this year, it maybe worth delaying that as the leaves will offer some protection. ☀️☀️☀️

The same would apply to tomatoes and soft fruits if you're looking to harvest a bit earlier but I think the priority at the moment is efficient watering in the late evening or early morning to help sustain the crop 🍇🍅🎃

How's your kitchen garden or allotment going? We'd love to hear what strategies people are taking to maintain their crops, so leave a comment below and share the knowledge ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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3 days ago

Making a well-deserved return in popularity, Dahlias are excellent for keeping the colour going throughout the summer.

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Plant of the month - Dahlias - Haskins Garden Centres

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Plant of the Month – Dahlias Making a well-deserved return in popularity and with a wide range of forms, Dahlias are excellent for keeping the colour going throughout the summer. There’s a Dahlia ...

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4 days ago

Did you know that Catharanthus, aka Madagascar periwinkle, has many medicinal properties and is currently being researched for its cancer fighting properties?

Amazingly, it is likely that plants like Catharanthus are not particularly exceptional in the natural world. As time moves on, it becomes clearer every day that the natural world harbours a wealth of invaluable resources for humanity. We have merely scratched the tip of the iceberg.

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5 days ago

Why not put all those homegrown courgettes to good use with our step-by-step fritter recipe 😋😋😋

And if you didn't grow any this year, you can still follow along with bought ones!

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Haskins is encouraging gardeners to make the most of their homegrown courgettes with an easy, quick and delicious vegetarian lunch of courgette fritters. Alasdair Urquhart, Haskins’ in-house plant...

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5 days ago

We've go lots of helpful tips to support you in the garden this August!

Visit our website to check whether it's time to prune, plant or mow 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾🐝🌿🥕🥦🥬
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Dracaena August Plant of the Month Originating from the exotic islands within the Indian Ocean, Dracaena gets its name from the red, gum-like resin within its stems that reminded people of ‘Dragon�...

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6 days ago

Enjoy some summer vibes with our Haskins Cream Tea 🍰☕️☀️☀️☀️

Available everyday, there's no need to book. And with a Gluten Free version available, it's a great way to treat yourself or celebrate with friends! 🍰☕️

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These make lovely gifts.

Ellie Hunt we could take the 🐶 and eat these outside. X

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6 days ago

Is it me or do Cactus Dahlias look like exotic sea creatures?

Whilst they may look like they're not of this earth, this type of cactus is super simple to look after, and treated well, will bloom again in following years.

We recommend that they have a deep watering 2 to 3 times a week, and an application of a high potassium feed every few weeks during flowering. Tomato food or Westland Boost is ideal for this as it will fuel flower growth and prolong the show after dead heading.

Similar to other Dahlias, dig up the tubers in late autumn and store in a semi-dry compost over the winter and then replant the following year!

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