Things to do this month Its time to buy onion sets and summer flowering bulbs such as dahlias and Gladioli Clean and fill bird baths and feeders. Create a wildlife pile. Add woody cuttings such as autumn raspberry canes, and other material from around the garden. Place the pile out of the way and leave […]
Primula vulgaris (Also known as wild primrose) These dainty hardy perennials thrive in any aspect but love a free draining soil. Often seen growing naturally in woodland areas Mimosa The fragrant Mimosa has beautifully feathered foliage which is covered with masses of fragrant yellow flowers in spring. It looks fantastic in a patio container but […]
Sarcococca (also known as Sweet box) A seasonal evergreen winter shrub that forms a dense thicket of glossy leaves. Its tiny very fragrant white flowers appear in winter, when little else is in flower. Sarcococca is one of those plants that you plant and easily forget about until the lovely sweet scent hits you full-on […]
Over the festive period, our Christmas trees are central to our celebrations. From choosing and putting up the tree and decorating it, then sitting around it and giving gifts to loved ones. But once the festivities are over and the Christmas tree comes down for another year, the space can feel a bit bare. These […]
It's potatoe time! Purchase seed potatoes in store now - we have a huge variety - and lay out in trays for chitting. What is chitting? The process of chitting involves leaving seed potatoes in a cool, light, and frost-free place to sprout. First early potatoes can be planted from mid-March, while second earlies should […]
Bring your gardening tools to Hilltop Garden Centre on the following dates and get them sharpened by The Sharpener! You can save a lot of money by getting your existing tools sharpened, and the sharpener is a professional! Bring your garden tools, knives and scissors on these dates: 9am to 1pm Saturday 5th February Saturday […]
Our Premium Christmas trees have arrived with a range of cut and pot grown. Full, luscious and smelling delicious - other trees don't hold a patch on our trees. You will love them! We also have a range of stands and wicker tree skirts Make sure to get yours before they sell out!!
The Friday Fun Singers are back! One of our most loved annual events is back with the Friday Fun Singers! If you love live music, get lost in the sounds of Christmas, and enjoy a spot of mulled wine (complimentary!), then be sure to come for this one of a kind event at Hilltop Garden […]
