In the latest in our series about growers, we meet Jo Munson from the very famous Smith and Munson, based in Lincolnshire and growing absolutely delicious tulip varieties and lilies mainly, but also expanding into other varieties in recent times. I was lucky enough to visit the nursery to see the way in which they grow as sustainably as possible and marvel at the huge variety of lilies.   Tell us about yourself and your growing journey, how long have you been growing, why did

With Mother’s Day looming and customer expectations high, its worth reminding yourself about where you stand if something goes wrong.

Are you overtrading? Spot the warning signs early and learn how to fix cash flow strain before it damages your business growth. Learn how you can prevent the dangers of overtrading and the measures you can put in place to grow sustainably and protect your bottom line. Overtrading may seem like a good problem to have in business. After all, landing a big contract means more orders and more sales. However, the risks of overtrading shouldn’t be ignored. A sudden rise in demand c

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It’s always encouraging to see young children choosing something for their mum on Mother’s Day, and plants are ideal gifts – why? Well, where children may be unmoved by large flowery hand-tieds or floral arrangements, what will attract them is anything compact, bright and colourful, especially if they are easy for small hands to carry. Plants have the extra attraction of being something that can be nurtured and grown.  So, what are the points to bear in mind when making your

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Petite and delicate, Miniature roses are perfect tiny replicas of their garden cousins and, it could be said, no Mother’s Day plant display is complete without them. Occasionally referred to as the China rose as they originate from the East and are a descendant of the old Chinese rose Rosa chinensis.   Although only small in stature, their development over the past sixty years or so has been extensive, and there are over seventy varieties of miniature rose listed, available i

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While we all hope for a trouble-free Mother’s Day weekend, it can’t be guaranteed, so here's how to plan ahead for a successful day.

Embrace pink for Mother's Day and get inspired to create your own tempting bouquets and arrangements.

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