Doncaster based Taylors Clematis Nursery was started in the early 1980s, at a time when clematis started to become really trendy. The nursery is run by Chris Cox and his wife Suzy who took over the running from Suzy’s parents who founded the company. Chris and Ken Crowther discussed which varieties are popular today.

Doncaster based Taylors Clematis Nursery was started in the early 1980s, at a time when clematis started to become really trendy. The nursery is run by Chris Cox and his wife Suzy who took over the running from Suzy’s parents who founded the company. Chris and Ken Crowther discussed which varieties are popular today.

Now in its second year the Homebase Garden Academy has been working really well. The programme offers people aged 16 the opportunity to learn about garden planning and design, gain knowledge on planting and landscaping as well as learning practical skills. Mentor Adam Frost told Ken Crowther about the benefits of the scheme.

Now in its second year the Homebase Garden Academy has been working really well. The programme offers people aged 16 the opportunity to learn about garden planning and design, gain knowledge on planting and landscaping as well as learning practical skills. Mentor Adam Frost told Ken Crowther about the benefits of the scheme.

Lynne Dibley is second generation, following in her father Rex’s footsteps. He started the Dibleys Nursery in 1976 as a mail order hobby, working on it part time. Lynne and her brother got involved in the 1980s and have taken the business forward. Lynne explained to Ken Crowther how to grow streptocarpus successfully.

Lynne Dibley is second generation, following in her father Rex’s footsteps. He started the Dibleys Nursery in 1976 as a mail order hobby, working on it part time. Lynne and her brother got involved in the 1980s and have taken the business forward. Lynne explained to Ken Crowther how to grow streptocarpus successfully.

Rosy Hardy has been running her Hampshire based nursery since 1988. Winners of 20 RHS Chelsea Gold Medals, Hardy’s Cottage Plants have noticed gardeners tastes are changing year on year. This year the more natural look is popular with a bit of zing, which makes an interesting mix as she explained to Ken Crowther.

Rosy Hardy has been running her Hampshire based nursery since 1988. Winners of 20 RHS Chelsea Gold Medals, Hardy’s Cottage Plants have noticed gardeners tastes are changing year on year. This year the more natural look is popular with a bit of zing, which makes an interesting mix as she explained to Ken Crowther.

Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter and his actress wife Imelda Staunton are keen gardeners who love pottering in their garden as they told Ken Crowther.

Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter and his actress wife Imelda Staunton are keen gardeners who love pottering in their garden as they told Ken Crowther.