Blogs

• By John Cullen
• Jun 27, 2025

There’s something utterly captivating about Astrantia Cerise Button that stops visitors to our nursery in their tracks. Those exquisite cerise-pink star-shaped flowers, dancing above deeply divided foliage from June right through to August, create exactly the sort of display that makes you fall in love with gardening all over again....

• By John Cullen
• May 26, 2025

We've always had a soft spot for true blue flowers in the garden, as they can be so challenging to find in nature. The aptly named Geranium Johnson's Blue has been one of our absolute favourites for years now - and for good reason! In our opinion, this is one...

• By John Cullen
• May 12, 2025

When we first arrived at Eagle Lodge, we had a clear vision: to create a garden and nursery that not only flourished but also worked in harmony with nature. Sustainability wasn’t just a buzzword – it was a guiding principle. And at the heart of that commitment is water.

• By John Cullen
• Apr 20, 2025

We fell in love with Achillea ‘Pomegranate’ the first time we spotted it at Chelsea. Those vibrant magenta blooms immediately caught our attention, and we’ve been growing them ever since. This compact yarrow reaches about 70 cm in both height and spread, making it a perfect addition to so many...

• By John Cullen
• Mar 07, 2025

We first spotted Erigeron Wayne Roderick at a plant fair years ago and have been absolutely smitten with it ever since. What initially struck us wasn’t just the pretty lavender petals (though they are certainly striking), but the sheer abundance of flowers covering the entire plant. This little beauty starts flowering...

• By John Cullen
• Jan 16, 2025

We are regularly asked at shows and events about buying plants online, and many people are surprised to learn that we ship plants all over the UK. Many people link the practice of shipping plants to the COVID pandemic, when so many companies had no choice but to distribute their...