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In the Pink After our successful venture '#Knolling with Daisies' with Gardeners' World presenter Sue Kent at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show we declared ‘Never Again!’ however as time passed the good bits far outweighed the stress of getting everything ready and the physical problems with making the garden. Since our collaboration we have become great friends with Sue and Steve and sometime in late 2022 when we were having a cuppa Sue casually mentioned that the BBC had asked her to do a border at the NEC for BBC Gardeners World Live – would we like to help her. How can you say no to such a charming lady, and so with a degree of enthusiasm we set about planning. Sue wanted to combine her love of pink with her artistic capabilities and her passion for edibles. This all had to be done in a small area only 6 metres by 1.5. Now looking on the bright side this meant we didn’t have to grow so many plants; however, we now realise, that small areas are so much more complicated than large ones, the planting has to be so precise, and it is far more difficult

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Visit us at our Carmarthenshire nursery RHS Chelsea Gold Medal Winner Get advice and inspiration Helping You Grow since 1984 Customers outside of UK (including N.Ireland) Could all customers outside of the UK please contact us to place an order.  New regulations have come into place you can read more here. As we have entered a Level 4 lockdown we are once again closed to visitors, we will still be operating a click and collect service, mail order and limited delivery service.  Any queries please call us on 01559363389. GARDEN PLANTS PLANTS FOR WINTER PLANTING NEWS & INSPIRATION FROM OUR NURSERY WELCOME TO FARMYARD NURSERIES We are a retail nursery that pride ourselves on providing a wide range of hardy plants at affordable prices, alongside knowledgeable friendly advice. Established in 1982, we specialise in growing hardy plants including Hellebores, Schizostylis (Hesperantha), Primula Sieboldii, herbaceous perennials, alpines, bedding plants, shrubs, trees and more unusual and exotic plants such as Sarracenia. Our nursery in Carmarthenshire is

Childhood memories of Hardy Chrysanthemums

Childhood memories of Hardy Chrysanthemums I have been interested and fascinated in gardening of all kinds for as long as I can remember. Where it stemmed from is a complex beast. Great Granddad (oddly enough he was a Richard too) was head gardener at a very prestigious Hall during the Victorian plant collecting era, a truly fascinating time. He grew all sorts of weird and wonderful plants from around the world. His enthusiasm was passed to his daughter-in-law and his granddaughter, my mum. So as you can see it has been in the blood for generations. I suppose it is no surprise that I am completely obsessed.  I have many fond memories of hours spent in the garden with Gran and one of her real loves was hardy Chrysanthemums. Oh, if only she could see the range nowadays – she would be in her elements. Her drifts of Chrysanthemums really shone, their colours exaggerated by the soft autumnal light on those hazy days. Nothing looked more glorious, single and double, some tall others short. Each clump forming a splash of colour ranging from deepest red to pure white with a plethora of bronzes, oranges, pinks and yellows

Gardens new and old at Farmyard Nurseries

Gardens at the nursery What a strange year it has been and it’s only the second week of January. We have had it so mild that everything is a month ahead, which may or may not cause problems as the year progresses. Now its a bit chilly, still let’s enjoy it while we can. Here on the Nursery all is going ahead quickly. The gardens are all tidied and ready for a revamp. Soon to be re-opened is Mums garden, with its little winding paths and different levels. We have decided to slightly phase out the herbaceous beds and fill it full of interesting shrubs. This will act as both a show garden and as a valuable area to take cuttings from. Woodland winter garden The woodland winter garden is looking beautiful with the moss and the structure really coming into its own, but we are really excited to see if the changes we made last year actually work! Plants are emerging and we are going to add a few interesting snowdrops to try to extend the season and compliment the Hellebores. Woodland Walk Our latest exciting project  (which may or may not actually happen) is a

Ornamental Grasses – Kings amongst plants

Ornamental  Grasses Ornamental grasses are a large and complex group of plants. They grow in a wide range of habitats and have differing needs.  However, you don’t need to know their scientific and botanical differences to have them grow in your garden.  We don’t always know how grasses react and grow when left untouched. After all we normally use a lawn mower and keep them short. Why Grasses? Grasses are low maintenance.  Whatever the climate, soil condition, position and size of space available, there is a suitable grass.  Most grasses survive in ordinary soil. They originate from wide open spaces and poor soil.  Grasses are mostly untroubled by pests and diseases.  Some varieties grow close to woodland edges so are suitable for shaded areas. The appeal of ornamental grasses is quite different from most herbaceous garden perennials.  Instead of bright colourful flowers grasses offer texture.  They give movement in the garden, as they move in waves in the wind.  The colours change as the seasons evolve from spring through summer and into autumn. In fact, grasses look their best in late summer when most herbaceous plants are past their peak. They come in a wide range of

Llandysul Winter Gardening Weekend

For those of you that are new to this annual event this is a FREE show that we hold, with help from the local community council, to 'kick start' the gardening year. Held over three days we transform the local hall into a winter wonderland. It is always a challenge to create a new centre stage display, one that will rival the many we have done in previous years. The hall will be filled with vibrant dogwoods and willows - fragrant Viburnum, Lonicera, Sarcococca and Daphnes to mention but a few. Other early birds that will be making an appearance include snowdrops, narcissi and our fabulous hellebores. As well as all the plants there will be a range of gardening related stalls to tempt you. Cakes, sandwiches and a cuppa are also available so you can relax and enjoy the surroundings. The snow scene 2015 Just up the road at our nursery we will be running guided tours of the Hellebore growing area (where our 20,000 hellebores are produced) and the general nursery. This will include a look at the parent plants and the plantings in our open garden. The nursery itself covers over 3 acres and specialises

Our Nursery

Farmyard Nurseries, Carmarthenshire A Nursery that prides itself on growing hardy plants at reasonable prices. Established in 1984, Farmyard Nurseries is a retail nursery growing a wide range of plants especially trees and shrubs, herbaceous perennials, alpines and bedding plants. The nursery covers an area of approximately 3 acres, stocking upwards of 2000 varieties of plants and is based just outside Llandysul. As many plants as possible are grown outside in open beds to promote hardy garden worthy plants that will survive the rigors of our Welsh climate, however  a large area is covered with polythene tunnels to protect young plants, add shade or generally coddle the more unusual bits and pieces.. As we grow most of the plants ourselves we carry huge stocks, upwards of 2000 varieties, and customers are encouraged to wander freely. We have a well stocked  sales area which holds a large proportion of what we sell, however the 'best bits' are usually tucked away in a corner of the 3 acre nursery somewhere and finding these has kept many an avid collector busy for many hours, gleefully routing through nearly 40 polytunnels. Customers are encouraged to 'wander' around the majority of the

November Nursery News

Well the weather is slightly better and there are still lots of things going on!. Nursery News What a month we’ve had! Although the weather has been poor we still seem to have found time to finish off the cleaning up and managed to put to bed all the plants that either need heat or frost protection. We have tentatively dipped our toes into the ‘slightly tender’ group of plants this year. These include some of the Salvias, Nematanthoides, Begonias, Impatiens and several others that are on the fringe of hardiness. I have to admit that it has been quite nice, however we’ll see what the winter brings – still nothing ventured as they say! We still have quite a few bulbs ready to plant, its not too late – there is nothing quite like the show they give as spring dawns. It is possible to plant Daffodils and Narcissus right through until February and still get a good show. As far as plants go we are approaching the bare root season, hedging and bare root trees will be here in the next couple of weeks so if you are planning a hedge and want some plants,

Hardy Chrysanthemums for sale and cultivation tips

Chrysanthemum are at home in the traditional herbaceous border or any cottage garden. Preferring a sunny site in average to rich soil, they generally look after themselves. Most require no other attention, water when dry, feed occasionally. The range of Chrysanthemum colours, shapes, sizes and heights is almost infinite.

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