JANUARY. Bulbs emerging in pots. Firstly hellebores in flower, Tibetan Cherry showing its rich, shining, peeling bark. Acer Griseum and Betula Snow Queen parade their winter beauty.

FEBRUARY. Helleborus Orientale in full flower, Tulips, Crocus, Rockery Narcissus for sale in pots, Hamammelis in full flower; perfume from Sarcococca.

MARCH. Potted Roses; Bulbs, Alpines, all showing new growth. Large consignments of usual and unusual herbaceous start to arrive. Acers potted up ready for summer sale. Ladybird and Frog Hunt for children begins.

APRIL. Camassias and Erythroniums peeping through in pots, Allium sales increase, Fritillarias and Candelabra Primulas. More Alpines in stock.

MAY. Hostas and Hemerocallis for sale, Acers coming into leaf – especially our famous Acer Palmatum Shishio. Garden buzzing with plant hunters. Climbing Roses for sale.

JUNE. Acer bed a true picture! Camassias in borders, Yakushimanum Rhodos, deciduous Azaleas. Shrubs in pots (in alphabetical order) looking good. Hanging baskets and tubs.

JULY. Clematis in flower over pergola, Warm Welcome Rose. Still time to buy unusual Shrub Roses. Herbaceous sales still high.

AUGUST. Tropeolum Speciosum in full glory (plants for sale). Clematis vit.Polish Spirit in abundant bloom. New seasons bulbs arrive in time for August bank holiday.

SEPTEMBER. Lilacs, Pittosporums, Viburnums for sale. Dwarf Conifers a speciality, Grafted Pines in numerous varieties. Bulbs for sale.

OCTOBER. Late flowering herbaceous, new season’s Roses potted on site ready for sale.

NOVEMBER. Fruit Trees and Bushes arrive – hardy varieties chosen to suite north-east conditions. Ornamental Trees potted and put out for sale.

DECEMBER. Thoughts and energy turn to fresh and natural Christmas Decorations – Holly balls, Wreaths, Candles and Topiary.

CLOSED January & February.