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Amaryllis bulbs: (the correct name for this bulb is actually Hippeastrum) these large indoor bulbs with very showy flowers, are planted between October and January and flower around 6-8 weeks later.

Save 50% in our Halloween Sale in store right now! From ghosts and ghouls to pumpkins, you'll be sure to bag a frightfully good bargain. Don't miss out on these spooktactular savings!

Join us at one of our Christmas Make & Take events at Longacres Bybrook Barn! These classes are 2 hours long. Not only will you be guided through the whole process, but we will provide refreshments. Plus, you will get to take your very own creation home with you.

Take a look at our guide from Frank P Matthews on the best practice for your new Frank P Matthews ornamental or fruit tree. Find our full range of direct dispatch trees from Frank P Matthews online now!

Don’t think you can wait until our Christmas Charity Open Evening to come take a look at our 2018 Christmas ranges? Then we have some great news for you; we’re running a Christmas Launch Evening at Longacres Bagshot on Thursday 25th October 2018 with 10% off all purchases* between 17:30 & 20:00!

Join us on either Saturday 20th or Sunday 21st of October 2018 at Longacres Bybrook Barn and save a massive 10% off everything Christmas! You can find a huge selection of Christmas in store, including Christmas tree decorations, tinsel, baubles, table decorations, artificial Christmas trees, Christmas lights, Lemax Christmas village and so much more!

Come and join us at our Bagshot store for one or more of our festive workshops! These fun workshops are designed to allow you to use your imagination, creativity and learn new skills! All workshops are suitable for novice flower arrangers or professionals alike who want to get inspired by how to decorate their homes for this festive season.

This year you can book tickets to join us at one of our Pumpkin Carving events. Tickets are just £5 per child and include their hand picked pumpkin and all they'll need to carve their very own design. Adult supervision is required at all times and slots are limited.

If you have a passion for flowers and want to learn from our expert florists, then look out for our forthcoming workshops. Find out more on our blog.

We are offering you the chance to join us on a special 3 hour long barbecue class, involving a range of Weber barbecues, some amazing food and instruction from a Weber Certified Grill Master! Find out more on our blog.

Now the weather has turned cooler and the nights are drawing in, it’s an ideal time to continue planting trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs, whilst the soil is still warm and we’ve had some rain. We have plenty of inspiration in store and online to help you get your garden in shape before winter! Here are some hints and tips for what to do in your garden in October.

Join us at Longacres Bagshot any day between the 22nd of October and the 26th of October for our Free Pumpkin Patch Event! Find out more details on our blog.