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Plants are fascinating things and there is loads to learn about them. Here is a list of 20 fun facts that we thought you might enjoy!

After such a late spring this year, we’ve had some lovely weather and everything in the garden is growing to it’s maximum potential. Come to Longacres for plants to inspire you to add colour, shape and form to your garden. Our range of plants changes each week so when you see it – buy it, so you don’t miss out!

On Thursday 31st May 2018, it will be your last chance to get 10% off during our Late Night Opening at Longacres Bybrook Barn & Longacres Shepperton! Pop in store any time between 17.30 & 20.00 and receive 10%* off your purchases; it really is as simple as that!

Get the party really going with your FREE Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter Set when you buy selected Weber Charcoal barbecues before the 30/06/18! Find out which barbecues and how to claim yours on our blog.

Welcome to our card making workshops! These workshops are designed for beginners and the experienced alike and offer you the chance to get creative and get some experience with a card making professional.

Join us for another of out popular workshops learning how to make your very own garden in a vase. Find out more and how to book your tickets on our blog now.

We've teamed up with Watch Your Back and they'll be here at Longacres Bybrook Barn on the 02/06/2018 doing check ups on your skin and raising awareness of skin protection whilst in the garden.

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

Fancy winning £50 Longacres voucher to use in our toys department? To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is paint a snail on a garden rock and upload it to a Longacres Facebook page or on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #LongacresRocks

This is the peak month for planting bedding in particular, but after the awful wet spring weather, everyone is out enjoying the warm, dry (hurray!) days. Whilst plants are growing quickly in these perfect conditions, they have a lot of catching up to do. We as gardeners also have a lot to do to keep on top of all the jobs to do in the garden! Here’s the lowdown on what we have in store.

Finding the right perennial plants for your garden has just become a whole load easier thanks to our clever filters! Eventually we will roll this feature out to all of our plants categories, so watch this space!

Lavender grows best and produces lots of scented flowers in a sunny site with well-drained soil. English lavender is the hardiest (Lavandula angustifolia and cultivars such as ‘Hidcote’). French lavender is less hardy but has “bunny ears” flowers and flowers all summer long – ideal for growing in containers.