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Fresh from Our Irish Fields to Your Home Thank you for choosing Mr Middleton Cut Flower Sunflowers. Your sunflowers have been harvested fresh from our fields in Ireland and delivered to you while still in bud. This is deliberate and ensures they arrive in perfect condition, open gradually in your home, and provide the longest possible vase life. Follow these simple steps to enjoy your flowers for …

How to Use Ladybirds (Adalia bipunctata Larvae) Important Information Before Release Your Ladybird larvae are living insects and should be released as soon as possible after arrival. If immediate release is not possible, store them in a cool place (8–10°C) for no longer than 24–48 hours. For best results: Release when temperatures are consistently above 8–10°C. Choose a …

Brighten Your Home with Beautiful Amaryllis Blooms Amaryllis are one of the easiest and most spectacular flowering bulbs you can grow indoors — perfect for bringing vibrant colour to your home during the darker months. With just a little care, you’ll be rewarded with bold, trumpet-shaped blooms that last for weeks. Here’s how to grow them successfully: Choose the Right PotSelect …

Hello Gardener, This week we’re celebrating Camassia — one of the easiest and most rewarding bulbs for Irish gardens. With their tall, starry blooms in shades of blue or creamy white, Camassias bring a touch of wild meadow charm to late spring. They thrive in damp Irish soils and look wonderful planted in drifts through lawns, wild areas, or mixed borders. How to G …