New Pots From Italy

New Pots From Italy

This week a rather large lorry arrived from Italy, carrying nearly 15 tonnes of terracotta pots!   This import saw a return of many best-sellers along with the introduction of...
Spring bulb planting season has arrived!

Spring bulb planting season has arrived!

You can create the most amazing Spring displays in pots by planting your bulbs now especially Daffodils, so lets explore some alternative varieties to your standard yellow trumpet style to create some spectacular garden displays.
Creating an orchard at home in pots!

Creating an orchard at home in pots!

You don't need hundreds of acres of space to grow an orchard and you can indeed create your own orchard in pots at home.
New Pots From Crete

New Pots From Crete

Following the Malvern Autumn Show, I'm now getting on top of the import that arrived the day before the show. This import was a hard one as my team of muscle...
Tom's Yard Best Bare Root Roses for Pots

Tom's Yard Best Bare Root Roses for Pots

Autumn and Winter is the perfect time to plant bare root roses into pots for a head start on Spring and Summer blooms. Tom' Yard have listed their favourite container roses for scent, shade tolerance, climbing and pollinators, it was certainly a hard job to whittle it done to just one for each category.
Tom's Yard Autumn Inspiration - Front Door Edition

Tom's Yard Autumn Inspiration - Front Door Edition

A few ideas on how to create an Autumn pot display for your front gardens, paths, porches and driveways.
One Week Until The 2025 Malvern Autumn Show

One Week Until The 2025 Malvern Autumn Show

In one week I'll be setting up for my final show of the season... What's sometimes labelled as the UK's largest Harvest Festival, the Malvern Autumn Show is a superb event...
Changing with the seasons. The reason you should grow ornamental grasses in pots.

Changing with the seasons. The reason you should grow ornamental grasses in pots.

Ornamental grasses are perfect for growing in pots as they're drought tolerant and don't like wet feet and damp conditions, they're hardy and not too fussy. We've shared some of our favourites to inspire you if you're looking to grow ornamental grasses in pots.
Tom's Yard Top Trees for Seasonal Interest in Pots

Tom's Yard Top Trees for Seasonal Interest in Pots

It is often a misconception that you need lots of space to grow trees or that they won't thrive in pots but that's not the case and I'm here to share Tom's Yard's top trees for seasonal interest (that can be planted in pots!)
Listen to Thomas on the Sip & Sow Podcast

Listen to Thomas on the Sip & Sow Podcast

Yesterday I was thrilled to see the release of my first ever podcast feature - Sip & Sow by Tom Coleman.         Recorded live at the Shrewsbury Flower Show, I now...
A Warm Welcome To Gemma

A Warm Welcome To Gemma

I'm full of excitement to announce that a very passionate and knowledgeable lady named Gemma has climbed aboard the Tom's Yard ship! Now, where exactly we're sailing to I don't know, but Gemma is here to...
Online Seconds Sale, 24/08

Online Seconds Sale, 24/08

On Saturday 24th there is going to be an online sale covering all remaining ''Seconds'' & Discontinued pots.   Over the past 2 days a huge ''Seconds Sale'' has been held in...