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Frankie Flowers Frankie Flowers AKA Frank Ferragine is one of North America's most trusted garden experts, interior plant designer and weather expert.

A 4 time best selling author.

19/08/2026

Why are my tomatoes cracking?!

If your tomatoes look like this, don’t panic it’s called concentric cracking, and it’s usually caused by uneven moisture.

When soil gets dry and is suddenly followed by heavy rain or lots of water, the tomato swells faster than its skin can stretch… and CRACK!

My tips:
🍅 Keep watering consistent
🌱 Add 2–3 inches of mulch to hold moisture
🌧️ If heavy rain is coming, harvest tomatoes once they start showing colour
🏠 Let them finish ripening indoors
🔪 Cracked tomatoes are usually still edible just remove damaged areas and check for rot.

Garden lesson: consistency matters… even to tomatoes!

18/08/2026

This salad is SO good I had to post it again! 🍑🥗

My Rustic Peachy Burrata Bomb Salad — fresh, simple and packed with summer flavour.

What you need:
🍑 Peaches
🍅 Full-sized tomatoes
🍅 Cherry tomatoes
🍒 Cherries
🌿 Fresh basil
🧀 Fresh burrata
🫒 Olive oil
🍷 Balsamic vinegar
🧂 Salt + pepper

Slice it up, toss it together, tear that creamy burrata over the top, drizzle and ENJOY!

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17/08/2026

Late summer means one thing: those wasps are crashing the patio party. 🐝 Don’t let them take over! I have a solution! Ortho® Wasp B Gon® MAX delivers a powerful foam that knocks them down fast and continues controlling the stragglers that return to the nest.

Always put safety first. Wasp control can be effective when done properly, but wasp stings can be serious. Follow all label directions, wear appropriate protective gear, and when in doubt, contact a pest control professional.

12/08/2026

BTS Fall Mum Update😊

Did our tricking and tucking actually work? Let’s see!

Fall garden mums (Chrysanthemum × morifolium) are short-day plants—as the days get shorter and the nights get longer, it naturally triggers them to set buds and bloom. That’s Mother Nature’s signal that fall is on the way!

Now it’s time to see if our little growing tricks paid off… PS I don’t always wear the same shirt! Well at least I wash it 😉

10/08/2026

Is it just me, or does Celosia look like Mother Nature’s lava lamp?

Those wild, colourful, velvety blooms instantly take me back to the lava lamps of the ’70s and their big comeback in the ’90s!

Celosia is one of my favourite annuals for taking the garden from summer right into fall. It loves the heat, brings incredible colour and texture, and those funky blooms are perfect for adding a touch-and-feel element to a sensory garden. They also make fantastic cut flowers and can even be dried to enjoy long after the gardening season ends.

🌋 FUN FACT: The original lava lamp was launched in 1963 in Britain as the “Astro Lamp.” Its inventor, Edward Craven Walker, got the inspiration after seeing an unusual liquid-filled egg timer bubbling away in a pub! (History⁠)

Groovy garden vibes! ✌️🌸

07/08/2026

BTS at Bradford Greenhouses!

We’re already looking ahead to 2027, testing plants to find the ones that don’t just look great in the greenhouse but actually perform in your garden.

One that really caught my eye? Akila® Sunshine Yellow Osteospermum. 💛

Why? Flower power! Even through the hot dog days of summer, when many osteos start to slow down, this beauty was still loaded with bright, sunny blooms. ☀️🌼

That’s what plant testing is all about, finding the plants that can take the heat and keep on blooming!

Will this one make the cut for 2027? 👀 Stay tuned!

29/07/2026

Every garden tells a story and mine is no different.

Today I’m taking you on an honest tour of my backyard gardens. Not just the picture-perfect moments, but the successes, the surprises, and yes… the failures too.

Because here’s the truth: every gardener has plants that don’t thrive, ideas that don’t work out, and seasons that don’t go as planned. But every failure teaches us something that helps next year’s garden grow even better.

I hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at my garden journey. After all, gardening isn’t about perfection it’s about learning, growing, and finding joy along the way.

19/07/2026

Ever get a little buzz from picking that first ripe tomato?

Turns out it’s a real thing! It’s called the Harvest High. Research suggests harvesting your own fruits and vegetables can trigger a release of dopamine, the brain’s feel-good chemical. That’s why pulling carrots, picking beans, or filling a basket with strawberries feels so incredibly satisfying.

Nature’s reward system is pretty amazing.

So if you need a little mood boost, skip the scrolling and head to the garden. Pick a cucumber. Snip some basil. Gather a handful of tomatoes. It’s fresh air, fresh food… and a natural high that comes with dinner!

Gardening doesn’t just grow plants—it grows happier people. 🌼💚

Who’s chasing the Harvest High this summer? What’s the first thing you’re picking from your garden?

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