Cheech and Tom's Gardens

10/10/2026

20/09/2026

Love a good independent garden centre, excellent selection of plants at Garden Thyme, Hassocks

25/08/2026

A lovely start to the day 🌿

A trip to Van Arnhem Nursery Ltd this morning to pick up some plants for a commercial garden project.

It’s always a pleasure visiting a good nursery, but particularly at this time of year. Despite the prolonged dry weather, everything was looking fantastic and the plants were absolutely thriving. 🌱

Plenty of inspiration for the planting season ahead — and now to get these plants into their new home!

09/08/2026

05/08/2026

My supervisor for the day.... Monty 🐶

26/07/2026

🌧️ Rain at last! 💚

After weeks of dry weather, it's wonderful to see the gardens getting a much-needed drink. Lawns, borders, trees and shrubs will all be thanking the clouds today.

Of course, the weeds will be celebrating too... so we'll be ready for them! 😄

Enjoy the rain while it's here, and here's hoping it gives our gardens the boost they've been waiting for.

23/07/2026

Hornet? Nope... Hoverfly! 👀🐝

This might look like a hornet, but it's actually a Hornet Hoverfly (Volucella zonaria) – one of the UK's largest hoverflies.

It's a clever mimic, using its hornet-like appearance to deter predators, but it's completely harmless to people. No sting, no aggression – just another brilliant pollinator helping our gardens thrive.

This one was enjoying the Buddleja, which is always buzzing with wildlife at this time of year.

It's amazing what you can spot when you stop and take a closer look! 🌿

19/07/2026

🇪🇸⚽ WORLD CUP FINAL DAY ⚽🇦🇷

England's dream may have ended against Argentina in the semi-finals... 😣💔

But there's still someone to cheer on in the Cheech & Tom's household...

Despite spending most of his life in the UK, Cheech is actually Spanish! 🇪🇸🐶

And if I'm being completely honest... so am I today! 😂

Nothing against Argentina, but after knocking England out, it's only fair we're backing La Roja tonight. 🇪🇸❤️💛❤️

Vamos España! 🇪🇸🐾

26/06/2026

Cheech chillin' in the shade this evening 😎🐾
It's been a hot one this week! 🥵 With red weather warnings in place, it's been all about sun cream, plenty of water, cool towels and sticking to the shade wherever possible.

Happy Friday everyone!


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