{"id":442,"date":"2026-02-03T08:00:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pglotus888.com\/gardening\/?p=442"},"modified":"2026-02-03T08:00:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:00:48","slug":"easy-february-step-by-step-gardening-at-blue-diamonds-bridgemere-show-gardens-episode-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pglotus888.com\/gardening\/?p=442","title":{"rendered":"Easy February | Step-by-Step Gardening at Blue Diamond&#8217;s Bridgemere Show Gardens | Episode 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o4AYqURmaDA\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Learn seed sowing for sweet peas, tomatoes &amp; chillies, use propagators, perlite &amp; vermiculite, plus primula, containers, February tips &amp; more.<\/p>\n<p>In Episode 8 of Step-by-Step Gardening with me, David Domoney. Filmed at Blue Diamond\u2019s Bridgemere Show Gardens, you&#8217;ll find seasonal advice to get your garden ready for spring.<\/p>\n<p>Win a Garland One-Tier Electric Propagator &amp; seeds.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/bit.ly\/4qQW8BK<\/p>\n<p>1. Click the link above.<br \/>\n2. Comment on this video, telling me what you&#8217;d like featured.<br \/>\nUK residents only. Closes 26\/02\/26 23:59 (UK time). T&amp;Cs apply.<\/p>\n<p>Step-by-Step Guide: February Seed Sowing \u2013 Sweet Peas<br \/>\nLearn how to sow sweet peas indoors, seed preparation, compost choices &amp; the right temperature for germination.<\/p>\n<p>Plant of the Month: Primulas, Primrose &amp; Polyanthus<br \/>\nFebruary\u2019s primula highlight explores primrose &amp; polyanthus, showcasing their colour, form &amp; early impact. They bring life to gardens, pots &amp; displays in winter&#8217;s quietest weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Varieties featured: Primula vulgaris, \u2018Showstopper Cream\u2019 (polyanthus), \u2018Flamenco\u2019, Primula \u2018Cream\u2019, \u2018White\u2019, \u2018Red Flame\u2019, \u2018Dark Blue\u2019, \u2018Appleblossom\u2019, \u2018Rosebud\u2019 &amp; \u2018Oak Leaf\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Garden Containers Masterclass<br \/>\nComparing terracotta, glazed, composite, wood, metal &amp; plastic, explaining frost-proof labels, pot shape &amp; depth, &amp; how they support healthy plants.<\/p>\n<p>Jobs of the month<br \/>\nGet your garden spring-ready, clean garden tools, clean your greenhouse glass &amp; get on top of hedge trimming.<\/p>\n<p>Step-by-Step Guide: February Seed Sowing \u2013 Tomato &amp; Chilli<br \/>\nDiscover how to grow tomatoes &amp; chillies from seed, including using perlite &amp; vermiculite, plus how to use propagators for germination success.<\/p>\n<p>Step-by-Step Guide: Planting a Spring Container<br \/>\nPlant a spring container using primulas, bulbs, ivy &amp; ferns, with layering, spacing &amp; compost tips for instant colour.<\/p>\n<p>Plants featured: Primula \u2018Everlast Cream\u2019, Narcissus \u2018T\u00eate-\u00e0-t\u00eate\u2019 (daffodil), Hedera helix (variegated English ivy) &amp; Dryopteris affinis (scaly male fern).<\/p>\n<p>Location: Bridgemere Show Gardens \u2013 a must-visit UK destination for plant lovers.<br \/>\nLearn more: https:\/\/www.bridgemereshowgardens.co.uk\/<br \/>\nWhat3Words: \/\/\/marine.cheat.waltzes <\/p>\n<p>Chat with Bridgemere Show Gardens on social media:<br \/>\nInstagram:  https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bluediamond.homeandgarden\/<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bluediamondgardencentres<br \/>\nYouTube: @bluediamondgardencentres   <\/p>\n<p>Find your nearest store: Blue Diamond Website:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.bluediamond.gg\/<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe for expert gardening tips<\/p>\n<p>Chat with me on social media:<br \/>\nInstagram &#8211; https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/daviddomoney\/<br \/>\nTikTok &#8211; https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@daviddomoney<br \/>\nFacebook &#8211; https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DavidDomoneyTV\/<br \/>\nSign up for my newsletter &#8211; https:\/\/www.daviddomoney.com\/blog\/sig&#8230;<br \/>\nWebsite &#8211; https:\/\/www.daviddomoney.com <\/p>\n<p>About David Domoney C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc. FLS.<br \/>\nFellow of the Warwickshire College Group<br \/>\nFellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture<br \/>\nRecipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture <\/p>\n<p>00:00 Introduction<br \/>\n00:14 Coming up<br \/>\n01:04 Step-by-Step Guide to Seed Sowing in February<br \/>\n01:42 Sowing sweet pea seeds indoors<br \/>\n02:17 Advice on the back of the seed packet<br \/>\n02:41 Secret to sweet pea germination<br \/>\n03:11 Helping the seed with a small &#8220;nick&#8221;<br \/>\n03:52 Using damp kitchen roll<br \/>\n04:17 Using deep cell pots<br \/>\n04:41 Using toilet roll tubes<br \/>\n05:16 Using compost &amp; perlite<br \/>\n05:51 Filling a seed cell with a compost perlite mix<br \/>\n06:34 Planting the sweet pea seeds<br \/>\n07:37 Placing the seed cells onto a windowsill<br \/>\n07:57 David&#8217;s Top Tips for Sweet Pea Success<br \/>\n08:16 David&#8217;s Plant of the Month &#8211; Primulas<br \/>\n08:36 Primrose &#8211; Primula Vulgaris<br \/>\n10:31 Popular with pollinators<br \/>\n11:13 The Polyanthus<br \/>\n11:48 David&#8217;s Primula shopping advice<br \/>\n12:11 David&#8217;s successional flowering tip<br \/>\n13:10 Garden Container Masterclass<br \/>\n13:31 Terracotta containers<br \/>\n14:59 What to look out for with terracotta<br \/>\n15:09 Earthenware containers<br \/>\n15:50 What to look out for with earthenware<br \/>\n16:01 Composite containers<br \/>\n16:31 What to look out for with composite<br \/>\n16:41 Wood containers<br \/>\n17:07 What to look out for with wood<br \/>\n17:18 Metal containers<br \/>\n17:42 What to look out for with metal<br \/>\n17:52 Plastic containers<br \/>\n18:10 What to look out for with plastic<br \/>\n18:21 General tips for containers<br \/>\n19:28 Choose the right container<br \/>\n19:49 David&#8217;s Jobs of the month<br \/>\n20:54 Sowing Tomatoes &amp; Chillies<br \/>\n21:34 The secret mix for tomato &amp; chilli success<br \/>\n22:13 Top tip when sowing with smaller seeds<br \/>\n22:44 How propagators work<br \/>\n24:04 Sowing tomato seeds<br \/>\n26:20 Top tips for tomato success<br \/>\n26:38 Sowing chilli seeds<br \/>\n27:51 Top tips for chilli success<br \/>\n28:01 Vermiculite or Perlite<br \/>\n28:54 Quick guide to using perlite or vermiculite<br \/>\n29:06 Win a propagator &amp; seeds<br \/>\n29:49 Planting a spring container<br \/>\n30:22 David&#8217;s plant choices<br \/>\n31:09 Planting up the container<br \/>\n34:24 Spring is on its way<br \/>\n35:32 Thanks<\/p>\n<p>#daviddomoney #stepbystepgardening #februarygardening #wintergardening #ukgardening #primula #primrose #polyanthus #containergardening #seedstarting #sweetpeas #tomato #chilli #propagator #springcontainers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn seed sowing for sweet peas, tomatoes &amp; chillies, use propagators, perlite &amp; vermiculite, plus primula, containers, February tips &amp; 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