From Jedi to Geraniums – Getting to know our Plant expert

This week, as part of his work experience and social media takeover, Sam caught up with our Plant Expert, David, for a fun interview with a difference. Knowing David is both a keen gardener and a huge Star Wars fan, Sam put together a series of questions to discover what happens when these two passions collide!

Q1: If you had to design a plant display representing the light and dark sides of Star Wars, what plants would you use and why?

I would use the Allium ‘Millenium’ and Allium ‘Orbit’ to portray the Death Star due to their striking spherical appearance.

Q2: Which Star Wars planet would have the nicest gardens?

Coruscant or Naboo.

Q3: Which plant would be Yoda’s favourite to have in his garden?

I’d have to say the Unwins’ Spring Onion seeds – they’re the closest thing to growing your own Lightsaber!

Q4: What is the best value-for-money plant to buy today in terms of value and flowering period?

Our Celosia ‘Prince of Wales’ here at Brick Kiln for £5.99, with a flowering period lasting until the end of August.

Q5: What is the prettiest flower in your opinion?

Hedychium coronarium, also known as the Ginger Lily, due to its towering stature and delicate flowers.

Q6: What do you think is the best in-season flower at the minute?

Delphiniums, due to the bold height, colour and vibrancy they add to the garden.

Q7: What do you think is the best in-season tree at the minute?

The beautifully vibrant Albizia julibrissin, with its soft pink flowers.

Q8: If a flower could be a Star Wars character, who would it be?

I would say Dahlia ‘Verrone’s Obsidian’ represents a sinister, Darth Vader-esque character with its striking dark appearance.

Q9: What is your best method for managing pests and diseases without relying completely on harsh chemicals?

A method I often use is companion planting, where one plant is grown alongside another to help deter pests. For example, planting marigolds near tomatoes can help repel insects such as whitefly thanks to their strong scent.

Q10: Last but not least, what is your favourite Star Wars film?

I would say Rogue One, with Andor watched beforehand in the Star Wars timeline.

Very good size garden centre that will have everything you could possibly need. There is a massive stock of plants and tree's aswell as a large stock of pots with great designs. Inside the garden centre has loads of indoor plants, seeds and tools. There is also a cafe which I was unable to visit but its nice to have the option to have some food and warm drink. The car park is a great size.

Nice garden centre. Lively and popular with plenty of plants. The Garden Cafe, on a Sunday lunchtime, extremely busy - you need to book a table ahead of your arrival.

With friends we enjoyed a celebratory high tea. The choices of sandwiches n cake were delicious and all the Staff looked after us really well. A very happy Team. Many thanks.

Great garden centre with lots of different items and there is plenty of parking. Cafe was good with lots on the menu and the cakes looked amazing. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Definitely looks like it's very popular and would recommend

We received a voucher in the post for a buy one get one free Cream Tea and decided to use the voucher today. What a lovely cream tea we had with warmed scones, clotted cream, jam and tea 0f our choice in a nice clean atmosphere.. keep up the good work.. we'll be back again soon

Such a beautiful garden centre. All plants look in great condition. We ate in the cafe and the food was amazing. We will return again soon.

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From Jedi to Geraniums – Getting to know our Plant expert

Q1: If you had to design a plant display representing the light and dark sides of Star Wars, what plants would you use and why?

Q2: Which Star Wars planet would have the nicest gardens?

Q3: Which plant would be Yoda’s favourite to have in his garden?

Q4: What is the best value-for-money plant to buy today in terms of value and flowering period?

Q5: What is the prettiest flower in your opinion?

Q6: What do you think is the best in-season flower at the minute?

Q7: What do you think is the best in-season tree at the minute?

Q8: If a flower could be a Star Wars character, who would it be?

Q9: What is your best method for managing pests and diseases without relying completely on harsh chemicals?

Q10: Last but not least, what is your favourite Star Wars film?

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From Jedi to Geraniums – Getting to know our Plant expert

Q1: If you had to design a plant display representing the light and dark sides of Star Wars, what plants would you use and why?

Q2: Which Star Wars planet would have the nicest gardens?

Q3: Which plant would be Yoda’s favourite to have in his garden?

Q4: What is the best value-for-money plant to buy today in terms of value and flowering period?

Q5: What is the prettiest flower in your opinion?

Q6: What do you think is the best in-season flower at the minute?

Q7: What do you think is the best in-season tree at the minute?

Q8: If a flower could be a Star Wars character, who would it be?

Q9: What is your best method for managing pests and diseases without relying completely on harsh chemicals?

Q10: Last but not least, what is your favourite Star Wars film?

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