Last year's Franchi tomatoes grown in a greenhouse in Devon.

We have a good selection of seeds from Franchi Seeds of Italy and Mr. Fothergill's.

Franchi Seeds of Italy have been in business since1783 and the range of vegetable and herb varieties is amazing. The Garden Shop has been stocking these seeds for more than 8 years and the feedback is 100% positive- from the traditional allotment gardeners to celebrity chefs!

They grown with enthusiasm in our climate (not that different to Turin or Milan) and there's enough seed in the packets to share with friends and family! A couple of varieties to try are the Purple Climbing French Bean and the amazing Mixed Salad Pack- sow thinly because they will all germinate! Try Rocket, Basil and Parsley and Lambs Lettuce- sowing little and often- the Italian way.

We are growing a couple of tomato varieties and we have these in the shop for sale now (April).

For full details about Franchi along with Italian recipes visit: www.seedsofitaly.com

We always carry wide ranges of seasonal bulbs, corms, tubers etc. Mostly from Taylor's Bulbs.

For general information and a few growing tips visit

www.taylors-bulbs.com