Here are my top ten February 14th flower aphrodisiacs:
Jasmine
It has been used as an aphrodisiac in India for centuries. Newly wed couples used it to decorate their bedrooms. It works because it balances the feminine energy in the body, giving a woman peace and serenity. For a romantic, sensual gift buy a... Read more »
February 14th known as the romantic Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so what better than to surprise your loved one. I know I will be!
Although in today’s world of constant hype the day has become yet... Read more »
Gardening in a small space can be challenging, but not impossible. With a few clever ideas to help maximise the space on offer, you can create a ‘small but perfectly formed’ outside living space. Boundary fences or... Read more »
Here are a few simple tips on choosing your Christmas tree and treating it well so that it will treat you well.
You can’t beat a real tree – keep it watered and you can pot it up in the New Year and with luck use it again next year.
Buy the best quality you can afford - better to buy a small good... Read more »
During my career I come across some really great gardening quotes. I thought it would be great for me to share some of these with you so I’ve listed some of the best gardening quotes below....
There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments.
Janet Kilburn Phillips
An addiction to gardening is not... Read more »
Christmas is a fun time for us all, here you can see just how many plants have Christmassy names.
View my “Top 10 Plants with Christmas Names”... Read more »
I don’t know about you but I still have a stack of Christmas presents to buy. A visit to the garden centre could see a few items ticked off the shopping list, though.
View my “10 Plants for Christmas”... Read more »
The Royal Horticultural Society and The Wildlife Trusts are asking bonfire night celebrators to look out for toads and frogs before they light their fires.
“People tend to check for hedgehogs in the wood they have gathered for their fire,” says Andrew Halstead, Principal RHS Entomologist. “But it is... Read more »
Join me for some fun on the Alan Titchmarsh show on ITV1, 3.00 o’clock Thursday 20th October, I’ll be there offering plenty of hints and tips.
It a mini makeover, I can only liken it to hairdressing, short back... Read more »
There are many advantages to installing an automatic system - apart from the obvious saving of time and labour – as most systems will actually use less water to irrigate the garden. The water is dispersed at an... Read more »
