David’s Blog
October recipe: Lentil shepherd’s pie
This month’s recipe is a warming lentil shepherd’s pie that is packed with [...]
Plants for a purpose: Houseplants for the kitchen
It’s wonderful to have plants inside the home, especially at this time of [...]
Top job for October: How to transplant honeysuckle
There is nothing quite like the sweet scent of honeysuckle when it’s in [...]
Top ten plants for October gardens
Although autumn is well and truly upon us now, there are still lots [...]
Pleached trees in the garden
Pleached trees are increasing in popularity once again. They’re a great way of [...]
A guide to bats in the garden
Most of us aren’t aware of bats as they don’t start to fly [...]
Refreshing hanging baskets in the garden
After several weeks hanging basket plants can start to fade and look past [...]
Organic soil fertility in the garden
Keeping soil healthy and full of nutrients should be the main goal for [...]
How to grow pumpkins in the garden
Pumpkins are a cultivar of squash and are grown for a multitude of [...]
What to do with rosehips on rose bushes
Rose bushes climbing up brick walls, trellises, arbours, or pergolas make beautiful features. [...]
My memories of Queen Elizabeth II
Buckingham Palace Gardens are a truly special place. They will continue to be [...]
What to do with poppy seeds and seedheads
Whether you’ve got a wildflower area or a cottage garden full of classic [...]
How to grow pumpkins from vines or runners
When growing pumpkins, they may start to look like the triffids, which is [...]
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A guide to growing celery in the garden
There’s always division when it comes to celery. Some people love the crunchy [...]
