David’s Blog
August recipe: Nettle pasta
Nettles sometimes get a bad reputation because the stinging hairs that we’ve probably all [...]
Plants for purpose: Plants for edging
Edging plants are the unsung heroes of the garden and can be used for [...]
Top ten plants for August gardens
August can be a bit of an ‘in between’ month as far as flowering [...]
How to divide perennial plants and split oversize shrubs
It’s easy to forget about perennials. They grow quite happily year after year [...]
Growing fruit: June drop from apple trees in the garden
In early summer it’s natural for apple trees to [...]
How to plant and prune climbers for best results
Every garden should have a climber. They cover eyesores like walls and fences [...]
Horticultural hobbies to keep you busy
As a passionate advocate for the power of connecting with nature, I like to [...]
A guide to blanketweed in your garden pond
Having a pond in your garden comes with many benefits. There’s the visual beauty [...]
Creating living structures with willow
Embellishing your garden using natural materials or using them to create structures and form [...]
Growing Swiss chard in the garden
You can’t go wrong with Swiss chard, whether you’re [...]
How to avoid injury and stay safe whilst gardening
Whether you’re new to gardening or are a keen greenfingered guru, there are some [...]
The many uses of grass clippings in the garden
When mowing the lawn through spring and summer, it may seem like you have [...]
A guide to growing hostas in the garden
Hostas are a fantastic foliage plant that are popular within beds and borders, as [...]
July recipe: Elderflower fizz & elderflower cordial
Elderflower fizz is a refreshing summer drink, perfect for an evening in the garden. [...]
Top job for July: Making comfrey plant food
It’s the height of summer; a time of the year when many plants in [...]
Plants for a purpose: Plants for summer salads
High summer is a great time to enjoy healthy, tasty salads. At this time [...]
