David’s Blog
October recipe: Pumpkin spice scones
As we welcome autumn, there is a crisp chill in the air and the [...]
Top job for October: Moving tender plants indoors
The long, hot days of summer are behind us. This means it’s important to [...]
Plants for purpose: Top plants for frost pockets
Frost can be both a blessing and a curse for gardeners. For example, Brussels [...]
Top ten plants for October gardens
Although colder weather may be with us now, or on its way, there’s no [...]
Inspirational ideas for a woodland garden
Get the magical feeling of freedom in your very own woodland garden, the perfect [...]
Using a colour wheel to plan your garden borders
Colour theory is based on the colour wheel, the visual spectrum that shows how [...]
A guide to the different types of bird food
In our gardens it’s a wonderful thing to watch birds come and feast on [...]
A guide to collecting and saving tomato seeds
Save money on next year’s tomato seeds by saving seeds from your favourite homegrown [...]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021 Awards
This year, my exhibit at Chelsea Flower Show raises awareness of the physical and [...]
My Houseplant Changed My Life Chelsea Flower Show Exhibit
My exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been designed to showcase 50 [...]
Growing Japanese anemone in your garden
In late summer and early autumn, Japanese anemone will put on a spectacular show. [...]
Top GYO fruit for September
September is a lovely time for fruit in the garden. Many different types of fruit [...]
Top grow your own veg for September
This is the month when things start to slow down in the garden. In [...]
September recipe: Edible weeds
Many people are letting weeds grow and seeing the benefits and beauty of leaving [...]
Top job for September: Plant bulbs for Christmas
Now is the time of year when you’ll start to see different types of [...]
