David’s Blog
William Shakespeare’s Blooms
Many of Shakespeare’s plays feature plants as hidden meanings, messages or metaphors. The [...]
Cultivation Street Stories
Cultivation Street is a national campaign to promote and support Britain’s community gardeners, [...]
Grow your own sensory garden
Gardening does take some work, but it should still be fun and not [...]
How to get rid of weeds
The arrival of spring brings new life to the garden. But it also brings [...]
Front Garden Guide – Hiding your wheelie bin
Wheelie bins are a necessity for the daily task of sorting our household [...]
Great ideas for kids gardening
Gardening is a fantastic, healthy, fun activity for all children to enjoy. It [...]
Half term garden projects
It’s half term! And while the weather isn’t the best, it’s the perfect [...]
Front Garden Guide- Choosing the right garden fence and gate
Front gardens come in all shapes, sizes and varieties. They can be a [...]
Valentine’s Day traditions & alternatives to roses
Traditionally on the eve of Valentine’s Day, women in England would place a bay [...]
Tips for new gardeners
Have you decided [...]
Planning what to grow for your garden project…
Growing vegetables is great fun, and of course you can reap the rewards [...]
How to Grow Your Own Apple Tree
Did you know the apple is Britain’s national fruit? With our crumbles and [...]
Looking after wildlife: Caring for garden birds
Encouraging wildlife into your garden can have a really positive impact on both your [...]
What to do in your garden…
Christmas is an extremely chaotic period for many. Why not turn your attention [...]
Cultivation Street 2016 Stories
Cultivation Street is Britain's national gardening campaign backed by the horticultural industry which [...]
Planting on walls
In a garden, it’s fun and useful to plant everywhere you can. I like [...]
