David’s Blog
5 clever planting ideas for striking container garden displays
Container gardens are a fantastic way to grow plants. A collection of pots [...]
Gardening advice: How to grow sunflowers at home
Sunflowers are happy, summery flowers and so easy to grow. This is a great [...]
Come and see David at The Vineries garden centre in Surrey!
I’m going to The Vineries garden centre in Effingham, Surrey on Saturday 18 April [...]
Quiz: Do you know the names of common bird groups?
Birds are fascinating creatures. We all become familiar with bird names, but not many of [...]
Quick gardening guide: How to clean garden tools
Garden tools are expensive, so it makes sense to look after them. They can [...]
Quiz: Can you recognise the leaves of common trees?
Can you tell common trees apart by looking at their leaves? Take my quiz [...]
Quick gardening guide: How to repot a houseplant
Repotting houseplants invigorates them. It gives them more space for their roots to grow, [...]
4 easy ways to turn your small garden into a wildlife haven
Imagine being outside in a thriving wildlife garden. The sound of birds chirping [...]
Quiz: Can you recognise the most common garden birds?
The RSPB is once again calling for volunteers to take part in the Big [...]
Small garden design ideas: Young Gardeners of the Year
Every year I organise a huge gardening competition to find the best young gardeners [...]
How to make succulent fridge door cork planters
When the weather isn't great, some of the best gardening projects can be done [...]
How to keep your Christmas houseplants healthy over winter
Houseplants are a great way to bring the outdoors into your home during winter. [...]
How to make Christmas mulled wine easy recipe
Mulled wine fills the house with the scent of Christmas, and it is so [...]
How to make a festive winter planter for outdoors
Revamp your winter planters with seasonal stunners this Christmas. It’s a great way to [...]
Quiz: Which everyday items are made from plants?
I have long argued that people don't appreciate plants enough. We depend on them [...]
How to prepare your garden soil for cultivation
Digging over garden soil and preparing it for sowing or planting is vital for good [...]
