David’s Blog
My top 12 weird and wonderful plants from the Chelsea Flower Show
As you probably know, I love wacky plants. I’ve already talked about my favourite plants [...]
Seven things you wouldn’t expect to see at the Chelsea Flower Show
Trees. Flowers. Gardens. You know what to expect from Chelsea. But if you look closely, [...]
The 10 best black plants and flowers from RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Black plants make a great addition to anyone's garden. They add depth and a new [...]
My 10 favourite plants and flowers from Chelsea Flower Show
I love Chelsea Flower Show. It's has a fantastic atmosphere, and it’s great to see [...]
Beekeeping: A new swarm has arrived in my garden beehive
As you know, I've recently become a beekeeper! A nucleus of bees is now happy [...]
Chelsea Flower Show 2009 Ace of Spades garden
In 2009, I started my Aces series with the Ace of Spades Garden. I've [...]
A quick guide to: the best plants for shady spots and beds
Shady areas of the garden can seem unwelcoming to plants, but there is a [...]
Young Horticulturist of the Year – grand final quiz
On May 10 I had the honour of being the Question Master at the [...]
Launching the Gardening for Life campaign at Binley Wood school
I went to Binley Wood School in Coventry to visit their marvellous school garden and [...]
A quick guide to: NPK fertiliser and why your plants need it
NPK fertilisers are the initials of the essential chemical elements that make up [...]
Appearance at Van Hage Garden Centre with Jacuzzi
I will be at Van Hage Garden Centre in Ware on Saturday 28 June, in [...]
Campaign for school gardens: Get your grown-ups growing
The Get Your Grown-ups Growing (GYGG) initiative has launched for the second year, and I'm [...]
How to grow a chilli plants indoors
Chillies are one of the most popular plants to grow at home. It’s an [...]
Chelsea Flower Show Ace of Diamonds Garden
My bling-inspired Ace of [...]
Chelsea 2009 Underwater Garden with Piranhas
At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2009, I created an Underwater Garden. It [...]
How to: plant a herb garden in pots, planters and windowboxes
Herbs are a must for every garden. They look good, they smell good and [...]
