The ‘Art’ of Gardening with Simon Drew
The World famous artist Simon Drew recalls being forced into gardening by his parents. “Dad would cut the hedge and I’d have to clear it up,” he explains, “The most entertaining times I remember in […]
Celebrity Interviews
"Rhubarb-Rhubarb" with Paul Rose
As a renowned adventurer, diver and explorer, it’s not surprising to hear the great Paul Rose admit that there have been times in his life when he thought he may be about to witness the […]
The Bad Tempered Gardener has a Mow(n)
Anne Wareham of Veddw House Garden, ‘a modern romantic garden’ tucked away in the heart of Monmouthshire, introduces herself as the Bad Tempered Gardener and has written a book of the same title, to prove […]
Little Green Fingered Fun for the Holidays
Garden designer and writer, Dawn Isaac specialises in covering children’s and family gardening topics and has some great ideas to keep little green fingers occupied through the summer holidays. “It’s not always about trying to […]
Wiki-Leeks with Dylan Jones
Editor of British GQ and journalist, Dylan Jones is obviously bemused by the question, ‘Are you a keen gardener?’ He replies, “I have the least green fingers of anyone I’ve ever met. My wife spends […]
Ferreting About on the Allotment with Chris Segar
Welsh TV presenter Chris Segar grew up in a big family and recalls much of his childhood being spent outdoors. “I am one of 6 children and all jobs were delegated. I shelled peas. I […]
Bad Bee-keeping with Bill Turnbull
BBC Breakfast presenter and author of the Bad Bee Keeper’s Club, Bill Turnbull is in his 11th season as a ‘bad bee keeper’. He explains, “I started keeping bees 10 years ago after a swarm […]
James Wright Talks About ‘Featherhood’
When I asked ITV presenter James Wright about his gardening experience, he replied, “Well, I’ve got one; I also used to work for a shopping TV channel that sold a lot of gardening equipment and […]
Mother Nature, how ‘art’ thou?
Founder of Welsh-based art-vertising company Altern8media, Gareth Daniel describes himself as eco-conscious and eco responsible which is what motivates him to use environmental artists to create art based media projects. He explains, “Any business going […]
Garden Adventures with Ben Fogle
Adventurer, writer and TV presenter, Ben Fogle describes himself as ‘very green fingered’ and explains, “I enjoy gardening much more than I get to do it at the moment. I live in central London so […]