‘Cheep’ Bird feeders!
I have even more ‘guests at my table’ now as I have started to feed the birds. At the moment they are tucking into the old sunflower heads that I have laid out for them […]
Lynne Allbutt
Julian Clary’s Secret Love
Comedian and author, Julian Clary credits his father for his knowledge and love of gardening. “My father tried to introduce me to manly pursuits like car mechanics and decorating but gardening was the only one […]
How to Have a Stress-free Fireworks Night for Pets
I can’t help thinking it’s no coincidence that National Stress Awareness Day comes just before Bonfire Night – one of the most stressful time for many pet owners. Please remember to make sure your own […]
Mike Peters on Nature, Gardening & Keeping Fit
Having to keep fit for his hectic solo UK Tour schedule, lead singer of The Alarm, Mike Peters loves to use his garden as a gym. “I love running on the mountains and then coming […]
Shazia Mirza Supports Trees For Cities
Stand up comedienne and writer, Shazia Mirza’s first gardening experience gave her quite a shock. “I moved into a house in Hampstead with a lovely garden and big lawn about 3 years ago. It was […]
Want to Keep Bees?
Then come and join one of my informal talks covering all the very basic aspects of bee-keeping. I will be sharing all the experiences and knowledge that I have mustered in my first season as […]
Professor Robert Pickard Talks About Bees
Professor Robert Pickard is an international authority on the biology of honeybees and President of both the Cardiff Beekeepers Association and the UK Central Association of Beekeepers. I feel an unexpected sense of pride when […]
Give It Some Welly!
You would certainly have need your wellies last week so I thought I’d mention a neat little gadget that acts as a boot cover and carry top. The Wellitop means you can keep your muddy […]
Delicious Rose Hip Syrup
Whilst picking ‘piggie food’ for my three little pigs from the hedgerows this week I have also picked a load of rose hips to make a lovely healthy syrup. Packed with vitamin C and renowned […]
Hot Chocolate
If you’re looking for an obvious opportunity to indulge in chocolate then read on … If you are watching your waistline, check out the fabulous ‘Chocolate Cosmos’ (Cosmos atrosanguineus) with it’s beautiful rich dark maroon flowers […]