"Ladies I Love – more than gardening!" says Ceri Dupree
Wales’ own female impersonator Ceri Dupree is adamant, “I have absolutely no memories of gardening as a child; we had a big garden but I never had any interest in it whatsoever. “I do like […]
Lynne Allbutt
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 […]
"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 […]
Bee Power from A* Pupils
There’s a buzz in the air as pupils from have joined forces with Bridgend College to create and release a CD, called Bee Power Song, to promote the plight of the Bumblebee. Claire George, an IT […]
A-little-ment Piggies – Ideal for the Allotment!
From the Archive – Aug 2012 It’s National Allotment Week and Welsh TV gardener, Lynne Allbutt, is promoting and selling her little pet piglets as ‘al-little-ment piggies’ perfect for keeping on an allotment or ‘Tiny […]
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 […]