How Craig Rowe’s Garden Grows
QVC’s popular presenter Craig Rowe hasn’t let his childhood memories spoil his love of gardening. “I remember helping my Dad do the weeding and cut the grass and as it was so long ago, he […]
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The Incredible Runner ‘Being’
Inspirational writer and lecturer, Rosie Swale Pope MBE is busy preparing for her latest extreme adventure, running 26 marathons in 26 days. “I will be running my first marathon in Tenby, my home town, on […]
My ‘Hap-bee’ Week
The three little pigs are settling in well and seem to be as ‘happy as pigs in, you know what’. I had a bit of a panic when one had a huge bright red, blood-like […]
‘Bird’ Food for Thought
People who put out food for wild birds and then enjoy watching them from the windows of their homes could be helping reduce their stress levels by doing so. According to recent independent research commissioned […]
Back Yard Bullies – Non-Native Invasive Plants
The first thing that strikes me about the Deputy Head of Operations for the Wye and Usk Foundation, Tom Richards, is that he is much less assuming than his title. Having a demeanour that Dad […]
Marathon Matt Shares his Spinach Secret
The popular presenter of ITV’s The Wales Show, Matt Johnson readily admits to being a fair-weather gardener. “I enjoy spending time in the garden in summer with a big glass of wine. My gardening experience […]
Fill Your Woolly Pockets with Plants
Owners and founders of the Woolly Pocket planting system, Miguel and Rodney Nelson cheerfully admit to having no knowledge of plants before inventing their innovative products. “I am an artist and my brother is a […]
Save our Soils
“A garden is only as good as its soil.” Clay soil will evoke frustration into the most enthusiastic of gardeners however, with a lot of love, care and commitment, it can actually be extremely productive. […]
Wales’ First Minister Talks about ‘Physical’ Labour
Used to addressing demands in the Political Arena, Wales’s First Minister, Carwyn Jones also has a few challenges closer to home, in his garden. “Our soil is very poor,” he explains, “We have got a […]
Keep Fit and Have Fun in the Fresh Air
GMTV Fitness Instructor, Deanne Berry attributes much of her healthy lifestyle to growing up in Sydney, Australia. “ Being an Ozzie, I just love being outdoors,” she enthuses, “Dad loves growing his own herbs and […]