BBC Radio 2 presenter, Lynn Bowles got half way through her practical year studying agriculture before she realised it wasn’t for her. “It wasn’t because of the bad weather or anything”, she says adamantly. “Being […]
Star of BBC’s “It isn’t Easy Being Green”, James Strawbridge, surprised me a little by confessing he’s always wanted to be a Landscape Gardener. “I’d love your job”, he enthuses. “I have always been into […]
Most of the week was spent judging Blaenau Gwent in Bloom. A fabulous honour and lovely to meet so many enthusiastic and clever gardeners but not an easy task, I can assure you. I saw […]
Actress Jennie McApline is best known for her role as Fiz Brown in Coronation Street but the actress started her career as a stand up comedienne. She recalls; “In school, we had to stand up […]
… the Block Paving Knife and Weed Finger by Traditional Tool Makers, Burgon & Ball. Both of the beautifully crafted hand tools are brilliant for removing weeds in patios, paths and steps and all without […]
Stand up Comedian and author Robin Ince is currently in the midst of performing at Music Festivals. “I literally spend the summer going from one Fest to another,” he explains, “Which doesn’t leave much time […]
Lynne Loves …. the lightweight, summer version of my well worn cowboy hat. Not only does it keep the sun off but it’s also waterproof and has mesh sides, so it’s much cooler to wear […]
The inspirational book club and information service, Cygnus books, began life in a garden shed in Surrey 18 years ago with Ann and Geoff Napier at the helm. Within two years, the enterprising couple were […]
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