UK Garden Expert
Plants & Horticulture
Writer & Speaker
Plants & Horticulture
Writer & Speaker
With over 50 years of practical experience in gardening and horticulture, David has a wealth of hints, tips and inspiration to share.
So whether it's advice on choosing which plants to grow, basic growing techniques or dealing with your gardening problems, there's plenty to discover in the sections below. Just tap or select one of the 3 sections – PLANTING GARDENS, GROWING MADE EASY or PROBLEM SOLVING – to view the full range of seasonal topics.
PLUS scroll down the page to catch up on all the upcoming garden tours which David is leading and discover more about his latest book…
And introducing David's on-line shop…
With 4 departments full of useful gardening kit, as well as items for the home, for wildlife and treats for you! Go to www.normanandvera.co.uk or click the image below to discover the shop for yourself…
Don't miss David's latest book
And see how the book came to life at BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair with David's Headline Showcase Garden…
THE RAISED BED REVEALED
With grateful thanks to…
As well as these individuals…
Jon Wheatley, Kim O'Brien, Mark Baker, Rosie Yeomans, Sarah Cuttle, Paul Larcombe, Shona Lockheart and Lucy Chamberlain
Plus the BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair shows crew and the team at Audley End
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT DAVID…
"David has the knack of passing on his wide knowledge with an infectious enthusiasm that is never overbearing."
"David is amazingly knowledgeable about all aspects of gardening and horticulture, borne of his wide experience. I've been lucky enough to know and work with him for many years."
"It's always a pleasure working with David on our practical videos – he's a great presenter and knows his subject inside out."
"We first lectured at Sparsholt College in the late 1980's – even then David showed a natural ability to communicate, had an infectious enthusiasm and cared greatly about teaching his subject to the next generation of horticulturists and gardeners."
"David has years of practical experience over a vast range of gardening subjects, an irrepressible passion for plants and a desire to share that knowledge with everyone."
"Getting gardening advice from David is like getting advice from your best friend who knows a lot more about gardening than you but who never makes you feel inferior. He delivers guidance with oodles of expertise and a dash of good humour."
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