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 basic growing techniques, choosing which plants to grow or dealing with your gardening problems, there’s plenty to discover in the sections below…
Growing made easy
Let in light with crown thinning
One of the most useful pruning jobs you can do in the winter is crown thinning which will let .....
Planting Ideas
Purple roseling makes an unusual houseplant
On a recent trip to Kenya to visit a friend, I discovered a plant called the purple roseling and .....
Problem solving
What are the clumps of twigs in trees
Take a walk in the woods or look into the crowns of birch trees in winter and you’ll see .....
“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.”