Gardeners’ World criticised by nurseries
BBC Two’s flagship gardening show is failing to inspire the nation’s plant enthusiasts, claim growers. Nurserymen at the Malvern Spring Gardening Show attacked Gardeners’ World, headed by Monty Don, saying the series has lost its way. Carol ...…
Product profile – chemical free slug barrier
Slug Barricade is designed to last for years If slugs are a continual problem but you don’t want to go down the route of using pellets then a chemical free approach is called for. From slug “pubs” to copper strips there are a few on the mark...…
Chelsea Flower Show 2013: ‘Everyone is eyeing up the plants now’
Visitors admire displays in the Chelsea Flower Show's Grand Pavilion. A quiet word now could gain you some plants before the official sell-off begins Photo:...…
Keep that robot off my grass – mowing the lawn is a pleasure
The delights of mowing have been recognised ever since Edward Budding, an ingenious engineer from Gloucestershire, invented the cylinder lawnmower in 1830 P...…
Chelsea Flower Show 2013: was ‘Best in Show’ unfairly awarded?
Christopher Bradley-Hole: says the Chelsea Flower Show's judging committee is 'a bunch of also-rans' Photo: Martin Pope &#...…
Chelsea Flower Show 2013: a classic show with an Australian twist
Victory pose: designer Phillip Johnson takes a break on his Best in Show garden at Chelsea, an Australian billabong which showcases the principles of sustain...…
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