Winter aconites are one of the first plants to flower in January 2025. And they are delightfully cheerful with their bright ...

I write regular guest blogs for Pavestone, one the UK’s producers of high-quality patio and garden finishing’s. In these blogs I use my knowledge of horticulture, landscaping, and design to illustrate ...

The benefits of indoor gardening have been well documented, you can see many of the reasons in my book My Houseplant Changed My Life. Another incredible ability of some houseplants is that they can ...

We all find it hard to find the time to get to the gym and fit regular exercise into our busy lives. But whether you are looking to burn some calories or stay strong and healthy, exercise is key. So, ...

This week, I went to a local Poinsettia glasshouse with This Morning talking all things regarding these lovely Christmas houseplants. To watch the segment, follow this link and watch now. Poinsettia ...

Often referred to as ‘carrot root fly’, this is a major pest of carrots in the UK. Most damage to the crop is caused by fly larvae tunnelling into the main root of the carrot which, in severe cases, ...

Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera) is technically a succulent, rather than a cactus. The classification differs as the plant is less drought-tolerant than the species ‘cactus’ infers. However, they are ...

The rose is England’s national flower and much loved throughout the U.K. and rest of the world but sadly they can be badly affected by a persistent disease called black spot. Read my guide to find out ...

Blackfly are one of Britain’s most common and widespread aphid. They mainly colonise broad beans, but can also be found on French beans and runner beans too. So you know what to look out for in your ...

Lily beetle, as its name suggests, affects lilies and fritillaries and is now widespread in Britain. Find out more about this pest in my handy pest and disease guide to lily beetles. Lilioceris lilii ...

As their name suggests, glasshouse or greenhouse thrips thrive in greenhouses. They feed on leaves and flower buds causing the upper leaf surface to develop silvery brown mottling and their feeding ...

The year is drawing to a close this month, with plenty of festivities to look forward to at the end of December and the start of 2025. I’m really excited to tell you that my new book, ‘Plants with ...