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as some people believe. I don’t mind waiting. I’ve sown the seed into a pot of gritty compost, which is sitting in the corner of my patio, doing nothing. The seed can take two years to germinate, so I’ll take better care of my seedlings, and not neglect

I was deeply saddened to hear news that the gardening legend Geoffrey Smith died on Friday, aged 80. Geoffrey suffered a stroke last year, and after being in hospital for several months his family was hoping to care for him at home.Geoffrey was my

noticed they were paying particular attention to a couple of victims of the 12-year-old's sleep-over party at the weekend. Two dead slugs, seemingly crushed under the tent were being carefully examined by at least four wasps when I cleared up on Sunday

digging. The last thing I want is an expensive trip to the physio this week to sort out my back! Gentle exercise, and gentle digging will clear-up the garden nicely before the New Year, but I'll be extra careful where I step as that robin does have a habit

follow the instructions on the pack carefully, as these products can damage or kill surrounding plants and wildlife (particularly frogs) if applied carelessly.For small paths you can buy ready-to-use products in hand sprayers, but for large areas it

oxygen levels in the water so frogs and other wildlife can still breathe when the pond is frozen over. But there are so many plants to choose from, and - as Horticulture Week pointed out - to date many aquatic plant suppliers are still selling invasive

) the smell of blood attracts flies, which lay eggs in the wound. Foxes can also grab hold of a hedgehog’s back leg and break it; many hogs in Sue’s care have had their legs amputated as a result of such an attack.When I met Sheba, she was sleeping under a

on the string tied to the pole. Lay the ends of the curved edges first, working towards the centre.Carefully slot in the last block, cutting it to size if necessary. Make sure all edges of the bed are level on the vertical and horizontal, and tap them straight

wildlife, such as overwintering frogs, bees and other insects use compost heaps too. And take care if you have decking. The space beneath decking is the perfect environment for a family of rats - it's sheltered, warm, hard to get to, and food scraps can