Alan's Gardening Column

Alan Down, owner of Cleeve Nursey has been gardening correspondent for the Western Daily Press since 2005 and here you can download his interesting and informative column.

 

Lucky heather! February flowerers are just the remedy for late winter

Jan 29 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.

 

Praise be to the gardeners who planned for our benefit

Feb 19 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.

 

Action stations: repair work and pest awareness are key

Feb 26 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.

 

 

 

Arm yourself with your drill and prepare to get seeding

Mar 05 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.

 

The magic of KinderGarden is the new, easy, route to the perfect garden

Mar 19 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.

 

Give peas a chance and get trunk. Fruit bushes and canes will your soil in top condition

Mar 26 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.

 

How to pick a Mother's Day flower to remember

April 2 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.

 

Forget Christmas - Think About Next Spring

Sept 24 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.

 

Look after your fruit and it will look after you

Oct 8 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.

 

Mild summer and short season stunt pumpkins' growth

Oct 29 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.

 

Planting now for a bountiful harvest of the best fruit

Nov 05 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.

 

It may be winter but these beauties are warming up

Nov 19 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.

 

Berry Christmas! 'Tis the season to think about holly

Dec 3 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.

 

Arriba, arriba! Invite the sun of Mexico into your garden

Dec 12 2011 Western Daily Press Gardening Column.