Great respect for all he's done etc but I'm afraid his tv presenting style is not for me.
As for a question for him - I'd like to ask for suggestions for a selection of attractive low-growing shrubs and perennials that would combine together to make a small area of 'wilderness' providing good habitat for hedgehogs and other wildlife.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I'd like to ask Alan if we're any further forward with the problem of Robinia die back that's been plaguing us these last couple of years as I would like to get one?
I did get a Gleditsia Triacanthos "Spectrum" instead (from the Alan Titchmarch collection of course, grovel-grovel) as a replacement but would still like a Robinia.
Question for Alan - My garden isnt large enough to have borders or bed dedicated to the seasons (spring, autumnal etc). I currently have a good 'backbone' of shrubs which give interesting foliage in winter and perennials which make the garden look fantastic from end of May until Sept-Oct. How do I create interest from Feb to May and Sept onwards?
Does Alan have any advice for older people wishing to get into horticulture as a career? Volunteering is good to gain experience, but does not pay the bills! Most companies and training opportunities only seem to be for younger folk.
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Great respect for all he's done etc but I'm afraid his tv presenting style is not for me.
As for a question for him - I'd like to ask for suggestions for a selection of attractive low-growing shrubs and perennials that would combine together to make a small area of 'wilderness' providing good habitat for hedgehogs and other wildlife.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I'd like to ask Alan what his most memorable moment in his gardening career has been?
I would like to ask Alan for a large gin and tonic with ice and a slice on a hot sunny day in the garden.
Maybe Allen's question is why didn't Alan like his daughters Blue Peter book?
If Alan could only have one tree, shrub and perennial what would they be?
What would Alan suggest as the best all round flowering blossom spring tree for a small garden.
I'd like to ask Alan if we're any further forward with the problem of Robinia die back that's been plaguing us these last couple of years as I would like to get one?
I did get a Gleditsia Triacanthos "Spectrum" instead (from the Alan Titchmarch collection of course, grovel-grovel) as a replacement but would still like a Robinia.
Question for Alan - My garden isnt large enough to have borders or bed dedicated to the seasons (spring, autumnal etc). I currently have a good 'backbone' of shrubs which give interesting foliage in winter and perennials which make the garden look fantastic from end of May until Sept-Oct. How do I create interest from Feb to May and Sept onwards?
Does Alan have any advice for older people wishing to get into horticulture as a career? Volunteering is good to gain experience, but does not pay the bills! Most companies and training opportunities only seem to be for younger folk.