BBC Gardeners' World

Tales from Titchmarsh

There are moments when I understand the pressures felt by doctors if they are buttonholed on the street or at parties and asked to give advice about someone’s medical condition. It might be a tad irritating – embarrassing even – but at least they can see the person in question.

As a ‘gardening expert’, frequently all one has to go on is a description. This is akin to asking the doctor

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