Pigeons are my arch nemesis, but I’ve got a sneaky organic deterrent, says Chris Collins

Chris Collins has had an illustrious and varied horticultural career working all over the world, and as you’d expect, he’s got a story or two to share about his experiences, whether that’s growing at altitude in the city skyscrapers of Tokyo, or falling (and getting stuck!) in a hole in Sussex. We’re also rounding up green-fingered trends for the year AND finding out why the team have got the giggles over a new gardening calendar.  🌱 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £6 by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘PODG’, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/podg – where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions.  Could you be our next guest? If you have some funny garden fails or easy growing hacks get in touch on [email protected], or say hello on social media!  ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag  ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag  ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag