A fragrant climber is just good scents

Can you recommend a fragrant climber to plant near my garden bench? – Natalie, via email DAVID: Jasmine, rose and honeysuckle are all wonderful climbing plants to add fragrance. However, not all varieties are scented so do check before you buy.

“I can’t express how much of a difference these vouchers will make to the community.

“I’d also like to thank David for spending so much time with everyone at our project, young and old, and making everyone feel so important.”

Shettleston Community Growing Project is doing tremendous things for their urban neighbourhood.

The project was set up in 2009 to create somewhere people could grow food for themselves and their families.

Through incredible hard work, their derelict space became an attractive and productive community allotment and orchard.

The project has two sides – an allotment growing food in containers, and a beautiful community garden area to relax and enjoy the plants.

Having these two aspects makes it a well-rounded project that benefits the community in many ways.

Locals felt the need for this little piece of tranquility. Now instead of a barren wasteground is a place for insects, wildlife and humans to enjoy. The garden aims to be somewhere everyone can enjoy, drawing locals together where they can interact. As well as running its Smelly Welly Club children’s group, the project offers gardening opportunities to a local school for children with autism.

With family fun days, gardening classes, and Girl Guides and plotholders’ children helping out, it is a