The Fermanagh Gardening Society welcomed a popular figure from the gardening world to its meeting.

David Maxwell, the familiar voice from BBC Radio Ulster's Gardeners' Corner, at the Killyhevlin Hotel on November 19.

His presentation, 'Behind the Garden Gate - A Year of Garden Broadcasting', was a hit with the crowd.

This was the first time he had shared his new media content with the public.

(Image: Supplied) He took the audience through various gardens across Ireland and Britain month by month.

Beginning his career at The Times, Mr. Maxwell spent 10 years as a general news reporter in Northern Ireland.

When the opportunity arose to present Gardeners' Corner, he eagerly accepted, combining his passion with his profession.

His love for gardening began in his childhood, inspired by the plants in his grandmother's porch and the shrubs in his garden.

He cites the late Geoff Hamilton, known for the gardens at Barnsdale, as a major influence.

(Image: Supplied) Mr. Maxwell's favourite garden is Great Dixter, which he admires for its rustic style.

He shared insights into gardens of all sizes and styles and how he travels every week in search of material for Gardeners' Corner.

November, he noted, is the most challenging month to find gardens of interest, but he offered tips on how to maintain garden appeal during this time.

His wife, Angharad, recently started a cut flower business, Hilltop Flowers, as part of a career change to balance their work and family life.

Mr. Maxwell's presentation included visits to notable gardens and events, sparking the audience's interest in exploring more.

He praised the street planting in Westport and encouraged local councils to adopt similar practices to reduce financial outlay.

He also shared some of the flowers he grows in his own garden, admitting he struggles with delphiniums, before receiving advice from the audience.