The Stn’s Tribute to Derek Cox

We were so sad to hear that Derek Cox passed away in December 2021.
Derek wrote our ‘This Month in the Garden’ page for the last 15 years and was a regular panellist on BBC Radio’s ‘Down to Earth’ programme since it began.
He also wrote for many national gardening magazines over his lifetime and many tributes were given on social media at the time of his passing.
He was a true plantsman and had a wealth of knowledge and was always happy to share his knowledge with gardeners of all levels of experience.
It was a pleasure to have worked with him for all the time I have owned the paper and he will be missed by everyone who knew him.
He used to love meeting readers and listeners when he and Vi were out, whether shopping or just visiting places. People would recognise his voice and would ask if he was Derek Cox, he always replied yes, then would hold a conversation with that person, shopping could take a long time!
But he was always generous with his time and knowledge.
We will miss you Derek and send our love and and condolences to Vi and the family.