David Beckham, the legendary footballer who retired from his illustrious 20-year career in 2013, has found a new passion in gardening at his Cotswolds farmhouse, which he shares with his wife, Victoria. The former athlete's green-fingered pursuits have taken social media by storm, with fans clamoring for him to host his own gardening show.
Over the weekend, Beckham shared a series of posts documenting his rose-planting journey. Dressed in a tweed cap and enjoying a beer, the footballer could be seen digging a hole alongside a fence to plant a pink 'Queen of Sweden' rose bush. In a lighthearted moment, he asked Victoria, "English shrub rose... shouldn't it be English rose shrub?"
Initially struggling to remove the plant from its container, Beckham eventually succeeded, tamping down the extra soil around the shrub's roots. "By the way, that's impressive," he told his wife, before posing for a picture with his latest garden addition. Victoria could be heard commenting, "He does love a spot of gardening."
Fans were quick to express their admiration for Beckham's gardening skills in the comments section. One follower dubbed him "the garden influencer we never knew we needed," while another remarked, "Look how proud he is. I bet he will come out every morning to stare at it, just like the rest of us!"
In a follow-up post on Sunday, Beckham acknowledged his "slightly amateur attempt" at planting his shrubs and thanked his followers for their advice on removing the roses from their containers. He demonstrated the technique of patting the sides of the container to loosen the soil before lifting the plant out in one go, asking, "Who knew?" He concluded by wishing his followers a happy Sunday and emphasizing the importance of kindness.
Beckham's pivot to gardening comes as no surprise to his followers, as recent posts have showcased his growing involvement in nature-related activities. He recently became an ambassador for The King's Foundation, meeting with King Charles to discuss their shared passion for beekeeping. Beckham expressed his enthusiasm for supporting the Foundation's education programs and efforts to promote a greater understanding of nature among young people.
The footballer's impressive beekeeping setup was featured in last year's documentary, with professional beekeepers praising his "amazing looking" honey. Other posts have shown Beckham taking joy in being followed around his garden by a colorful flock of chickens, past an impressive greenhouse and gardening plot, and even cooking up an al fresco dinner using a top-spec electric Ninja barbecue in his yard.
As Beckham continues to embrace his love for gardening and the outdoors, fans eagerly await the possibility of a dedicated gardening show hosted by the football legend. With his infectious enthusiasm and growing expertise, "gardener Dave" has the potential to inspire a new generation of green-thumbed enthusiasts.
