David Beckham, the former football superstar, treated himself to a can of Stella while tending to his garden at home, a fitting choice for the brand ambassador.
The 49-year-old shared this new hobby with his fans, sparking calls for the BBC to give him his own gardening show and earning him the affectionate nickname of a “human golden retriever.”
Over the weekend, David posted a video of himself planting a Queen of Sweden rose shrub, with his wife Victoria, 50, offering words of encouragement.
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Fans quickly flooded the comments with gardening advice, prompting David to share a follow-up video the next day, planting another rose shrub and expressing gratitude for the tips.
David’s initial gardening video, artfully shot by Victoria, showcased his enthusiasm and a few amateur missteps. “He does love a spot of gardening,” Victoria commented as David asked her opinion on his planting depth.
In another clip, he humorously questioned the name of the plant, saying, “Queen of Sweden, English shrub rose. Should it not be English rose shrub?”
The video also captured his struggle with getting the plant out of its pot, causing soil to spill everywhere. Victoria playfully noted, “There we go, some action,” as David managed to secure the plant in the ground.
The following day, David, determined to improve, took fans’ advice to heart. He shared another video, this time filmed by himself, demonstrating the correct technique to remove the rose shrub from its pot. “Who knew it was so easy to get the Queen of Sweden out the box?”
he mused, thanking his followers for their guidance. He ended the video on a cheerful note, appreciating the kindness of his fans and showing off his newly planted rose.
Fans were charmed by David’s gardening adventures, with many expressing their delight and support in the comments.
One fan wrote, “He’s like a human version of a golden retriever,”
while another suggested, “Up next on BBC Four, Gardening with Becks.” Others called for a reality show featuring David and Victoria gardening together, and many praised him for his positive energy and willingness to share his home life.
The videos quickly garnered over a million likes, solidifying David Beckham’s status as the unexpected “gardening influencer we never knew we needed.”
Fans continued to express their hope for a gardening show, with comments like, “David Beckham gardening is my new favorite content on social media,” and “A David Beckham gardening show would be a hit!”
David Beckham’s newfound love for gardening has not only entertained his fans but also showcased a more personal side of the former footballer, endearing him even more to the public.
As he continues to share his green-thumb journey, many are eagerly awaiting what he will plant next.
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