Amateur Gardening

7 Ways to Grow Your Own Citrus Flavourings – for Amateur Gardening

The Best Trees and Shrubs for Healing – for Amateur Gardening

The Best Blooms for Eating – for Amateur Gardening

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About Me

I edit magazines and write about gardens, plants and gardeners. My own garden and those open to the public, here and abroad – and gardeners – professionals and passionate amateurs, alike, all feature in my writing. Growing my own fruit, vegetables and herbs in a small, productive and ornamental town garden gives me great pleasure, as does using the produce and writing about it. Read more

Shortlisted in the Garden Journalist of the Year category in the Property Press Awards 2017

Praise from the Garden Writers Association

"Loved your take on the allotment... including the chit chat with the neighbours."

"Nice friendly voice and style while imparting good gardening information."

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