It all started with a few runner beans in the back garden, more years ago than I care to remember. Now I’ve got a whole allotment to myself and the veg are still making a bid to take over the flower border (to say nothing of ousting the geraniums from my patio pots. And the greenhouse). My poor allotment-widower husband and my two little girls have grown used to the sight of me elbow-deep in home-grown courgettes as the kitchen fills with the scent of bubbling chutney. And my kids eat sprouts. Happily. (Though they still prefer the strawberries – actually, secretly, so do I.). That alone makes growing your own worthwhile in my book.
All about me:
Most likely to be found: In the shed or at the end of a spade
General appearance: Muddy and a little windswept
Likes: Sun-warmed strawberries picked seconds before (actually, make that ‘loves’. With a passion)
Dislikes: Mice
Desert island fruit/vegetable: Did I mention the strawberries? And peas – also freshly-picked.
Other distractions: two benignly neglected but well-fed kids, a long-suffering husband, scruffy dog, three cats and varying numbers of chickens
Do you have a catalogue? Can you send me one? Thank you.
Hi there,
Great blog you’ve got here. I have a publishing idea I’d like to run past you – do you have an email address to which I can send a proposal?
Thanks,
Julia
Hi,
I’m trying to get in touch with the top UK gardening bloggers but can’t seem to find an email address on you.
Do you have one that I could get hold of you on?
Many thanks,
James
Hi- great gardening blog
I would love to contribute an article on behlaf of Hartley Botanic, do you take guest posts?
Kind regards
well done on your blog, and good luck with the veg in 2011!
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Hi,
I have a quick question about your site. Would you mind emailing me back @ carlymiller687@gmail.com
Thanks,
Carly
Hi I have a story which I think you will be interested in to do with school playgrounds and I would like to send it through to you can you send me your email when you have a second.
Thanks
Chris
Hi Sally,
I just wanted to say I love the blog. I have a great recipe for sprouts which I’ll put write about when they come into season, perhaps you’ll like these even more than strawberries! Until then you can see some more recipes and we can compare notes on how our gardens grow -http://blog.theenduringgardener.com/
Hi Sally
I have a garden design opportunity that I hoped might be of interested for you but I cannot find your contact details. Would you mind dropping me an email to lucy@lucre.co.uk so I can give you somemore information. Apologies if this isn’t of interest.
Thanks
Lucy
Hi Sally,
I work on the Ronseal team here at Lucre and, having read your blog, I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say hello and introduce ourselves.
We’re currently in the process of planning a brand new social campaign for Ronseal and, as an expert in gardening we’d really appreciate any feedback you have on our brand, our products or campaign activity. We’re also hoping to hold a number of product reviews, expert panels and engagement events in the future so if you’d be interested in taking part in such activities to do let us know.
This leads me onto the first event we have organised on Friday 14th October, a live Twitter Q+A with RHS Young Garden Designer of the Year 2010 Hugo Bugg.
Since claiming the coveted and prestigious award, Hugo has produced a RHS awarded Gold winning garden at the Royal Hampton Garden Show. The ‘Coppafeel’ charity garden which wowed judges at the event was in aid of breast cancer awareness. More details on this amazing garden and Hugo himself can be found on his website http://www.hugobugg.com/
Hugo will be available from 12-2pm on our Twitter page @Ronseal to answer questions on gardening design, winter preparation or anything else related to the garden!
We obviously would really like you to be involved in the session where hints and tips can be shared, furthermore we hope it may prove of interest for your readers.
As aforementioned we really appreciate any feedback or suggestions you have.
Thanks
Vicky