I’m a passionate gardener, with a particular love of growing flowers and food. Sharing this passion for plants and the world of nature has become my life’s work.

I originally trained with a degree in Agriculture and Forestry and started work in the intensive agricultural industry (a case of ‘sleeping with the enemy' I suppose). Subsequently I have veered towards organic horticulture and the amazing things which happen in  gardens. What could be more important than growing food? And what could be more satisfying than growing  flowers?

I spent my gap year at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Wales, where I was first introduced to no-dig gardening, organics, raised beds, composting on a grand scale and other extraordinarily wacky ideas. A stint at ‘Naturewise’ in London opened my eyes to the world of Permaculture which has become a strong thread in everything I do. My own gardens are always decidedly on the ‘natural’ side of gardening. Adam Caplin writing in the The Telegraph dubbed me the ‘Wild Woman of Cricklewood’ when describing my garden in London.

• B.A. Hons (Oxford) Agricultural and Forest Sciences
• RHS General Certificate in Horticulture
• PGCE in Adult Education and a Basic Skills teaching qualification at Level 4
  
• Commercial and Professional member of Garden Organic.
• My experience includes teaching gardening and environmental studies at Capel Manor College, Stroud Valleys Project and Farms for City Children.

See BBC Video Nation ‘Liquid Gold’ for me in action in my garden – BBC Gloucestershire Video Nation site.