Working with plants is my passion and I love sharing this with others. Horticulturally-trained by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh I hold RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture (with Commendation). I garden organically without the use of pesticides and insecticides and encourage natural predators and areas of refuge for wildlife. I love growing plants from seed and I have a particular interest in ornamental grasses, roses, peonies and Mediterranean plants.

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I believe that it is imperative to preserve and enhance garden biodiversity at all times, resulting in a balance of pests and predators. If you want to enjoy birds, toads and butterflies in your garden, then these creatures need a suitable and adequate food supply to flourish.   

I am a firm believer in working with, rather than against, nature. This means embracing the wildlife in your garden (I don't include deer and rabbits in this because they can be very destructive). In a practical sense I strongly encourage gardeners to work without pesticides and insecticides and to improve their soil and plant health, rather than trying to combat problems at a later stage.  

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I have spent many years gardening and acquired a great deal of experience and knowledge which makes me perfectly placed to help you to achieve the garden of your dreams. In my spare time I love to visit other gardens to see what my fellow gardeners are doing.