Under Construction
My Climate Zone
-
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
Zone 7a -
Sunset Climate Zone
Zone 34 -
City
New York -
State
NY -
Zip Code
10031 -
Country
USA
Gardening Background
-
Biographical Information
Born and raised in Oxford, England. Trained through out England with both growers and designers to have a thorough understanding of plants. Have worked both at the Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows.
Now work out of Manhatten and New Jersey designing A-List projects.
When not tied to a computer or on site can be found talking to plants of historical or commercial importance (long story).
My Mulch Profile
-
Website
http://aston-simms.com -
Occupation
Garden Designer & Plantsman -
Gardening Ability
6 - Gardening Professional -
My 5 favorite plants are
Violets, Roses, Daisies, Orchids, & Iris -
What is a garden myth you hear frequently which you know is untrue?
I can't garden/don't have a green thumb. -
And, what is the reality?
We're all amateurs its just some of us are able to do a bit more. Everyone can achieve beauty if they practice. -
What is your favorite gardening outfit or costume?
Anything I'm allowed to get muddy in -
What is the one question about gardening you would really like people to ask you?
Can I have a beautiful garden? -
And what's the answer?
YES! -
Who is your own favorite gardening personality on TV, radio or in print? Why?
Percy Thrower. He was an English gardener who taught children on the BBC when I was knee high to a grasshopper. -
Do you have a gardening philosophy you would like to share with other gardeners? What is it?
Learn something new everyday even if it seems irrelevant or trivial.One day you'll cherish it. -
If you could grow only one plant, what would it be?
Violets -
What plant have you tried to grow that has given you the most trouble? Or, what plant would you like to grow and can't, and why?
Too many to choose from but tend to nail them after three or four goes. -
What is your favorite time in the garden?
Just as a new flower opens. Can watch for hours. -
What is your favorite color in the garden?
White -
What is your favorite place or activity in the garden?
On my knees, hands in the soil. -
What is your favorite public or private garden in the world? Why?
Both grandmothers gardens when I was a child. -
What individual has influenced your gardening interest the most? How?
My father. In his quiet way he taught me to appreciate everything living and he loves plants. -
What do you dislike most about gardening?
Spiders. -
What do you like most about gardening?
The peace of knowing that I am helping life along in a small way. -
Company/Organization
Capability Simms LLC -
Cat or Dog person
Both Cat and Dog -
What is your Garden Test Score?
21-27 Excellent
Education
-
Favorite Quote
Hand me that spade........ -
Interests
Cooking, writing, strategic computer games if I get a moment
