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My Climate Zone
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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
Zone 6a -
Sunset Climate Zone
Zone 6 -
City
Sheppey -
State
Kent -
Zip Code
ME12 2HR -
Country
United Kingdom
Gardening Background
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Biographical Information
Professional and business owner
My Mulch Profile
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Website
www.freegardeningplants.com -
Occupation
Professional Plant Propagator -
Gardening Ability
6 - Gardening Professional -
My 5 favorite plants are
Fuchsia
Alstroemeria
Aster
Cosmos
Echinacea -
What is a garden myth you hear frequently which you know is untrue?
Gardening is hard work -
And, what is the reality?
Its only as hard as you make it -
What is your favorite gardening outfit or costume?
Anything that is comfortable and suitable for the weather on the day -
What is the one question about gardening you would really like people to ask you?
Why am I so passionate about gardening -
And what's the answer?
Watching seeds germinate that you have sown germinate and grow into beautiful plants or watching cuttings root and grow into mature plants is such a delightful pleasure you just cant get enough -
Who is your own favorite gardening personality on TV, radio or in print? Why?
Geoff Hamilton, a true gardener with a practical ability that was just natural -
Do you have a gardening philosophy you would like to share with other gardeners? What is it?
Gardening is easy if you have a real passion -
If you could grow only one plant, what would it be?
Fuchsia, such an easy to grow and care for plant with beautiul flowers and attractive foliage and such a diverse range to choose from. Easy to hybridise and propagate. -
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?
Luckily I have been able to grow all the plants I have wanted to -
What is your favorite time in the garden?
Evenings, warm and peaceful among sweet scented flowers with the sound of song birds giving thanks for a nice sunny day, absolute bliss -
What is your favorite color in the garden?
Red -
What is your favorite place or activity in the garden?
Studying nature by the wildlife pond -
What is your favorite public or private garden in the world? Why?
RHS Wisley, England. Such a diverse array of gardens and plants, with a beautifull glasshouse stuffed full of exotics. Gardening friendly and helpful staff. -
What individual has influenced your gardening interest the most? How?
Geoff Hamilton, his passion and love for gardening was contagious -
Gardening Dilemmas
Gardening is so diverese I will never be able to achieve all that I would like to in one life time -
What do you dislike most about gardening?
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the beauty of what plants have to offer -
What do you like most about gardening?
Observing nature doing what it does best -
Company/Organization
Highview Horticulture -
Cat or Dog person
Both Cat and Dog -
What is your Garden Test Score?
All 28 Simply Amazing
Education
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Favorite Quote
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you -
Interests
Plant biology & propagation, photography, wildlife
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