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My Mulch Profile
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Website
www.qlawns.co.uk -
Occupation
Sales and Marketing -
Gardening Ability
2 - Sort of Experienced -
My 5 favorite plants are
white roses
dogwood
paeonie
rosemary
primrose -
What is a garden myth you hear frequently which you know is untrue?
Q Lawns turf doesn't grow on clay soils -
And, what is the reality?
Q Lawns turf grows anywhere - despite what our competitors say -
What is your favorite gardening outfit or costume?
big floppy hat, scruffy jeans and baggy old tee shirt -
What is the one question about gardening you would really like people to ask you?
who is your garden for? -
And what's the answer?
Everyone I know. There's things for the grandchildren to discover and do, places for the older generation to relax, food for the teenagers and a great big lawn for the guides to camp out on -
Who is your own favorite gardening personality on TV, radio or in print? Why?
Carol Klein - she's so enthusiastic -
Do you have a gardening philosophy you would like to share with other gardeners? What is it?
don't fight mother nature - enjoy what she has to offer - even the weeds! -
If you could grow only one plant, what would it be?
lavender -
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?
I would love to grow nepeta, but whenever I try, the pets ruin it -
What is your favorite time in the garden?
early evening -
What is your favorite color in the garden?
silver -
What is your favorite place or activity in the garden?
beside the pond, relaxing, listening to birdsong and enjoying the scent of whatever is in flower at the time -
What is your favorite public or private garden in the world? Why?
lynford arboretum. Majestic, well kept, peaceful and with lovely views over the lakes -
What individual has influenced your gardening interest the most? How?
My grandmother. By setting a fabulous example - enjoying her own garden, encouraging others to enjoy it too and making the most of all that delicious produce -
What do you dislike most about gardening?
there's never enough time -
What do you like most about gardening?
it's an escape from the pressures of work and the worry of family -
Company/Organization
Q Lawns -
Favorite Nursery
Didlington Nursery, Nr Foulden -
Cat or Dog person
Both Cat and Dog -
What is your Garden Test Score?
I Haven't Taken the Test Yet
Education
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Favorite Quote
Love people and use things - not the other way round -
Interests
walking, reading, girlguiding, cooking
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