I have grown fruit and vegetables in whatever garden I have had and enjoy using produce in cooking and preserving. I like to try different varieties and swap plants with friends.

growing, kids and fun

Herbs, aromatherapy

Wildlife-friendly gardening, small space growing, propagation, mixing vegetables and ornamentals

I’m keen to work in my local community. I have a passion for green spaces and in particular growing your own, including patio and balcony growing. I have several years’ growing experience which I am happy to share!

Gardening, growing & eating,Nature ,art  & Design, music and live events. Travel

Urban farming, permaculture, balcony gardening

Hi! I joined the Master Gardener programme as a volunteer in April 2012, though I’ve been growing vegetables since I was 8 – when I persuaded my dad to dig over half of his precious lawn and we grew runner beans over my old swing!  Since then I’ve grown all sorts of plants, including a fascination with cacti and succulents in my teens.  I have a small urban garden (19 ft x 10ft of productive space) with possibly the tiniest deck in South London.  I’m growing veg in 3 raised beds using the no dig system and a variation on square foot gardening;  I grow herbs & strawberries in terracotta pots & containers; then there’s the seasonal display of window-boxes and containers which brighten up the front of the house.  I’ve taught horticulture & have designed gardens, beds, containers and window-boxes. I love talking to people about gardens, plants & cooking. My blog is southlondongardening.wordpress.com and you can find me on twitter: @GardeninginSL.