This week is National Gardening Week. As my previous posts make blatantly obvious I love gardening. I think I have been inspired by, and hopefully inherited the skill of, my maternal grandmother. I have nothing but fond memories of her garden in Caversham and have chosen plants based on those memories - peonies, potentilla, lambs ears (not sure of their real name - they have soft furry leaves) and roses.
You don't have to have a big garden to grow things and enjoy gardening. While I rented I grew things in pots so I could take them with me. My huge bay tree started as a 15 cm plant in a pot. I still grow fruit trees and veggies in pots and troughs as I don't have the space to have them in the ground.
It's not too late to start some seeds or buy a few plants from your local garden centre and I have picked up many a bargain from car boot sales too. It's doesn't have to be an expensive hobby and growing fruit and veg can save money in the long run. Definitely worth a go.
Welcome to my blog. I am using it to keep you updated on my work as a councillor for Battle ward, Chair of the Art and Heritage forum and an activist for Unite the Union. I cover the issues affecting Battle ward and Reading residents. There may also be the occasional random post about things I am interested in.
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