Samantha Jane Garden Design
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RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2018 Whirlwind
Writing this little blog, I still cannot believe what has happened the last few months. It all began with a wee email from the RHS, asking if I wanted to come up with a design application for a long Border…
Read MoreThe Wonderful Happy Feeling that Professional Horticulture and Garden Design Brings Me
I have always wanted to make my work part of my life, in other words; I want to enjoy my work so much that I cannot tell anymore if I am working or not. With all of the hard work…
Read MoreA 3D Sketch of my Latest Garden Design
My inspiration for this one strangely came from Earth orbiting the Sun. When I look at a garden to be designed, I tend to think of shapes that will sit-in and compliment the garden overall first. My client is a…
Read MoreThe Language of Plants
‘Half of Us Chat to Our Flowers’ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3178034/Half-chat-flowers-Gardeners-admit-following-Prince-Charles-s-lead-believe-helps-plants-grow.html I absolutely love seeing this subject in the media! The reason why? Because it means a lot to me. In the ever-changing and demanding world that we have created; talking to plants can dissolve…
Read MoreLeaving Radway Grange
After six and half years managing the beautiful gardens of Radway Grange I have now moved on to pastures new. Below is a picture of me saying farewell to the lovely family and my wonderful colleagues.
Read MoreGardener’s Salaries
The Professional Gardener’s Guild devised a recommendation salary guide for gardeners. I hear that the Royal Horticultural Society are going to be the first to try and bring their wages up to the mark, it would be nice to see…
Read More‘Gardener’ Is Not A Dirty Word
A great little post by Kenny Higgs: http://welcometothe19thcentury.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/gardener-is-not-dirty-word.html
Read MoreProfessional Gardeners Should be Respected More
Alan talks about the issue http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/10960065/Alan-Titchmarsh-why-dont-people-respect-gardeners.html
Read MoreThe Yearly Chelsea Flower Show Gravitational Pull
What a fabulous day at Chelsea again. I do love the theatrical horticultural buzz; I am pulled towards it every year. The most special moments for me are always catching up with old and new friends, especially from my years…
Read MoreChelsea Flower Show
Excited; one more day until Chelsea. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/chelseaflowershow/10833393/Chelsea-Flower-Show-2014-a-welcome-breath-of-fresh-air.html
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Samantha Jane CHort, MCIHort, Dip.Hort.(Kew), MPGCA
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