About
My Story
I wasn’t always interested in gardening, as a kid, I remember countless weekends when my dad made me help with various garden projects. We laid pavers, trimmed palm tree fronds, threw out old junk, and battled the never-ending leaf debris in the pool. The dreaded green waste collection days felt like an eternity as we piled up trimmings for verge collection.
Looking back at old pictures of my childhood home, I discovered that we had a beautiful garden. I can appreciate it now, but at the time, I hardly paid any attention to it. The lush tropical look caught my eye, probably because I had always lived in a dry, arid environment. I enjoy forests with their canopies overhead, and this would inspire me for my future gardening projects.
My journey into gardening began a few years ago when I decided to renovate my barren backyard. The back garden was just a weed mat covered in dirt, and the uninspiring picture was completed by some fake turf, which seemed more suited to a playground than a garden. I began by introducing some plants.
I found I enjoyed the process of picking plants and working out where they would go. It was fulfilling to watch the plants develop and how the whole look of the garden evolved over time. I invested a lot of time and effort and eventually, that once-bare backyard became my very own garden.
Gardening has now become an important part of my life, bringing me excitement, peace, and satisfaction. Looking ahead, I want to continue to spend time growing plants, becoming more self-sufficient and spending time in nature.