Back in the middle of April, I reviewed the fantastic new book, 'RHS Chelsea Flower Show: A Centenary Celebration'. As well as an exclusive 20% discount for readers of the London Vegetable Garden, I was also offering one reader the chance to win a copy of this fascinating book.
To win this book, I asked entrants to comment on the Facebook photograph and tell us what gardening means to them. In the end, there was only one clear winner: congratulations Sandra Laing!
Sandra's comment was beautiful, heartfelt and, I feel, really sums up the spirit of gardening:
“My father in law was a professional gardener and my dad was a passionate amateur horticulturist. I loved them both dearly and sadly both are now deceased but when I am in my garden or on my allotment I feel so close to them both.
I like to imagine them standing shoulder to shoulder watching their daughter planting and weeding and knowing they would be nodding in approval or tut tutting as I plant something in the wrong way or place, like my loganberry I planted last year with no support and so it grew all over my allotment on the ground!
Gardening makes me feel connected to the earth and eternally grateful for the provision that Mother Nature provides for us. It is the most natural occupation for a human, to have dirt under our nails and a big smile on our face and peace in our souls.”
What a wonderful, wonderful statement of what gardening means. Congratulations Sandra – your book is winging its way to you. Enjoy!
To win this book, I asked entrants to comment on the Facebook photograph and tell us what gardening means to them. In the end, there was only one clear winner: congratulations Sandra Laing!
Sandra's comment was beautiful, heartfelt and, I feel, really sums up the spirit of gardening:
“My father in law was a professional gardener and my dad was a passionate amateur horticulturist. I loved them both dearly and sadly both are now deceased but when I am in my garden or on my allotment I feel so close to them both.
I like to imagine them standing shoulder to shoulder watching their daughter planting and weeding and knowing they would be nodding in approval or tut tutting as I plant something in the wrong way or place, like my loganberry I planted last year with no support and so it grew all over my allotment on the ground!
Gardening makes me feel connected to the earth and eternally grateful for the provision that Mother Nature provides for us. It is the most natural occupation for a human, to have dirt under our nails and a big smile on our face and peace in our souls.”
What a wonderful, wonderful statement of what gardening means. Congratulations Sandra – your book is winging its way to you. Enjoy!
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