Welcome to my blog! I’m Emily the garden girl, and I have just embarked on an exciting new business venture as a gardener, serving local folks in Whalley Range, Chorlton, Hulme and Old Trafford.
Since moving to Whalley Range, I have continually struggled to find regular skilled support to assist me with my own garden; it ran wild whilst I juggled a busy family, a demanding full-time job and a characteristic Victorian Whalley Range property requiring more than a little TLC.
How did I get here? First of all, I extricated myself from a career in transport planning. I passed my RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles in Horticulture (with commendation, no less!). Then, whilst tending to the planters on Withington Road in my capacity as a Whalley Ranger, I was approached by a local lady who asked me if I knew anyone who could help her with her garden. Maybe that person could be me?
So here I am, and here’s my blog. In it, you’ll find my musings on gardening in Whalley Range and environs. I’ll share tips and advice, and keep you updated on what you should be doing in your garden, month by month.
And because I am still on a horticultural learning journey, I’ll also include reflections from my weekly RHS classes.
But my source of knowledge needn’t be limited to the RHS; please use the comments box below to comment on my posts, give me your views and share your own experiences, and we can grow our learning, together.
Coming next: Gardening in Shade