Full steam ahead!
Although we're off air tonight because of Wimbledon (boo, hiss), don't think for minute that we're sitting in the office twiddling our thumbs... Far from it! We're all working flat out and there's a definite buzz in the air. As I speak, my Hampton Court colleagues are busy making their final preparations before they set up camp at the showground in a week's time. Our Tatton Park team is in full swing too, as are a whole host of people dedicated to the 'one hour specials' that go out over the summer and early next year. And then, of course, we're on the hunt for a new presenter.
To help tide us over, we're inviting various guests to Berryfields and this month it was the turn of award-winning garden designer, Andy Sturgeon. We had a lovely day's filming, in spite of the wind and rain, and he added some terrific plants to our new Garden for the Senses. Find out more on Friday 11 July when you'll see him action.
As for me, well I can't wait to get down to my allotment in Cambridgeshire. Like Louise, our Producer, I lodge in Birmingham during the week and then go back home at the weekend, so my garden and allotment have to fend for themselves Monday to Friday. This is far from ideal, I know, but then I do like a challenge! My 'Wedding Day' rose (which I've trained up a laburnum) should be looking lovely. And my courgettes, squashes, cucumbers and melons will be itching to get out of their pots. I had hoped to get them in the ground last Sunday, but the gales soon put a stop to that! Let's hope this weekend proves more productive... Happy gardening!
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