Guest Blogging
My guest blog for the Chipping Norton Literary Festival:
Gardening author John Shortland has put his green-fingers to the keyboard to tell us all about his ChipLit event…
Are you sometimes disappointed with the look of your garden? Unsure what to grow where? Or just never seem to have enough hours in the day to get outside? What happens when you can’t recognise one plant from another? These are just some of the issues I’ll be considering in my informal, illustrated discussion.
‘Why Can’t My Garden Look Like That?’ is a question I’ve been asked many times during my career as Head Gardener to some of the most exclusive country gardens in Oxfordshire. I have also been an adviser at the Chelsea Flower Show and worked for Channel 4 television alongside designer Dan Pearson. I’ll be drawing upon my wealth of practical experience to answer this often-asked question.
Most people these days have to juggle careers and a host of other things, leaving little time for gardening. But there are many ways that it is possible to still have a great looking garden without having to spend every waking hour in it.
In my talk (and book of the same title) I’ll look at simple, jargon-free and straightforward methods to improve the layout of your garden. I’ll also look at different plant combinations and offer tips on how to make your garden one that others will envy. A short walk will take you to see a garden in the heart of the town where some of these ideas can be put to the test. Don’t worry – it doesn’t involve getting your hands or shoes dirty!
As the session ends with an opportunity to ask me questions over a cup of tea and a scone, it is quite probable that this event will run over its scheduled time.
John Shortland
Tickets for this event are limited and are already selling fast: Why Can’t My Garden Look Like That? The Vintage Sports Car Club, Sunday 27th April, 1.30pm
Gardening author John Shortland has put his green-fingers to the keyboard to tell us all about his ChipLit event…
‘Why Can’t My Garden Look Like That?’ is a question I’ve been asked many times during my career as Head Gardener to some of the most exclusive country gardens in Oxfordshire. I have also been an adviser at the Chelsea Flower Show and worked for Channel 4 television alongside designer Dan Pearson. I’ll be drawing upon my wealth of practical experience to answer this often-asked question.
Most people these days have to juggle careers and a host of other things, leaving little time for gardening. But there are many ways that it is possible to still have a great looking garden without having to spend every waking hour in it.
In my talk (and book of the same title) I’ll look at simple, jargon-free and straightforward methods to improve the layout of your garden. I’ll also look at different plant combinations and offer tips on how to make your garden one that others will envy. A short walk will take you to see a garden in the heart of the town where some of these ideas can be put to the test. Don’t worry – it doesn’t involve getting your hands or shoes dirty!
As the session ends with an opportunity to ask me questions over a cup of tea and a scone, it is quite probable that this event will run over its scheduled time.
John Shortland
Tickets for this event are limited and are already selling fast: Why Can’t My Garden Look Like That? The Vintage Sports Car Club, Sunday 27th April, 1.30pm
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