My name is Nicola and I work as a domestic gardener in the north of Glasgow.  My love of gardening, plants and horticulture started at an early age and I enjoy nothing more than a day of gardening – whether that’s mowing lawns, planting herbaceous borders, pruning roses or trimming hedges.

I obtained my Royal Horticultural Society level 2 qualification in Horticulture at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh, but for me every day spent in a garden is a school day – I am always eager to learn more and enhance my existing knowledge and skills.

Prior to becoming a gardener I worked in the media and PR industry, and as well as writing this blog, I have written about gardening and horticulture in a freelance capacity for magazines such as The Herald’s Scottish Gardener and the Scots Magazine.

When I’m not gardening (which isn’t very often), I can be found walking my dog Bonnie or doing yoga.  This year I also plan to spend some time developing my Stand Up Paddle board (SUP) skills, so maybe I’ll see you out there – on dry land or on the water, someday soon.

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