Our Gardening Clubs bring neighbours together and contribute to building healthy communities.
If you are interested in setting up your own local gardening club, send an email to: getinvolved@barnethomes.org.
What do you enjoy most about gardening?
You don’t think of anything else, you could have a bad day, but when you’re gardening it all goes out the window. I find it very relaxing and it’s good for my health. I want to create the best entrance space for where I live to brighten everyone’s day.
I particularly like the end result and people’s comments, especially if they’re favourable!
What are your plans for this planting season?
I will be planting Cyclamen, Geraniums, Pelargoniums, Primula and Polyanthus, I’m also hoping to plant a tree. Maybe a maple tree, a bright yellow colour so it stands out.
What’s your favourite plant to grow and why?
Cyclamen, because they don’t need too much tending and they are such easy going plants. I like the pink ones, they blend well with most flowers, especially white flowers.
Do you have a go‑to gardening hack or tip you love sharing?
It’s important not to overwater as the leaves go yellow or brown. You need to water just the right amount!
What’s a gardening mistake you made that still makes you laugh?
Buying the wrong plants and seeds! What I planted died very quickly and the wrong seeds just won’t grow. I know better now.
If you were a plant, what plant would you be?
Rhododendron, it’s a classy plant, just like me!
If you are interested in setting up your own local gardening club, send an email to
Barnet Homes Resident getinvolved@barnethomes.org