I believe in gardening the soil as well as the soul.

We're all nurtured by mother nature's cycles and seasons.

I believe in gardening the soil as well as the soul.

But we have to look after mother nature so she can look after us - the water, the soil, the air and all the life within it.

National Permaculture Day is a chance to share thoughts, visions and lots of common sense ways that we can all make a positive difference to the world we live in. Its all about combining age old truths and skills with new and innovative thinking and technologies….people, plants and landscapes growing together, designing and nurturing a healthy community along the way.

Gardening is about communication, relationships, routines and life-enrichment. Gardens are places that connect us to the seasons and the life cycle. They're a vehicle for talking about esoteric and - as far as TV goes - alien topics such as beauty and fulfilment.

Get growing. Back yourself and make mistakes. It's your mistakes and observations that are your greatest tutors.