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.

The language of gardening fuels the senses: talk with your hands, observe with your ears and listen with your eyes.

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

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.