The seed of my love of flowers and gardening was laid down by my dad’s love of the landOctober 1, my garden guru’s birthday. Dudley Drabble was my foster father. Took me and my brother in when I was five and Chris was six. Gave us a home. Dad was insatiable for land. He turned a field into an orchard. He loved a long lawn.I have written before about how he and Lilian, my mum, gave Christopher and I each a patch and a packet of seed. Nasturtiums for me. Marigolds for Chris. I didn’t realise until after he died that they’re the seed I’ll always sow. Though gardening never took root with Christopher. Continue reading…
Source : theguardian.com
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