As a gardener for the Community Grow project at RHS Garden Bridgewater, Faye wants everyone to get involved in growing something. Portrait Jason Ingram <\/p>

I love derelict areas that are rewilding themselves, showing the resilience of nature <\/blockquote> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>
Horticultural heroes<\/strong> Carol Klein<\/a>: not just because this northern lass grew up down the road from me but because she made horticulture feel accessible to all. They say never meet your heroes but I\u2019m very pleased I met mine; she is as lovely and down to earth in person as on screen.<\/p>\n
Favourite landscapes<\/strong> I love natural landscapes and planting for nature. I love derelict areas that are rewilding<\/a> themselves, showing the resilience of nature, the want and need to survive and even thrive no matter the conditions.<\/p>\n
Favourite weed<\/strong> I wouldn\u2019t say horsetail (Equisetum arvense<\/em>) is my favourite weed<\/a> but I\u2019ve learned to tolerate it as I\u2019m plagued by it at my allotment. It does have its uses though: bundles can be used for rubbing down and cleaning your tools<\/a> and in a plant tonic it can preventing blackspot. Horsetail extract is also supposed to be good for healing wounds, bone health and strengthening hair and nails.<\/p>\n
What principles have guided your attitude to gardening<\/strong> Gardening and horticulture really is for everyone. It doesn\u2019t matter where you live, what your background is \u2013 mansion or high-rise flat; if there is access to a light source then you can grow something there.<\/p>\n
One thing to make your garden more sustainable<\/strong> Mulch! Mulch! Mulch<\/a>! It\u2019s been said before but healthy soil starts a healthy eco system that helps plants be more resilient, meaning less feeding, watering and weeding.<\/p>\n
Gardening career aims<\/strong> At this point in my life I would say I have gained the career I set out to achieve. It hasn\u2019t been an easy road to get here \u2013 working, studying and volunteering while having two small children at home \u2013 but perseverance, a lot of hard work and amazing support from my husband, friends and family has got me here. Seeing how happy the community groups are when they see what they have grown, cooked and tasted \u2013 these are the little things that make this my dream job.<\/p>\n
You can visit the award-winning Community Grow garden at RHS Bridgewater<\/a><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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