That was such a good interview. I love India’s writing and her Substack, both new to me but not anymore thanks to you, Jo. You both are so generous and I love the eclectic content of both your stacks. Like visiting with really good, interesting friends
Oh my gosh I love this Jo! It's the first I've seen of these interviews. It's so nice to read other people's gardening journeys! And should you ever be looking for an interviewee for these questions please accept this as me throwing my hat in. I would so love to answer these! Being in my garden and growing things is my number one favourite activity above all others 🌱
Gardening is one of the times where I miss my mother who sadly died over 20 years ago. She was very knowledgeable about plants and knew the Latin names for everything. I’m not even sure how she learned about gardening - we always had gardens, and of course there was the WI! Looking forward to this Substack.
Bittersweet memories - the garden holds so many of these for us. It’s something I’m currently writing about and will share soon x it’s fascinating how people learned - but I agree the best way is by doing, by being out there and being surrounded by the knowledge of others
Great article. I think it mirrors most people's experiences when they come to gardening later in life. It all seems baffling at first with all the Latin and rules about what flowers where and in what season and then the realisation to stop worrying too much, go with the flow of the seasons and just make mistakes and learn from them.
Very enjoyable read. I enjoy this ladies writing anyway. I enjoyed her book extolling the exuberance of shopping then I enjoyed her book about the fun challenge of being broke and getting by with ingenuity. A positive spirit. Thanks to first book I discovered the novels of Zola,and since I now have Paris entwined into my life (unplanned and unexpectedly) it's good to "see" that city back in time,as it were.
Margery Fish is my gardening heroine too. Have nearly all her books and enjoy re-reading them. Loved the sound of India’s garden, photos were lovely, a reminder of what is to come.
Those hollyhocks against the pink wall - sublime! Thanks Jo and thank you so much India for allowing us to see a glimpse of your gardening journey. I had no interest in gardening at all until I had my own garden aged 27. Knowing where to begin is so daunting isn’t it? But, the possibilities are endless and the utter joy it brings, even from happy mistakes, is unquantifiable.
That was such a good interview. I love India’s writing and her Substack, both new to me but not anymore thanks to you, Jo. You both are so generous and I love the eclectic content of both your stacks. Like visiting with really good, interesting friends
Absolutely !!
How fabulous India , thoroughly enjoyed this read about your journey into gardening !😊
Hi Rosie! Glad you enjoyed it - isn't India just brilliant? I love her writing
Loved this Jo!
Credit where credit's due, Farrah - your fabulous interview series inspired this..
https://farrah.substack.com/p/plough-your-own-furrow
Oh my gosh I love this Jo! It's the first I've seen of these interviews. It's so nice to read other people's gardening journeys! And should you ever be looking for an interviewee for these questions please accept this as me throwing my hat in. I would so love to answer these! Being in my garden and growing things is my number one favourite activity above all others 🌱
Leyla you've made my day as I was wondering if you'd be up for it!
100%!!
Gardening is one of the times where I miss my mother who sadly died over 20 years ago. She was very knowledgeable about plants and knew the Latin names for everything. I’m not even sure how she learned about gardening - we always had gardens, and of course there was the WI! Looking forward to this Substack.
Bittersweet memories - the garden holds so many of these for us. It’s something I’m currently writing about and will share soon x it’s fascinating how people learned - but I agree the best way is by doing, by being out there and being surrounded by the knowledge of others
Great article. I think it mirrors most people's experiences when they come to gardening later in life. It all seems baffling at first with all the Latin and rules about what flowers where and in what season and then the realisation to stop worrying too much, go with the flow of the seasons and just make mistakes and learn from them.
I’ve a draft post on Gardener’ Latin but it keeps getting pushed down the pile by more exciting things!
What a generous garden and inspiring. I want a groaning table of vegetables like that this summer!
I find the description of a garden as “generous” quite wonderful and lovely.
It is isn't it?
Same! That’s the dream - a truly bountiful table
Very enjoyable read. I enjoy this ladies writing anyway. I enjoyed her book extolling the exuberance of shopping then I enjoyed her book about the fun challenge of being broke and getting by with ingenuity. A positive spirit. Thanks to first book I discovered the novels of Zola,and since I now have Paris entwined into my life (unplanned and unexpectedly) it's good to "see" that city back in time,as it were.
I agree - India’s books are great reads. I’ve got the latest one and it’s incredibly useful
What a lovely read, thank you 🙏
I enjoyed it too!
Such beautiful colours to see when it’s rather grey and sludgy outside.
And I love that striped jug too
Loved that
Margery Fish is my gardening heroine too. Have nearly all her books and enjoy re-reading them. Loved the sound of India’s garden, photos were lovely, a reminder of what is to come.
India has inspired me to re-read Margery Fish's work
How glorious to see some summer and sunshine - a real garden treat.
Absolutely what was needed
Lovely peek into the process of becoming a gardener.
Isn't lovely? And reassuring, and fascinating...
Those hollyhocks against the pink wall - sublime! Thanks Jo and thank you so much India for allowing us to see a glimpse of your gardening journey. I had no interest in gardening at all until I had my own garden aged 27. Knowing where to begin is so daunting isn’t it? But, the possibilities are endless and the utter joy it brings, even from happy mistakes, is unquantifiable.
So interesting how we're all 'latecomers' to gardening
I started aged five,mentored by my Dad,and strange is fate,I've never OWNED a garden.
How lucky, to have that had that mentoring - I imagine the lessons stay with you
Very much so! I find it supremely difficult to drive past a plant nursery now. The amount of times I’ve had to do a uey!