Kitchen Garden Forum

My late mother used to do the gardening, with me helping with the heavy work.

My father has never really taken to gardening and to be honest, in a flower garden, I don't know what I am doing and I am only there about once a fortnight.

The garden is mature, mainly shrubs and perennials, but needs maintenance from someone who knows when diofferent plants need attention. My father won't want things changed, but does want it kept in order.

Anyone interested or have a reliable contact?

Dear Stephen, i'm afraid it's too far from me, sorry.

Thanks for the response OH.
I know that this is not neccesarily the best place to ask but it should be better than a card in the Post Office window (although that is far more local and thus targeted)

Dear Stephen, i would try and find a recommended gardener as there are some real rogues out there.

Sometimes what might seem like paying a little extra, is well worth it for the amount of work achieved and also the quality.

Hope you find a good one.

Dear Stephen,
I have a few contacts in and around Cambridge (it being my line of work). I could ask for you.
Regards Sally Wright.

Hi Sally
That would be very kind.

OH: It the rogues whom I wish to avoid.

Stephen

Dear Stephen,
I asked the two people I had in mind and they are both unavailable for and more work. Sorry.
Regards Sally Wright.

Sally
Kind of you to try.
Thank you.

Dear Stephen, i think this is the problem, all the good ones are always busy.

Try contacting your local Age Concern they usually have a list of volunteers that will help out for a small fee. Or the town hall could put you in in touch with the local Voluntary Action group -
Beryl.