Reflecting on her early experiences in gardening, Jo says, “we always grew our own tomatoes, cucumbers and sunflowers in our greenhouse when I was younger.” Even now, she says, “every time I walk into a greenhouse and smell tomato plants, it takes me back. We had a fab garden with loads of fruit bushes and ducks at the bottom!”
Later, when Jo had her own garden and allotment, she began to grow everything she could get her hands on, “all kinds of herbs, flowers and vegetables… things that I probably wouldn’t even eat!” But, now, as she says, “I grow what we eat as a family and only a few flowers, although I’m hoping to start growing more flowers for next year.”