So you've brought that lovely looking fresh herb plant back from the supermarket, proudly taken the wrapper off, lovingly watered it and talked to it, but days later it's almost dead. Sound familiar?...
My love of gardening properly kicked off in my late 20s, when I entered the Stockbridge Colonies garden competition and won "Most Improved Garden" - I was delighted. I had never won anything before and for the first time I realised I had a hobby that I was actually quite good at.