Michael Thurlow - Organic Kitchen Gardener, Horticultural Consultant, Garden Historian, Author & Speaker

Heritage fruit

Dessert apple 'John Standish' 1873
Squashes and pumpkins

perfect for winter soups
Herbaceous Border

The queen of the the summer show
Companion Planting

Barnsdale Gardens

I have always loved gardening and was either a constant help or hindrance to my Grandfather in his garden. He gave me my love of vegetable growing and my Grandmother always liked to have a few hardy annual flowers growing around the back door. Her particular favourites were night scented stocks and tobacco plants, both of which are heavily scented. This made me appreciate the contribution that fragrance makes to the enjoyment of a garden. My Grandfather learnt his gardening in the days before expensive “fancy chemicals” were available and he was my inspiration in developing my interest in organic gardening.

If you would like me to work with you, then I would love to hear from you.

115 - Guernsey Tom

114 - Get wiser & Be a Water Miser

113 - Mediterranean Gardening UK Style

112 - Gardening for a Drought

Practical Garden Training

I offer practical training in fruit, flower and vegetable production and gardening organically. I can deliver on-site training, workshops and demonstrations tailored to meet your needs. I offer expert advice on the cultivation plus the formal and informal pruning training of vines, top and soft fruit.

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Gardening Consultancy

I provide gardening consultancy services, including: garden site assessment and analysis, preparation of design and layout plans, research material, organic management and training. Conversion to full Soil Association Organic Certification if desired.

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The Kitchen Gardener

I am a Heritage and Garden Restoration specialising in growing historical fruit, flowers and vegetables. If you have a kitchen garden restoration project and need any help or advice in garden history or heritage varieties, please get in touch.

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Organic Gardening

I will visit and provide practical help and advice to you in your own garden, guiding you through the organic management process including biological pest and disease management systems. I can to help you achieve and maintain organic certification.

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