Working in a large garden centre, I am the Head of Horticulture in Johnstown Garden Centre, is a fulfilling occupation for me. Many people assume that being surrounded by plants all day, and answering customer questions every day, that when I go home that the last thing that I want to do is go out to the garden and be surrounded by plants, and do some gardening: nothing could be farther from the truth.
I feel so privileged and fortunate to work at what I do, allowing me to search suppliers for interesting plants that I think other gardeners would also love.
At this time of year, hardly a day goes by without me purchasing a plant to bring home.
I think many garden enthusiasts are like minded, not only do we love to discover new plants, accept the challenge of growing them and are open to experimenting with new additions to our collections, but we love to share our experience and love of our favourite plants with others.
Posting pictures, videos and reels on social media, writing articles, creating my website and doing videos for my work, all are ways that I get to share my love of plants and gardening.
So enjoy my latest video of some exciting new plants that I ordered for the plant lovers at Johnstown Garden Centre.👇
Ciaran The Gardener 