In our image-saturated, influencerfuelled times, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that a good garden needs to be full of new things and the latest gadgets. The expensive tools, the trendiest containers, the latest ‘solutions’ to all your gardening problems. But the truth is, most of us don't need more stuff – we do, however, need more imagination!
Some of the most exciting gardens and allotments I've seen are not the make-youreyes-water-at-the-thought-of-the-price glossy, catalogue-perfect ones. They're the ones cobbled together over years with a bit of ingenuity and a lot of heart. Repurposed, recycled, thoughtful and creative, where often nothing matches but, somehow, everything sings.
Repurposing and upcycling in the garden isn't just about saving money – although that's a welcome side effect. It's about celebrating resourcefulness,…
