BenjaminWilliamPope
@Working_Garden
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Head Gardener, writer & lecturer , passionate about gardening, nature, food & art. Developing TheWorkingGarden & dog dad to wire-haired dachshund Mavis
South East, England
Joined October 2013
After a year in production I’m excited to reveal a new book that I’ve been working on: What to sow, grow & do, a garden guide that will gently take you through the seasons detailing what to look out for & do. Available to purchase 3rd May or pre order now:
smarturl.it
Go to WhatToSowGrowAndDo.
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Purslane and land cress. Great winter salad and keeps on going @Ali_Cat63 @mowermanjimmy @WychwoodGardens @matthewtheplant @a_wain @Working_Garden @gardeningshoe1
@CTW1959
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Lovey to revisit this day and be reminded of late summer again!
In the second of our compilations, Adam spends the day with Head Gardener Ben Pope at the glorious @Working_Garden in West Sussex. And as you may remember, some cake was involved! See you tomorrow night at 8pm on @BBCTwo 😎 #GardenersWorld #FlowersOnFriday
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Thank you Daniel, it was a real pleasure to write! 😊
@GdnsIllustrated article @PelhamPlants in the Sept issue! Superb photos by @evasphotogarden & writing by the talented @Working_Garden that captures the essence of our beloved garden! We are open by appointment, book on our website, or visit us on tour with @PlantsFairs
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Such a used plant for adding a pop of colour at this time of year!
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Sunrise in the garden after the weekend rains …always a joy to be outside during these times! 🥰
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Mavis testing the quality of our French beans …remarkably still cropping despite a couple of cold snaps in September!
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Tulbaghia ‘Cosmic’ …a wonderful sun loving perennial with exquisite evening scented flowers from late summer to early autumn 😍
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What a lovely shot …superb plants as always! 🥰
It’s the dynamic duo @ChiswickFlowers come and see us, lots of colour for autumn planting #peatfree #AutumnVibes #bees #insectfriendly @hardyplants
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That Friday feeling with a basket of home grown veg!
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Thank you for the mention and such a wonderful review, I’m really pleased you enjoyed the book …I wanted to convey the ‘spirit’ of gardening and importance of the seasons, which I feel@from your words that you gleaned …thank you for your support!
New on the blog: https://t.co/6zLLWOFuKR (tap link) I review these two new fabulous books 'What to sow grow & do' by @Working_Garden & Sustainable Garden by @MarianBoswall you need these books (promise) #gardenblog #bookreview #newbooks #gardeningbooks #sustainability
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Still too much going on around the greenhouses and beginning to feel@a little late to be planting …the best laid plans and all that!
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Spare pumpkins snd squashes taking over the compost bins! 🤪😍😆
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Heliopsis ‘Bleeding Hearts’ packing some heat under a blue sky.
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Watering duty as the sun goes down on the field, highlighting the different grass species as they drift together. #magicmoments
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Back to school this afternoon, volunteering for @InspiringTF in a careers day to inspire youngsters about the diverse range of opportunities there are for jobs and careers.
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