Secret Gardeners: Rodrigo

What does gardening mean to you? Secret Gardeners explores our connections to nature and community, and the reasons why we love to garden. In this edition, Storm Flowers London's florist, Rodrigo, shares the reasons why gardening makes him happy.

Name
Rodrigo

Where is your garden?
South London, UK

What does gardening mean to you?
Gardening brings me joy and peace. Tending to my plants helps me to control my anxiety, and is my way to connect with the world around me.

What is your favourite plant in your garden?
My two favourite outdoor plants are my bay tree, and the lemon tree.

What tool do you use the most during gardening?
I water my garden often so the hose is in frequent use! Otherwise my garden shovel is the tool I turn to for planting.

What's next for your garden space?
I've just moved house (and garden!) so what's next is making the ground more level, then getting the turf re-done in time for summer.

If you would like to tell your gardening story, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch at florist@stormflowerslondon.com