Who is your veg gardening guru?

Which person has inspired you to grow vegetables and create your style of vegetable garden?

A writer, gardener, friend, celebrity or even a fictional character...

Mine would be:

First and above everyone else, Joy Larkcom. If you don't know her, seek out her books
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Joy-Larkcom/e/B001HOELT4/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
they have been my inspiration for 25 years now and I still learn new things every time I re-read one.

Equal second:
My Gran - grew fruit and flowers to send to market, I spent my pre-school years helping in her greenhouse. I still love the varieties she grew the best!
My Dad - I always asked him when I needed to sow and plant things, now I have to remember by myself - but his advice is there.

I'd love to know who has inspired you to grow veg
Celia

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Goodall on January 1, 2013 at 14:46

Surprising several rate Bob Flowerdew. He has never really done it for me.

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Permalink Reply by Malagrowther on January 1, 2013 at 21:43

Soilman has got there first. Since the sad demise of my Dad, Dr Hessayon has proved a most reliable resource. No other authority required!

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Permalink Reply by Laila Noort on January 4, 2013 at 21:07

When I used to have my 2x2 m2 garden in a big city in Holland my biggest inspiration was You Grow Girl who had just written her first book about container/small garden and balcony gardening. Now living in the Belgian Ardennes with 2000 m2 I have to say it is Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall. I have been in awe of him since the start of River Cottage and every time I need a reminder of why we are taking on this project I watch a few episodes and I breath easier and feel more at ease. He is like a zen master for me!