Emma Kendell

Emma is an avid gardener and has worked in media for over 25 years. Previously editor of Modern Gardens magazine, she regularly writes for the Royal Horticulture Society. She loves to garden hand-in-hand with nature and her garden is full of bees, butterflies and birds as well as cottage-garden blooms. As a keen natural crafter, her cutting patch and veg bed are increasingly being taken over by plants that can be dried or woven into a crafty project.

In her spare time, Emma loves to spend as much time as possible outdoors and enjoys walking, camping and exploring natural landscapes around the world. Closer to home, she still prefers to be outside rather than inside, whatever the weather, and will happily ditch house chores in favour of garden jobs. As a result, the garden always looks fabulous while the sofa cushions remain steadfastly unplumped!

Pollinator-friendly plants are a favourite and her garden beds are an informal mix of cheery flowers that offer a long season of nectar. A recently-created gravel garden is maturing nicely, with Potentilla and Verbascum now growing through the grasses, while raised beds spill with lavender and herbs. Wildlife is always welcome, and a strip of lawn is left long year-round as habitat for garden critters.

As well as gardening, Emma has written extensively about parenting and outdoor pursuits including horseriding, hiking and mountain biking, and has a BA in English and Publishing.