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Ross Pearson is a distinguished horticulturist based in the picturesque county of Northumberland, England. With a deep-rooted passion for the outdoors and an enduring love for gardening, Ross combines his years of practical experience and extensive knowledge of horticulture to share the joys of gardening with others.
Ross began his career cultivating his expertise as the First Gardener at the renowned Alnwick Garden, one of the UK’s most celebrated public gardens. This prestigious role allowed him to refine his skills in maintaining and curating exceptional landscapes, a hallmark of his professional journey.
Following this, Ross dedicated himself to education, serving for several years as a Lecturer in Horticulture at Northumberland College, where he trained aspiring horticulturists to meet the highest industry standards. His teaching career reflects his commitment to nurturing the next generation of professionals in the field.
Currently, Ross works as an Outdoor Education Leader, inspiring young minds to engage with nature and embrace gardening. Alongside his educational endeavours, he has established himself as a freelance garden writer. Ross contributes to both national and local gardening publications, sharing his insights, expertise, and the rewards of gardening through eloquent and practical articles. His work as a writer is supported by his membership in the Garden Media Guild, a testament to his influence and professionalism in the horticultural world.
Every seed has its sower
As a boy of six or seven, I spent most weekends standing in the 'hut' belonging to my grandfather (affectionately known as 'Jacky'), peering on tiptoes at the old-fashioned tools and gardening projects spread across his well-worn work bench. Gardening wasn't just a pastime to Jacky, it was a way of life.
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Time spent in the presence of such a keen amateur, who gardened using traditional methods, was an education: everything in straight lines, neat rows, regimented borders of perfectly grown, gaudy annuals. Everything had its place, everything had its purpose, everything had its particular way of being grown and nurtured. Jacky instilled in me not just a love of gardening but also an appreciation for its underlying values, not least the patience it takes to turn ideas into reality!
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Today, stepping into the same hut, which now has pride of place in my own garden, I am transported back to those days. The heady smell of oil, paraffin heaters and earth remain, as do all of the lessons I learned from Jacky. My hope is that, through my work, others may take away even a small part of some of the knowledge and passion I gained as a boy and have nurtured ever since.
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