The longest standing plotholder on our committee, Andrew has been growing fruit and vegetables on the site for over 30 years. An early adopter of the “no dig” approach to effective cultivation, and a fan of the use of woodchip as a weed suppressant and mulch, he is a dab hand at overwintering vegetables and producing bumper crops of fruit from his bushes and trees.

“Working on a plot can be a great stress reducer, and I’d recommend it to anyone. Although I have always been a keen grower, I don’t know it all. Every year I learn something new and I am always happy to share my knowledge and give advice to others.”