The Gardener Magazine

GARDENING GURUS

NANCY GARDINER 1921-2020

“I admired her courage, independence and, most of all, her vast knowledge on plants and gardening.”

ne of our favourite gardening legends is undoubtedly Nancy Gardiner. She started writing for The Gardener in early 2004 and was a long-time contributor giving her expert gardening advice

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