Day four

14th June 08

Almost over the finishing line now. The end is in sight!

I’m absolutely shattered. The past four days have really taken it out of me.

It feels like I’ve spent the weekend at Glastonbury, rather than BBC Gardener’s World Live.

But it’s been such great fun.

Planning and preparing for the show – as well as being here with the garden – has consumed so much time I’m not really sure what I’ll do when it’s all over (after a nice long rest, of course).

Sarah, poor dear, will be off to Hampton when we’ve done here – I don’t envy the hard work setting up the garden (again!) but I am a bit jealous, I have to say.

I could get used to this. It, like the inspiration for the garden, really is the good life.

Winning the competition has opened my eyes to the whole, wide world of exhibitions and, if I haven’t made it too obvious, I find it rather appealing.

I’m already starting to plan my next garden, and will definitely be looking for ways to improve the practicality and sustainability too – the eco-gardens have really struck a chord with the public and I think it’s important that all gardeners begin to take these green themes on board.