The writers

Hands in the soil

Two working gardeners write every guide on Caledonia Garden Centre. We grow what we write about, on the same zone 5b lot.

David Chen

Writing for Caledonia Garden Centre since 2019

David spent six years working at a retail nursery before turning to writing. He specialises in ornamental grasses, climbing plants, plant care, garden tools, and soil science. He has written for Caledonia Garden Centre since 2019.

ornamental grasses
climbing plants
plant care
garden tools
soil science
pruning

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Margaret Sinclair

Writing for Caledonia Garden Centre since 2018

Margaret has over thirty years of hands-on experience with perennials and shade plants. She specialises in perennials, shade plants, container gardening, and raised bed gardening. She has written for Caledonia Garden Centre since 2018.

perennials
shade plants
container gardening
raised bed gardening
soil amendments

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