Gardening is a healthy and satisfying hobby. It allows us to connect with nature and find peace in the beauty of growing plants. For some people, it is a way to express their creativity and artistic vision. And for a few others, gardening is a passion that consumes their every waking moment. While most of us enjoy tending to our gardens in our free time, those who make gardening their passion take it to the next level. They turn their gardens into works of art. This story is about such an exceptional gardener. He has dedicated 30 years to creating a lawn that is truly a work of art.
70-year-old Mr. Stuart Grindle belongs to the Gardeners with a Passion group. When they have the passion, these dedicated gardeners spend countless hours tending to their gardens. They strive for perfection in every detail. They meticulously plan and execute their designs. They carefully select each plant and place it in just the right spot. They prune, weed, water, and fertilize with precision. And they are never satisfied until their gardens are immaculate.
Mr. Stuart Grindle has all these characteristics to say he is a passionate gardener proudly. He spent 30 hours a week gardening and did it for 30 years. He mows his lawn six times a week and keeps the grass cut to exactly 5mm. He was so determined to protect the precious grass that he even banned his son Jonathan from playing football on it when he was a boy. Can you believe the power of his dedication? You can see the results of his hard work by looking at his garden.
Mr. Grindle is a retired joiner. He lives with his wife, Anne. She is 69 years old. Mr. Grindles’ garden is his pride and joy. While most people only mow their lawn once a week, he mows his lawn twice a day, three days a week. He cuts the grass to 5mm, and it looks so good that people mistake it for astroturf. He achieved this by regular watering and mowing.
Mr. Grindle is extremely dedicated to his lawn, so much so that his wife has to use a bell to get him to come back inside. He said his wife rang a little bell when she wanted him to come in from the garden. He often goes out as early as 9 am or even earlier. And when he was entering competitions or preparing for the open garden day, he would be out there by 7 am.
Mr. Grindle’s wife Anne said she was allowed to walk on the lawn, but their son Jonathan was not allowed to play ball games on it. She said her husband always said there was a cricket field and a football field up the road that Jonathan could use instead.