Gardening

In an article in the Sunday Times, Kim says: 'There is an overriding memory which still remains from when I first moved from London to Hertfordshire as a nine-year-old. I was completely captivated by the local woodland; I found it magical, enchanting and romantic. I loved the impact of the seasons and the wildlife it attracted. It is an unequivocally positive scheme — environmentally, aesthetically and emotionally'.

The event has been publicised in local English newspapers. You can read articles on the letsrecycle.com website and the Bognor Regis Observer.

The campaign, launched two weeks ago, working with the Royal Horticultural Society, aims to encourage primary school children to enjoy the benefits of growing and enjoying food. Schools up and down the country will gain from children spending more time outdoors, as well as improving their environmental awareness and knowledge of nutrition.

Garden Confidential is distributed free to 43,000 homes with gardens in North London and Hertfordshire, with 8000 additional copies available at local nurseries.

The article, with photographs by Steve Brown, offers a beautiful impression of Kim's garden in the autumn.

You can read the article on this page.

You can read a report of the day in this article, published today on the Works Mangement website.

In the campaign, Kim encourages people to make their gardening more environmentally friendly and save money in the process.

Simple ideas that people can try in their back gardens, allotments and school yards include composting, worm farms, rain water collection and growing their own vegetables.

Earlier this month, Kim launched Harrod's stand at the Chelsea Flower Show. It was announced that she would write gardening columns for the website of Harrod, along with fellow experts Matthew Wilson and Chris Beardshaw.

Who is your favourite gardening presenter? The poll runs on the website of this BBC magazine, and Kim is one of the many names mentioned.

It's a chance to give your vote, so if you'd like to participate, go to this page.

Kim Wilde transformed the garden belonging to the golf club together with Marty jr., who started his own garden design and construction company WildeIdeazlast year.

You can read the article from the Comet on this page.

Kim will appear at the stand on May 19, when journalists roam the grounds of the biggest flowershow in the UK one day before the general public is allowed to come in.