Gemma Collins slams ‘snobby’ gardening world and says industry will never let her host show
EX-Towie star Gemma Collins has slammed the “snobby” gardening world — claiming it has closed its borders to her.
Gemma, 42, loves gardening and believes she can inspire younger viewers to get growing.
But she says her dreams of following female TV gardener Charlie Dimmock are being dashed due to her background.
Gemma, who visited Chelsea Flower Show last week, said: “It’s really hard as there is still such a snobbery in gardening.
“I came from reality TV, but at the end of the day we all start somewhere. When will these people ever give me my chance?
“A lot of people do look up to me and listen to what I’ve got to say so if I could just get a few people growing, that would be great.”
Green-fingered Gemma told how anyone can start producing food.
She said: “If you haven’t got a garden you can grow tomatoes in a pot.
“You can get the grow bags in Tesco. I’ve learned so much about gardening now.
“So many people waste their money on geraniums that will die because they’re not perennial. I’ve done it myself so I’m talking from experience.”
She revealed she would rather tend to her lawn at her country house in Essex than splurge money on designer handbags.
She said: “I used to spend all my money on Gucci but I’d rather spend it in the gardening centre. I love country life now.”