Camilla Sharman
Camilla Sharman has worked in publishing and marketing for over 30 years and has covered a wide range of sectors within the business and consumer industries both as a feature, content, and freelance writer.
As a business journalist, Camilla has researched articles for many different sectors from the jewellery industry to finance and tech, charities, and the arts. Whatever she’s covered, she enjoys delving deep and learning the ins and out of different topics, then conveying her research within engaging content that informs the reader.
It was when she started her family that her freelance career evolved. Having moved into a period house two days before her first son was born, she had the perfect opportunity to combine working from home with writing about her own house renovation projects. Apart from appearing on the cover of Your Home magazine, Camilla’s written for Ideal Homes, Real Homes, House Beautiful, and kitchen and bathroom business magazines.
It was inevitable that her interest in all things homes would lead her to writing home interest features. As a young girl she had the earliest version of Pinterest – a scrap book full of home inspiration images cut from magazines.
In her spare time, when she’s not in her kitchen experimenting with a new recipe, you’ll find her keeping fit at the gym. In the pool, stretching at a yoga class, or on a spin bike, exercise is her escape time. She also loves the great outdoors and if she’s not pottering about in her garden, she’ll be jumping on her bike for a gentle cycle ride.
Latest articles by Camilla Sharman
5 top bedding plants to fill your yard with color this June
By Camilla Sharman published
Getting gardening in June and plant these 5 bedding plants that will add seasonal color to your garden this summer.
3 most common garden problems to look out for in June, according to a gardening expert
By Camilla Sharman published
Keep your plants healthy this summer and look out for these 3 common garden problems in June.
How to grow sunflowers in your yard — top tips from a garden expert
By Camilla Sharman published
Sunflowers are the smiling face of summer in a garden, adding height, structure and color and can be easy to grow. Here we share expert tips on how to grow sunflowers.
Is No Mow May worth it? What I learned from taking part
By Camilla Sharman published
What I found out when I took part in No Mow May, and how I plan to continue supporting wildlife in my garden.
5 vegetables you can still plant in June and enjoy this summer
By Camilla Sharman published
There’s still time to plant vegetables in June to enjoy freshly harvested. Here are 5 vegetables you can plant now.
5 flowers to plant in June to brighten up your yard this summer
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Garden experts reveal the best 5 plants to plant in June for beautiful blooms this summer.
How to spot and prevent tomato blight — expert gardeners explain how
By Camilla Sharman published
Even experienced vegetable growers fall foul of tomato blight. Garden experts explain what to look out for and how to avoid it.
I tried an air purifier for your fridge: does the Shelfy live up to its claims?
By Camilla Sharman published
The Shelfie fridge air purifier is a gadget that aims to reduce food waste, we put it to the test to see if it keeps food fresh for longer.
The AeroPress Clear Colors coffee press puts the simplicity back into making a brew
By Camilla Sharman published
Compact and portable, the AeroPress makes a fresh brew without the bells and whistles of pricey coffee machines.
7 top tips for growing juicy tomatoes
By Camilla Sharman published
Harvest a flavorsome crop of homegrown tomatoes by following our 7 top tips on how to grow your own.
3 best ways to trellis tomatoes for an abundant crop
By Camilla Sharman published
Support your tomatoes with trellis to grow a strong, healthy crop. We explain the best ways to trellis your tomatoes with the help of a garden expert.
7 No Mow May alternatives to attract pollinators to your yard
By Camilla Sharman published
Support biodiversity and encourage wildlife into your garden thanks to these No Mow May alternatives.
How to change the color of hydrangeas
By Camilla Sharman published
Do you desire your pink hydrangeas to be blue and your blue hydrangeas to be pink? Try this simple trick to change the color of your hydrangeas.
3 flower seeds to sow in May for beautiful blooms
By Camilla Sharman published
Get in the garden this month and start sowing these 3 flower seeds for a beautiful summer display.
Paving expert reveals how to clean your patio — and what mistakes to avoid
By Camilla Sharman published
With brighter weather upon us, now is the time to get ready to entertain outdoors. Here a paving expert explains the do’s and don’ts of how to clean a patio.
What causes spots on roses and how to get rid of them — according to garden experts
By Camilla Sharman published
Roses form a beautiful display that can be rudely interrupted by the sign of fungal disease on the leaves! Here we ask garden experts what to look out for and how to avoid spots on your roses.
9 benefits of a clover lawn and why it’s a sustainable choice
By Camilla Sharman published
With No Mow May underway, it's a good time to consider alternatives to turf grass and how a clover lawn can encourage sustainability in your yard throughout the year.
Hydrangea not blooming? Here’s why and how to fix the problem
By Camilla Sharman published
Not sure why your hydrangea isn’t flowering? Here we share the reasons why and top tips on how to correct it.
3 reasons why I’m taking part in No Mow May — and why you should too
By Camilla Sharman published
I’m embracing No Mow May and taking a break from mowing my lawn. Find out why I’ve chosen to back the growing trend to support pollinators in my yard.
5 vegetable seeds to sow in May for the best results — according to gardening experts
By Camilla Sharman published
Look forward to fresh vegetables straight from your garden. Here are 5 vegetables to sow from seed this May.
5 lawn care tasks to do in May, according to a garden expert
By Camilla Sharman published
May is the month to get serious about your lawn care if you want a perfect patch of green for the summer. Follow our expert’s top 5 tips on how to look after your lawn this month.
How to dethatch a lawn for healthier grass
By Katie Mortram, Camilla Sharman last updated
Want to know how to dethatch a lawn? Here, we take you through what you need to do and when you need to do it.
How to extend the life of your lavender — experts share their tips
By Camilla Sharman published
Lavender is a garden favorite but it can become woody over time. Garden experts share their top tips on how to care for woody lavender to revive it.
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