Inspirational, solitary and inscrutably silent (apart from the occasional sigh or purr) my cat Otto is the perfect gardening companion.

He oversees all yet questions nothing and his soothing presence amplifies and intensifies the comfort and pleasure of every gardening task I undertake.

Equally at ease striking a perfect pose on the summerhouse roof, or playfully rolling upon freshly germinated seed, his presence is of inestimable value to all my horticultural pursuits. Therefore, I have no hesitation in elevating him to the exalted position of Gardening Guru.