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Brigid was born in Kitwe in Zambia. She lived mainly on a farm in the middle of the bush which belonged to her godfather, who was part Zulu part German and part Afrikaans and not a blood relative!
She has been around the block when it comes to jobs, having worked as a teacher, fitness instructor, cartoon drawer, adventure park supervisor, gardener and then a columnist for a local paper. All before taking up the job of gardening and environmental guru on BBC Tees.
Gardening and the great outdoors - tips, advice and local guests from 11am-12pm.
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