We were tipped off from a recent reader (thanks Val) that Eddie McGuire the president of Collingwood Football Club and newly appointed CEO of the Nine Network may be available for a gardening interview.

[Disclaimer: It needs to be mentioned to readers that Collingwood FC is the arch-rival of Carlton FC (a team that is very dear to many readers of this blog). Therefore, while all care will be taken to provide a balanced interview of Eddie's gardening acumen it is possible that some level of bias may be present.]

G4D: Eddie, I know you're a busy man. Thanks for giving us some of your time today to talk gardening.

Eddie: My pleasure.

G4D: You've been gardening for some years now and obviously been working quite hard landscaping, how are your plans shaping up?

Eddie: Really good. I'm so pleased with the results that I feel it's all be worth while.

G4D: Can we show the reader's at home your backyard pics?

Eddie: Definitely.

G4D: Yer..very nice Eddie. What sort of manure are you using to fertilise your lawn? Never mind ... I guess our readers have already figured it out. What would your favourite plant be Eddie?

Eddie: Without a doubt Stu it would have to be pansies. I feel right at home with these. It's hard to describe but it's like I was made for working with pansies.

G4D: There's been some rumours that you like to present well even when gardening at home. Is this true or do you like to kick off the tie and shirt and get into some hard labour?

Eddie: Oh sure. I like to look my best wherever I am but I'm okay if my shirt's not tucked in on weekends. It's good to let the hair down occassionally especially when I'm not in the spotlight.

G4D: It's great that you've been so candid with us Eddie. I'm sure you'll have picked up a few more fans from our readership.

Eddie: Do you think so? Let me talk to them...if you're reading this blog we're looking for new members for this....

G4D: Thanks Eddie. Thanks again.