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A long-awaited bucket list trip to the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show sparks an unexpected realization about how our physical environments impact us. Balancing the immense beauty of English gardens with the stark contrast of a truly terrible hotel room, this episode explores what elements truly nourish or quietly drain our creative energy. Tune in to discover why dreaming up new, beautiful future chapters might be exactly what your soul needs next.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter

Summer is here - we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after their planty spaces, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.Saul had an incredible experience at the #RHSChelseaFlowerShow, very different for his usual Monday Press Day jolly with Lucy, but instead a full on fortnight of Pavilion  , Garden promoting, media-hunting, volunteer wrangling while keeping his energy levels high (not always successful) and his brain ticking 9definitely not always successful). SO join him in this episode as he looks back at the the Flower show process and some of his highlights from the week in May where everyone talks about gardens and plants.Instagram links:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensSaul plantsmansaulIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

We've got all the usual gardening goodness, plus we talk to three different RHS Chelsea Flower Show Attendees, from gardening legends to first time exhibitors! We're also answering your questions as usual with topics such as Acer shaping and dahlia hardening! Martin's weekly jobs include clematis and rose care so listen up!Crucial Clematis Tip, RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gardening TV Legends, Rose Care & Questions on Acers & Dahlia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robin Clevett chats to Oli Carter who has five years experience exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show and takes on very ambitious projects as an 'adventurous joiner'. Oli talks about how he approaches design, concepts and pushing what's possible with timber.

Gardeners' Question Time returns to the iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show Bandstand.Recorded in the dappled shade of plane trees and surrounded by colour and spectacle, Kathy Clugston is joined by Bunny Guinness, Matthew Pottage and Dr Chris Thorogood to tackle questions taken live from the audience, as well as a few familiar voices spotted among the Chelsea crowds.Topics include how to recreate the Chelsea Show Garden look on a modest budget, how to rescue a struggling acer and which plants will thrive on an exposed rooftop terrace.The panellists also offer practical advice on reviving an unhappy olive tree, planting for waterlogged ground and supporting pollinators with the best bee‑friendly plants.Along the way, there are design tips on balancing bold colour schemes and plenty of inspiration drawn straight from the show gardens themselves. Expect expert guidance, seasonal know‑how and lively horticultural debate — all set against one of gardening's most celebrated backdrops.Producers: Matt Smith Dan Cocker Rahnee PrescodAssistant Producer: William NortonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4* If listening on BBC Sounds and you wish to view the plant list, please go to the Gardeners' Question Time website and open this week's episode page.

To get Cape fynbos and proteas ready for the Chelsea Flower Show after wildfire one year and drenching rain the next is no small feat. But Leon Kluge, South Africa's plant guru and master designer, has done it again. This year he returned from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, the world's most prestigious floral showcase, with not only a Gold medal but also the coveted Best Exhibit in the Great Pavilion for Life After Fire. The display, one of South Africa's largest ever at Chelsea, featured 20,000 stems, thousands of burnt protea branches and even blooms from the Drakensberg. In an interview with BizNews, Kluge describes the hurdles he and artist Tristan Woudberg faced, from hostile weather to the soaring cost of flights. South Africans will be able to see the exhibition in September in Stanford in the Overberg, an event dedicated to the community and the flower pickers who helped make it possible. Kluge says South Africa's natural spaces are becoming fewer and more fragile, and that he sees it as his responsibility to tell the story of an ecosystem that is both uniquely vulnerable and admired around the world. – Linda van Tilburg

Phew! What a scorcher of a week it's been. Record breaking temperatures to contend with in your garden. The warmer climate could see all sorts of insects becoming the norm in our gardens. Paul from Buglife tells us more. We're also in conversation with the fabulous garden designer Matt Keightley as he launches his new AI-assisted platform Spacelift, which debuted at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. Mollie has a chat with Spudman too as she bumped in to him at Farm Fest!Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave a review too if you've got the time, many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show! This year's event has a special focus on Parkinson's with the newly named Parkinson's Resilience Rose and the beautifully designed Parkinson's UK show garden. Unsurprisingly, the weather chose to be less than impressive for the day of our visit, but that didn't stop us from enjoying the sites and exploring the PUK plot with the help of the Head Gardeners and charity team. We spoke to a great range of plant experts and show attendees to find out what they thought about this significant year for PD at Chelsea.Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Jeremy Paxman.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.Associate Producer: Lulu GoadMusic by Alex Stobbs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 with David Maxwell, featuring the gold medal-winning Trussell's Together Garden — the first Chelsea garden to be relocated to Northern Ireland. David meets women from the Strabane Community Project, where the garden will soon be rebuilt, and its designer, Rob Hardy. He also speaks to Arit Anderson about her show garden for Parkinson's UK and meets The Traitors star Rachel Duffy, whose late mum lived with the condition. As usual, David catches up with Joanna Lumley and other famous faces, including Sophie Raworth, Timothy Spall, Dame Judi Dench, Alan Titchmarsh, Rob Brydon and Nigel Slater. Inside the Great Pavilion, plant experts offer advice on roses, alstroemerias and vegetables, while David also visits Sarah Eberle's award-winning garden, On the Edge, which encourages us to garden with nature in mind.

Keith & Freya are at the biggest(and poshest) horticultural show in the UK, The RHS Chelsea Flower Show.Amongst the famous faces and expensive items there's also huge inspiration for allotmenters and plotters. What to grow and how you can mix your veg and decorative flower gardens to feed your tummy as well as your eyes and nose.In today's episode we give a nod to heritage seed retailers as well as our tip for the Garden of The Year prize...... (We were bang on!)So take inspiration from such shows as Chelsea, because the best and brightest designers and growers showcase what can be done on the plot...... 

Welcome back to Pod Save the King! After a brief hiatus, we're back with a bumper episode packed with royal news and exclusive insights. In this episode, we cover:

Lucinda Rouse visits the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as grantmaker Project Giving Back marks its fifth and final year of supporting “gardens for good causes” at the event.She hears from PGB chief executive Hattie Ghaui about how its approach has encouraged participating charities to experiment and take risks in their public engagement and storytelling.She visits four of the PGB-funded gardens and speaks to Matthew van Duyvenbode, co-chief executive of Trussell; Kit Stoner, chief executive of the Bat Conservation Trust; YoungMinds' garden designer Charlie Chase and chief executive Abigail Ampofo; and Paul Jackson-Clark, director of fundraising and experience at Parkinson's UK.Tell us what you think of the Third Sector Podcast! Please take five minutes to let us know how we can bring you the most relevant, useful content. To fill in the survey, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea is upon us, and among the beauty of all the show gardens lies a very special offering from Arit Anderson and Parkinson's UK.She's planting with purpose in a garden which promises to reflect every Parkinson's journey in a beautifully poignant way, and on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange', she walks us through the planting ethos and careful design behind one of Main Avenue's great sights for 2026.In this episode, discover:How Arit is reflecting her sister Julie's Parkinson's journey in a meaningful Chelsea Flower Show garden for Parkinson's UKWhat Parkinson's really is beyond the stereotypes, and why it's so often misunderstoodHow thoughtful garden design can respond to real medical challengesPractical ideas for making any garden more accessible, sensory and restorative, whether or not you're living with Parkinson'sThe garden's relocation to the John Radcliffe Hospital, and how it will serve the Parkinson's community long after ChelseaProducts mentioned:Digitalis purpurea ‘Alba' (White Foxglove): sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-albaSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Come with Mollie as she heads down to Press Day at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. Hear from Miriam Margoyles, Kerry Godliman, Richard Austin and lots of other celebs chatting about their love of horticulture. You might be surprised at some of the exhibits this year, wait until you hear about the splash that Lovehoney has made! Get your packed lunch packed and join Mol on a road trip to London...Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave a review too if you've got the time, many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The highlight of the horticultural calendar is back. This week, we're bringing you the very best of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.  We speak to designer Darren Hawkes about The Lady Garden Foundation's 'Silent No More' garden, and how outdoor spaces can be designed to encourage conversation and connection. Growers and exhibitors from the Great Pavilion share their favourite plants, must-see showstoppers, and expert tips on everything from getting the most out of your hostas to creating natural dyes at home. We also meet Joe and Laura Carey, designers of Addleshaw Goddard: Flourish in the City, to explore London's rich botanical history and discover how even the smallest urban gardens can become truly striking spaces. Plus, we take a look at the cutting-edge horticultural science showcased at the GreenSTEM exhibit. Whether you're heading to Chelsea this year or simply looking for expert growing advice and fresh inspiration from some of the world's leading designers and growers, there's something here for everyone. Hosts: Jenny Laville, Tom Howard, Gareth Richards Links: RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Peter and Bill chat about some news items. Chelsea is sold out and opened to the general public Tuesday 19th May. Our friends at Malvern Garden Buildings have a stand and are exhibiting again. It may be a controversial year as one of the designers is getting criticised for using an AI app to design gardens. Peter has found a new range of pencils from Sprout World that have seeds in the end so you can grow things from your old pencil. Bill suggests writing labels from the top down and put a date on it so you know when you started them. It is also very important to protect your young seedlings from late frosts. Young plants still need protection.If you fancy visiting a Garden, Aspley Guise has many houses with open gardens on 24th May. Ramsden near Witney Oxfordshire also has 15 gardens open on the 24th. On the 30th gardens are open in Moggerhanger Bedfordshire and Carterton in Oxfordshire. If these aren't local to you have a look at the NGS website, Pumpkins Beth's website or the Open Gardens website.Sir David Attenborough has had his 100th birthday.Taylors bulbs have won a Gold medal at the RHS Malvern show, next for them is the Chelsea Show, could it be another Gold Medal?Peter learns the fact that his Tomatoes are too cold as the undersides of the leaves are going purple and the fact that he might be overwatering his Courgettes. If you have lost seedlings in the recent cold spells, you still have time to replant seeds or pop in to your local Garden Centre and buy some young seedlings.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for providing the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, opens its doors to the public today - this is one of the gardening world's great horticultural moments - drawing around 157,000 visitors to the 23 acre grounds of the Royal Hospital. First held in 1913, Chelsea has spent over a century inspiring gardeners and growers to showcase the very best in horticulture, all competing for the coveted Chelsea Gold Medal.This year, watch out for the Missing Collector Garden, built by the charity Plant Heritage, sponsored by Project Giving Back - this is their first ever Chelsea garden. Over the past 6 months, I have been exploring how this garden has come to life.Designed by Sally-Anne Rees, Kate Campbell and William Murray, from the Planting Design Collective, the garden conjures a mysterious gardener who has just stepped away from his precious plant collection. It aims to shine a light on how many beloved garden plants remain unprotected by national collections.After 18 months of planning, it's finally being revealed to public and judges alike.Other episodes I have made about this garden which you might enjoy.The Idea The Plant Grower. The Chair FarmerOur Plant Stories is presented and produced by Sally FlatmanThe music is Fade to Black by Howard LevyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Today is final judging day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, ahead of the show's opening to the public tomorrow. This year, the Great Pavilion will include a mini flower farm, to promote British production. The display's been created by 8 growers from the organisation Flowers From The Farm. It says, after years of the market being dominated by cheaper imports, interest in British flowers is burgeoning. Now, more producers are needed to keep pace with the new demand. The UK's largest food and farm assurance scheme, Red Tractor, has had a difficult couple of years. Its new Chief Executive, Paul McLaughlin, tells Anna he's confident a standards overhaul will make the scheme work better for farmers and consumers. Hare coursing has been a long-standing problem for farmers, damaging crops, fencing and land. New sentencing guidelines for hare coursing will come into effect next month taking into account the impact of the crime on farms and rural communities. We hear from a farmer in Essex says he's been targeted almost 200 times in eight months.Presenter: Anna Hill Producer: Sarah Swadling

Keith & Freya are on the plot this week hoping you didn't lose much when that annual May frost hit earlier this week. But don't despair if you've lost tomato plants or courgettes. There's still plenty of time to grow more plants from seed and some of them can be directly sowed, as the ground has warmed over the past few months.We are netting our freshly planted Collard greens and Brussel sprouts as if you don't nettum, you won't gettum!We are also keeping an eye on those all important insect pollinators and looking forward to RHS Chelsea Flower Show next week, when we'll bring you a special podcast next Sunday!  

Created by The Children's Gardening Coach Lee Connelly and Leigh Johnstone (The Beardy Gardener), The Classroom Garden reimagines what a “classroom” can be, placing nature, creativity and young people's voices at its core.Lee Connelly tells HortWeek about how the educational garden came about, how children's voices will be heard at Chelsea, about an international tulip festival project and what he thinks of the state of schools gardening within current educational policy.The Classroom Garden, in the Great Pavilion at Chelsea (19-23 May) is supplied by Farplants and has a wildflower meadow.The space is designed to inspire families, educators and the horticultural industry to rethink how children engage with the natural world.At the heart of the garden is an audio installation featuring real voices from schoolchildren, captured during Lee and Leigh's school visits of local schools involved in this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show Young Reporters. The Classroom Garden will also serve as a central hub for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Young Reporters, a new initiative celebrating children's perspectives at the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love them or loathe them, garden gnomes are back… and this time, they've even got royal approval as they'll be appearing in the Kings Foundation garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which returns next week. Fiona Davison, head of Libraries and Exhibitions at the RHS talks us through the history of the show's infamous gnome ban.  Science and Horticulture Editor Olivia Drake joins us to marvel at the beauty of verbascums, which are this month's wildlife wonder plant thanks to their multifaceted appeal to all kinds of garden insects, including birds, bees and mullein moth caterpillars. And if you've ever been inspired by a TikTok or Instagram video to try growing your own fruit and veg from supermarket leftovers, Dr Helen Latham from the Plant Health team joins us with words of wisdom about how plants for free can sometimes come with hidden dangers. Host: Nick Turrell Contributors: Fiona Davison, Olivia Drake, Helen Latham Links: May Wildlife Wonder plant - verbascums Gnome ban lifted Chelsea Flower Show Plant Health

In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange', Sarah Raven welcomes renowned garden designer Tom Stuart-Smith to uncover his visionary new garden for Tate Britain and how he's reimagining it for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They explore his bold, foliage-rich planting, ingenious water features, and a remarkable new memorial garden at Badminton that promises to be one of the RHS's most ambitious show gardens yet.In this episode, discover:How Tom Stuart-Smith is transforming a neglected, concrete-dominated acre at Tate Britain into a biodiverse, exotic gardenThe creative and practical challenge of turning that large-scale design into a Chelsea Flower Show garden where every element is destined to be reused at TateThe bold, foliage-led planting palette Tom has chosen – from cycads and Persian lilac to euphorbias, aspidistras and shade-loving exoticsHow water, sculpture and planting come together, including a finely engineered water feature and a Barbara Hepworth sculpture from a national collectionEpisode Cover Photo Credit: Eva Nemeth.See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

In this episode Bill and Peter discuss the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Bill has had personal experience of displaying hanging baskets at the show and shares his thoughts and memories of how much effort and work goes into putting the show together. In this show we discuss some of the gardens that caught our eyes from Tech Mahindra's Hedgerow in the Sky balcony exhibit that takes inspiration from British hedgerows and shows what can be done with a small space. We also both liked the Tokonoma Garden - a Japanese courtyard garden - full of beautiful plants, a water feature and pathway. It creates a peaceful space with beautiful colours where families can gather and spend time together.The Children's Society Garden is another garden that Bill likes. It is a restorative garden where hopefully todays children can find a positive space to contemplate in. Its planting is full of yellows and purples and greens which will help children feel safe, seen and supported. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. With four designers covering three of the show gardens, hear all about the gardens and charities involved. First is Patrick Clarke designer of The Children's Society Garden who is on a mission to restore optimism and hope in young people. Next it's The Plant Heritage Garden from Will Murray and Sally Anne Rees who are two of the three designers for the garden and lastly hear from Darren Hawkes designer of The Lady Garden highlighting gynaecological cancers.    Series 20 of the podcast is sponsored by Garden on a Roll - the perfect solution for beautiful, ready-made garden borders. If you love the look of professionally designed planting but don't have the time, knowledge, or patience to plan it yourself, Garden on a Roll has you covered. Each border is expertly designed by Award Winning Garden Designer Antony Henn and delivered with a simple, pre-planned biodegradable template you can roll out and plant in one go. No guesswork. No stress. Just follow the instructions and enjoy the results. Whether you're refreshing a tired space or starting from scratch, you'll get a cohesive, seasonal design that works with plants chosen to thrive together and look great all year round. Choose your style and size and everything you need is delivered to your door. It's planting by numbers! Visit Garden on a Roll today and bring your outdoor space to life. www.gardenonaroll.com

Cosmos and hollyhock grower and Chelsea exhibitor Jonathan Sheppard is preparing for this year's Chelsea Flower Show and is battling the elements to make sure he had enough quality plants available from the thousands he grows for the show. One big concern is heating oil prices rises caused by the Iran war. He feels for growers bigger than himself who set prices at the start of the season but have seen costs rise. The former public affairs professional says the Government is unlikely to intervene for a sector as small as horticulture, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't.He is a veteran of Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in 2022 and 2023 where he won silver gilt for his Cosmos collection display. In 2024, he made his exhibiting debut at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. He won gold in 2025 and had it officially awarded at an RHS event in 2026.Promotionally, he says the BBC gives plenty of coverage but, using a film analogy, he says growers don't want to be seen as just the extras behind the headline stars who design gardens.He also suggests that publicity shouldn't be the only payment for articles on nurseries.Sheppard also has views on growers who produce all their own plants to show versus exhibitors who buy in plants.As a National Collection Holder he is less interested in Plant Heritage's Chelsea garden and more in their members exhibits, of which his is one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're diving into the fascinating lives of moths with RHS Principal Entomologist Dr Hayley Jones. She tells us what sets them apart from butterflies, and how to set up nighttime nectar bars to give them a helping hand.  We're also turning our attention to a firm favorite in the garden: Hydrangeas. RHS horticulturist Jack Aldridge is a woody plant expert, and he joins us to share some of his favorite cultivars and everything you need to know about caring for your hydrangeas at home - from pruning tips to the secrets behind the brightest blue blooms.  And finally, with RHS Chelsea Flower Show just around the corner, RHS Head of Libraries and Exhibitions Fiona Davison joins us to reveal more about the unveiling of a striking new botanical painting, known as a ‘Royal Signature'. It marks the occasion of His Majesty King Charles III becoming the charity's Royal Patron, and celebrates his long-standing commitment to inspiring more people to experience the joy of gardening. Host: Guy Barter Contributors: Dr Hayley Jones, Jack Aldridge, Fiona Davison Links: Wild about gardens: magical moths RHS plant guide - hydrangeas RHS Chelsea flower show

Every May, a patch of West London becomes the most talked-about garden on the planet. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea since 1912. It's the world's most prestigious horticultural event. Over five days it draws more than 168,000 visitors — royals, celebrities, and garden obsessives alike — all there to see what the best designers in the world. For this episode, I'm talking to garden designer Sarah Mayfield about her show garden Hedgerow in the Sky, a balcony garden designed by herself and fellow former Plumpton College student Monika Greenhough. You'll learn all about the show garden, the importants of hedgerows, and you'll pick up some great ideas and tips for your own outdor spaces. Find out more here and remember to cast your vote for The 2026 People's Choice Award https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/gardens/2026/hedgerow-in-the-sky Thank you to Sara for being very generous with her precious time - the show starts on 19th May.    

Keukenhoff Tulip Gardens in the Netherlands is open with amazing displays of Tulips until the 10th May 2026Pashley Manor Gardens Tulip display is an amazing display of over 4000 tulips in Essex.The NGS Open Gardens are opening all over the uk clink on the link to find out more.The RHS Malvern Spring Festival opens on 7th to the 10th May and then we have the great RHS Chelsea Flower Show, 19th – 23rd May.SBM have launched the new Thermocell Bug barrier, a new product that creates a shield of up to 20ft, helping you enjoy the outdoors without being bitten by mozquitos.The Garden Centre is stocking a new range of Juices and Wines from Biddenden in Kent, one of the oldest vineyards in the UK, which produces a beautiful wine called Ortega. We stock a good range of grapes which should do well in the UK.Another item for your plate is a Bacon and Chilli relish from Mr TrotterThere is a new range of Weber wood pellet smoker barbeques which we don't have in stock as yet but hopefully we will do soon. They are very easy to use and will be demonstrated by Jamie Oliver on Channel 4 soon.Brassicas, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kales - it's a big family, and it's time to think about planting. David likes the Greyhound Cabbage and Peter loves a Cavolo Nero or as he knows it Curly Kale. We also chat about Purple Sprouting Broccoli and, as with so many young vegetables, how to keep the slugs away with copper tape, Enviromesh and Slug Gone wool pellets which are are non chemical ways of deterring them. We both love how Romanesco Cauliflower grow and create such an amazing pattern.We also learned that the Thomson and Morgan Tomtato is no longer in production, as it is around this time of year they used to hit the shops.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for providing the music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the HortWeek Podcast welcomes Helen Waddington from Perennial and Creepers' head of horticulture, Michael Buck.As the first port of call for horticulturists needing extra support, horticulture charity Perennial is on the front line when it comes to gauging the mental health of the sector as a whole.With an estimated one in five people suffering from a common mental health disorder, Helen Waddington says the most common issue they hear on the Perennial helpline is related to the "cost of living". Ostensibly a financial issue, this in itself will cause stress, but it can have a knock-on effect on relationships (queries for this a have shot up by 93% she says), causing further stress, poor sleep, all of which can impact on work. "The longer this goes on without seeking help it impacts so much more on people".Michael Buck received a diagnoses of depression in 2021, "one of the hardest things" he has had to confront.He describes his experience of depression which had been building in him for many years, and the difficult decision he made, at a time of feeling great vulnerability, to seek help - "that was really tough, but that has really opened my mind to bettering yourself, understanding yourself as well".He talks about the professional stresses that have contributed to poor mental health including damage to plant imports at the border, the huge extra work generated by resulting mixed loads, negotiating with other nurseries to disentangle complex problems that can take hours or days to resolve.They talk about the importance of paying attention to the symptoms, not diminishing them, and the benefit of seeking help in good time, before more serious mental health problems can take hold.For some "pushing through" is seen as a "badge of honour" and often it feels an impossible to take time off work. For self-employed workers where "if you don't work you don't get paid" Waddington says Perennial can offer advice and support, sometimes financial."For somebody who's employed... you are better to say something to your manager about how you are feeling and they will probably give you a 'welfare day' or a 'sofa day'. For those who feel vulnerable in their role, Waddington's advice is "talk to your GP, get signed off - but you can take a signed off week without even going to the doctor's, people sometimes forget that - and get that support."Addressing the issue from the other side, Buck gives advice to employers on how to engender a "culture" within your business that can support employees: "You are only as good as the culture you foster".He says: "I've been in horticulture 20 years now, I've seen a lot and in the early days people would just [say] 'man up'...you didn't want to say anything because if anything goes wrong I'm the first to go because I'm seen as the weak link."Where that shift has gone to the positive people will see through that and see the talent and everything that you bring." He talks about the "open door" approach and culture of trust at Creepers that is not just helpful to staff, but is good for staff retention.For those interested in improving their understanding and handling of mental health issues in the workplace, Perennial has a Mental Health First Aiders programme with ambassdors network meetings where they share "top tips". Waddington shares some of the tips and initiatives that have worked for different businesses.Waddington outlines the signs to look for that someone you work with might be struggling with their mental health. And she talks about Perennial's presence at peak-stress events like RHS Chelsea Flower Show where they are on hand to offer support "when they're spinning the whole John Lewis crockery department!"Finally the group discuss how to handle another major source of stress, social media, and share they ways they manage stress in their own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenter David Maxwell finds out what it takes to create a world class exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Alongside fern expert Billy Alexander, David helps to create the Kells Bay Garden in the Great Pavillion. He also speaks to some of the other designers, landscapers and tradespeople on site working against the clock as judging day looms large. Despite the challenges of time, heat and even a local fox, the garden gets finished and picks up a prestigious gold medal and the president's award.

With spring just around the corner David Maxwell heads to a community garden in Strabane, County Tyrone which will be getting quite the facelift this year. As it operates a Trussell foodbank, it has been selected as the permanent home for the charity's show garden at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. David meets some of those who use the garden space and he chats to designer Rob Hardy about his plans. Also on the programme, a visit to Ballyrobert Cottage Garden where spring flowers are bulbs are announcing a change of season and as Kew Garden's celebrates 20 years of it's alpine house Milly Woodley introduces some of their spring jewels. Rosie Maye joins David in studio to answer questions and provide some inspiration for the season. Contact the programme - gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Georgie Newbery is chair of Flowers From The Farm and founder of Common Farm Flowers, one of the first of the new artisan flower farmers to establish in the UK.A small scale flower farm and educator, the farm, established in Somerset in 2010, grows up to 100,000 stems annually without the use of chemicals,Newbery is set to feature at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this May in the Great Pavilion where she will present the first representation of a flower farm at the show, showcasing Ranunculus, also for the first time.She hopes the display will "advocate for flower farmers" and inspire them to perhaps start growing flowers themselves. One of her Chelsea funders is peat-free compost supplier Sustain - and Newbery, as a peat-free flower farm from the start, says there is no excuse for using peat "just because it makes life easier for me". She also believes she can "demonstrate that it's easy to grow peat-free".While she fully understands the difficulty and cost for larger commercial growers of switching their nurseries to peat-free systems, she says "everything we do, we make a choice... we choose to learn how to use other kinds of compost, because it's possible, and it's not breaking the planet".Newbery talks about the operation she runs at the farm, how she manages to grow successfully without chemicals, and her experience with peat-free compost, products, techniques and adaptations. She revels in the idea of the flower farm as a reservoir of life and biodiversity that will act as "innoculation stations" that, come the end of the world, could seed the desert green landscapes surrounding them.As well as growing flowers Newbery runs workshops and demonstrations on propagation and seed-saving, such as how to design a cut flower patch. Weddings and funerals account for most of her cut flower sales. Customers there usually come through word of mouth, she says, often "because they want something that has come from a garden".Newbery has a distinctive philosophy of business and in mentoring small businesses. She encourages "the stepping away from the 'more for the sake of more' model. The key, she says, is to work out "what your 'enough' is". If you work out what your minimum need is, modest or luxurious, "whatever it is...then work out how to build a business that will pay for it". And she is fierce in her support of other small business owners who want to make a good living supplying a high quality product without endlessly having to expand. Asked about her "flowers of the future" she says "seed sovereignty" should be the focus, with locally-grown seed, adapted to UK conditions more likely to provide "bigger, stronger" plants compared to imported options.A new edition of her book "The Flower Farmers's Year" is out in May 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jo Thompson is one of the UK's most celebrated garden designers, known for creating deeply romantic, naturalistic gardens that feel timeless, layered and full of atmosphere.  Her projects span the UK and abroad - from wildflower meadows in the English countryside to rooftop terraces in New York and coastal gardens in Italy and Brazil.  She's a multiple award-winner at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with several Gold medals to her name, and her designs  - ranging from private landscapes to meaningful public projects - are widely admired.  Beyond her design practice, she's a respected teacher, author and voice in the gardening world, sharing her knowledge through books, lectures and her much-loved newsletter, The Gardening Mind. Jo's work reminds us that gardens can be both art and refuge – spaces that connect us to beauty, memory and the natural world. Before we get to Jo's chat, Maddie and Emily are talking about: Agapanthas (sorry!) Snakes Wildflower Meadows Emma Bowen of Rising Farm Sea salt and olive oil on vanilla icecream Then we get into glorious Jo's chat and we cover a lot. Highlights include: Glasshouse Project Women in horitculture / at the Chelsea Flower Show Designing a garden Trypophobia Damsen Cocktail Jo lists a bunch of her favourite roses: Wild Rover Meg - climber The Lark Ascending Felicite-Perpetue Adélaide d'Orléans Ghislaine de feligonde Blush Noisette Bengal Crimsen Mutablis Gertrude JekyllMILsures Olivia Rose Austin Ispahan

Happy New Year.The Royal Horticultural Society have just announced that this year in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 - the charity Plant Heritage has an All About Plants garden. It is sponsored by Project Giving Back and supported by the Shanly Foundation.Plant Heritage is the home of the National Plant Collections and plant conservation is going to be taking centre stage in this Missing Collector garden and we'll be meeting the designers, finding out about the plants, watching the build.Our first Plant Story of this new series is the tale of a plant that has disappeared but could it be growing somewhere, in someone's garden?Remember that there are over 60 episodes of the podcast available to listen to now!Can I share my plant story with you? YES PLEASE! I called this OUR Plant Stories for a reason and that is that I love to hear from listeners wherever you are in the world!You can email me Sally@ourplantstories.com and tell me your plant story. That's all you need to do - I'll do the rest. I'll work out who we can talk to. Can we find someone who shares your passion for the plant, they maybe in the same country as you or the other side of the world. Every month I will make a plant story but stories often lead to more stories and I end up publishing Offshoot episodes. So if you 'Follow' the podcast on your podcast app you will never miss an episode.It also makes a real difference if you can spare the time to rate and/or review an episode after you have listened. Spotify and Apple look at these ratings and it helps to get the podcast promoted to other plant lovers. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This episode is all about trees, with the ultimate tree experts in UK - Frank P Matthews. Fresh from their first exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, we have Steph Dunn-James, director of the company to talk us through why there could be a tree for everyone, wherever you live. Check out Frank P Matthews trees: www.frankpmatthews.com Series 19 is sponsored by Queen & Fine, the new floral design studio created byt co-host Ellen Mary! From fabulous one off bouquets to weddings, events, offices and installations.  Check out the website:  www.queenandfine.com and on Instagram @queenandfine

A flourishing garden starts with healthy soil, a living ecosystem teeming with life. In her new book, Start with Soil: Simple Steps for a Thriving Garden, garden designer and educator Juliet Sargeant explores why soil should be every gardener's first step. In this conversation with Jacques, she shares practical advice on improving soil health and explains how paying attention to local conditions leads to a more resilient, thriving garden. Connect with Juliet Sargeant: Juliet is a garden designer, educator, and founder of the Sussex Garden School, where she shares her unique approach to landscape and well-being. A former hospital doctor, she brings a deep understanding of the links between health and nature to her work. Her award-winning Modern Slavery Garden at the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show marked a powerful intersection of design and social impact. Among her many accolades, Juliet is also a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers and a familiar voice on BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time. Find more from Juliet at Sussex Garden School: https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/ Find more from Juliet on her website: https://www.julietsargeant.com/  Find more Juliet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julietsargeant/  Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop  → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests  Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube  → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog  → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts  → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord  → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta  → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok  → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest  → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter  → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook  → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup → Love our products? Become an Epic affiliate! https://growepic.co/3FjQXqV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we journey into one of Britain's rarest and most magical landscapes — the temperate rainforest. Designer Zoe Claymore joins us to reveal how she captured the enchanted atmosphere of these ancient woodlands at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and how you can recreate that wild, mossy magic at home. Then, we turn our attention to a true British garden staple: the hedge. Photographer Gareth Gardner shares what he discovered after receiving over 500 submissions from around the world for his new exhibition On The Hedge, now opening at RHS Garden Wisley. Plus, Gareth Richards is here with practical advice on planning ahead with tips on sowing biennials, and Guy Barter shares what he's been up to in his own garden. A lush, leafy episode not to be missed. Host: Guy Barter Contributors: Zoe Claymore, Gareth Gardner, Gareth Richards Links: British Temperate Rainforest - British Wildlife Trusts British Rainforest - How to Guide Lindley Late - Urban Gardening Club: Balconies, Pots and Patios On The Hedge exhibition at RHS Wisley

In this short and snippy episode, we dig into a classic gardening technique known as the Chelsea Chop. Named after the iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show, this late spring/early summer pruning method can help home gardeners promote bushier growth, delay blooms for season-long color, and support pollinators with flowering perennials in the garden.If you're looking to add more beauty to your veggie garden and boost the productivity of your perennials, this episode is your green-thumb guide to giving those flowers a haircut.Today on Just Grow Something we're talking:What the Chelsea Chop is and why it's doneIdeal plants for the technique (Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Sedum, Phlox, and more)Different pruning strategies and how to choose the right oneThe timing of the chop based on your climate and plant maturityBenefits for both aesthetics and garden health (more airflow, fewer pests!)The Chelsea Chop is more than just a cut—it's a strategic move to shape your garden and support pollinators. Let's dig in!References and Resources:Save 20% on your new own-root rose plant atHeirloomRoses.com with code JUSTGROW https://heirloomroses.comRHS Chelsea Chop: https://www.rhs.org.uk/pruning/chelsea-chopBBC Gardener's World, How to Do the Chelsea Chop: https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/how-to-do-the-chelsea-chop/Just Grow Something: https://justgrowsomething.comJust Grow Something Merch andDownloads: https://justgrowsomething.com/shopJust Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18YgHveF5P/Check out how you can become a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JustGrowSomethingBonus content for supporters of the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/justgrowsomethingAmazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/justgrowsomething

How do I take care of a kokedama? How do you take care of a sedum living roof? Why won't my trollius flower? For the first time ever, GQT sets up shop at the heart of the iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show, broadcasting from the charming bandstand. Kathy Clugston is joined by a panel of horticultural heavyweights, including Bunny Guinness, Matthew Wilson, and James Wong.Keep your ears pricked up for some familiar voices - among the questioners are none other than Scott Mills, David Tennant and Zoe Ball, each bringing their own garden problems to the table.Later, Peter Gibbs takes a tranquil detour to the stunning Songbird Survival Garden on Main Avenue. There, he chats with designer Nicola Oakey and dedicated volunteer Bee about how we can turn our outdoor spaces into welcoming sanctuaries for Britain's beleaguered songbirds.Producer: Daniel Cocker Producer: Dominic Tyerman Producer: Matthew Smith Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Assistant Producer: Suhaar Ali Executive Producer: Carly MaileA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4Plant List Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided. Q – I've got a floppy snake plant – is this because I've overwatered it? (01'17")Q - Why do the flower buds fall off my chameleon each year? (02'38") Q - Hello, it's David Tennant here. I've been gifted a beautiful kokedama. How do I water this? How do I not kill it? (05'26")Q – Could you recommend some pretty and low maintenance for flowers for window boxes? (07'34")Bunny Guinness – Verbena officinalis 'Bampton', vervain ‘Bampton' Polystichum setiferum, soft shield fern Salvia rosmarinus (Ro), rosemaryMatthew Wilson – Thymus vulgaris, common thyme Thymus praecoxJames Wong – Portulaca, porcelain Mesembryanthemum Delosperma. Q- My trollius hasn't flowered this year. What am I doing wrong? (12'58")Feature – Peter Gibbs visits the ‘Songbird Survival Garden” on main avenue, where he meets with designer Nicola Oakey and volunteer Bee (17'22”)Q - We've got a garden room with a sedum living roof – how do we look after it? (22'20")Q – Hello! Zoe Ball here! How do I stop squirrels from eating all my plants? (32'06")Q - My trachycarpus and dicksonia antarctica. They're getting thinner and thinner each year – how do I appropriately thin them out? (28'54")Q – Hi GQT, it's Scott Mills. How do I stop my dog's pee from ruining my lawn? (28'54")Q – I'd like you to recommend plants for a red hot, south facing gravel garden? (36'25")James Wong – Hardy aloes Aloe polyphylla Eschscholzia californica, california poppy Bunny Guinness – Salvia confertiflora, sabra spike sageMatthew Wilson – Rosa 'Sally Holmes' (S), rose 'Sally Holmes' Dasylirion wheeleri, spoon flower Aloiampelos striatula, striped-stemmed aloe Beschorneria yuccoides, yucca-leaved beschorneria

In this special bonus episode brought to you by Thomas Fudge's, Jane and Fi head down to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to take in the flora and fauna, enjoy some florentines and speak to gardener and presenter Rachel de Thame.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late May bursts with life – and this week's episode celebrates the full force of the season. We revisit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to explore the mystique of Meconopsis, the Himalayan “Big Blue Poppies” that have captivated British gardeners for over a century. Then, Horticultural Advisor Nick Turrell shares clever shortcuts for growing your own edibles – even if you're short on time and space. And Edward Cooper from RHS Garden Wisley unpacks the Award of Garden Merit: what it takes to earn this mark of excellence, and how it can help you choose top-performing plants for your own patch. Host: Jenny Laville Contributors: Helen Knowles, Nick Turrell, Edward Cooper Links: The Meconopsis group How to grow Meconopsis  RHS Plant Trials and Awards

This year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show was yet another terrific exhibition of horticultural beauty, to which Arthur Parkinson had a fabulous front-row seat. Arthur takes the mic on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange' this week, once again bringing you the best in show, from the headlines of royal roses to the lesser-known stories from incredible stands and gardens at the show.In this episode, discover:A rose fit for a King, with David Austin's announcement of a new varietyThe Great Pavillion's most grand displays, and what made it Arthur's favourite part of the showSome of the incredible stands run by organisations with purpose, such as the Songbird Survival Trust and Women of the GlasshouseProducts mentioned:Crabapplehttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/crabappleCosmos bipinnatus 'Rubenza'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cosmos-bipinnatus-rubenzaDigitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/digitalis-purpurea-suttons-apricotPapaver somniferum 'Black Beauty'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/papaver-somniferum-black-beautyFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Jojo and Polly are coming to you from inside a Plankbridge Shepherds Hut at Chelsea Flower Show!We discus all the fashion, footwear and flowers from Chelsea.Plus we answer your questions on outdoor cushions and indoor pots.This episode is sponsored by Plankbridge, makers of fine shepherd's huts and cabins. At their workshop in the Dorset countryside, Plankbridge creates beautifully handcrafted spaces, from garden studios and saunas to bespoke guest accommodation, whether for holiday lets or visiting friends and family. Creators of the famous Pig Hotel garden wagons, their huts blend traditional craftsmanship with timeless design, and are the only huts endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society. This episode was recorded in a bespoke, dog-friendly Guest House at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Check out their full range at www.plankbridge.comInstagramPodcast - @the_insandouts_Jojo - @houseninedesignPolly - @pollyanna_wilkinsonProducer Andy - @andy_rowe_WebsitesJojo - https://www.housenine.co.uk/Polly - https://www.pollyannawilkinson.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025. David Maxwell explores the show gardens including the gold medal winning ‘The Glasshouse Garden' by Jo Thompson and an alpine garden for the British Red Cross inspired by the Giant's Causeway. In the great pavilion, David chats to plant experts on peonies, sweet pea and unusual heirloom vegetables. Along the way he meets some celebrities with green fingers including his annual catch up with Joanna Lumley and he chats to an exhausted Monty Don who has been hands on creating the ‘Dog Garden' this year for the RHS and BBC Radio 2. Also on the programme, Strictly dancer Amy Dowden on a new sweet pea named for her and Dara Ó Briain on how his gardening efforts amount to getting the right hose attachment to wash his dog! Email the programme at gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Kathy Clugston and a panel of green-fingered gurus, Kirsty Wilson, Pippa Greenwood, and Dr Chris Thorogood, explore the spectacular Chelsea Flower Show!Meanwhile on the vibrant main avenue, roving reporter Peter Gibbs explores gardens shaped by climate challenges. He steps into the thought-provoking Save for a Rainy Day Garden to chat with designer Baz Granger about clever water-saving ideas. Then, he ventures into the lush creativity of the Hospitalfield Arts Garden, where he meets celebrated garden designer Nigel Dunnett for a conversation on art, ecology, and sustainable planting.Producer: Dom Tyerman Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod and Suhaar AliA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

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Step into the bloom of RHS Chelsea 2025! In this special episode, we delve into the standout themes, emerging trends, and — of course — the spectacular plants that define this year's show. Journey with us from Scotland's wild coastal landscapes to the dappled canopies of urban forests, as we meet the visionary designers behind 2025's most breathtaking gardens. We'll also shine a spotlight on the real stars of the show: the plants themselves — and the groundbreaking breeders competing for the prestigious RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year award.   Hosts: Jenny Laville, Gareth Richards, Tom Howard, James Armitage   Links: Chelsea Flower Show tickets Chelsea Flower Show gardens Chelsea Plant of the Year RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse

In this episode, I'm speaking with Mary Reynolds—renowned landscape designer, author, and founder of the rewilding movement We Are The Ark. This episode originally aired in 2019 and it's particularly pertinent as it coincides with the start of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where Mary, won a gold medal winner for her ground-breaking, naturalistic garden which at the time was a revelation. Mary has long championed a shift from traditional gardening to a more nature-centric approach. Her initiative, We Are The Ark, invites gardeners, landowners, and stewards to rewild areas under their care, transforming them into sanctuaries for biodiversity. This conversation delves into Mary's journey, the philosophy behind We Are The Ark, and practical steps we can all take to support nature in our own spaces. As we face increasing environmental challenges, Mary's insights offer a timely reminder of the power each of us holds to make a difference. Whether you have a sprawling garden or a small balcony, this episode provides inspiration and guidance on creating your own "Ark" for nature. Links 1. Official Website – Mary Reynolds Mary Reynolds' official website offers insights into her philosophy, projects, and design approach. Website 2. We Are The Ark – Rewilding Movement Mary founded the "We Are The Ark" initiative to encourage people to transform their gardens and land into safe havens for nature. Website 3. Book: The Garden Awakening: Designs to Nurture Our Land and Ourselves In this book, Mary shares her vision of creating gardens that are in harmony with nature, blending practical advice with spiritual insights. Publisher's Page 4. Book: We Are The Ark This book expands on the principles of the "We Are The Ark" movement, providing guidance on rewilding and creating sanctuaries for biodiversity. Publisher's Page 5. Film: Dare to Be Wild A biographical drama inspired by Mary Reynolds' journey to winning a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show. IMDb Page Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with Mary Reynolds you might also enjoy this one from the archives: 

It's the biggest gardening show on earth - and this spring, the Why Women Grow podcast is finding out what it's really like to be a female designer at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. This is The Designers, our Spring miniseries, which has taken us from dappled shade of South London gardens to the foothills of Welsh mountains and straight to Main Avenue. We're troubling gardening's toughest glass ceiling - and learning about grief, joy, survival and creation on the way.  Join me, Alice Vincent, for all-new episodes of the Why Women Grow podcast, launching on the 20th May. 

 This year's flower show season is well and truly upon us, and one of the highlights is, of course, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Multi-award winning garden designer and plants woman, Jo Thompson, describes her Chelsea show garden and the story behind it  celebrating the transformative effect of second chances through horticulture. Hear Jo's  experience of designing show gardens and how her innovative, diverse, compassionate, and romantic approach to garden design has helped her forge an inspiring career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices