Podcasts about show gardens

 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

The Down's Syndrome Scotland Show Garden, inspired by a young Scottish boy called Liam, has been designed by Chelsea newcomers, Duncan Hall and Nick Burton  of Burton Hall Garden Design, who wanted to design a Show Garden for Down's Syndrome Scotland to help break some of the barriers and stigmas faced by people who have Down's syndrome, whilst celebrating their many positive qualities.  In this episode, we chat with the garden designers about the garden ahead of this year's RHS Chelsea Show, and with Eddie McConnell, CEO of Down's Syndrome Scotland on the difference this garden will make to the conversations around Down's syndrome, and on the benefits it will bring in its relocation back to Scotland after the show. We featured the garden in Issue 27 of Scotland Grows Magazine and if you re not a subscriber to the magazine, you can find details here. We also promised to link in the show notes to Eddie's son Findlay's Instagram page, where he would welcome more followers so go make Findlay's day! -------------------------------------------- Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows magazine is our digital title which celebrates Scottish gardening, and drops into your inbox 6 times a year. If you would like to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com. -------------------------------------------- This series is sponsored by ROOTS, a brilliant subscription from the National Trust for Scotland which helps both your garden and Trust gardens thrive. For £7 a month you will be sent a ROOTS pack every six weeks, with gardening gifts, including Scottish seeds six times a year, stories about Scotland's plant life, and tips from  expert Trust gardeners, as well as an invitation to two exclusive ROOTS events a year with the Trust gardens team. Whether you buy ROOTS for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, your £7 a month will go towards supporting Trust gardens and designed landscapes in Scotland. Sign up today at nts.org.uk/roots and use the code Grows25 to receive an extra packet of seeds in your first pack.

Il nostro Claudio Chiari ha intervistato Roberta Gueli, dell'ufficio stampa del Parco Giardino Sigurtà, uno dei parchi più belli d'Italia che si trova a Valeggio Sul Mincio (VR), a due passi dal Lago di Garda. Roberta Gueli ci ha parlato delle splendide fioriture del Parco e degli interessantissimi eventi in programma nella primavera 2025: «Ci sono tantissime novità: avremo una Tulipanomania speciale con uno Show Garden e dei totem descrittivi. Il Festival Tulipanomania 2025 è il fiore all'occhiello della primavera del Parco Giardino Sigurtà, si tratta di una fioritura di oltre 1 milione di tulipani e di un ricco calendario di eventi che può coinvolgere tutti i tipi di visitatori, dai più adulti, ai giovani, fino ai più piccoli, per vivere questo parco di 600.000 m²».UN MARE DI MERAVIGLIOSI TULIPANI - «Tulipanomania è una fioritura fenomenale di più di un milione di tulipani, la più importante in Italia. Ci sono aiuole sia nei laghetti sia nel terreno, con fioriere, cassette fiorite e panchine. Quest'anno tutto questo sarà arricchito da uno show garden, un'esposizione di circa 2000 m² di tulipani, riuniti per varietà, che stanno sbocciando e diventando bellissimi. Ci saranno anche dei totem esagonali di 3 metri che racconteranno la storia del tulipano. Avremo anche una challenge su Instagram dedicata alla natura, dove possono partecipare i più giovani, ma anche chi ama immortalare i tulipani».LE INIZIATIVE DI PASQUA - «Sabato 19 aprile ci sarà la caccia alle uova di Pasqua in fattoria. I più piccoli saranno invitati a cercare delle uova pasquali e in cambio riceveranno degli ovetti deliziosi. Ci saranno inoltre attività di animazione e ci saranno i tulipani accompagnati da Narcisi, Giacinti e Allium».

The Northwest Flower and Garden Show is complete. Here are my post show thoughts and dont' forget to sign up for the free webinar on how I designed this garden with insights to how you can create clarity of vision for your and your clients' gardens.All about the Gathering Garden https://kismetdesignco.com/nwfgs/Suggested episodes:69: Show Garden Update 267: Show Garden Update NWFGS 2025 Please be sure to subscribe and follow ⁠@kismetdesignco⁠& ⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars,courses, and other offerings ⁠https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/

Prebuilding and collecting all the elements leading up to the show to make sure the build goes smoothly. Just like life-size legos.Check out the webpage:https://kismetdesignco.com/nwfgs/Suggested episodes:67:Show Garden Update  NWFGS 202525:The Creation of a Show Garden Please be sure tosubscribe and follow⁠@kismetdesignco⁠&⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠.Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars,courses, and other offerings⁠https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/ 

My good friend Wayne Perry asks about Can schools get inspiration from show gardens?Olives back for the new year answering children's gardening questions and we end with talking careers. Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book.Eager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-bookTransform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://schoolgardeningsuccess.co.uk

I am in the middle of designing and planning a display garden at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival for 2025. Join me in the first update on progress and stay tuned for more. Suggested episodes: 25: The Creation of a Show Garden Please be sure to subscribe and follow ⁠@kismetdesignco⁠ & ⁠@ProcessDrivenDesigner⁠. Please also sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/

Adam Frost talks to award-winning chef Michel Roux at his show garden The Chef's Table during Gardeners' World Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Garden Report crew goes LIVE for an Olympics edition! Join John Zannis, Noa Dalzell, and Bobby Manning for postgame analysis of Team USA's game against South Sudan. 0:27 - Welcome to the show 2:58 - Kerr's coaching decisions 6:44 - Team depth showcased 9:01 - Kerr's lineup adjustments 10:50 - Tatum's role questioned 14:24 - Tatum's shooting struggles 17:00 - Role player adaptation 20:56 - Mid-range shooting needed 24:03 - Tatum's role confusion 26:50 - Tatum's mental state 29:01 - Importance of versatility 32:06 - Future of USA basketball 35:17 - Agenda discussion 39:01 - Starting lineup changes 41:50 - Puerto Rico lineup confirmed 44:01 - Embiid's benching impact 46:29 - Closing lineup uncertainty 48:39 - Gold medal game predictions 50:54 - LeBron's importance 52:45 - Tatum's performance issues 54:44 - USA's quarterfinal expectations The Garden Report is Powered by: Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying MLB tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim O'Brien also known as @dahliafarmarama designed a showcase garden at BBC Gardeners World Live 2024. So straight after returning home with a Silver Merit @ellenmarygardening chats with Kim about her experience. What was the design inspiration? How was the build process? And what's coming up in the future? Ellen Mary asks the questions in this episode of the podcast.    Proud to have Hydria as the series 15 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world's first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com Also check them out on socials:  Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

Find Glynn Purnell at BBC Gardeners' World Live on all four days (13-16 June) at the Chef's Table Show Garden.Often called the ‘Yummy Brummie', Glynn Purnell started cooking professionally at the age of 14. After securing a work experience placement in a hotel kitchen, he spent the next two years catching the No 966 bus to the Metropole Hotel at the NEC where he was quickly promoted to making salads and flipping burgers. A six-year stint followed, gaining experience in every department from banqueting to the A La Carte Terrace Restaurant, where he discovered his talent and passion for fine dining. It wasn't long before he began winning awards including the prestigious Salon Culinaire.His next professional step was as Chef de Partie at Simpson's Restaurant where he progressed to the position of Sous Chef. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star and Glynn went on to win many accolades within the industry.After training with top chefs including Gordon Ramsay, Gary Rhodes and Claude Bosi, Glynn travelled abroad to work with well-known Michelin starred chefs in Europe. He went on to help launch Jessica's in July 2003, which was awarded Birmingham's first Michelin star back in 2005. Glynn is now the proud owner of two establishments in Birmingham, Purnell's Restaurant on Cornwall Street, which opened in July 2007 and was awarded a Michelin star in 2009, and Purnell's Bistro & Ginger's Bar on Newhall Street, which opened in September 2012.Glynn has become a household name after taking part in the Great British Menu, winning twice and then later appearing as a mentor. He has previously featured on The Great British Food Revival and The Secret Chef, among other television programmes. He can regularly be seen on Saturday Kitchen as a host and guest chef. He presented the latest series of My Kitchen Rules UK alongside Rachel Allen on Channel 4 last year.Michelin Star – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 AA Restaurant of the Year (England) 2009 The Guardian Top 10 Restaurants in the Midlands 2010 Harden's Restaurant Guide 2016 – listed 54th in top 100 restaurants in the country BMW Square Meal Best UK Restaurant Award 2012 What's On Readers Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 – Best Midlands Chef (Glynn Purnell) What's On Readers Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 – Best Birmingham Restaurant Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards 2016, 2018 – Best Michelin Star Restaurant Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards 2016 – Best Chef (Glyn Purnell) Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards 2018 – Special Recognition Award (Glynn Purnell) 

Welcome to an episode covering the magnificent show which is BBC Gardeners' World Live 2024. You'll hear from Adam Frost who has designed the headline show garden at this year's show. Also from Ade Sellars, the Good Life gardener who is hosting the new Urban Gardening stage. Kevin Smith, Editor of Gardeners' World Magazine tells us about the talks in the theatre. There are lots of other people to meet and gardens to see. If you can't get to the NEC, we'll bring it to you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special report from RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week. Ali was incredibly fortunate to be invited into one of the Show Gardens to interview the designers.  What a surreal experience to be recording the very talented Dido Milne and Sophie Parmenter in the garden they designed for The National Autistic Society. An enveloping, safe and calm garden in the midst of a bustling show. Upon stepping into the garden, this girl from the countryside who prefers peace and quiet, was completely rejuvinated. This garden will be relocated to a National Autistic Society site at Catrine Bank in Scotland, where, I am certain, many clients will benefit greatly.Web links below Su Hoskin is back to talk about the Hāwea Food Forest - Community Food Forests are buzzing with activity and camaraderie, and participants get to enjoy the fruits of their labour, it's a win - win.Dandelion root tea is the flavour of the day - actually it's more a coffee substitute, will Jen like this one??Barren period until 2nd June then its Root crops 3rd & 4th… Keep planting bulbs for Spring colour.The winter crops are being harvested now, the last of the pumpkins, Jerusalem Artichokes and NZ Yams. Plus your winter greens, Kale, spinach, winter lettuce.Micro greens are very fashionable, and so easy to grow on your window sill.Book of the Week - My Garden World, Monty Don - an audio version for me as I am travelling and as we only tale carry on luggage there is no room for books (actually I am hand delivering a copy of Secret Gardens of Aotearoa by Jane Mahoney and Sophie Bannan, to a friend in France - so I do have one book with me)Congratulations to Sandie Jordan, Sandie won this weeks @kingsseedsnz voucher. And our very popular competition for the SustainaGrow Prize pack has been won by Rachel Chamberlain - Rachel said she loves the podcast - it starts her gardening day on Thursday's nicely. https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/Gardens/2024/national-autistic-society-gardenhttps://cskarchitects.co.uk/Support the Show.You can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good things take time.Keep a lookout for http://yourgardencoach.nz We hope you enjoy our podcast, designed for gardeners in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand - but not exclusively. Join us from wherever you happen to be and simply check the title of the podcast. e.g. Spring Ep1. to fit in with the season in your location.

Join Gardeners' World presenter and designer Adam Frost for a behind-the-scenes tour of show gardens at home and abroad, including gold medal-winning creations at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and exciting plans for a pot to plate garden at this year's BBC Gardener's World Live. Plus find top tips on how to best experience show gardens for ideas and inspiration to try out at home, and advice on how to create your own show garden if you're a budding designer and thinking about giving it a go. Could another Chelsea show garden be in the mix? Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Horticulturalist Chris Baines talks about his own garden and attracting wildlife. He also discusses his show garden at Chelsea - the first ever wildlife garden 40 years ago - it had a strange reaction from people who didn't quite understand it at the time. Darren has a hanging basket masterclass. Andy Lound has a VERY sexy horticultural history this week! We'll be answering your gardening questions and having a jolly good giggle too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We went to MIFGS! Erin and Jamie spend this hour dissecting their recent visit to the 2024 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. We talk you through our favourites in the hall of flowers, the Avenue of Achievable Gardens and the prize-winning Show Gardens. We also highlight the common themes we saw and some plants that seem to be having a bit of a moment. Grab a cuppa and put us in your ears!

Adam Frost, presenter on BBC2s Gardeners' World, is a regular at BBC Gardeners' World Live, sharing top tips and advice live on stage.We're delighted to announce that Adam Frost will be creating the headline Show Garden for BBC Gardeners' World Live 2024! Don't miss the chance to see Adam's ‘The Chef's Table' from 13-16 June 2024. Adam will be at the Show from Thursday to Sunday.

My guest this week is Nadine Charlton. Through her business Home Spring Gardens, Nadine provides specialist services to the horticultural and landscape construction industry, advising on sustainable best practice and creating beautiful gardens and landscapes with an environmental conscience. We talk about the importance of sourcing sustainable garden products, how you can tell whether what you're buying is sustainable and whether enough is being done on this front. About Nadine Charlton & Home Spring Gardens Nadine provides specialist services to the horticultural and landscape construction industry with commitment to sustainable best practice and creating beautiful gardens and landscapes with an environmental conscience.  She has exhibited personally at RHS shows, and has project managed and advised on multi award winning gardens at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Nadine has an ability to see a vision and make it happen, connecting people and bringing teams, partners as well as commercial objectives together with demonstrable results. She has a lifelong passion of historic landscapes and architecture and is an advocate for using traditional methods with the benefit of modern insights and techniques. A passionate lover of outdoor living, Nadine is committed to innovation and education; inspiring the next generation. www.homespringgardens.co.uk Nadine is currently working with Landscape Architect Michael Lote on his debut show garden ‘It doesn't have to cost the Earth' which will be featured at RHS Malvern Spring Festival 9-12 th May 2024 showcasing innovative sustainable construction products and methods.  The garden will be repurposed to Woodoaks Farm which is owned by the Soil Association Land Trust to create a permanent training and educational space to facilitate learning for school children and adults, growing together with the horticultural and agricultural industry. Other episodes if you liked this one: Historic Roses 
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Oliver Rogers talks to the Southport Gardening Group about their gold medal success at the Southport Flower Show with a special garden to celebrate the U3A. == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don't miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYR The first newsletter is out now here: https://bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don't miss the next one! Also, don't forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (https://bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

If you found my last chat with MIFGS gold medalist Peter Donegan inspiring, you'll love this episode.Irish landscape architect and MIFGS gold medallist Peter Donegan is back on the podcast to describe his upcoming design for MIFGS 2024. Listen to him speak about where he's drawing his inspiration from for this next design, why it's an important topic to shine a light on, and why there's going to be an aeroplaxne parked in his garden.EPISODE LINKSFollow Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterdoneganFollow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdoneganVisit Peter's website: https://doneganlandscaping.com/View MIFGS website: https://melbflowershow.com.au/View AIH events: https://aih.org.au/events-the-australian-institute-of-horticulture/Hort People: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

A garden is an opportunity to express something deeply personal which resonates for people who are able to receive your message in a bottle.In this episode, I chat with Irish landscape architect Peter Donegan, who designed the Bam Stone Garden at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS), which tied for the Gold Show Garden Award.We start by discussing garden trends and native plants, but we quickly take a turn to deeper topics like how a designer can use a garden to touch on the mystical elements of life that exist only in our daydreams.EPISODE LINKSFollow Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterdoneganFollow Peter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdoneganVisit Peter's website: https://doneganlandscaping.com/View AIH events: https://aih.org.au/events-the-australian-institute-of-horticulture/Hort People: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

Summer days are here again - sipping G&T on the terrace, lounging in our pools and holidays in the Algarve!? You must be kidding, for Head Gardeners Lucy and Saul it's full-on gardening, as our plots and patches reach the zenith of there horticultural output. This is the season when we really see the results of all those labours over the previous 6 months - colour, texture, scent and flavour all reach their crescendo as the garden provides us with the visual and edible treats that we work so hard for. Enjoy theses long days and wallow in the best gardening has to offer.A second year of BBC Gardeners World Autumn Fair means Saul and Lucy are working and playing at Audley End House and Gardens in Essex once again. As well as their usual Plant Expert Tours of the wonderful Walled Garden, Lucy and her team have finally built there long-planned Showcase Garden, and the news of how it fared is beyond thrilling. Saul also gets his annual shot of the weird and wonderful as he samples some of the 'Future' crops being trialled by the Audley Team.Twitter links:Saul @GardeningSaulInstagram Links:Lucy headgardenerlcIntro 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

Summer days are here again - sipping G&T on the terrace, lounging in our pools and holidays in the Algarve!? You must be kidding, for Head Gardeners Lucy and Saul it's full-on gardening, as our plots and patches reach the zenith of there horticultural output. This is the season when we really see the results of all those labours over the previous 6 months - colour, texture, scent and flavour all reach their crescendo as the garden provides us with the visual and edible treats that we work so hard for. Enjoy theses long days and wallow in the best gardening has to offer.With only day's until the start of build-up, we're catching up with Lucy, who along with Audley End Gardeners Gemma Sturges and Kelly Fowler, are designing and building a Grow Your Own Show Garden at BBC Gardeners World Autumn Fair at Audley End. The trio are very experienced gardeners, especially with Fruit and Veg, but have stepped outside their comfort Zone with this Show Garden Project. Plans are best laid, plants have been grown to the peak of perfection and jelly babies are at the ready, as the Trio take the step beyond the familiarity of their usual patches of garden into a world of both excitement and pressure. So how's it been going, are they ready and what is there to look forward to if you are coming to the show, Saul finds out. Twitter links:Saul @GardeningSaulGemma @gemma_sturgesInstagram Links:Lucy headgardenerlcGemma madamtuberistKelly fedbyplantsIntro 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

Join host Alan Sargent, a seasoned horticulture specialist, as he brings you the latest tips, tricks, and updates in the world of landscaping and garden design. In each episode of "Alan Sargent and The Landscape Library," you'll gain insight straight from the industry experts themselves, covering everything from plant care to landscape architecture. The Landscape Library is a podcast series that explores the ins and outs of the landscaping industry through in-depth discussions with top professionals in the field. As landscape architecture continues to evolve, we're here to help you navigate the latest trends, so you can design and maintain the perfect outdoor space. So whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, tune in to "Alan Sargent and The Landscape Library" for the latest knowledge and insights on all things landscape design.

Summer days are here again - sipping G&T on the terrace, lounging in our pools and holidays in the Algarve!? You must be kidding, for Head Gardeners Lucy and Saul it's full-on gardening, as our plots and patches reach the zenith of there horticultural output. This is the season when we really see the results of all those labours over the previous 6 months - colour, texture, scent and flavour all reach their crescendo as the garden provides us with the visual and edible treats that we work so hard for. Enjoy theses long days and wallow in the best gardening has to offer.It's go, go, go! The Head Gardening duo are holding on tight as their weeks have brought them new potatoes, basil, garlic, raspberries, strawberries - and a whole lot more! Saul mops his brow after a busy but thoroughly enjoyable stint of NGS tours, while Lucy has been busy transporting, potting up and preening the show garden plants for Audley End's September fair. But, of course, we also ensure we take time to enjoy the garden! Observations on weather (it's a given), roses and apples also get air time, and we thank our wonderful Buymeacoffee supporters - you are all marvellous folk!Twitter link:Saul @GardeningSaulInstagram link:Lucy @HeadGardenerLCIntro 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

Saul and Lucy are at BBC Gardener's World Live 2023 as the Plant Experts. The show spans the 15th-18th June and is a sprawling show of the finest gardens and plants to grace mid-June (as well as the BBC Good Food Show). As well as early morning tours for the very keenest of gardens, the pair have been on their usual Advice Desk answering the broadest of questions that the public bring with them. Saul and Lucy take a good wander around the show both inside the Floral Marquee and out in the Show Gardens, as well as answer a couple of loyal listeners questions. Enjoy a small snippet of the show, and maybe we'll see you next year!Instagram link:Lucy @HeadGardenerLCTwitter link:Saul @GardeningSaulIntro 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

Ruth Gwynn, Designer - Platinum Best Show Garden

David Hurrion - Show gardens and exotic plants -  15 June 2023

Lucy Bravington is the award winning designer behind the Liz Earle Beauty Co.'s Botanical Show Garden at BBC Gardeners' World Live 2023. The garden will harness the power of plants for feelings of wellbeing, featuring perennial plants to showcase the botanicals included in many Liz Earle Beauty Co. products, such as echinacea, rosemary and lavender. Every day, Liz Earle's ethnobotanist, James Wong, will be on the garden to talk to visitors and share insights into the power of plants. The focal point of the garden is a sculpture inspired by brand's coastal home and the Fibonacci spiral which represents the efficacious nature of Liz Earle Beauty Co. products.

What is that on the horizon - well, it's Spring of course. The klaxon for warmer, longer days is finally sounding and Head Gardeners Saul and Lucy are looking forward to it immensely. Spring is a wonderful time of year but also incredibly busy for all professional gardeners up and down the country as the gardens come alive with colour, texture and the occasional weed! Join them both as they navigate this beautiful time of year, bringing you the sights and sounds of Stonelands and East Donyland, as well as their home gardens and beyond.It's the highlight of the horticultural calendar, as the Talkings Heads pair head to the big smoke of London for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The show is always a talking point for any garden year, sometimes controversial, but always a mecca of what the UK and the world can achieve in the horticultural sphere. Gardens embraced a more naturalistic, sustainable theme with the hot topic of 'weeds' bringing much deliberation. The Great Pavilion felt more alive than ever, with a buzz that has been missing for a couple of years - some of the displays, including the exhibit Lucy was involved in building, were magnificent. We also tucked into some good food, admired a fantastic greenhouse and, as with every year, gossiped and chewed the cud with all our garden friends that we might only see in this hub-bub of the horticultural world.Twitter link:Saul @GardeningSaulInstagram link:Lucy @HeadGardenerLCIntro 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

It's the week of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – arguably the most famous flower show in the world. Bringing together the very best growers, nurseries and of course, garden designers, no other horticultural event compares. For many the show gardens are the highlight of Chelsea, with their big budgets and big ideas. But just what does go into these headline-making creations? What's it like to design a garden for Chelsea? We chat to multi gold-medal winning Chelsea designer, Sarah Price. Sarah's designing a show garden this year, and when we recorded final plans were beginning to slot into place with the event creeping up fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Show Gardens at BBC Gardeners' World Live are known for their inspirational design and planting whilst being relatable and packed with practical ideas that visitors can recreate in their own gardens. Visitors will enjoy the Show Gardens, feature gardens, APL Avenue, Showcase Gardens and Beautiful Borders in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere with picnics, bandstand entertainment and magic moments around every corner.A Garden Fit for a King, by Paul Stone In this year of the Coronation, this stunning take ongardening for the future will celebrate The HRH King CharlesIII's passion for gardening and his concern for theenvironment. This beautiful manifestation of the King'sideology is inspired by the ecosystem of the HighgroveArboretum, incorporating a natural wildflower carpetinterspersed with the King's favourite trees, Magnolia,Beech, Acer and Cherry.Visitors will be inspired by sustainable initiatives that the King has integrated into the renowned gardens atHighgrove and to recreate aspects to create their own ecosystem at home. There will be many recognisable hintsof Highgrove, plus an atmospheric Bothy cottage made from natural building materials, which visitors will be ableto meander through as part of the garden experience.

In todays episode Helen highlights the final piece of the jigsaw as she concludes her special mini series looking at the charities which have been supported by Project Giving Back, giving them an opportunity to raise awareness about their cause at the worlds greatest flower show which gets underway next week. Helen speaks with the duo Nicola and Susan of Semple Begg who are designing their first Chelsea garden for the charity The Tea Pot Trust, a charity providing art therapy for children and young people with chronic illnesses and hidden conditions. The Tea Pot Trust Elsewhere Garden will be relocated to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow after the show. Helen also interviews the charity's CEO Sarah Randall, to find out more about the story behind The Tea Pot Trust, based in East Lothian in Scotland. To find more visit www.teapot-trust.org, www.semplebegg.com, www.rhs.org.uk. To find out about Helen's new book and to order a copy and find out about her book tour go to www.growcookinspire.com

Women's health takes centre stage at this year's BBC Gardeners' World Live (NEC Birmingham, 15-18 June) as leading menopause expert, Dr. Louise Newson, joins forces with award-winning garden designer, Ruth Gwynn, to create the Newson Health Menopause Show Garden. The walk-through Show Garden reflects Newson Health's ethos of inclusive and accessible menopause support for everyone. It is designed to evoke feelings of community, creating a safe, tranquil and comfortable space for women to reflect on their health and to discover the nutritional and physical power of plants for mental health and wellbeing. There will be interactive ‘symptom stations' exploring different aspects of menopause and perimenopause, with clinicians and experts on hand with information and advice about diet and nutrition, the wide-reaching benefits of gardening, exercise, mindfulness and mental wellbeing.  Ruth Gwynn, who co-designed Frances Tophill's Platinum Award winning and ‘Best In Show' Show Garden at last year's BBC Gardeners' World Live, has selected plants for the Newson Health Menopause Garden which will create a visually enriching yet calm atmosphere. There will be an area for relaxation, a yoga corner and also an area for outdoor cooking.Find out more at bbcgardenersworldlive.com

What is that on the horizon - well, it's Spring of course. The klaxon for warmer, longer days is finally sounding and Head Gardeners Saul and Lucy are looking forward to it immensely. Spring is a wonderful time of year but also incredibly busy for all professional gardeners up and down the country as the gardens come alive with colour, texture and the occasional weed! Join them both as they navigate this beautiful time of year, bringing you the sights and sounds of Stonelands and East Donyland, as well as their home gardens and beyond.For this very special episode we're catching up with Lucy, who along with Audley End Gardeners Gemma Sturges and Kelly Fowler, are designing and building a Grow Your Own Show Garden at BBC Gardeners World Autumn Fair at Audley End. The trio are very experienced gardeners, especially with Fruit and Veg, but have stepped outside their comfort Zone with this Show Garden Project. So we catch up with them to see how the initial design was decided, how they are choosing which Veg and Fruit to display, those nurseries and companies that are helping them and a very special cameo appearance from Terry Porter, Show garden Veg supremo who passed on some sage advice and also super secret tips (Not disclosed in this podcast!). So join us for the start of Lucy, Gemma and Kelly's Show Garden adventure. Twitter links:Lucy @HeadGardenerLCSaul @GardeningSaulGemma @gemma_sturgesInstagram Links:Lucy headgardenerlcGemma madamtuberistKelly fedbyplantsIntro 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

This episode, which is a recording of an Instagram Live I did on April 2, 2023, is part of our mid week release which are recorded Live on Instagram every Sunday at 8.30 EST and released as a podcast on Thursdays.In this episode I answered questions such as: Did you achieve everything you wanted to at the garden show this year?What's the best way to grout crazy paving?How do you go about paying yourself Super?What's it like building a larger show garden compared to a Boutique Garden?You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

Celebrate summer gardening with a great day out at BBC Gardeners' World Live, taking place at Birmingham's NEC, from 15 – 18 June 2023.The ultimate gardener's day out includes inspirational Show Gardens and Beautiful Borders, vast Floral Marquee, top gardening experts including Frances Tophill, along with Monty Don, Carol Klein, Adam Frost and Alan Titchmarsh; great shopping, live entertainment and more. Frances Tophill will be at the Show on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June. Visitors can see Frances sharing practical advice about ‘what to do now' in your garden on the BBC Gardeners' World Live Theatre hosted by the Magazine editors. Frances will also take part in ‘In Conversation' talks with Nicki Chapman, will appear on the new drop-in Let's Talk Plants Stage, and more. Find out more and book tickets at bbcgardenersworldlive.com

For those of you in the pacific northwest, you know that the annual northwest flower and garden show is coming up. Yes, the gardens and many of the vendor booths are stunning but not many people know what goes into their creation. For those of you who have been part of the creation of a show garden you know what goes into it. the months of planning, the countless late nights, and crossed fingers. It is a lot of work and that experience helps you to admire and appreciate the gardens so much more. Listen to get a glimpse of what it takes to design, construct, and deconstruct a garden at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show Relevant Links: Northwest Flower and Garden Show Terra Sculpture- Kismet Sculpture Steve Farris Art Robert Fairfax Art Diamond Spas Please be sure to subscribe and follow @kismetdesignco. Please sign up for my newsletter to be notified of upcoming webinars, courses, and other offerings https://kismetdesignco.com/classes/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kismet-design/message

In this episode I speak with Martin Semken from Semken Landscaping, a construction and maintenance business based in Melbourne which Martin started 35 years ago.Semken Landscaping were the first Australian construction company to build a Show Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show and have also been involved in the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show every year since inception, so we discuss both shows in this chat.Martin discusses the value of garden maintenance and why more landscapers should be offering it.I got goosebumps when Martin was talking about the amount of care he has for his apprentices when they start, and how he likes to meet with their parents prior to them starting so that they have an understanding of who their child is working for, what to expect, and so that they can contact him if needed. It's obvious that Martin treats his employees like family, not just the half dozen who literally are family!You can follow along with Martin's work on Instagram @smekenlandscaping You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

In this episode I speak with Dean Herald form Rolling Stone Landscapes. Dean runs his landscape design and construction company in Sydney, and has done so for more than 30 years, starting out on his own before building the business up to a super high end company building some of the best landscapes in the country.Dean shares plenty of tips and advice in this chat, and it's all achievable for any sized business, which I found fascinating. Simple things such as turning up on time make you stand out from the majority of businesses, and it's not hard!Dean also mentions why he doesn't charge consultation fees, and shares his processes for staff communication and job tracking.You can follow along with the phenomenal work produced by Dean on Instagram @rollingstonelandscapes and you can see the 2011 Show Garden we discuss at Rollingstonelandscapes.com . It's mind blowing that this is a show garden and the ground hasn't been penetrated to build it.You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel or on our websiteinstylegardens.com.au/the-landscaping-podcast

In this episode we talk to Nicholas Edward Fryer, Garden Design and Landscaping based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.Award winning garden designer and landscaper based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Nick takes on projects nationally, pulling together teams of industry leaders in construction and planting to fulfil any sized project to the highest standard. Nick has built gold medal winning gardens at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and designed and built gold medal winning gardens at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show and is a regular at Harrogate Flower Show.#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #fruit #carnivorous #worms #aquatic #showgardens https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-edward-fryer-103a6876/?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.visitharrogate.co.uk/blog/from-car-park-to-yorkshire-dales-gardenSupport the show

Saul and Lucy are at BBC Gardener's World Live 2022 as the Plant Experts. The show spans the 16th-19th June and is back to its usual sprawling best after the pandemic years - a smorgasbord of plants, gardens and the latest horticultural products (as well as the BBC Good Food Show) bringing some beautiful gardens and wonderful plants to see and buy. Saul and Lucy take a good wander around the show both inside the Floral Marquee and out in the Show Gardens and Beautiful Borders taking a look at a couple of the exhibits and catching up with some friends - both old and new - that have come to see the show as well.Twitter links:Saul @GardeningSaulLucy @HeadGardenerLCIntro 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

Leanne takes you with her as she visits the Chelsea Flower Show.  A bucket item list since she was a young girl.  You will be there as she ticks this off her list and makes some new friends drinking very expensive champagne.  Listen also to the end to hear about the recipient of the Inaugural Koala Award at the Flower Show

Lottery Winner Simon Fagan pulled no punches as he told us about his gambling addiction that nearly cost him everything! Andrew Dunne's Show Garden at Bloom is called "Hit Pause" and we're all hoping its a hit with the judges. Dave Hewitt is the man who knows all about getting away on a break in Ireland. Rose McCusker told of plans for a new cancer support centre in Ardee. Art Agnew is looking forward to tomorrow in Inniskeen, Jaffa Cakes popped up and another hit from We Will Rock You completed the bill.. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Maxwell brings highlights from the Show Gardens to the new All About Plants gardens

In this Bitesize episode we talk to Stuart Jackson, Forest School Teacher about a brilliant idea to get a School Show garden competition started, giving you a inexpensive way to bring it into school this year. This episode is sponsored by The School Gardening Success Plan, bringing a surefire way to get your class gardening this year and beyond. Find out more at https://www.schoolgardeningsuccess.co.ukThis is a bitesize listen to the full show that we record every last Thursday of the month. Come be part of the show. Call in and get involved. Live on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.

Nick talks with Andrew Fisher Tomlin Winner of many RHS medals, One of the two owners of the London Collage of Garden Design based in Kew Gardens and the Designer of many Show Gardens but most noteworthy the Blind Veterans Garden at RHS Hampton Court. Andrew talks about his involvement with Veterans' Growth, and how gardening can help everyone not just veterans with many issues in life. Andrew may not be a veteran himself but has a great relationship and understanding of the veteran community through family and his involvement with many veteran charities through the years. Andrew is a font of all knowledge and really does know so much and is happy to share as you will hear. Andrew can often be found at site just having a natter with veterans and seeing the impact Veterans' Growth is making on them and always leaves site knowing that the contributions himself and the London Collage of Garden Design has made, makes a real difference to our veteran community. Andrew is one of life's true gentlemen and it has been a pleasure to have him so deeply (even though he doesn't see it that way) involved in everything we do at Veterans' Growth.

Join us for an inspiring delve into this Chelsea one-off - the year the famous flower show took place in September. This year the show has some unique aspects to explore, including the gorgeous houseplant studios and the brand new balcony and container gardens. Find out how to create pure garden escapism in even the smallest of spaces with designer Martha Krempel and hear how landscape architect James Smith made his balcony into a green oasis of calm. Designer of the tiny Pocket Forest Container Garden, Sara Edwards, explains how to think big in a small space.  Plus an in-depth interview with Arit Anderson on how her show garden will go on to have a special life after Chelsea, and a look into the RHS COP26 Garden that focuses on how gardeners can respond to climate change.

As we revel in what may be the only ever September RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Alan Gray of East Ruston Old Vicarage and Thordis share their highlights from the show. Having spent a glorious day perusing the Show Gardens and Floral Pavilion, they've gathered together their favourite plants from, Salvias to succulents, via a plant from Alan's childhood and something brand new this year. PLANT LIST Begonia 'Little Brother Montgomery' Begonia 'Joyful Blaze' Begonia 'Curly Fireflush' Begonia 'Rocheart' Rudbeckia triloba 'Prairie Glow' Rudbeckia triloba 'Blackjack Gold' Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' Hesperantha coccinea Stipa tenuissima Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' Sanguisorba 'Blackthorn' Vernonia arkansana 'Mammuth' Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Babylon' Crocosmia 'Emberglow' Abutilon 'Orange Glow' Helianthus orgyalis Heliopsis helianthoides 'Fire Twister' Diascia 'Lilac Belle' Diascia 'Denim Blue' Sempervivum 'Mulberry Wine' Commelina dianthifolia Gentiana scabra ‘Blue Heart' Lychnis wilfordii 'Karafoto' Roscoea purpurea Darcies Hybrids x Semponium 'Sienna' Echeveria 'Moonshadow' Echeveria runyonii variegata 'Akaihosi'  Echeveria 'Rainbow' Aeonium nobile Aeonium tabuliforme Agave potatorum 'Kissho Kan' Fuchsia microphylla 'Silver Lining' Impatiens sodenii Trautvetteria caroliniensis var. japonica Salvia uliginosa Dahlia 'Verrone's Obsidian' Dahlia merckii  Rosa glauca/rubrifolia Selinum wallichianum Tulipa sprengeri Echinacea pallida Echinacea paradoxa Hakonechloa macra Actaea 'Queen of Sheba' Solidago x luteus 'Lemore' Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' Amsonia tabernaemontana *FLOMO - Floral/Plant-based Fear Of Missing Out

Saul and Lucy are at BBC Gardener's World Live - Special Edition as the Plant Experts. The show spans the 26-29th August and consists of a Special Edition from the outside areas of the usual show ground and the Floral Marquee - bringing some beautiful gardens and wonderful plants to see and buy. As the show draws to a close Saul and Lucy focus on the show gardens - a blend of contemporary cottage chic, fiery urban jungles, 21st century living and an amazing garden from the Association of Professional Landscapers that highlights the stellar and somewhat underappreciated work that goes into building much of the hard landscaping in our precious green spaces. Twitter links:Saul @GardeningSaulLucy @HeadGardenerLCIntro 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/)

Summer is upon us at last! The warmer weather seems much overdue this year, so Lucy and Saul are relieved to at last see the abundance of growth that this season can bring. This explosion requires selective intervention and management, so get ready for lively conversations about how these two experienced Head Gardeners keep calm - and cool - during the garden's peak period. The RHS Hampton Court Flower Festival a couple of weeks ago, were Lucy and Saul's first major flower show for almost two years, and the pair were overjoyed to see the gardens, floral exhibits and many industry friends that they hadn't been in contact with for all that time. In this episode we take a look at a few of the highlights and delve into the show gardens and exactly what messages we should be taking from them in our own garden! Twitter links:Saul @GardeningSaulLucy @HeadGardenerLCIntro 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/)

Garden Shows are full of Show Gardens but should these really be called gardens? Are they gardens and if not why not. The trouble though is the RHS, Experts and the Media, extol the virtues of these displays as 'gardens' ; which dupes the non-gardening public into believing these can and should be copied.In this episode Rachel discusses why non-expert garden owners get duped into possibly wasting money by the very people who are supposed to be helping them. And it's all because it's called a garden....Read more at PlantPlots.comSupport the show (https://www.ko-fi.com/theplottingshed)

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This week, your favourite unlicensed archaeologists tackle the biggest threat to the infrastructure of our planet since Tik Tok.   What happens when the laws of society snap, and a quick milk run turns into a battle for survival?   What would you do when Mother Nature unleashes a can of whoop ass and turns the average Karen into a shuffling ambassador of the undead?   Tune in for some hot tips and cheeky life hacks on how to survive….the apocalypse! With music by Vic Allen!

The countdown to the Johannesburg International Flower Show has started - and the excitement from the attendees is palpable. But it's not just about Show Gardens. The massive floral pavilion is hosting the cream of SA's floral stylist talent, with fabulous displays and floral chandeliers taking pride of place. Our three guests, Kim, Mira and Karen are completely passionate about plants - although... they don't grow them - they turn them into works of art. Want to know more? Then Listen Here! Book now at https://johannesburgflowershow.com/ https://johannesburgflowershow.com/ If you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at SolidGoldStudios.co.za Mel's Treasures on Facebook

The countdown to the Johannesburg International Flower Show has started - and the excitement from the attendees is palpable. But it's not just about Show Gardens. The massive floral pavilion is hosting the cream of SA's floral stylist talent, with fabulous displays and floral chandeliers taking pride of place. Our three guests, Kim, Mira and Karen are completely passionate about plants - although... they don't grow them - they turn them into works of art. Want to know more? Then Listen Here! Book now at https://johannesburgflowershow.com/ https://johannesburgflowershow.com/ If you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at

The countdown to the Johannesburg International Flower Show has started - and the excitement from the attendees is palpable. But it's not just about Show Gardens. The massive floral pavilion is hosting the cream of SA's floral stylist talent, with fabulous displays and floral chandeliers taking pride of place. Our three guests, Kim, Mira and Karen are completely passionate about plants - although... they don't grow them - they turn them into works of art. Want to know more? Then Listen Here! Book now at https://johannesburgflowershow.com/ https://johannesburgflowershow.com/ If you're ready to produce your own podcast, contact the podcast experts at SolidGoldStudios.co.za

With thanks to CED Natural Stone, on this episode Peter Donegan speaks with Designer Kate Gould and Keith Chapman who made the Greenfingers Charity Gardenat RHS Chelsea 2019.  According to The RHS:  Even experienced Chelsea designers face unexpected challenges, and for Kate Gould, it was creating a completely accessible garden. “I didn’t think it would, but it’s definitely changed the way I think about garden design,” said Kate, ahead of her appearance at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. “It’s made me appreciate accessibility more – you can’t put a price on being able to go outside and feel the wind on your face and look up at the trees.” Sponsored by Greenfingers, a charity dedicated to supporting children in hospices through the creation of gardens, the Show Garden will be split on two levels, with a lift for access to the top floor. “This is a garden for times you come together as a family,” said Kate, “making memories in a beautiful, outdoor space.” The Sodshow is available every week in iTunes, spotify and all good podcast stores. Spotify Tim Howell. Spotify ! The Sodshow: Twitter: @sodshow facebook: The Sodshow instagram: sodshow  

Designer Alex Froggatt, delighted at winning Best Show Garden for her Watchmaker's Garden, inspired by the Birmingham jewellery quarter

In this epsisode I chat with Marcos Fernandez, Head Winemaker of the award winning Dona Paula vineyard in Argentina.  Dona Paula is one of the labels within the fabulous Santa Rita Estates. The other four - Santa Rita, Carmen, Terra Andina and Nativa are in Chile. Marcos visited Dublin recently (Marcos is on the left: WinePod is on the right!) to take part in the fabulous Bloom Festival at which Dona Paula had entered a Show Garden titled, 'A Matter of Altitude'. To the delight of Dona Paula and Santa Rita the Dona Paula garden won the Overall Best in Show Garden Award!   In this podcast Marcos guides us through the amazing Dona Paula vineyards, its wines and people. Enjoy.   Kevin Ecock's WinePod is brought to us with the assistance of the Santa Rita Wine Room at Monty's of Kathmandu - an excellent place to host your next event or celebration. Contact Shiva at 01 -6704911 or HERE at the Santa Rita Wine Room web page.  

World Radio Gardening reporter, Ken Crowther speaks to award winning garden designer Mark Gregory. Mark won a Chelsea Flower Show 2019 Gold Medal in the Show Gardens category for his "Welcome to Yorkshire" garden which also received the People's Choice Award.

Show Gardens are amazing - but don't forget they are just that a show.It's easy to be seduced by the gardens on show at places like the RHS flowers show at Chelsea, Hampton Court and around the UK. These gardens showcase the best and most avant garde designs, they inspire us to get into our own gardens and transform them, but are these gardens really aspirational? Can the ordinary gardener really take inspiration from these gardens and try to copy them at home, or should we be looking for inspiration elsewhere?Support the show (https://www.ko-fi.com/theplottingshed)

We're used to hearing about how well our Kirstenbosch and Durban exhibits have done at events like the Chelsea Flower Show. Now it's time to bring them home - and make the Joburg Flower Show an event to make other countries green with envy. For five glorious days, Waterfall City will be hosting some of the top garden designers and plant and floral experts from not just all around SA, but from the garden stars overseas. Mike Sham, organised of the event, lets us know here on Grounded just how it's all going to work, and what we can expect in late October. Www.joburgflowershow.co.za Johannesburg International Flower Show click here Find out more about making your own podcast at SolidGoldStudios.co.za

Show gardens are probably the best way for people to get great ideas on how to bling up their outdoor spaces. And a touch of je ne sais quois is on offer in this year's 7 French inspired spaces. Celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Renaissance, students under the tutelage of master designer Mike Rickhoff have encapsulated various aspects of French joie de vivre. From the rolling lavender fields, to pavement cafes around a town square and contemporary rooftop living, there's inspiration aplenty. The gardens are on show until the end of May, so plenty of time to visit them. And if you aren't able to, we discuss ways to bring that special esprit into your backyard To share in Mel's adventures, visit MelsTreasures.co.za

Want a show stopping world class garden?Gardening/Landscaping/Mornington Peninsula /Real Estate/Selling Property/Financial Literacy Multi-Award winning Landscape designer, Mark Browning of Cycas Landscape Design and Consultancy shares smart local garden design tips and some funny celebrity gossip.Cycas Landscape Design is a landscape design studio in southeast Melbourne.Mark has worked in the landscape industry since 1985 beginning his career as a landscape contractor. After 18 years on the tools he made the transition from construction to design and Cycas Landscape Design was born.Under Cycas Landscape Design, Mark along with the Cycas staff provide landscape design and consultancy services catering for all styles of landscapes. His design philosophy is centred on the objective to provide high quality computer generated landscape designs and documentation with an emphasis on natural materials and sustainable planting.Since entering the landscape design scene in Melbourne, Cycas has enjoyed great success with their projects. Some of Cycas’s gardens have featured on houses that have won noteworthy awards and Cycas has been a keen participant in the garden show and festivals arena.Their reputation as landscape designers has been enhanced by winning a Silver medals at the 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2017 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Shows, the “W.A. Comeadow” Gold Award for outstanding design as at the 2004 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show and Gold medals at Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show in 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2015.At the 2007 Chelsea Flower Show in London, Cycas was invited to design the Flemings and Trailfinders Australian Garden. Constructed by Kiama Landscapes, the show garden showcased Melbourne culture, outdoor living and architecture, whilst highlighting the need for trees in the urban landscape. All materials used in the construction were shipped from Melbourne, whilst plants were sourced in the UK, Italy and Spain. The garden was awarded a Silver Gilt in the Show Garden category; the second highest award available.Finance Segment – Research shows that Australian’s levels of Financial Literacy are alarmingly lowThis episode’s Finance Segment is presented by Jo Violeta – Community Engagement Manager at Violeta FinanceMarket Watch – 6 home improvements that add no value to your house (from a bank valuation/re-sale point of view)Market Watch is presented Tara Vandeligt – Founder of Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula**This episode of the Dream Home Movement was recorded live at the RPPFM**Follow Mark Browning & Cycas Landscape Design and ConsultancyFacebookWebFollow the Dream Home MovementFacebookInstagram Follow Tara Vandeligt FacebookInstagramJoin the conversation in the Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula Facebook Group Follow Carl & Jo VioletaFacebookInstagramWebChat about the super sexy topic of…finance in the Mindful Money Mummies Facebook Group

Tom Hill is a talented Garden Designer who prides himself in creating beautiful external spaces for private and commercial clients across the UK. On this episode of The Sodshow Garden Podcast he chats with Peter Donegan about starting age 19, life as a designer and contractor and a first and quite innovation step into show gardens. The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good podcast stores and www.sodshow.com Tom designs and builds all of his projects providing a real ‘hands on’ experience ensuring every aspect of his design receives meticulous attention to detail and his client’s expectations are met. Always pushing the boundaries of what is possible, seeking new challenging solutions, never accepting the easy option enables Tom to create something different, something that has that extra ‘magic’ ingredient often referred to as the ‘wow’ factor. There is no doubt Tom has come a long way since launching his Landscaping business at 18 years old and without any formal training, his achievements and range of skills have not gone without recognition. Producing hand painted watercolour impressions of all his proposals as well as designing unique pieces of furniture and sculpture has now become an intrinsic part of Toms signature style. As well as a Garden Designer, Tom is also an accomplished artist taking on commissions in a wide range of genres ranging from Realism to Pop-art. From the success of Show Gardens at The Duchy of Cornwall development, Poundbury for Morrish Builders to the Ascot Spring Garden Show 2018, Tom’s approach towards gardening clearly demonstrates why his designs are a winning formula. Further information: Web: www.tomhillgardendesign.co.uk  FB: tomhillgardendesign Twitter: @TomHillDesign The Sodshow: Twitter: @sodshow facebook: The Sodshow instagram: sodshow

Designed by Owen Morgan, Mosaic Landscape Design Every Little Helps Show Garden, BBC Gardeners' World LiveTesco return to BBC Gardeners' World Live with a Show Garden for the second year running. For 2018, the design focuses on a family garden which provides spaces and activities for all ages without compromising on luxury and design. The garden is a space designed to engage visitors with ideas and inspiration for their own gardens. The multi-faceted design includes an informal lounge area, raised pond, Mediterranean inspired border, artificial lawn play area, den-making and secret garden within a wildlife area, outdoor dining area, outdoor kitchen/bar room and edible beds. The main focus of planting within garden will be a strong structural form of hedging, trees and shrubs, which give the space year round usability. This will be supported with a profusion of seasonal planting in pots and containers. The interactive nature of the garden will be supported by demonstrations and masterclasses which take place from the garden during the Show, including a mix of culinary and horticultural sessions. Masterclass timetable to follow.

One of gardening’s most influential designers, Diarmuid Gavin, will be challenging budding landscapers to turn his visions into reality and scoop the inaugural Young Landscapers Award at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live. Four finalists under the age of 28 will be announced on 16th March, who will be put in pairs to create two different Show Gardens designed by the television gardening personality. The blueprints will incorporate all aspects of landscaping and test the next generation landscapers to display a wide variety of skills to the utmost precision. The two teams will have the same demanding timeframe as the professional Show Garden designers and contractors at BBC Gardeners’ World Live but also the added pressure of being assessed by World Skills UK judges, to millimetre tolerances. The winning pair will be announced on Wednesday 13th June, the day before the show opens to the public, where both gardens will be on show at the NEC to ticketholders, along with a host of other show gardens, extensive floral marquee, experts and hundreds of exhibitors.

One of gardening’s most influential designers, Diarmuid Gavin, will be challenging budding landscapers to turn his visions into reality and scoop the inaugural Young Landscapers Award at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live. Four finalists under the age of 28 will be announced on 16th March, who will be put in pairs to create two different Show Gardens designed by the television gardening personality. The blueprints will incorporate all aspects of landscaping and test the next generation landscapers to display a wide variety of skills to the utmost precision. The two teams will have the same demanding timeframe as the professional Show Garden designers and contractors at BBC Gardeners’ World Live but also the added pressure of being assessed by World Skills UK judges, to millimetre tolerances. The winning pair will be announced on Wednesday 13th June, the day before the show opens to the public, where both gardens will be on show at the NEC to ticketholders, along with a host of other show gardens, extensive floral marquee, experts and hundreds of exhibitors.

Designed by Owen Morgan, Mosaic Landscape Design Every Little Helps Show Garden, BBC Gardeners' World LiveTesco return to BBC Gardeners' World Live with a Show Garden for the second year running. For 2018, the design focuses on a family garden which provides spaces and activities for all ages without compromising on luxury and design. The garden is a space designed to engage visitors with ideas and inspiration for their own gardens. The multi-faceted design includes an informal lounge area, raised pond, Mediterranean inspired border, artificial lawn play area, den-making and secret garden within a wildlife area, outdoor dining area, outdoor kitchen/bar room and edible beds. The main focus of planting within garden will be a strong structural form of hedging, trees and shrubs, which give the space year round usability. This will be supported with a profusion of seasonal planting in pots and containers. The interactive nature of the garden will be supported by demonstrations and masterclasses which take place from the garden during the Show, including a mix of culinary and horticultural sessions. Masterclass timetable to follow.

Stuart Charles Towner is a freelance multi-award winning garden designer and RHS consultant. This 2018 he will design his first garden on Main Avenue, Chelsea Flower Show 2018 - his first time to design at the prestigeous RHS event. On this episode of The Sodshow Garden Podcast Stuart and Peter Donegan chat everything from just how did you get here, nerves, never seeing a garden build being taken apart to Dolly Parton, spare time and escapism from a world of working on your lonesome for a love of horticulture. We also talk his upcoming garden and why one should only expect a gold. As a by the way, you can subscribe to The Sodshow Garden Podcast in spotify/ iTunes or any good podcast store – and get it direct to your phone or desktop computer. And, if you have a mo, a rate / review in iTunes would be just fan-tastic. Thanks for listening Xx  - www.sodshow.com  Twitter: @sodshow facebook: The Sodshow instagram: sodshow VTB Capital Garden - Spirit of Cornwall at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018 Following Stuart & Beth’s joint success with their last show garden they have since collaborated on several commercial projects. Spirit of Cornwall was jointly co-designed by them and the rest of the team with Stuart leading the project through to its inception. One of the Show Gardens to be unveiled at the Chelsea Flower Show in May this year will be The VTB Capital Garden – ‘Spirit of Cornwall’ – a unique creative collaboration not usually seen in the industry, bringing together garden designers, architects, a composer, musicians and a sculptor; all commissioned by VTB Capital, a leading international bank. Garden design is by multi award-winning garden designers Stuart Charles Towner & Bethany Williams, winners of Gold & Best in Show RHS Hampton 2015, in collaboration with a multi-award winning creative team of architects Studio Evans Lane, Constella OperaBallet & sculptor Sheila Vollmer. Sited on Chelsea’s Main Avenue ‘Spirit of Cornwall’ is a multi-sensory experience: inspired by the work of renowned British sculptor Barbara Hepworth; and music composed by Leo Geyer, Artistic Director Constella OperaBallet, specially commissioned by the Hepworth Estate and Tate St Ives to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hepworth’s garden. Conceived as a garden for a sculptor and a composer, ‘Spirit of Cornwall’ is contemporary in style, the garden features a palette of subtropical and temperate plants, illustrating the unique microclimates found throughout Cornwall. Concrete and steel form the only hard landscaping elements in the garden. The metalwork that runs throughout the garden is a physical manifestation of the music, taken from the sound wave pattern, with its peak expressed by the garden pavilion, a space for composing and performing designed by awardwinning architectural practice, Studio Evans Lane. Water features echo the sea views from Hepworth’s garden. The continuous circulation of water reinforces the musical motif. Sculptures by International sculptor Sheila Vollmer nestle amongst the planting, drawing inspiration from the rhythms of the garden design, the music and her own practice style; sources such as Russian Constructivism. VTB Capital is proud to have commissioned the ‘Spirit of Cornwall’ garden and support its talented designers and artists at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Established in the City of London for almost 100 years, VTB Capital helps its investment banking and corporate clients grow their businesses and retail customers grow their savings. VTB Capital has carved out a reputation as a reliable business partner for clients from around the world. According to the league tables published by Dealogic, Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters, VTB Capital has consistently been one of the top three Investment Banks in the CEE since 2009. FB - Stuart Charles Towner Twitter - @StuartTowner Website - www.stuartcharlestowner.co.uk

This week's edition comes from the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, where BBC's Hairy Bikers share their love of edible gardening in the RHS Kitchen Garden, created by award-winning designer Juliet Sargeant. Plus we discover cunning designs aimed at coping with climate change, and reconnecting children with nature through play.

Jamie Langlands of Pro-Gardens talks on day 2 of BBC Gardeners World 2017 about thier Clic Sargent sponsored Show Garden on APL Avenue

Gardeners' World Live 2017 Preview - Tesco will be taking part in BBC Gardeners’ World Live this year with their second ever Show Garden. The Show Garden is designed by Owen Morgan of Mosaic Gardens, previous Best In Show and Gold Medal winner at the Show.

We go behind the scenes at the Chelsea Flower Show to speak to the unsung show garden heroes and find out what it really takes to make a medal-winning show garden. We also catch up on this year’s RHS Photographic Competition and meet the lucky winners of the Greening Grey Britain garden.

Conversations on the theme of gardens with Roxanne Williams draper, executive director of City sprouts, and a panel with Chelsea Taxman of Black Iris Botanicals, Stephen Osberg of the Omaha City Planning Department and Craig Moody, founding principal of Verdis Group.

The Sodshow airs every Friday live at 3pm and is available in iTunes and all good podcast stores at 4pm the same day. @sodshow, sodshow.com With very special thanks to The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) on this weeks show Peter Donegan and Brian Greene chat with Isobel Coulter, Deputy Show Manager for RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. Isobel Coulter is the Deputy Show Manager for RHS Flower Show Tatton Parkand has been with the RHS since 2013. She previously worked at the Three Counties Showground on RHS Malvern Spring Festival. RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 20 – 24 July 2016 From 20 to 24 July, the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park will return to Cheshire’s spectacular 1,000-acre deer park for one of the North’s calendar highlights. The Great Garden Carnival 2016 will play host to spectacular Show Gardens, innovative Water Gardens and an array of Grow-Your-Own inspiration. #RHSTatton

As the pinnacle of the gardening calendar rapidly approaches, and build-up to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is underway, we take a behind-the-scenes peek and speak to a range of new and award-winning designers about their plans for this year. Show Garden designer Jo Thompson tells all about her sponsor’s garden, The Retreat for M and G Investments, we talk to 2014 BBC and RHS Chelsea People’s Choice winner Matt Keightley, as well as the youngest ever Chelsea design duo, the Rich Brothers. We also have the latest news on other Chelsea highlights, as well as reminders about this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show and other gardening events across our four RHS Gardens.

Visitors to this year's BBC Gardeners' World Live at Birmingham's NEC are promised inspiration with a host of show gardens and features for the 2013 show. Steven Bennett, RHS Shows Director, is delighted with the wealth of original content in the Show Gardens and Show features for this year's show: "The Show is really proving itself as the number one destination for visitors to get inspiration, tips and advice from expert gardeners and nurserymen," he explained. "On top of this, you can stock up on everything you need for the garden this summer, from the hundreds of exhibitors."