Embracing Wildlife in Functional Gardening

School’s out and summer’s in full swing, which means it’s the perfect time for the next generation of green thumbs to dig in and discover the joys of gardening! The always-inventive Lee Connelly, better known as the Skinny Jean Gardener, joins us with some fantastic garden projects to keep little hands busy. We also hear from keen gardener and parenting podcast host Giovanna Fletcher, who shares how gardening brings her family closer and why her kids love it so much. And for those of you not entertaining children this week, don’t worry – we’ve got something for you too. We’re heading to RHS Rosemoor, where horticulturist Sam Southgate is challenging traditional ideas about formal gardening. He’s passionate about boosting biodiversity, and he’ll show us how to make room for wildlife in even the most polished garden spaces.

Host: Guy Barter

Contributors: Giovanna Fletcher, Lee Connelly, Sam Southgate

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Summer holiday fun at RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Summer holidays at RHS Garden Wisley

Summer holidays at RHS Garden Rosemoor

Summer holidays at RHS Garden Bridgewater

Summer holidays at RHS Garden Harlow Carr