The Garden That Changed Everything: Sue Kent's Journey (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show)
In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Sue Kent, a gardener who turned personal challenges into a thriving career. Born with an upper limb disability, Sue developed innovative techniques, including using her feet for tasks traditionally done by hand. Her passion for horticulture has flourished over three decades in her stunning coastal garden in Wales.Sue’s unique approach gained national attention during the 2020 lockdown, when a home video led to her becoming a presenter on BBC's Gardeners' World. Beyond her work on television, Sue is an accomplished author, an engaging public speaker, and a respected judge in the gardening world.In 2022, Sue’s creativity and dedication earned her a Silver Gilt Medal and the People's Choice Award at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. As an RHS Ambassador for disability inclusion, she continues to inspire others by championing adaptive gardening techniques and sharing her passion for horticulture.Join us as we celebrate Sue’s resilience, creativity, and she tells us first hand about the incredible journey that has captured hearts across the nation.You can also watch this episode in full on Youtube, live from the show, and see all of the action!Now is the time for Autumn sowing - SAVE BIG with Collie Flowers!Collieflowers are the official 'Sow' Sponsor for the 2024 season, a gorgeous independent, family run seed supplier with value & quality at it's heart. They have a huge selection of seeds, all of which come with a dedicated companion guide to help you grow them with love. You can take 20% off anything on their website using code 'TOM20' at www.collieflowers.co.ukEvery gardener needs good gardening clothes, that's why I live in my Genus gardenwear and why I was thrilled when they agreed to sponsor this season of the podcast. Tested for years with the best manufacturers in the world, their durable, technical trousers can't be beaten in the industry. With stabproof pockets, built in knee pads, waterproof and abrasive resistant material, they'll keep you protected whatever garden jobs you're doing. Find out more at https://www.genus.gs/This podcast is brought to you by headline sponsor Shrewsbury Flower Show. Originally created by Percy Thrower himself, his legacy continues years later in this beautiful show, hosted along the banks of the river. Dates for 2025 are set to be announced soon, so keep your eyes peeled!Follow Tom on Instagram @Imtomcoleman for more gardening & social media tips, and to hear more about the episodes including behind the scenes content.
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A whole new challenge with John Butcher, The Bee Gardener (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show)
John or as he's become known as 'The Bee Gardener' has become known for his passion for pollinators. His previous garden was featured on BBC Gardener's world, as well as several magazine publications due to it's experiential wildness, with overflowing borders that were buzzing with wildlife. Now he's taken on a whole new challenge, with a brand new property, an old Welsh farmhouse with acres of land to play with. I'm already loving seeing the journey of the house and garden that John and his wife Sarah have been sharing on Instagram, and I can't wait to see how it unfolds, and how john can manifest his love for plants and pollinators in this new expansive space. In this episode John talks about his inspirations such as The Laundry Garden, his full time job as a neuroscientist and how that interconnects to his love of gardening, and more about his brand new project and how he's itching to get out there and make it happen! You can also watch this episode in full on Youtube, live from the show, and see all of the action!Now is the time for Autumn sowing - SAVE BIG with Collie Flowers!Collieflowers are the official 'Sow' Sponsor for the 2024 season, a gorgeous independent, family run seed supplier with value & quality at it's heart. They have a huge selection of seeds, all of which come with a dedicated companion guide to help you grow them with love. You can take 20% off anything on their website using code 'TOM20' at www.collieflowers.co.ukEvery gardener needs good gardening clothes, that's why I live in my Genus gardenwear and why I was thrilled when they agreed to sponsor this season of the podcast. Tested for years with the best manufacturers in the world, their durable, technical trousers can't be beaten in the industry. With stabproof pockets, built in knee pads, waterproof and abrasive resistant material, they'll keep you protected whatever garden jobs you're doing. Find out more at https://www.genus.gs/This podcast is brought to you by headline sponsor Shrewsbury Flower Show. Originally created by Percy Thrower himself, his legacy continues years later in this beautiful show, hosted along the banks of the river. Dates for 2025 are set to be announced soon, so keep your eyes peeled!Follow Tom on Instagram @Imtomcoleman for more gardening & social media tips, and to hear more about the episodes including behind the scenes content.
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A blooming future with Jamie Langlands (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show)
Jamie Langlands is an award winning garden designer that I've been lucky to work with on a few occasions. I'm always blown away by his passion and focus on sustainability, the future generations and of course creatively with fantastic designs and ideas. I've wanted him to come onto the Sip & Sow podcast for a long time, so I was so pleased to finally get him in the chair at Shrewsbury Flower Show back in August. In this episode Jamie talks about his journey from fine artist to garden designer and how his friends initially thought he was mad. We talk about the perceptions of horticulture and how that's shifting as the world focuses more on sustainability and the impact we have on the earth, and how we can encourage even more young people to pick up the trowel and take action. You can also watch this episode in full on Youtube, live from the show, and see all of the action! Now is the time for Autumn sowing - SAVE BIG with Collie Flowers!Collieflowers are the official 'Sow' Sponsor for the 2024 season, a gorgeous independent, family run seed supplier with value & quality at it's heart. They have a huge selection of seeds, all of which come with a dedicated companion guide to help you grow them with love. You can take 20% off anything on their website using code 'TOM20' at www.collieflowers.co.ukEvery gardener needs good gardening clothes, that's why I live in my Genus gardenwear and why I was thrilled when they agreed to sponsor this season of the podcast. Tested for years with the best manufacturers in the world, their durable, technical trousers can't be beaten in the industry. With stabproof pockets, built in knee pads, waterproof and abrasive resistant material, they'll keep you protected whatever garden jobs you're doing. Find out more at https://www.genus.gs/This podcast is brought to you by headline sponsor Shrewsbury Flower Show. Originally created by Percy Thrower himself, his legacy continues years later in this beautiful show, hosted along the banks of the river. Dates for 2025 are set to be announced soon, so keep your eyes peeled!Follow Tom on Instagram @Imtomcoleman for more gardening & social media tips, and to hear more about the episodes including behind the scenes content.
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Seeds of Hope with Collie Flowers (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show)
Collie Flowers started as an idea in Nic's mind to make gardening information more accessible and easy to understand. Before she knew it, she'd started a business selling seeds, with a passion to be known for value and quality. Her love for gardening is part inherited from Hazel, mum to Nic, who's been gardening for as long as she can remember. In this podcast, recorded live at Shrewsbury Flower Show, I dive into the story with both of them. I love Nic & Hazel's warmth, banter and passion. One of the reasons I love Collie Flowers is that it's a family business, with core values at it's heart, and that shines through in this episode. Now is the time for Autumn sowing - SAVE BIG with Collie Flowers!Collieflowers are the official 'Sow' Sponsor for the 2024 season too of course. They have a huge selection of seeds, all of which come with a dedicated companion guide to help you grow them with love. You can take 20% off anything on their website using code 'TOM20' at www.collieflowers.co.ukThis podcast is also available to watch in full on Youtube, where you can see all of the action and these incredible spaces for yourself! Just search for the 'Sip & Sow podcast'.Every gardener needs good gardening clothes, that's why I live in my Genus gardenwear and why I was thrilled when they agreed to sponsor this season of the podcast. Tested for years with the best manufacturers in the world, their durable, technical trousers can't be beaten in the industry. With stabproof pockets, built in knee pads, waterproof and abrasive resistant material, they'll keep you protected whatever garden jobs you're doing. Find out more at https://www.genus.gs/This podcast is brought to you by headline sponsor Shrewsbury Flower Show. Originally created by Percy Thrower himself, his legacy continues years later in this beautiful show, hosted along the banks of the river. Dates for 2025 are set to be announced soon, so keep your eyes peeled!Follow Tom on Instagram @Imtomcoleman for more gardening & social media tips, and to hear more about the episodes including behind the scenes content.
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The power of herbs with The Herb Society (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show)
In 1927 Hilda Leyel founded the Society of Herbalists, which would later become the Herb Society, with the aim of supporting the practice of herbal medicine in Britain. I didn't know about it until Barbara came up and chatted to me at Shrewsbury Flower Show, she was madly passionate about the power of herbs and what the society now does for people across the UK, so I invited her to sit down and join me in a comfy arm chair and tell you all on this episode of the Sip & Sow Podcast. This podcast is also available to watch in full on Youtube, where you can see all of the action and these incredible spaces for yourself! Just search for the 'Sip & Sow podcast'.Now is the time for Autumn sowing - SAVE BIG with Collie Flowers!Collieflowers are the official 'Sow' Sponsor for the 2024 season, a gorgeous independent, family run seed supplier with value & quality at it's heart. They have a huge selection of seeds, all of which come with a dedicated companion guide to help you grow them with love. You can take 20% off anything on their website using code 'TOM20' at www.collieflowers.co.ukEvery gardener needs good gardening clothes, that's why I live in my Genus gardenwear and why I was thrilled when they agreed to sponsor this season of the podcast. Tested for years with the best manufacturers in the world, their durable, technical trousers can't be beaten in the industry. With stabproof pockets, built in knee pads, waterproof and abrasive resistant material, they'll keep you protected whatever garden jobs you're doing. Find out more at https://www.genus.gs/This podcast is brought to you by headline sponsor Shrewsbury Flower Show. Originally created by Percy Thrower himself, his legacy continues years later in this beautiful show, hosted along the banks of the river. Dates for 2025 are set to be announced soon, so keep your eyes peeled!Follow Tom on Instagram @Imtomcoleman for more gardening & social media tips, and to hear more about the episodes including behind the scenes content.
When we garden, we grow. But more than just plants and flowers, we sow inspiration and creativity. This podcast explores new perspectives on gardening, innovation, artistry and individuality.Hosted by Tom Coleman, Social media & marketing expert, specialising in the Horticultural industry. Tom chats to those who are making huge strides in our sector and leaves listeners with even more ideas and motivation blossoming in their minds.This podcast is brought to you by headline sponsor Shrewsbury Flower Show. Taking place on August 9th & 10th in the heart of this Shropshire town. Originally created by Percy Thrower himself, his legacy continues years later in this beautiful show, hosted along the banks of the river. Tickets are available now, and include access to the famous fireworks display in the evening too. And I'll be there hosting my podcast with even more guests live at the show! Visit https://shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk to get your tickets.Collieflowers are the official 'Sow' Sponsor for the 2024 season, a gorgeous independent, family run seed supplier with value & quality at it's heart. They have a huge selection of seeds, all of which come with a dedicated companion guide to help you grow them with love. You can take 20% off anything on their website using code 'TOM20' at www.collieflowers.co.ukEvery gardener needs good gardening clothes, that's why I live in my Genus gardenwear and why I was thrilled when they agreed to sponsor this season of the podcast. Tested for years with the best manufacturers in the world, their durable, technical trousers can't be beaten in the industry. With stabproof pockets, built in knee pads, waterproof and abrasive resistant material, they'll keep you protected whatever garden jobs you're doing. Find out more at https://www.genus.gs/Follow Tom on Instagram @Imtomcoleman for more gardening & social media tips, and to hear more about the episodes including behind the scenes content.
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