Ep. 81 - Flower shows are intrinsic to the gardening calendar, but how are they evolving to protect themselves from financial threats such as the pandemic, or the great British weather? Lucy asks Saul, who enlightens us with his shows manager knowledge. Artwork

Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast

Follow professional gardeners Saul Walker and Lucy Chamberlain as they reveal exactly what it’s like to be horticulturists in the diverse and exciting world of gardening . Lucy and Saul have 40 years of gardening experience between them and it soon became clear to them both that this fulfilling vocation can be incredibly diverse, occasionally challenging and hugely rewarding. On the podcast they regularly discuss horticultural topics close to their hearts and give you an insight into their lives as gardeners. If you wish to support the podcast you can via our BuyMeACoffee page - just click the link at the end of the podcast description or the donate button found at the bottom of this page.

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Ep. 81 - Flower shows are intrinsic to the gardening calendar, but how are they evolving to protect themselves from financial threats such as the pandemic, or the great British weather? Lucy asks Saul, who enlightens us with his shows manager knowledge.

February 03, 2021 • Saul Walker and Lucy Chamberlain • Episode 81

0:00 | 22:17

2021 has started but much of the troubles of 2020 have continued, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are now being felt. But with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives.

The recent announcement that The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has moved to September, and that others, too, are being postponed, prompted Lucy and Saul to consider how gardening shows, fairs and festivals in general need to evolve, in order to protect themselves from unforeseen external influences. Ex-Chelsea Shows Manager Saul offers his invaluable insight, and Lucy, too, wonders what the visitor experience will be in years to come.

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Saul @GardeningSaul
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Intro 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/)

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