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-garden

https://cskarchitects.co.uk/

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