Episode Summary

Spring has to be one of the four best seasons - and we’ve packed this episode with ideas to get you motivated in the garden.

Hannah, my new co-host, has learned the ropes quickly, and I’m so grateful for her company, editing skills, and lively garden conversations.

Today’s tea is Rosemary - known for its stimulating, energising qualities. In the Language of Flowers (Floriography), rosemary symbolises affectionate remembrance, memory, love, and friendship. Traditionally, it’s been used as a token of remembrance at funerals and as a sign of love and loyalty at weddings. Students in ancient Greece even tucked sprigs behind their ears to sharpen memory during exams. Modern science now confirms that rosemary may gently boost memory and focus, thanks to its unique brain-protective compounds.

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Links Mentioned in this Episode

• Beth Chatto – www.bethchatto.co.uk
  We discuss Beth Chatto’s Essex garden and nursery. Ali visited in May and was especially inspired by the Dry Garden, bringing home many tips to reinforce Beth’s mantra: “Right plant, right place.”

Book of the Week

The Dry Garden by Beth Chatto
Available to order at Next Chapter Bookshop, Wānaka. https://www.nextchapterwanaka.co.nz/

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Seasonal listening tip: No matter where you are in the world, you can dip back into earlier episodes to match the season you’re in right now. Just look at the titles (e.g. Spring Ep3) and choose the ones that line up with your own garden season — that way, the advice will always be spot-on and timely for you.