Hi, everybody. This is Joe Lampel, the Joe Behind Joe Gardner, and welcome to the Joe Gardner Show.

Today, I am excited to welcome someone who's had a huge impact on the gardening world, Klaus Dalby.

Klaus is a Danish gardener, designer, and television personality, known for his stunningly lush, layered plantings,

and especially for transforming container gardening

into a feast for the eyes. He's often called the Martha Stewart of the Netherlands, a nod to his

artistic style, his influence, and the way he brings beauty into everyday life through plants.

He's the author of more than 30 books, and the one we'll be talking about

today is the cottage garden, his newest. In it, Klaus reimagines the classic style with his

signature, flare, bold color, rich texture, and an emphasis on year-round beauty, whether you've got

sprawling borders or just a few pots on the patio. And for those of us who love to get our hands dirty, there's plenty of practical inspiration

here too, creative ideas for any space, and a few of Klaus's go-to tips on designing

eye-catching containers.

And just a heads up as we get started with today's episode.

This one may require a little more of your attention to get the most

out of this rich conversation, mainly for one simple reason. Klaus oozes charm and enthusiasm

and speaks English with a Danish accent to compliment it all. So to ensure you catch all of his

great wisdom, try to dedicate the next 40 minutes or so to a distraction-free environment

to not miss any of the great information Klaus shares in this episode. I promise it will be worth it.

So let's dive in with Klaus Dahlby, and as we do, a word from our sponsors. For as long as I've

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