Discovering hidden horticulturists, meeting the people in purple and fabulous floral art

Gardening with the RHS

Royal Horticultural Society

Home & Garden, Leisure, Hobbies

4.4 • 654 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2019

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

This week we uncover untold histories of 19th-century gardeners with Fiona Davison, author and Head of Libraries and Collections at the RHS. Then we head out into the Chelsea crowds to meet Sue and Steve Hall who are part of our purple-clad cadre of volunteers; un-sung modern day gardening heroes who help run the RHS Flower Shows – they share what volunteering means to them. Plus a look at the incredible floral art from the National Association of Flower Arranging Societies (NAFAS) as the organisation celebrates its 70th year.

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0:00.0	Get your tickets for the greatest show in Earth at an RHS garden near you.
0:05.0	Where nature puts on an unforgettable performance of colour and fragrance.
0:09.3	The scenery changes many times in one season and our finest trees will happily play the part of.
0:14.7	The best hiding place ever.
0:17.4	Booth.
0:18.2	Put your day out of dreams in the hands of the experts.
0:21.6	It's the greatest show in Earth.
0:23.7	At an RHS garden near you.
0:25.5	Book tickets online for discounts, plus under fives go free and under 16 to five pounds.
0:30.7	Introducing Barker and Stonehouse Garden Furniture.
0:33.5	Find inspiration for your outdoor space with our stylish collections of garden furniture and accessories now with up to 25% off.
0:40.1	Visit one of our 11 nationwide stores or find us online at Barker and Stonehouse.com.uk.
0:48.9	Hello and welcome to a new edition of the RHS Gardening Podcast.
0:55.9	I'm Charlotte Brooks, art curator at the RHS Lindley Library in London.
1:01.8	Today we're taking a behind-the-scenes look at the gardening world.
1:06.0	We'll be talking to some of the people who don't usually make the headlines,
1:09.7	but who do play a vital role in the success of our flower shows.
1:14.6	Plus, we'll be exploring the stories of some of the hidden horticulturists.
1:23.6	The RHS Lindley Library and Vincent Square recently hosted the launch party for a fascinating new book by my colleague Fiona Davison.
1:38.2	Fiona is the head of libraries and exhibitions.
1:41.8	She has been unearthing the extraordinary stories of some of the lesser-known people
1:46.3	who have shaped Britain's gardens. It's called The Hidden Horticulturists. It's my first book,
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