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Gardening with the RHS

Get Gardening this Summer Holidays

Gardening with the RHS

Royal Horticultural Society

Home & Garden, Leisure, Hobbies

4.4654 Ratings

🗓️ 7 August 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

School’s out and summer’s in full swing, which means it’s the perfect time for the next generation of green thumbs to dig in and discover the joys of gardening! The always-inventive Lee Connelly, better known as the Skinny Jean Gardener, joins us with some fantastic garden projects to keep little hands busy. We also hear from keen gardener and parenting podcast host Giovanna Fletcher, who shares how gardening brings her family closer and why her kids love it so much. And for those of you not entertaining children this week, don’t worry – we’ve got something for you too. We’re heading to RHS Rosemoor, where horticulturist Sam Southgate is challenging traditional ideas about formal gardening. He’s passionate about boosting biodiversity, and he’ll show us how to make room for wildlife in even the most polished garden spaces. Host: Guy Barter Contributors: Giovanna Fletcher, Lee Connelly, Sam Southgate Links: Summer holiday fun at RHS Garden Hyde Hall Summer holidays at RHS Garden Wisley Summer holidays at RHS Garden Rosemoor Summer holidays at RHS Garden Bridgewater Summer holidays at RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Transcript

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0:00.0

I'm walking down the path in my garden and I have a suggestion for you and how you could help with global warming.

0:09.0

With a large lawn I found a simple way of making a big difference.

0:13.0

I sold my ride on mower and bought a top of the range Cress robotic lawnmower.

0:19.0

It runs off rechargeable batteries and uses cutting-edge technology to mow and maintain a lawn this size.

0:25.6

The petrol mower has gone, and with it, the emissions.

0:29.6

I actually don't know why I didn't sell the right on sooner.

0:32.6

With the Cress robotic lawn mower, the lawn is actually looking better.

0:36.6

The tiny grass cuttings fall into the grass roots, helping to fertilise the grass.

0:41.6

And the family doesn't have to put up with the noise and fumes from the ride on.

0:45.8

And I've freed up more of my time to spend with them and in the garden.

0:50.1

It's an easy step.

0:52.0

And you could also be making that change today.

0:55.2

Ask for Cress in your local garden machinery dealer, or visit cress.com.

1:05.0

I'm going to miss. Schools out and summer's in full swing, which means it's the time for the next generation of green thumbs to dig in and discover the joys of gardening.

1:28.4

There's something magical about spending time outdoors surrounded by nature. Imagine the wonder in a child's eyes

1:34.1

as a tiny seed sprouts into a towering sunflower, froglets hop from the pond for the first time

1:39.7

or juicy berries ripen on the bramble bush. For little ones, these aren't just garden moments,

1:45.7

their formative memories that connect them to the natural world in a powerful way. But the

1:50.6

benefits don't stop there. Just like adults, children experience a boost to their mental

1:55.3

well-being when they get their hands in the soil. Gardening teaches patience, nurtures emotional growth and gives kids the space to express themselves.

2:03.6

Who knows? A few fun afternoons in the veggie patch might turn them into lifelong vegetable lovers.

2:09.6

With the school holidays upon us there's no better time to head outside with your kids, nieces, nephews, grandkids or even your friends' children and get growing together.

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