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Gardening with the RHS

The Story of Strawberries

Gardening with the RHS

Royal Horticultural Society

Home & Garden, Leisure, Hobbies

4.4654 Ratings

🗓️ 10 July 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Nothing captures the spirit of a British summer quite like Wimbledon and the iconic pairing of strawberries and cream. This week we’re diving into the fascinating history of strawberry cultivation with the RHS Head of Libraries and Exhibitions Fiona Davison, who uncovered a hidden story of pioneering strawberry-focused citizen science. Wisley’s Liz Mooney returns to run us through exactly how to keep on top of the vegetable patch during one of the busiest times in the growing season. And finally, we journey to Somerset to meet Georgie Newbury of Common Farm Flowers. Her cut flower farm is a haven for bees, butterflies, and all things that flutter and buzz. Host: Gareth Richards Contributors: Fiona Davison, Liz Mooney, Georgie Newbury Links: How the RHS transformed British strawberry growing RHS Digital Collections RHS Plant Trials and Awards Common Farm Flowers

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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

Cut!

1:07.9

50 low.

1:12.6

Nothing captures the spirit of a British summer, quite like Wimbledon.

1:16.6

Nothing says Wimbledon more than the iconic pairing of strawberries and cream.

1:20.6

The tradition began all the way back in 1877, the very first tournament,

1:25.6

when just 200 spectators gathered to watch the action.

1:29.3

And at the time, the strawberries were the height of fashion in London.

1:32.3

For a few fleeting weeks each summer, the plump juicy berries were highly prized by the wealthy.

1:37.3

This is before refrigeration, so eating these sought-after berries in public became a status symbol.

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