From DIY SOS to Gardeners’ World: Ashley Edwards’ garden story
About this episode
Ashley Edwards shares insights from his experiences on DIY SOS and his horticultural journey.
Join BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Ashley Edwards as he reveals what really goes on behind the scenes of DIY SOS. From designing life-changing gardens in just days to working through 2am finishes, Ashley shares the chaos, community spirit and emotional moments that make the show so special. He talks accessible planting, sustainable reuse, favourite low-maintenance plants, and the joy of seeing families enjoy their transformed spaces. Plus, hear about his horticultural journey from Kew to Sicily, Horatio’s Garden, Gardeners’ Question Time and Gardeners’ World, with plenty of practical inspiration along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Ashley Edwards
Topics covered
- gardening
- DIY
- sustainability
- community
- horticulture
Keywords
- gardening
- DIY SOS
- Ashley Edwards
- sustainable planting
- low-maintenance plants
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Gardeners’ World, DIY SOS, Horatio’s Garden, Gardeners’ Question Time, Gardeners’ World
Places: Kew, Sicily
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