504: RHS Sandringham Flower Show: climate resilient trees, rainwater capture, frogs

About this episode

The episode covers the RHS Sandringham Flower Show, focusing on climate resilient trees, innovative garden designs, and tips from growers.

The team head to North Norfolk to fill their boots with inspiration from the show gardens, floral exhibits, specialist growers, and innovative designs on display at RHS Sandringham Flower Show. Gareth Richards speaks with Catherine MacDonald, who designed The RHS Royal Legacy Garden in collaboration with King Charles III, with a special focus on climate resilient trees. Jenny Laville catches up with designers Joe and Laura Carey in their playful Pollywiggle Garden, designed for amphibians. And producers Poppy and Dan glean some top tips from the growers and nurseries in the Floral Marquee. Hosts: Gareth Richards, Jenny Laville Contributors: Catherine MacDonald, Laura Carey, Joe Carey, John Cullen, Louise Batchelor, David Reynolds, Paul Dibley, Dan Cocker, Poppy Waring Links: RHS Sandringham Flower Show Plants: Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Rubylace' Gleditsia triacanthos 'Rubylace' | thorny locust 'Rubylace' Aeonium ‘Pink Witch’ Aeonium 'Pink Witch' (v) Rosemary-leaf willow - Salix rosmarinifolia Salix rosmarinifolia L. | rosemary-leaved willow Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ Achillea ptarmica 'Peter Cottontail'PBR | sneezewort 'Peter Cottontail'

People in this episode

Hosts: Gareth Richards, Jenny Laville

Guests: Catherine MacDonald, Laura Carey, Joe Carey

Topics covered

• flower show
• climate resilient trees
• rainwater capture
• amphibians
• garden design
• horticulture

Keywords

• RHS Sandringham Flower Show
• climate resilient trees
• garden design
• amphibians
• horticulture
• floral exhibits
• specialist growers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Royal Horticultural Society

Products: Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Rubylace', Aeonium ‘Pink Witch’, Rosemary-leaf willow - Salix rosmarinifolia, Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’

Places: North Norfolk

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