Sip & Sow with Tom Coleman

In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Sue Kent, a gardener who turned personal challenges into a thriving career. Born with an upper limb disability, Sue developed innovative techniques, including using her feet for tasks traditionally done by hand. Her passion for horticulture has flourished over three decades in her stunning coastal garden in Wales. Sue’s unique approach gained national attention during the 2020 lockdown, when a home video led to her becoming a presenter ...

Jamie Langlands is an award winning garden designer that I've been lucky to work with on a few occasions. I'm always blown away by his passion and focus on sustainability, the future generations and of course creatively with fantastic designs and ideas. I've wanted him to come onto the Sip & Sow podcast for a long time, so I was so pleased to finally get him in the chair at Shrewsbury Flower Show back in August. In this episode Jamie talks about his journey from fine artist to garden de...

In 1927 Hilda Leyel founded the Society of Herbalists, which would later become the Herb Society, with the aim of supporting the practice of herbal medicine in Britain. I didn't know about it until Barbara came up and chatted to me at Shrewsbury Flower Show, she was madly passionate about the power of herbs and what the society now does for people across the UK, so I invited her to sit down and join me in a comfy arm chair and tell you all on this episode of the Sip & Sow Podcast. This ...

She's back, for a second sitting on the Sip & Sow podcast. Jenny joined me for a full episode earlier this year, where I visited the famous Laundry Garden in all of it's glory... but I was still left wanting to know more, especially when I knew Jenny was keeping a secret up her sleeves! All is revealed in this episode as she unveils her brand new collaboration with Avalon Home, with a range of homewares inspired by her love of Dahlias. It's something Jenny has become synonymous with ove...

The Botanical Reprobates, otherwise known as Alice & Annie, seem to have appeared out of nowhere. Before we knew it they were appearing on all of our screens with their quizzes and games. They've taken horticultural social media by storm, why? By simply being themselves, and we love it! Alice and Annie have an infectious way of just recording themselves having an absolute giggle, with guests joining them for quizzes and games making gardening fun, they're not afraid to swear, laugh, cry, ...

He seemed to appear out of nowhere just a few years ago, but now Jonny has become a household name with his comedy reels and his prestigious lawn. @gardenwithjonny makes gardening accessible, relevant and funny (with many people passive aggressively tagging in their husbands and wives into some of his reels). It's no surprise then that his accounts on Instagram and Tiktok have become viral sensations, growing hundreds of thousands of followers and inspiring people up and down the country to m...

Their family started out growing strawberry plants in Norfolk over 30 years ago, but for Toby and Imagen this is a brand new journey, as they're just one year into their own soft fruit farm. Previously only available to commercial growers, they wanted to let home growers buy from them directly too, cutting out the middleman (often many) of nurseries & garden centres. Offering strawberries and other soft fruit varieties like raspberries, blackcurrant and gooseberry bushes as bare roots and...

Okay, hands up, we had a little technical error when we were recording this weeks podcast, and for some reason our microphones didn't work when we recorded this section with Leanne. It sounded odd in the main episode, but we couldn't not let you hear it as a standalone bonus, because it's just such an inspirational conversation with one incredible lady. This year at BBC Gardener's World Live Leanne Wood traded her place as a teacher, for one as a garden designer. Incorporating the best of b...

In a Sip & Sow exclusive, this week the one and only Michael Perry chats to me about his incredible journey in horticulture, including how he ended up on one of TV's biggest channels. "This is actually quite as big deal because they don't let people in very often... and I've never talked on a podcast about the QVC side of my career." says Michael as we start recording. Michaels career path is inspiring to hear, and as we chat we realise not dissimilar from my own. "You've just got to pu...

In this final bonus episode, to end series one of the Sip & Sow podcast, the tables are turned and gardener and close friend Adam Kirtland interviews Tom Coleman about what it took to put this first season together, why he did it in the way that he did, his favourite guests, locations and will it return for a second series... A note from Tom - Thank you all so much for tuning in, I really wasn't sure anyone was going to... but to know that hundreds of you have had me in your ears every ...

The Glasshouse stands as an emblem of hope and transformation in the heart of London. This unique botanical project is not just about cultivating plants but also nurturing souls. Focused on supporting women in prison, The Glasshouse bridges the gap between confinement and reintegration into society. Amidst the city's hustle and bustle, this green haven provides a therapeutic space where imprisoned women can learn about horticulture, fostering skills that go beyond gardening. The act of planti...

In a world drowning under the weight of plastic, our gardens and green spaces have not been spared. Each year, millions of plant pots contribute to our ecological crisis, casting a shadow on the vibrant tapestry of our horticultural legacy. But what if we could redefine the way we nurture nature? Can the fleece of sheep truly pave the way to a greener tomorrow with wool pots? Join us, as we venture into a journey of discovery, diving deep into solutions, innovations, and the incredible minds ...

This weeks guest is a creative double act, Caroline & Davinder Madaher, who have become famous for their floral textile designs inspired by nature and flowers. They’ve had an extensive career, working all over the world from New York to Yorkshire, creating floral textile designs that have graced the highstreet in fashion, homeware and more. Now with their own business ‘We are Madaher’ they’re inspiring everyone to bring more nature indoors with their fabulous embroidery kits and one of a ...