Episode 3

Lee Connelly, The Skinny Jean Gardener

Lee Connelly, the Skinny Jean Gardener, wants to get kids out in the garden and shares his passion for growing plants and nature. He is also leading the charge to get gardening included on the curriculum for primary schools.

We caught up with Lee to hear what he’s been up to and discover how businesses within the sector can support the next generation to embrace a love of gardening. … Oh, and the allure of the water butt!

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Episode 2

Charlotte Howard - Capability Charlotte

On this week’s episode Charlotte Howard of Capability Charlotte shares her trials and tribulations as a woman working in horticulture, from adequate facilities to comfortably fitting workwear. We also discuss Charlotte’s campaign to see plastic grass banned, or plastic death carpet as she likes to call it!

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Episode 1

Vicky Nuttall, GIMA

We’re delighted to welcome our first guest onto the Underground. Vicky Nuttall, the Director of GIMA, gives us an overview of the role of GIMA and we discover how the organisation is supporting their members. Vicky dispels some common garden sector misconceptions and shares some thoughts and insights. From current challenges such as the move to peat-free, to the need for fresh approaches in order to attract and retain the next generation of gardeners.

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