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Have a Seat With... Ann-Marie Powell
Posted on November 16th 2023
Named one of the top 50 garden designers by both House and Gardens Magazine & Horticulture Week, Ann-Marie has kindly taken the time to chat to us.
Have a Seat With... Clive Nichols
Posted on September 5th 2023
We're revisiting some favourites from our Have A Seat With series, and this was an early one that we loved as we greatly admire his work. Names Britain's best garden photographer, Clive Nichols is also a lecturer for the RHS and has over 30 years of experience.
Have a Seat With…Alexandra Noble
Posted on June 28th 2023
Alexandra Noble is an award-winning landscape garden designer whose work has been featured in a variety of media platforms. From Gardener’s World and BBC Radio, to British Vogue and Washington Post. Alexandra has also exhibited show garden installations at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, Chelsea in Bloom, and Paris Fashion Week. Take a seat…and have a read!
Have a Seat With…Saskia Marjoram
Posted on May 15th 2023
Former assistant florist to the Prince of Wales and professional gardener for more than three decades—with Prince Michael of Kent among her most notable clients—Saskia Marjoram is the creative, botanical talent behind Saskia’s Flower Essences. Dive into the flower beds, and have a read!
Have a Seat With…Alastair Rubie
Posted on April 19th 2023
Alastair Rubie is the Managing Director of Hewins Oak, European oak specialist based in Lopen, Somerset...and one of Sitting Spiritually's trusted timber suppliers. Providing premium-grade oak for a whole range of construction needs in the UK for over 20 years, Hewins have established themselves as a pioneers in the industry. Let's meet Alastair!
Have a Seat With…Andrew Timothy O'Brien
Posted on March 16th 2023
Andrew Timothy O’Brien is an online gardening coach, author, host of the wonderful Gardens, Weeds & Words podcast, and hugely popular figure on Instagram. In today’s Have a Seat With, we talk about Andrew's philosophy on gardening and his brilliant new book, To Stand And Stare: How to Garden While Doing Next to Nothing. Dive in and have a read!
Have a Seat With... Juliet Sargeant
Posted on February 16th 2023
In today's Have a Seat With, we chat with award-winning garden designer, BBC Gardeners' World presenter, and founder of the hugely successful Sussex Garden School, Juliet Sargeant. In 2016, Juliet's Modern Slavery Garden was awarded a Gold Medal and the People’s Choice Prize at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. If you've got 5, have a read!
Have a Seat With... Chris Hull
Posted on January 12th 2023
In today's Have a Seat With, we chat with Chris Hull, the award-winning landscape garden designer and TV presenter on BBC’s Garden Rescue. Having worked in the industry for over a decade, Chris started his own Bath-based company in 2019, Greenbook Landscape Design. It's well worth a read!
Have a Seat With... Flo Headlam
Posted on December 6th 2022
Flo Headlam is a garden designer, horticulturist, TV presenter, and former charity sector worker. Her passion for gardening has made her a hugely popular figure on our screens in the last few years, on BBC flagship shows Garden Rescue and Gardeners’ World.
Have a Seat With... Tracy Snell
Posted on November 17th 2022
In today’s Have a Seat With, we chat with Tracy Snell, Garden Manager at RHS Garden Bridgewater. RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford is the Royal Horticultural Society's fifth public display garden and the single biggest gardening project undertaken in Europe.
Have a Seat With... Mandy Bradshaw
Posted on October 20th 2022
Known by her many loyal followers as The Chatty Gardener, Mandy Bradshaw is an award-winning, Cotswold-based garden journalist, photographer, gardener, and public speaker. In today's Have a Seat With, we talk about Mandy's career in garden journalism, Alan Titchmarsh following in her footsteps, and her brilliant Cheering Up Mondays photography series. Have a read!
Have a Seat With... Xa Tollemache
Posted by Alex Rowe on September 15th 2022
In today's edition of Have a Seat With, we have a chat with Xa Tollemache. The Chelsea Gold Medalist has been designing gardens since the mid-90s, working in London, the US, and across Europe and Scandinavia. Her own award-winning garden at Helmingham Hall in Suffolk, has been a life’s work for Xa—nearly 50 years in the making...and it's the feature of her first book!
Have a Seat With... James Alexander-Sinclair
Posted on August 11th 2022
James Alexander-Sinclair is one of Britain's most prominent and well-respected garden designers. His work can be seen all over the British Isles and in Europe. In this latest edition of Have a Seat With, we talk to James about his journey into the world of horticulture, his brief stint as an encyclopedia salesman, and his brilliant work at Horatio's Garden, Glasgow.
Have a Seat With... Sue Biggs
Posted by Alex Rowe on July 12th 2022
Until her very recent retirement, Sue Biggs CBE was the longest-serving Director General for the RHS in the charity’s long, illustrious history. In today’s edition of Have a Seat With, we take a look back at Sue’s incredible work at the RHS, the many innovations and improvements made during her tenure, and the joy of being back at Chelsea this year. Switch the kettle on and have a read!
Have a Seat With... Marcus Barnett
Posted by Alex Rowe on June 24th 2022
Marcus Barnett is a former Army officer-turned RHS Chelsea Flower Show-winning garden designer, lecturer, and creative force behind Marcus Barnett Studio. In this latest edition of Have a Seat With, we talk all things gardens with Marcus. From his surprise win at Chelsea while still at design school, to his love of the open water. Dive in and have a read…
Have a Seat With... Matthew Wilson
Posted by Alex Rowe on May 19th 2022
A fascinating interview with Matthew Wilson, the award-winning garden designer, writer, radio and television broadcaster, lecturer, and regular panelist on BBC Radio 4's Gardener's Question Time.
Have a Seat With... Lee Burkhill
Posted by Alex Rowe on April 4th 2022
Read our thought-provoking interview with Lee Burkhill, the award-winning garden designer, horticulture expert, BBC Garden Rescue presenter, and the man behind the hugely popular YouTube channel and blog, Garden Ninja.
Have a Seat With... Rebecca of My English Country Cottage
Posted by Alex Rowe on December 9th 2021
Join us as we sit down for 10 minutes with the lovely Rebecca of My English Country Cottage. We chat all things country, gardens and what makes Rebecca tick on a day to day basis.
Have a Seat With... Steve Lannin
Posted on September 29th 2021
We were very fortunate to sit down with Steve Lannin, Head Gardener of Mapperton Estate, to discuss what we can learn from our gardens and how we can keep and maintain them beautifully.
Have a Seat With... Hugo Bugg
Posted on September 7th 2021
Hugo Bugg is one half of Harris-Bugg Studio, however his expertise doesn't stop there; Hugo is not only the youngest ever gold medal winner at the Chelsea Flower Show, but he has also previously been named RHS Young Designer of the Year. In this Have A Seat With, we talk all things Chelsea Flower Show, designing the stunning RHS Bridgewater Garden, and his Devon influences. A truly varied and fascinating read.
Have a Seat With... Jo Thompson
Posted on August 13th 2021
Jo Thompson is listed by House and Garden and Country Life magazines as one of the country’s top ten garden designers and plantswomen. With numerous winners medals from the RHS and the People’s Choice award, Jo is one of the most knowledgeable and respected in the businesses.
Have a Seat With... Ellen Mary
Posted on July 24th 2021
Ellen Mary is the author of “The Joy of Gardening” and was named as one of the Top 5 Women Influencers in Horticulture by Grow Your Own magazine. We had a great chat about the mental-health benefits of gardening, her work as an ambassador for trees (yes that’s a thing!) and her favourite plant-based recipes (hemp seed and crispy onions anyone?).
Have a Seat With... Sophie Allport
Posted on June 22nd 2021
Sophie Allport started her self-titled lifestyle brand in 2007, and since then it has gone from strength to strength. We talk at length about all things nature, design, and family.
Have a Seat With... Mr Plant Geek
Posted by Martin Young on May 21st 2021
Michael Perry, or more commonly known as Mr Plant Geek, takes a seat with us giving us insight as to how he got started online, his branding and his passion for all things plants.
Have a Seat With... Hugh Cassidy
Posted by Martin Young on April 7th 2021
Hugh Cassidy, more commonly known as Horti Hugh by his followers, shares his insights and garden endeavours across Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
Have a Seat With... Clive Nichols
Posted on March 24th 2021
Names Britain's best garden photographer, Clive Nichols is also a lecturer for the RHS and has over 30 years of experience.
Have a Seat With... Jack Wallington
Posted on February 25th 2021
Garden designer, RHS trial judge, conservationist and writer, Jack Wallington joins us for a seat to discuss how he got into garden design, his new book 'Wild About Weeds' and much more.
Have a Seat With... Andrew Fisher Tomlin
Posted on January 26th 2021
In this edition of our 'Have a Seat With...' series, we speak with multi-award-winning garden designer Andrew Fisher Tomlin of 'Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer London'.
Have a Seat With... Rowena Birch
Posted on November 11th 2020
Taking a derelict piece of land, Rowena created a beautiful community garden for her and her neighbours to enjoy.
Have a Seat With... Mark Lane
Posted on October 14th 2020
An interview with Mark Lane, as a landscape designer, author and TV presenter Mark kindly took the time to chat to us about his new book.
Have a Seat With... Our Rainbow Bench Winner
Posted on September 10th 2020
We created a raffle to raise money for the NHS with a unique rainbow bench, here's an interview with our winner Kate Robinson.
Have a Seat With... Artist Lucy Young
Posted on August 14th 2020
An interview with Lucy Young, a local artist whose bright and uplifting harbour scenes capture the essence of movement and light found on the stunning Jurassic Coast where she lives.
Michael Caines at Lympstone Manor
Posted on June 18th 2020
An interview with Michael Caines, a famous chef and local celebrity.
An Interview with Rosebie Morton
Posted on March 16th 2020
Rosebie Morton founded The Real Flower Company nearly 25 years ago with one mission in mind – to cultivate cut flowers with scent, as if they were just picked from the garden. We caught up with Rosebie to find out more…
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