#38 THE GARDEN PRESS EVENT 2026 - Islington, London

In this episode of the podcast, I'm coming to you from the Garden Press Event 2026, where I've been talking to some of the most interesting and innovative people in the gardening world.   I first meet up with former guest Andrew Cousins from The Dipping Tank Company, whose rainwater-harvesting tanks double as beautiful water features, now joined by a clever new accessory, the "Little Dipper," for easy, thumb-controlled watering straight from the tank.   Next up is Philip Redmond of Premier Seeds Direct, an online-only seed specialist offering over a thousand varieties, including new collaborations with no-dig guru Charles Dowding and a huge new range of dahlias.   From there, I chat with Luke of Hortiwool, who's turning British sheep's wool into versatile garden products, from hanging basket liners to wildlife bedding. I'm then joined by Jennifer and Steve from Pro-Grow and Veolia, to explore volcanic rock dust, recycled green-waste composts and topsoil, and how they're helping gardeners grow stronger, healthier plants.   I also speak with Alison Edwards from Burgon & Ball, celebrating nearly 300 years of toolmaking and with a range of stylish RHS-licensed gifts. Chris Wiley from Horty.ai is launching an AI gardening companion, and Matthew Dent from Fertile Fibre, tells us about his consistent, peat-free, coir-based composts.   Finally, Julia Mitchell tells me all about the newly launched Nursery Exhibitors Organisation which is bringing togeher small nurseries and helping them get seen in a busy market.