Podcast 1: James Alexander-Sinclair
from The Virgin Gardener Podcast Hosted by Laetitia Maklouf
Things we talk about in this episode: Judging at Chelsea Objectivity and how the judging system works James’s gardening journey Sex, death and deliciousness The gardener as referee The recipe for a good garden Making sure that the practical essentials are in the right place James’s own garden The corner of shame Calling in help when life gets in the way James’s inspiration Show gardens and unattainability Gardening as larceny Removing sentimentality (and diseased trees) Watching and waiting Dealing with the boring stuff first Barefoot compost heaps Gardens, garden designers, succulents, cacti, azaleas and rhododendrons Roses and revolutionary verve Stopping gardening when it becomes a chore Designers and Chelsea show gardens The cult of the designer James’s 7 minute Chelsea garden Evil wisteria Stop worrying Fortnum and Mason manure Plants for dry shade Right plant right place Self control Growing rhododendrons in the cotswolds And watching them die Seed sowing Leggy chillies Snow hating Shed cleaning Weeding with a hula hoop Apres freeze watering Dahlias Slugs and how to deal with them Slugs vs snails Evil slugs Evil drunken slugs Savage slugs Hedgehog homes Podcasting as gardening
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James Alexander-Sinclair is a gardener, garden designer, writer, broadcaster and show garden judge at all the RHS flower shows. He shares his wisdom, outlook and tips for success in his own joyful, hilarious style.
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