S3 E1: More Than A Garden With Sue Carter

What if the garden sold itself - you just had to get people through the gate?In this episode, Richard speaks to Sue from RHS Hyde Hall, one of just five RHS gardens in the country and firmly on Chelmsford's doorstep. From the sweeping hilltop views to the plot-to-plate vegetable garden, Sue shares what makes Hyde Hall so much more than its horticultural reputation suggests.They explore how Hyde Hall balances its national RHS identity with deeply local roots - with 80% of visitors coming from Chelmsford and Southend - and how the team is working to welcome new audiences through the pound-entry scheme, National Lottery access, school visits, and family events like the Great Garden Gameathon.Sue also opens up about wellbeing, the quiet power of being in nature, and why a garden that's constantly growing never really stays the same.With nearly 440,000 visitors a year - and a lavender walk on the horizon - the next milestone is half a million. Come and help them get there.Hyde Hall is open every day from 10am. No booking needed. Just turn up.Recorded at:City Spacehttps://city-space.co.uk/@city_space_chelmsfordWebsite:https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hallInstagram:@rhshydehallWhere to find Get Better in Chelmsford:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/get-better-in-chelmsfordCreated in collaboration with:Better Agency @betteragencyChelmsford City Council: @chelmscouncil