In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Sue Kent, a gardener who turned personal challenges into a thriving career. Born with an upper limb disability, Sue developed innovative techniques, including using her feet for tasks traditionally done by hand. Her passion for horticulture has flourished over three decades in her stunning co…

John or as he's become known as 'The Bee Gardener' has become known for his passion for pollinators. His previous garden was featured on BBC Gardener's world, as well as several magazine publications due to it's experiential wildness, with overflowing borders that were buzzing with wildlife. Now he's taken on a whole new challenge, with a brand new…

Jamie Langlands is an award winning garden designer that I've been lucky to work with on a few occasions. I'm always blown away by his passion and focus on sustainability, the future generations and of course creatively with fantastic designs and ideas. I've wanted him to come onto the Sip & Sow podcast for a long time, so I was so pleased to final…

Collie Flowers started as an idea in Nic's mind to make gardening information more accessible and easy to understand. Before she knew it, she'd started a business selling seeds, with a passion to be known for value and quality. Her love for gardening is part inherited from Hazel, mum to Nic, who's been gardening for as long as she can remember. In …

In 1927 Hilda Leyel founded the Society of Herbalists, which would later become the Herb Society, with the aim of supporting the practice of herbal medicine in Britain. I didn't know about it until Barbara came up and chatted to me at Shrewsbury Flower Show, she was madly passionate about the power of herbs and what the society now does for people …

Chris Jesson, or better known as @GroovygardeningUK on Instagram, has become well known in our horticultural community, not least because of his down to earth, real personality and of course his unwaverering passion for gardening. He's not afraid to talk about some of the real, challenging moments, including living with Autism, and recent changes i…

She's back, for a second sitting on the Sip & Sow podcast. Jenny joined me for a full episode earlier this year, where I visited the famous Laundry Garden in all of it's glory... but I was still left wanting to know more, especially when I knew Jenny was keeping a secret up her sleeves! All is revealed in this episode as she unveils her brand new c…

When I was choosing who this weeks podcast guest would be, looking at all of the recordings from Shrewsbury Flower Show, Charlotte's was calling out to me. This episode feels like something we could all do with this week when it's wet and miserable, and one thing i know for sure is that Charlotte will cheer you up and make you think differently. As…

The Botanical Reprobates, otherwise known as Alice & Annie, seem to have appeared out of nowhere. Before we knew it they were appearing on all of our screens with their quizzes and games. They've taken horticultural social media by storm, why? By simply being themselves, and we love it! Alice and Annie have an infectious way of just recording thems…

Thomas Pearson started his business at 23, totally new to Horticulture and with one sole passion for pots. In that time quite a lot has changed! He definitely never thought he'd see his pots on television, nor in some of the most famous gardens in the country. He's been in the Young Horticulturalist of the Year Awards, featured in famous horticultu…

He seemed to appear out of nowhere just a few years ago, but now Jonny has become a household name with his comedy reels and his prestigious lawn. @gardenwithjonny makes gardening accessible, relevant and funny (with many people passive aggressively tagging in their husbands and wives into some of his reels). It's no surprise then that his accounts…

This is one garden that needs no introduction... and that's because it's become an internet phenomenon in it's own right. The Laundry Garden might have started with humble aspirations to create a beautiful walled garden, but it's since become a whole community. In this episode of the Sip & Sow Podcast, Jenny explains the moment she decided to share…

Their family started out growing strawberry plants in Norfolk over 30 years ago, but for Toby and Imagen this is a brand new journey, as they're just one year into their own soft fruit farm. Previously only available to commercial growers, they wanted to let home growers buy from them directly too, cutting out the middleman (often many) of nurserie…

This weeks podcast is a little bit special, many of you know that I met todays guest just one year ago, a relationship which initially started as a client, but soon blossomed into a deep friendship. Roz Chandler is a British Flower Farmer and owner of Field Gate Flowers, proudly supplying sustainable, seasonal blooms. This last year has been her mo…

Okay, hands up, we had a little technical error when we were recording this weeks podcast, and for some reason our microphones didn't work when we recorded this section with Leanne. It sounded odd in the main episode, but we couldn't not let you hear it as a standalone bonus, because it's just such an inspirational conversation with one incredible …

This weeks episode was recorded LIVE at BBC Gardeners World Live at the NEC Birmingham, where I catch up with award winning garden designers Ben Shutler & Kim O'Brien, from the middle of their show gardens. Ben's garden is the first to feature chickens, in a unique run around the perimeter of the garden, whilst Kim's garden brings people together t…

In a Sip & Sow exclusive, this week the one and only Michael Perry chats to me about his incredible journey in horticulture, including how he ended up on one of TV's biggest channels. "This is actually quite as big deal because they don't let people in very often... and I've never talked on a podcast about the QVC side of my career." says Michael a…

The Sip & Sow Podcast is back for a brand new season! But one things for sure, the great conversations with inspiring horticultural guests are back, and I wanted to start with one that means a great deal to me and this podcast. Manoj Malde. Why? Because Manoj was actually the inspiration for me starting this podcast in the first place, after a conv…

In this final bonus episode, to end series one of the Sip & Sow podcast, the tables are turned and gardener and close friend Adam Kirtland interviews Tom Coleman about what it took to put this first season together, why he did it in the way that he did, his favourite guests, locations and will it return for a second series... A note from Tom - Than…

Gardening is for everyone, no grand estates required. Whether you've got a sprawling backyard, a modest balcony, or just a sunny windowsill, there's room for a little green in your life. It's less about space and more about passion and creativity. You don't need fancy tools or expensive pots. With a dash of imagination and some DIY flair, you can t…

The Glasshouse stands as an emblem of hope and transformation in the heart of London. This unique botanical project is not just about cultivating plants but also nurturing souls. Focused on supporting women in prison, The Glasshouse bridges the gap between confinement and reintegration into society. Amidst the city's hustle and bustle, this green h…

This week I'm recording the podcast inside one of the world's most famous department stores, Fortnum & Mason. I'm joined by Niall Gardens, who's flown over from Ireland to meet me. Niall is well known as a passionate gardener, tending to nature's wonders and teaching thousands on YouTube the art of planting, nurturing, and flourishing. He's also an…

In a world drowning under the weight of plastic, our gardens and green spaces have not been spared. Each year, millions of plant pots contribute to our ecological crisis, casting a shadow on the vibrant tapestry of our horticultural legacy. But what if we could redefine the way we nurture nature? Can the fleece of sheep truly pave the way to a gree…

In a world where stunningly designed and curated gardens can steal the spotlight, I think there's something truly captivating and inspiring about the gardens that really resonate with our everyday lives. Especially on social media, Who can resist the charm of relatable, real gardening, in homes just like ours - where we can discover the DIY hacks t…

This weeks guest is a creative double act, Caroline & Davinder Madaher, who have become famous for their floral textile designs inspired by nature and flowers. They’ve had an extensive career, working all over the world from New York to Yorkshire, creating floral textile designs that have graced the highstreet in fashion, homeware and more. Now wit…

Today’s guest is Lee Connelly, or you might know him as The Skinny Jean Gardener. Lee has been passionately plugging children’s gardening for years, as a BBC Blue Peter presenter, on stage, around the world, in his book, and recently lobbying here in the UK government to get gardening back on the curriculum. We sat down in his garden, on what turne…

In this weeks episode Tom visits Daisy Payne, best known as the gardening presenter on ITV This Morning. Daisy started her horticultural journey long before that though - documenting her ups and downs on instagram and making growing stuff accessible for everyone, before being spotted by an ITV producer, who wanted to help her to continue breaking d…

This weeks podcast has taken me to Glasgow to meet Andy Peasgood. A gardener who’s passionate about new build homes coming with great foundations and garden spaces, to encourage those who buy them to grow and getting them off to the best start. We also chat about what it’s really like gardening ‘up north’, with delayed seasons and tougher condition…

This week Tom is chatting to Cara Thompson, or you’ll probably know her as ‘make it flourish’ - After years being creative as a TV art director, working on the likes of Eastenders, Cara found herself in the middle of lockdown as a new mum, struggling with not seeing friends and family. She focussed on transforming her garden that Summer… and in the…

Growing up surrounded by hard workers and a family passionate about gardening, Chris caught the bug from a young age, working through any job going and grafting hard, Chris eventually launched his own business Greenbook Landscape Design. In 2021 Chris answered a casting call to join BBC Garden Rescue, now on season 9, Chris stars alongside gardenin…

When we garden, we grow. But more than just plants and flowers, we sow inspiration and creativity. This brand new podcast, launching soon, explores new perspectives on gardening, innovation, artistry and individuality. Hosted by Tom Coleman, self taught gardener, creator and social media expert. Tom chats to those who are making huge strides in our…