Children's Gardening Coach: Dear Diary

This week the other Skinny Jean Gardener Dale, joins us on the show as we discuss the origin stories of how it all started.

In this episode we talk about our first allotments, mistakes that were made and how Jimmy Doherty spotted two brothers to join him on his farm.

Over the next few weeks you'll hear the unedited story, with behind the scenes chat and unheard stories from how it all began.

Thanks to The School Gardening Success Plan for supporting the podcast. If you are a teacher or parent that wants to get your childs school gardening then head to https://www.skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccess

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New Year, New Podcast as Lee kicks off the year with New Year Gardening Resolutions PLUS much more.

This week Lee talks about his New Year resolutions where he looks at his new garden and how he looks to work on it much with with his daughter Olive after a year not connecting in 2021, and staying off the phone. How do you keep screen time to a minimum?

Also this week, Lee discusses his return to TV as he joins the BBC Teach team and CBBC to be part of their Green Planet shows. If you are a teacher then the best place to check out what BBC Teach have this year.. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach Lee will be LIVE on 3 Feb on The Green Planet on BBC Teach.

If you want to find out more about The School Gardening Success Plan that supports schools and teachers to learn how to garden then look at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccess

Lee also discusses the same subject that always comes up at this time of year. Peat and Peat-free. Thats right, the debate continues. Why? What are you thoughts on Peat Free compost?

Plus could a Chelsea Garden be on the cards?

We'd love to hear from you about any of todays subjects plus any thoughts on the podcast on ALL socials, just type in Skinny Jean Gardener to find us!

Thank you to The School Gardening Success Plan for supporting the podcast. If you would like to sponsor the show, contact [email protected]

Singing, Quizing, VR Gardening and a Squirrel's Christmas Getaway! Its all her in The Christmas Special!

In this weeks Christmas Special Lee talks about what came out of the Director General of The RHS Role and whether he really will be taking over the Gardening World!

We look at an absolute game changer in gardening technology that will be coming in 2022 that he is very excited about, and you probably won't hear the end of!

Squirrels are back on the agenda as we check out what one man has created for the squirrels in his garden which includes a christmas cabin! https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/08/man-builds-mini-village-for-squirrels-in-garden-complete-with-a-pool-15734002/

The top 3 childrens gardening gifts if 2021 are here and lee has the full down low on what you should get this year. here's the links..

https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/xmas

https://growsowsimple.com/seedcell/

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/mynaturetable

Plus a christmas quiz, singing and gardening updates!

This weeks podcast is sponsored by The School Gardening Success Plan https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccess Get your school gardening in 2022

In this weeks BONUS episode of the podcast, Lee takes your questions on why he is becoming Director General of The RHS in June 2022.

Lee talks about his goals of doubling membership within 3 years, speaking to the 30 million gardeners in the UK and bringing in a "TikTok" generation that is yet to experience The RHS.

He also discuss's plan to open 5 NEW Mini RHS gardens to make the organisation more accessible, with an insight to growing and moving forwards the already great work Sue Biggs has done over the past 11 years.

Find out more in todays podcast and share #RHSVOTE4LEE on social media to show your support to his new role in gardening.

Lee takes to the mic for the last time this year to discuss the future of the podcast and becoming RHS Director General

With phone calls from Stuart Jackson, Richard Suggett and Ian Beddoes, theres plenty of laughs and garden chat amongst the final phone in of the year!

Having been the number one phone in garden show in the world, Lee has decided to hang up the phone for this year, BUT he will return for a Christmas special AND the podcast will return in January with some incredible new garden chats that will be worth the wait.

See you in Christmas! and remember #RHSVOTE4LEE

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Its getting spooky in this action packed Halloween Special! as Lee takes you on a tour of the garden, discusses growing the biggest pumpkin in the smallest of spaces and takes calls from Mr Suggett and Rob Ross.

Plus Lee tells you his TOP 10 best things to do with the kids at Halloween!

With thank to our sponsors..

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TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccess

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Its the first breakfast show, and things don't quite go to plan, a dodgy ground force, a lack of sleep, and the only saving grace of Richard Suggett calling in!

With thank to our sponsors..

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TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccess

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On this episode of the show, JJ from The Bearded Growers Radio show joins us to chat Allotment, Gardeners' World and Gardening Radio. Listen to JJ and Bish every Monday, right here.. https://nccr.co.uk/shows/bearded-growers-radio/

Plus regular favourite to the show Mr Stuart Jackson says Hi after sowing his onion sets and tells us how well his School Gardening Success Plan is getting on!

With thank to our sponsors..

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TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccess

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This week on the show we have Catherine Hughes from Growing Family and author of A year of nature, craft and play!

Plus Olive joins us for #AskOlive to tell us about what gardening she does at school!

With thank to our sponsors..

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TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccess

Are you wondering How to get Kids Gardening? Wonder no more! HOW TO GET KIDS GARDENING by The Skinny Jean Gardener is OUT NOW >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916293301/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1916293301&linkCode=as2&tag=leeconnelly-21&linkId=9d68ff7051c58729dbbab47fa77f4158

This week Lee discusses the Queens Jubilee and asks will you be plant a tree in 2022?

Plus favourite to the show Mr Jackson calls in to give us an update on the School Gardening Success Plan and what Tree he is looking to plant up in 2022

With thank to our sponsors..

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TEACHER or PARENT? Want to get your school gardening? The School Gardening Success Plan is for you! Find out more >>> https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/schoolsuccess

Are you wondering How to get Kids Gardening? Wonder no more! HOW TO GET KIDS GARDENING by The Skinny Jean Gardener is OUT NOW >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1916293301/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1916293301&linkCode=as2&tag=leeconnelly-21&linkId=9d68ff7051c58729dbbab47fa77f4158

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