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In this weeks episode I speak to garden writer Barbara Segall about her new book ’Secret Gardens of the South East’ published by Frances Lincoln. In Kent, Sussex and Surrey, a wealth of history and horticulture has combined with geography in the shape of rolling landscapes, would it valleys and meandering waterways, to provide some of the most beguiling and interesting gardens in the United Kingdom. Barbara tells me all about her new book, how she writes and talks about her career, her friendship with the late Peter Seabrook and much more.

You can find out more about Barbara by heading to her website or why not subscribe to her blog, The Garden Post.

My thanks to Barbara for coming along to chat with me this week.

Well folks, that's it for today thank you so much for joining me and Barbara.  There are just a few more episodes to go before we reach the end of Series 4 so do make sure you follow and subscribe to make sure you don't miss out on any of the horticultural fun here on the Mic the Gardener - Gardening Podcast and I will see you, as always, next week

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