Kate is a visionary garden designer celebrated for her innovative approach to transforming outdoor spaces into living works of art. With an eclectic style that merges bold creativity with the natural beauty of horticulture, Kate is renowned for her sustainable designs and her ability to inspire others to reimagine their outdoor spaces. A graduate of Pershore College with a deep passion for horticulture, art, and design, Kate has earned widespread recognition — including a Platinum award and Best Beautiful Border at BBC Gardeners’ World Live in 2019, another Platinum in 2022, and most recently an RHS Silver Gilt Award and the coveted People’s Choice Award at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2025. Her garden was also featured on BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World. Kate’s work emphasizes creativity, sustainability, and a deep connection to nature, ensuring that each project is as thoughtful as it is beautiful.

https://www.childrensgardeningcoach.co.uk/

Lee Connelly is the UK’s leading children’s gardening educator, inspiring a new generation to get outdoors, grow their own food, and connect with nature.

Seen on Blue Peter and featured across platforms including BBC Teach, Lee has become one of the most recognisable voices in children’s gardening. His work has also reached Parliament, where he has contributed to conversations around the importance of school gardening within education and its role in shaping healthier, more connected futures for young people.

Over his career, Lee has come face to face with over 500,000 children through nationwide tours, live events, and school visits, delivering experiences that inspire, educate, and leave lasting impact. His large-scale school tours, including initiatives reaching 10,000 children in a single week, have become a benchmark within the horticulture and education sectors.

Lee is also the creator of School Garden Success, a programme designed to make gardening simple and accessible for schools, removing barriers and giving teachers the tools they need to get growing with confidence.

Beyond the UK, Lee’s work has taken him internationally, with projects across Europe and ongoing collaborations in Japan. These global projects focus on using gardening, creativity, and storytelling to connect children with nature in new and exciting ways.

Alongside his educational work, Lee has brought gardening to the stage through his live theatre shows, combining entertainment, energy, and hands-on learning to engage family audiences in a completely unique way.

He has also partnered with leading brands, organisations, and councils to deliver impactful campaigns that connect with families at scale, blending education, content creation, and live experiences to create meaningful change.

Recognised as a Gardens Illustrated Horticultural Hero, Lee continues to lead the way in transforming how children experience gardening today.

https://ashbournepaving.ie/home

At Ashbourne Paving, we’ve been transforming outdoor spaces for over two decades.

Our top men have been with us for more than 15 years (Cormac & Nicky), bringing unparalleled skill and dedication to every project.

From residential driveways to large commercial spaces, we take pride in delivering high-quality results that stand the test of time.

You may have seen our work without even knowing it—we’ve played a key role in building some of Ireland’s iconic spots, including the renowned Kildare Village Outlets and the Shamrock Rovers Stadium.

Whether it’s a major commercial project or your own backyard, we bring the same level of care and expertise to every job.

Diarmuid Gavin (born 10 May 1964) is an Irish garden designer and television personality. He has presented gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show on nine occasions from 1995 to 2016, winning a number of medals, including gold in 2011. He has also authored or co-authored at least ten gardening-related books.

Lucy Willcox has been producing Award Winning Gardens since 2007
From contemporary courtyards to large classic contemporary gardens throughout the UK.
In April 2024 Lucy was featured in a Garden Design Series on the new ITV show
‘Alan Titchmarsh’s Gardening Club’,  presenting mini masterclasses in design principles.
Her Strand Roof terrace project received the Principal BALI award 2020.
Her Highgate, Putney & Stockwell gardens were a finalist in the Society of Garden Designers Awards.
The Highgate garden was featured in Homes and Gardens and selected by Alan Titchmarsh for his ITV program ‘Britain’s Best Back Gardens’ as ‘One of Britain’s top 10 gardens’. 
Several of her gardens have been featured in revered Garden Design books, magazine articles and national press.

About me

I’m Emily Moorcroft, a Dublin-based garden designer with a slightly unusual background. I spent over a decade as a detective in London, including several years investigating cyber crime, before taking a career break that gave me the space to rethink what I wanted from life.

I retrained, completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Garden Design, and realised how much joy I get from creating outdoor spaces that make people feel happy, calm and connected.

I now run Moorcroft Garden Design, where I focus on accessible, sensory-rich gardens that are shaped around the people who use them, not just how they look. My goal is simple: to create thoughtful gardens that genuinely improve everyday life.

In 2026, I was selected as one of the designers for RTÉ’s Super Garden, where I created Bear’s Wild Corner for Maria and Bear. The garden brought together playful planting, accessible design and practical family living, with a strong focus on creating a space that felt joyful, usable and full of life. It was a brilliant opportunity to show the kind of gardens I care about most: spaces that are beautiful, personal and genuinely make a difference.

Episode 128

Bloom Special

Catch this bonus episode where I chat with Declan Mckenna , Joshua Fenton, Scott Renwick , Linda McKeown , Debbie Brophy , Oliver Schurmann , David Negus also the super garden winner Sean Melia also the other four Emily Moorcraft , Eoighan Mountaine Barry , Janani Rajkumar , Adrian Bolton and finish off with the conductor of the orchestra Kerrie Gardiner brought to you by ECHO TOOLS

Thanks to everyone that made my Bloom a wonderful experience

Dave the Plantman (David Andrews) is a British horticulturist and social media star with over 45 years of gardening experience. Based in Wigan, UK, he is best known for his viral, easy-to-understand gardening tips that reach over a million gardening enthusiasts every week across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube

• Real Name: David Andrews
• Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK
• Experience: 45+ years in horticulture
• Platforms: Active on ⁠Instagram⁠, TikTok, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠
• Brand: ⁠Dave The Plantman Official Website⁠ [⁠1⁠, ⁠2⁠, ⁠3⁠, ⁠4⁠, ⁠5⁠]

• Started as a traditional horticulturalist.
• Went viral on social media as an "accidental influencer" in his 60s.
• Focuses on practical advice for new and experienced gardeners.
• Covers pruning, propagation, soil care, and seasonal plant maintenance.
• Hosts an active community group called "Dave the Plantman's chatter box" on Facebook. [⁠1⁠, ⁠2⁠, ⁠3⁠, ⁠4⁠, ⁠5⁠, ⁠6⁠]

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Dave the Plantman (David Andrews) is a British horticulturist and social media star with over 45 years of gardening experience. Based in Wigan, UK, he is best known for his viral, easy-to-understand gardening tips that reach over a million gardening enthusiasts every week across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube

• Real Name: David Andrews
• Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK
• Experience: 45+ years in horticulture
• Platforms: Active on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube
• Brand: Dave The Plantman Official Website [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

• Started as a traditional horticulturalist.
• Went viral on social media as an "accidental influencer" in his 60s.
• Focuses on practical advice for new and experienced gardeners.
• Covers pruning, propagation, soil care, and seasonal plant maintenance.
• Hosts an active community group called "Dave the Plantman's chatter box" on Facebook. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

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www.redroots.com

We are living through transformative times, witnessing the collapse of old systems and the emergence of a new world rooted in awakening and reconnection. This shift presents an opportunity to redesign our communities—both local and global—centered on healing, restoration, and empowerment.

Red Roots Farm offers a refuge for those seeking balance and sustainability through creative expression and wellness adventures, embracing the deep interconnectedness of all life. Inspired by the spirit of festival culture, we navigate these changing times with good vibes, great company, and gorgeous, meaningful storytelling. Through immersive educational and celebratory events, we help you come home to yourself

www.leavylandscaping.ie

Leavy Landscaping was established in 2009 by Tom Leavy. B.Sc. Hort. Since it’s inception, Tom’s main aim was to offer and provide high-quality landscaping services; with the client at the heart of what we do and today our business still has the very same focus.

We listen to the requirements of our client, spoken and unspoken, understanding their tastes and visions, providing fresh and innovative design and build solutions for their every need. We feel privileged to work in this industry, dreaming up, designing outdoor spaces, then constructing and bringing these visions to life.

We can create a dream environment for you to enjoy the outdoors. And with 15 years experience in the Landscaping and Horticulture industry, you can trust that your garden and landscaping needs are in safe hands with Tom and his team at Leavy Landscaping.