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This episode is brought to you by ECHO Tools go to www.echotools.ie for more info Trellis Network We support over 520 groups, and many more start-up projects, who create green sanctuaries in hospitals and care settings, school, prison, and community locations, where practitioners use gardens, gardening activities and nature connection to help an average of 27 people at each project. Through these therapeutic gardening sanctuaries, people can recover from ill health, rehabilitate, overcome adversity, and increase their skills and confidence. Together with these inspiring groups, every week, we help more than 14,000 people to improve their health and transform their lives through gardening. Trellis runs training courses, good practice workshops and an information service, and we provide on-site help and guidance. We support research and development in therapeutic gardening. And we make sure that the voice of our network is heard by policy makers. We bring people together. Come and join us, we're here to help you. Here at Trellis, we believe in harnessing the power of gardening to enhance physical, emotional, and social well-being. Supporting over 520 groups across hospitals, care homes, schools, prisons, and community spaces, we foster green sanctuaries.https://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/
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This episode is brought to you by ECHO Tools www.echotools.ie for more info John B. Smith (often referenced simply as John Smith) is a prominent Irish garden designer, horticulturist, and head gardener. He is widely recognized for his leadership role at one of Ireland's most prestigious public horticultural sites and his regular appearances in Irish gardening mediaSmith has over 30 years of experience in the professional gardening and landscaping sector. [1] Early Career: He began gardening at a young age with his father before completing a golf course apprenticeship. He spent 10 years working at Swords Golf Course in North County Dublin. [1] Landscaping & Consultancy: He expanded his commercial experience at SAP Landscapes managing crews, and later served as a consultant for Westmeath County Council at the historic Belvedere House and Gardens around 2009. [1] Current Position: He serves as the Head Gardener at the Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens in County Kildare. In this role, he manages the historic, highly intricate living collections and frequently hosts public masterclasses on seasonal garden design, container planting, and vegetable cultivation. [1, 2] The Premier Garden Show: He is featured as a keynote guest on the October 2026 episodes of The Premier Garden Show, discussing his lifelong gardening journey and design philosophies. [1] Master My Garden Podcast: He has broken down his approach to balancing historical preservation with modern landscape techniques on popular broadcasts like the Master My Garden Podcast. [1] Media & Public AppearancesAs a respected figure in the Irish horticultural community, Smith frequently shares his journey and expert advice across various media platforms:
This episode is brought to you by ECHO Tools www.echotools.ie for more info John B. Smith (often referenced simply as John Smith) is a prominent Irish garden designer, horticulturist, and head gardener. He is widely recognized for his leadership role at one of Ireland's most prestigious public horticultural sites and his regular appearances in Irish gardening mediaSmith has over 30 years of experience in the professional gardening and landscaping sector. [1] Early Career: He began gardening at a young age with his father before completing a golf course apprenticeship. He spent 10 years working at Swords Golf Course in North County Dublin. [1] Landscaping & Consultancy: He expanded his commercial experience at SAP Landscapes managing crews, and later served as a consultant for Westmeath County Council at the historic Belvedere House and Gardens around 2009. [1] Current Position: He serves as the Head Gardener at the Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens in County Kildare. In this role, he manages the historic, highly intricate living collections and frequently hosts public masterclasses on seasonal garden design, container planting, and vegetable cultivation. [1, 2] The Premier Garden Show: He is featured as a keynote guest on the October 2026 episodes of The Premier Garden Show, discussing his lifelong gardening journey and design philosophies. [1] Master My Garden Podcast: He has broken down his approach to balancing historical preservation with modern landscape techniques on popular broadcasts like the Master My Garden Podcast. [1] Media & Public AppearancesAs a respected figure in the Irish horticultural community, Smith frequently shares his journey and expert advice across various media platforms:
Next I talk with John B Smith garden designer and horticulturist as he tells us his gardening journey
This episode is brought to you by ECHO Tools go to www.echotools.ie or ww.echo-tools.co.uk for more info on all there products On tonight's podcast I am joined by LauraThe Lady Landscaping Guide (run by Laura, co-owner of Alder Garden Services Ltd) is a UK-based garden design, makeover consultation, and contractor platform centered in Warrington Laura is a garden designer, skilled contractor, and author/creator behind The Lady Landscaping Guide. She runs Alder Garden Services Ltd alongside her husband, Martin
This episode is brought to you by ECHO Tools go to www.echotools.ie or ww.echo-tools.co.uk for more info on all there products On tonight's podcast I am joined by LauraThe Lady Landscaping Guide (run by Laura, co-owner of Alder Garden Services Ltd) is a UK-based garden design, makeover consultation, and contractor platform centered in Warrington Laura is a garden designer, skilled contractor, and author/creator behind The Lady Landscaping Guide. She runs Alder Garden Services Ltd alongside her husband, Martin