The Laughter Effect

The Laughter Effect - Diarmuid Gavin

The Laughter Effect

Show Notes

Diarmuid Gavin is an Irish garden designer and television personality. He has presented gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show on nine occasions between 1995 to 2016, winning a number of medals, including Gold in 2011.

He has also authored or co-authored more than ten gardening-related books.

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