Robin Flower - Gardening at Gravetye Manor: From RHS Training to Building a Career in Horticulture
How To GrowShow Notes
In this episode of How to Grow, Robin Flower, gardener at the historic Gravetye Manor, shares his journey into horticulture. Recorded with insights from his RHS Level 2 training and a brief stint at a U.S. garden, Robin talks about life at Gravetye, his experiences abroad, and the horticultural lessons he’s learned along the way.
For more Gravetye: https://www.gravetyemanor.co.uk/the-manor-gardens/the-gardens/
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