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The Story of Strawberries
· 30 min
Episode The Story of Strawberries
Nothing captures the spirit of a British summer quite like Wimbledon and the iconic pairing of strawberries and cream. This week we’re diving into the fascinating history of strawberry cultivation with the RHS Head of Libraries and Exhibitions Fiona Davison, who uncovered a hidden story of pioneering strawberry-focused citizen science. Wisley’s Liz Mooney returns to run us through exactly how to keep on top of the vegetable patch during one of the busiest times in the growing season. And finally, we journey to Somerset to meet Georgie Newbury of Common Farm Flowers. Her cut flower farm is a haven for bees, butterflies, and all things that flutter and buzz.
Host: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Fiona Davison, Liz Mooney, Georgie Newbury
Links:
How the RHS transformed British strawberry growing
RHS Digital Collections
RHS Plant Trials and Awards
Common Farm Flowers
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