# Big Blue Poppies and Easy Edibles

An episode of [Gardening with the RHS](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/605769651), 29 May 2025, 24 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PIXP9827521285.mp3?updated=1748511275

Late May bursts with life – and this week’s episode celebrates the full force of the season. We revisit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to explore the mystique of Meconopsis, the Himalayan “Big Blue Poppies” that have captivated British gardeners for over a century. Then, Horticultural Advisor Nick Turrell shares clever shortcuts for growing your own edibles – even if you’re short on time and space. And Edward Cooper from RHS Garden Wisley unpacks the Award of Garden Merit: what it takes to earn this mark of excellence, and how it can help you choose top-performing plants for your own patch. Host: Jenny Laville Contributors: Helen Knowles, Nick Turrell, Edward Cooper Links: The Meconopsis group How to grow Meconopsis RHS Plant Trials and Awards

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