HortWeek Podcast: Lee Connelly on life on the road for National Children’s Gardening Week

Lee Connelly and Matt Appleby
Lee Connelly and Matt Appleby

Lee Connelly, the Skinny Jean Gardener and the UK's leading children's gardening educator talks about National Children’s Gardening Week, which is from 24 May to 1 June.

As part of his ambassadorial role, he will lead the 2025 UK School Gardening Tour, which is sponsored by National Garden Gift Card. He will visit selected schools across the country, bringing hands-on gardening experiences to 10,000 children.

He talks about his 'pukka' mate Jamie Oliver and his plans for a children's gardening coaching book as well as his life on the road.

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