London's Secret Eden With Sean Harkin

Tucked away on the Thames embankment, London's Inner Temple Garden has a long and impressive history, including a time when it hosted what is now the Chelsea Flower Show. Only towering planes and ebullient climbers offer any hint of what lies behind the garden's elaborate railings. In this episode, Julia and I chat with Sean Harkin, the Head Gardener, about how he and his team have transformed the garden into a wildlife-friendly, award-winning space while honouring its horticultural history. In a full-circle moment, we hear that the Inner Temple will host a brand-new plant fair on Sunday, 31st May, 2026. I introduce new plant-based gardening gloves for summer, and Julia shares tips on how to do the Chelsea Chop.

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