John Sales's guest appearances

John Sales

Pot and Cloche Garden Podcasts

The Dialogue Doctor Podcast

Pam Ayres

Judith Hann

Stephen Anderton

Henry Robinson

OwlTail

In this episode (part 2) sponsored by mywindowbox.com Joff Elphick talks to John Sales about his early days at The National Trust (1972-1998) We find out how The Trust has changed, choosing trees with GST, policy making, or not, and The garden History Society and Westbury Court. Also, visiting Vita, Pam, and Sybil.'Nookiness'. Should the Trust be more selective? Easter egg hunts at Hidcote. WHY? Grahams humble hatchback, and THE best place for a top class valet. Plus more inside information. You heard it here first!

In this episode (part 2) sponsored by <a href="http://mywindowbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mywindowbox.com</a> Joff Elphick talks to John Sales about his early days at The National Trust (1972-1998) We find out how The Trust has changed, choosing trees with GST, policy making, or not, and The garden History Society and Westbury Court. Also, visiting Vita, Pam, and Sybil.'Nookiness'. Should the Trust be more selective? Easter egg hunts at Hidcote. WHY? Grahams humble hatchback, and THE best place for a top class valet. Plus more inside information. You heard it here first!

#5 John Sales part 2 National Trust Head of Gardens

In this episode (Part one of two) sponsored by mywindowbox.com Joff Elphick talks to Johns Sales. John has just brought out a book; Shades of Green-My Life as The National Trust Head of Gardens (Unicorn). John talks of his early memories as a wartime child and of catching the gardening bug. We go on to discuss his first job in a nursery growing Cape Heaths, begonias, and cyclamen for the christmas market. Of particular interest is his account of working with Graham Stuart Thomas, and of Graham's legendary work ethic. He meets 'sloans' for the first time, and has a cleverly orchestrated 'interview' at 'The Trust' where he 'bumps into' Lord Antrim on the stairs."Afternoon tea anyone?" I produce a photo of holders of The Victoria Medal of Honour, of which John is one, and we reel off the names that shared the medal with him on it's centenary celebration; Christo Lloyd, Adrain Bloom, Valerie Finnis, Roy Lancaster, Graham Stuart Thomas, Penny Hobhouse and more. It's a real who's who of horticulture! In part two of this interview we talk more about the book, of The Trust's gardens, more on G.S.T. and also Pam and Sybil. The episode ends with our regular feature of 'A Product Review' with my long time gardening friend Geoff Carr (www.geoffreycarr.co.uk) In part two of this interview we talk about his book, of The Trust's Gardens, more on G.S.T., Sissinghurst, Pam and Sybil and more. Many thanks once again to our lovely sponsors mywindowbox 'Bringing the garden to your window'. (www.mywindow.com)

In this episode (Part one of two) sponsored by <a href="http://mywindowbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mywindowbox.com</a> Joff Elphick talks to Johns Sales. John has just brought out a book; Shades of Green-My Life as The National Trust Head of Gardens (Unicorn). John talks of his early memories as a wartime child and of catching the gardening bug. We go on to discuss his first job in a nursery growing Cape Heaths, begonias, and cyclamen for the christmas market. Of particular interest is his account of working with Graham Stuart Thomas, and of Graham's legendary work ethic. He meets 'sloans' for the first time, and has a cleverly orchestrated 'interview' at 'The Trust' where he 'bumps into' Lord Antrim on the stairs."Afternoon tea anyone?" I produce a photo of holders of The Victoria Medal of Honour, of which John is one, and we reel off the names that shared the medal with him on it's centenary celebration; Christo Lloyd, Adrain Bloom, Valerie Finnis, Roy Lancaster, Graham Stuart Thomas, Penny Hobhouse and more. It's a real who's who of horticulture! In part two of this interview we talk more about the book, of The Trust's gardens, more on G.S.T. and also Pam and Sybil. The episode ends with our regular feature of 'A Product Review' with my long time gardening friend Geoff Carr (<a href="http://www.geoffreycarr.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.geoffreycarr.co.uk</a>) In part two of this interview we talk about his book, of The Trust's Gardens, more on G.S.T., Sissinghurst, Pam and Sybil and more. Many thanks once again to our lovely sponsors mywindowbox 'Bringing the garden to your window'. (<a href="http://www.mywindow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mywindow.com</a>)

#4 John Sales former National Trust Head of Gardens

Joff Elphick speaks to authors, head-gardeners, writer, growers, and nursery owners and gets them to talk about their lives, books, businesses, and passions. There's a regular Product Review section where gardening gadgets and gizmo's are tested and opinions given. Host Joff Elphick is a gardener in The Cotswolds, England and has worked in several large gardens including Le Manoir aux quat'saisons, Barnsley House, as head-gardener on a private estate, and also in the gardens of a cookery school. He had an office job in the gardens department of The National Trust and now looks after several gardens in Gloucestershire. Don't forget to subscribe to the show. It costs nothing to listen.

Joff Elphick speaks to authors, head-gardeners, writer, growers, and nursery owners and gets them to talk about their lives, books, businesses, and passions. There's a regular Product Review section where gardening gadgets and gizmo's are tested and opinions given. Host Joff Elphick is a gardener in The Cotswolds, England and has worked in several large gardens including Le Manoir aux quat'saisons, Barnsley House, as head-gardener on a private estate, and also in the gardens of a cookery school. He had an office job in the gardens department of The National Trust and now looks after several gardens in Gloucestershire. Don't forget to subscribe to the show. It costs nothing to listen.