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Ahead of The Newt's inaugural Great Garden Show 9th-17th May 2026, we take you into the gardens to meet the team members getting their areas ready to show off their splendour. 

Voices featured: 

• Head Gardener, Harry Baldwin
• Espalier fruit trainer, Henry Thurgood
• Colour gardens lead, Joe Dransfield
• Victorian terrace lead, Deanne Lewis
• Head of Ornamental Gardens, Andy Apples

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