Benson garden club

From left to right: Membership secretary for Benson Garden Club, Jenny Jordan, chair, Teresa McTeague and Rachel de Thame, at Benson Parish Hall, in Sunnyside

‘Let children get mucky’ to instil love of gardening

A TELEVISION presenter, former actress and gardener gave a talk in Benson.

Rachel de Thame, 64, known primarily for appearing on BBC Two’s Gardener’s World, presented “Gardening for Wellness and Wildlife” to about 200 people at the parish hall on March 5.

Her talk is part of a series organised by Benson Garden Club.

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