Two gardening legends reflect on four decades of organic growth and cultural change
In short: Jekka McVicar and Charles Dowding discuss how their approaches to organic gardening have evolved since the 1980s. This conversation offers a rare look at the shared history and professional philosophies of two experts who have shaped modern herb cultivation and sustainable growing practices.
Jekka McVicar, a world-renowned authority on herb cultivation, joins Charles Dowding to trace the shifts in gardening attitudes over the last forty years. Growing up near Dowding in Somerset, McVicar’s background is deeply rooted in the local landscape; she even participated in the inaugural Glastonbury Festival in 1970, which was held in her home village of Pilton.
The discussion highlights McVicar’s lifelong commitment to organic methods, focusing on both the practicalities of growing herbs for market and the importance of teaching others how to use them effectively. Their dialogue serves as a reflection on how organic principles have moved from niche practices to mainstream gardening staples since the 1980s.
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