Neil Porteous
Plantsman and Head of Horticulture at the Royal Parks in London who contributes experienced practical gardening advice and anecdotal expertise during the discussion.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 42min
Postbag Edition: Ninewells Community Garden
Mary Colvin, Garden Facilitator at Ninewells Community Garden, leads a tour and explains how gardening aids wellbeing and recovery. Neil Porteous, Royal Parks plantsman, shares practical horticultural anecdotes. Kirsty Wilson, Balmoral’s Head of Gardens, offers pruning and design tips. Matthew Pottage, experienced plantsman, gives hands‑on planting and plant‑care guidance. They discuss composting leaves, tough tomato skins, olives, no‑mow grasses and planting daisies in old boots.
