Juliet Sargeant – from medical practice to Chelsea Flower Show
Creativity Found: finding creativity later in life04/10/22 • 32 min
Juliet Sargeant was an academic child who loved the sciences, and at a young age decided she wanted to be a doctor, and in particular a psychiatrist. She successfully studied and practised medicine, and was on the cusp of specializing, when she took a break to try something different, just for a few years. So how is it that nowadays you can hear her giving advice on the BBC Radio show Gardener’s Question Time rather than giving medical advice to patients?
In this episode we find out the difference between gardening and garden design, how Juliet won Gold and People’s Choice at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2015, and what she has planned – in conjunction with BBC hit children’s TV show Blue Peter – for Chelsea 2022 and beyond.
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04/10/22 • 32 min
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Creativity Found: finding creativity later in life - Juliet Sargeant – from medical practice to Chelsea Flower Show
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In this captivating episode titled "Juliet Sargeant - from medical practice to Chelsea Flower Show," the podcast delves into the fascinating journey of Juliet Sargeant, a talented gardener and designer. From her initial excitement of meeting clients and crafting their gardens to the complexities and hard work involved in making these projects come to life, Juliet's story unfolds with intriguing twists. The highlight of her career was the design of an award-winning garden at the renowned Chelsea Flower Show, which creatively explored the topic of modern slavery and encouraged others to understand this pressing issue. Juliet's approach to garden design is adaptable, personalized, and driven by client preferences and interests. Currently, she is working on a garden for the popular UK children's television show, Blue Peter. Beyond her design work, Juliet founded the Sussex Garden School, an initiative aimed at sharing knowledge and inspiring creativity in landscape design. This episode provides valuable insights into the transformation of an accomplished medical professional into a successful garden designer, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of art, nature, and social awareness.
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Juliet Sargent was an academic child who loved the sciences, and at a young age decided she wanted to be a doctor, and in particular, a psychiatrist. She successfully studied and practised medicine, and was on the cusp of specialising when she took a break to try something new, just for a few years. So how is it that nowadays you can hear her giving advice on gardeners question time, a UK radio show for our worldwide listeners, rather th
Juliet Sargeant – from medical practice to Chelsea Flower Show Top Questions Answered
How does Juliet Sargeant incorporate symbolism and layers of meaning into her garden designs?
Juliet Sargeant incorporates symbolism and layers of meaning into her garden designs to invite people to engage and understand the subject.
What is the significance of the Modern Slavery garden created by Juliet Sargeant for Chelsea Flower Show?
The Modern Slavery garden created by Juliet Sargeant for Chelsea Flower Show aimed to raise awareness of modern slavery, drawing inspiration from the tragedy of Chinese cockle pickers.
How can people connect with Juliet Sargeant?
People can connect with Juliet Sargeant through her websites, juliettesargent.com and sussexgardenschool.com.
What is the theme of Juliet Sargeant's garden for this year's Chelsea Flower Show?
The theme of Juliet Sargeant's garden for this year's Chelsea Flower Show is based on soil and inspired by the Blue Peter TV show.
What is the purpose of the Green Blue Peter badge given to Juliet Sargeant?
The Green Blue Peter badge given to Juliet Sargeant signifies her interest in environmental issues.
What inspired Juliet Sargeant to start the Sussex Garden School?
Juliet Sargeant started the Sussex Garden School to share her knowledge of garden design and inspire creativity in landscape.
How did Juliet Sargeant transition from being a doctor to a garden designer?
Juliet Sargeant decided to pursue something less stressful and more creative than practicing medicine, which led her to study garden design while expecting her first child.
What subjects were included in Juliet Sargeant's garden design course?
Juliet Sargeant's garden design course included subjects like history of architecture, life drawing, photography, and model making.
What are the primary activities of a garden designer?
A garden designer spends time in the office working on the computer, visits sites, meets clients, manages projects, and creates planting designs on paper.
How did Juliet Sargeant find studying garden design different from studying medicine?
Studying garden design was challenging in a different way from medicine, requiring creative skills and group work, while medicine involves several years of studying, rotating through different medical specialties, and taking exams.
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