08/25/2023

Join Sussex author Hannah Peckham & Conker

In Episode 10 of the Growing Leonardslee podcast, Adam Streeter, the General Manager of Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, talks with Sussex author Hannah Peckham who was back this year at the estate for the return of the children’s Conker Activity Trail – which everyone loved. This immersive event invited visitors to explore nature, their senses, and their emotions while engaging with the imaginative world of Hannah's books, including the award-winning Conker the Chameleon. “My books...

41 min

07/04/2023

Foraging at Restaurant Interlude

In Episode 9 of the Growing Leonardslee podcast, Adam Streeter, the General Manager of Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, talks with chefs Jean Delport and Ruan Pretorius. They discuss the journey of Restaurant Interlude, a growing presence on the UK restaurant scene that earned its first Michelin Star within a year of opening. Now, with its luxury overnight accommodation, it has featured in The Times ‘100 Best Places to Stay’.

32 min

06/20/2023

Meet the team at Restaurant Interlude

In this new podcast interview, Adam Streeter, the general manager of Leonardslee, and chefs Jean Delport and Ruan Pretorius provide a glimpse into the philosophy, journey, and unique offerings of Michelin Star award-winning Restaurant Interlude. With their passion, commitment to sustainability and dedication to creating a memorable experience, Jean and Ruan have elevated Interlude to become a gem in the vibrant British culinary scene, one that is increasingly attracting rave reviews in ...

38 min

05/23/2023

Rhododendron Rhapsody: A Blossoming Love Affair with Your Garden

In the seventh episode of the 'Growing Leonardslee' podcast, general manager Adam Streeter delves into the fascinating world of rhododendrons at Leonardslee Gardens. He engages in another lively discussion with head gardener Jamie Harris about growing these beautiful plants in a personal garden space.Adam shares his own interest in learning more about rhododendrons and creating a small Leonardslee-like garden in his own garden. The conversation focuses on providing tips and advice to people w...

17 min

05/09/2023

Rhododendron Resilience: A Blooming Marvel

In the sixth episode of the 'Growing Leonardslee' podcast, general manager Adam Streeter goes deeper into the world of rhododendrons at Leonardslee Gardens, in discussion with head gardener Jamie Harris. Previously, the podcast explored the historical significance of rhododendrons at Leonardslee and how their presence put the garden on the map. Now, the focus shifts to the measures taken to ensure the survival and enjoyment of these magnificent plants for generations to come. The gardens...

22 min

04/20/2023

Our Champion Rhododendrons ( Part 1)

The Growing Leonardslee podcast Episode 5 features General Manager Adam Streeter discussing with head gardener Jamie Harris the extraordinary rhododendron collection at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens. The Leonardslee rhododendrons have a rich history and are celebrated in various competitions, including the 2023 RHS Wisley Show, where the team recently won several top prizes. The Loder family, previous owners of Leonardslee Gardens, before the Streeter family, played a significant role i...

17 min

11/04/2021

The History of Leonardslee

Growing Leonardslee by Leonardslee Gardens

26 min

09/14/2021

Anton's Smit's Sculpture Launch at Leonardslee

Join us for the latest ‘Growing Leonardslee’ podcast as Adam Streeter talks to South African artist Anton Smit and estate owner Penny Streeter about the creation of one of Europe’s largest sculpture parks and Anton’s magnificent new exhibition ‘The Walk of Life’. Anton tells us how he went against all his family’s expectations for his career to dedicate himself to sculpture. In 2018 he and his wife Roelien met Penny for the first time and realised their mutual love of South African art. ...

25 min

07/31/2021

Enchanted Leonardslee & Leonardslee Illuminated

Join us to be Enchanted and Illuminated in the latest Leonardslee podcast as Adam Streeter and his event co-organisers talk about these two jewels in the crown of our 2021 programme. Adam reviews with Robin Morely and Simon Teesdale highlights of the Enchanted Leonardslee event, until Sunday, 8 Aug 2021 - please see the website for dates and times. Hear about the magical trail through the beautiful woods and lakes, with music and theatrical performance and spectacular visual and sound i...

28 min

07/20/2021

Michelin Star

Restaurant Interlude - The Journey to A Michelin Star Join us for the latest ‘Growing Leonardslee’ podcast as estate general manager Adam Streeter talks with South African chef Jean Delport. They discuss with estate owner Penny Streeter OBE the amazing journey from setting up Restaurant Interlude together in the newly restored Leonardslee House in 2018, to winning a first Michelin Star in record time - and now retaining it for a second successive year. It all started seven ye...

55 min

07/14/2021

Leonardslee Hustle

In this debut episode of the ‘Growing Leonardslee’ podcast, Adam is joined by Head Gardener Jamie, Restaurant Interlude’s Jean and estate owner Penny Streeter OBE.They discuss one of the most popular seasons to enjoy the visual delights of Leonardslee: Spring. Jamie, who joined the estate in January, details the challenges he faced when planning the Spring gardens, including trying to get his bearings in the 250-acre woodland gardens and working around the April cold snap - all while bei...

32 min

Growing Leonardslee by Leonardslee Gardens

Episodes

Join Sussex author Hannah Peckham & Conker

Foraging at Restaurant Interlude

Meet the team at Restaurant Interlude

Rhododendron Rhapsody: A Blossoming Love Affair with Your Garden

Rhododendron Resilience: A Blooming Marvel

Our Champion Rhododendrons ( Part 1)

The History of Leonardslee

Anton's Smit's Sculpture Launch at Leonardslee

Enchanted Leonardslee & Leonardslee Illuminated

Michelin Star

Leonardslee Hustle

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