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Nov 2023
25m 7s

#98 August Bernstein - Head Tutor at The...

Adam Husler and Holly Husler
About this episode

August Bernstein is head tutor at The Raymond Blanc Gardening School at Le Manoir aux Quait’Saisons Hotel in Oxfordshire. August shares both the impressive kitchen garden at Le Manoir and her own garden with over 100,000 followers on her Instagram platform, @augusts_garden. August also runs her own seed activity pack business, Seed Explorers, for children and families. In her spare time, August is studying for a degree in Environmental studies.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

  • How August transitioned from a. 20 year career as an air hostess to a gardening career.
  • How much joy and fulfilment you can get from growing your own food and reducing carbon emissions.
  • The therapeutic and grounding qualities of gardening, helping with anxiety.
  • Why August wants to see families growing vegetables together via her Seed Explorers business
  • The link between children growing vegetables and their willingness to eat them is discussed.
  • The conversation delves into the benefits of gardening, including taste, nutritional value, and reduced carbon footprint.
  • About August’s experience as a head chef at Raymond Blanc and the transition from her previous job.

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Hosted by @adamhusler and @iamhollyhusler

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