Sip & Sow with Tom Coleman

Potty for pots with Tom's Yard (LIVE at Shrewsbury Flower Show)

Tom Coleman, thomas pearson, tom's yard Season 3 Episode 2

Thomas Pearson started his business at 23, totally new to Horticulture and with one sole passion for pots. In that time quite a lot has changed! He definitely never thought he'd see his pots on television, nor in some of the most famous gardens in the country. He's been in the Young Horticulturalist of the Year Awards, featured in famous horticultural books & more. So what made him so potty for pots?

I've wanted to get Tom on the podcast for a while, because I just find his drive and passion so infectious, and plus - Two Tom's together, what fun can be had! We've worked together, shared a beer or two together and now I wanted to let you guys in on the conversation, because Tom's story is incredible.

In this episode, I'll let him tell his story with his own passion, flair and vigour, because thats what Tom does best. He's taken his passion and turned it into a thriving business that's become renowned around the world for being the best of the best. And if I may say so, I don't think that's just because of his top quality pots, but because of his top notch personality and drive too.

This podcast is also available to watch in full on Youtube, where you can see all of the action and these incredible spaces for yourself! Just search for the 'Sip & Sow podcast'.

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This podcast is brought to you by headline sponsor Shrewsbury Flower Show.  Originally created by Percy Thrower himself, his legacy continues years later in this beautiful show, hosted along the banks of the river. Dates for 2025 are set to be announced soon, so keep your eyes peeled!

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