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In this podcast episode, we meet Derek Hulme, a passionate gardener and community champion on a mission to transform a Stoke-on-Trent suburb with flowers.A self-funded community-driven initiative, with recycled planters to compost sourced from unexpected places (yes, police drug busts!), this community-focused project spearheaded by the plot holders at Buxton Street allotments is all about bringing colour, pride, and a sense of togetherness to the neighbourhood of Sneyd Green.We explore Derek’s decades-long love of gardening, his world record breaking giant leeks and runner beans, and how the centenary of Stoke-on-Trent has inspired him to push forward with his idea.Hear how local businesses, schools, and community groups are joining forces with Derek and his fellow allotment holders to create a greener, more beautiful Sneyd Green - one flower at a time.Listen in to hear: - How Derek’s obsession with growing has blossomed into this community movement - The creative ways they’re sourcing materials for the proj