{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65885e0cfa5a340016e3e287/682f08e7a6fdc699fd8fe553?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"R2Kast 345 - Arthur Parkinson on hens, gardening, Chelsea Flower Show, and rural creativity","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65885e0cfa5a340016e3e287/1748002698823-c37838ba-9abd-48dd-86bd-6b43a533742b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today we welcome Arthur Parkinson onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ Arthur is a passionate gardener, illustrator, writer, and poultry enthusiast who brings creativity and honesty to rural life. With five published books—including one on rare-breed chickens—and a loyal Instagram following, Arthur’s story is one of beauty, care, and bold expression. 🌸</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into his experiences at the Chelsea Flower Show, both as a worker and now as an invited guest. From luxury press days to the reality of garden building, Arthur’s insight into the evolving educational potential of Chelsea is refreshing and reflective. 🌼🛠️</p><p><br></p><p>A true advocate for authenticity, Arthur shares his journey through floristry, content creation, and calling out injustices in large-scale animal systems. He blends art, advocacy, and agriculture in a way that invites all to engage. 🐓✍️</p><p><br></p><p>Arthur’s honesty and humility shine throughout, reminding us that there’s strength in vulnerability, and that growing, drawing, and sharing rural life can be deeply powerful. A tender, artistic episode you won’t forget! ❤️🌿</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy! 😊</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to Howden Rural for the continued support.</p><p><br></p><p>#ArthurParkinson #RareBreedChickens #ChelseaFlowerShow #FloristLife #PoultryPassion #Gardening #CountryCreatives #BritishFarming #RuralArts #FarmingVoices #ChickensAndCrops #FarmToSketchbook #IllustratorLife #AuthenticFarming #FarmCreativity #AnimalWelfare #FlowerFarming #HowdenRural #R2Kast #PeopleInFoodAndFarming #FarmWithHeart #AgriInfluencer #RuralHonesty</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Wallace Currie"}