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4. Setbacks and Struggles

In his account of the famous Kent garden, Adam Nicolson faces opposition to his plan to return to productive farming. From 2008.

Adam's ambitious plans for the return of Sissinghurst to a productive farm meets suspicion and opposition.

Adam Nicolson's account of growing up in one of the country's best-loved visitor attractions, owned by the National Trust.

Abridged by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths

Read by the author.

Producer: Sara Davies

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in August 2008.

15 minutes

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Fri 24 Oct 2025 03:30

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