Fred Streeter

Frederick Streeter (25 June 1879 – 1 November 1975) was a British horticulturalist and broadcaster.

Streeter was born in Pulborough, Sussex, England, on 25 June 1879, to farm worker James Streeter and Dinah (née Sayers). The family moved to Dorking in Surrey, where he was educated at North Holmwood; and later to Reigate, after which he attended Reigate Grammar School. He secured his first job as a head gardener in his twenties.

Streeter was awarded the MBE in the 1973 Birthday Honours.

Presenting He presented the BBC radio programme Home Grown, with Roy Hay, that occupied the two o'clock slot on Sunday afternoon that was later occupied by Gardener's Question Time. He also worked on television.

He died on 1 November 1975 at Petworth House Gardens in Petworth, Sussex, his home. His final broadcast, which was prerecorded, was transmitted on the same day.