Loving Your Garden - Better Gardening Podcast
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago -Loving Your Garden is a Facebook Group set up by broadcaster Rod Whiting during the first Covid lockdown in April 2020. It has quickly grown to nearly 200 thousand passionate and inspiring gardeners, thanks in no small part to knowledgeable and expert members like John Stirland. John has more than fifty years of experience in horticulture and you can now access his knowledge and that of our members as we link our podcast to LYG’s fortnightly live feed. Each week, we’ll discuss the jobs to be done, plant suggestions and answer your questions. If you love your garden and aspire to be a better gardener, join our Facebook group (Link here: https://bit.ly/3oIzVr9), and increase your knowledge from the likes of John, our more experienced members and regular expert guests. Feel free to email your questions or suggestions on what you would like us to feature in our podcast to [email protected]. Thanks for listening!
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Episodes
No Wildlife, No Garden With Mary Porter
April 10, 2024 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIt’s always a pleasure to welcome our favourite Nature Watcher Mary Porter onto LYG. Spring in the UK is a great time for an update from Mary whose knowledge and experience of the natural world is much appreciated by all of us at LYG and to listeners of her regular spot on my Boom Radio show. This is a lovely chat about the current state of our wildlife and how we can encourage more creatures into our gardens, both for the good of the environment and our mental-wellbeing. In association wit...
Ugly Lawns No More With This Prep Plus Removing Troublesome Tree Stumps
March 27, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIn association with Magic Mind - Mental Performance Shots They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code LOVEGARDEN20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lovegarden We have a double bonus for you in our latest episode with John Stirland laying out some solid tips for getting your lawn into top shape for Summer and with guest Ed Zamo dropping into Rod's Summerhouse with a profes...
How To Banish Lawn Shame This Summer Plus Removing Troublesome Tree Stumps
March 27, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIn association with Magic Mind - Mental Performance Shots They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code LOVEGARDEN20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lovegarden We have a double bonus for you in our latest episode with John Stirland laying out some solid tips for getting your lawn into top shape for Summer and with guest Ed Zamo dropping into Rod's Summerhouse with a profes...
Growing From Seed With Tom Sharples
March 11, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThere is nothing so satisfying than adding food to your dinner plate that you've grown from seed. While many gardeners are well-equipped to sow and propagate both vegetables and ornamentals, most others prefer the convenience of potted and plug plants. However, with the costs of plants and food now a significant factor, growing from seed is an attractive option. Tom Sharples has devoted almost half a century to the seed industry and recently retired as Senior Horticultural Manager at Sutt...
Late Winter Pruning With John Stirland
February 20, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBDeep Joy! Winter's last hurrah is nearly upon us, at least if you're in Northern Europe, and it's time to finish off the Winter pruning. Our resident horticulturist John Stirland covers the basics and answers member questions on specific plants including Philadelphus, Fig, Ceonothus, Honeysuckle, and roses. As ever, John covers a lot of ground with lots of snippets of really useful information so it's worth listening through the whole half hour. If you've not yet visited our LYG Facebook si...
It's Seed Sowing Time!
February 05, 2024 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBOur resident horticulturist John Stirland kicks off season 4 of Loving Your Garden - Better Gardening Podcast with a masterclass in seed sowing. John is in full flow here with oodles of great advice on growing plants from seed as a new gardening year gets underway. John also takes questions from our LYG site members. It's best to sit back and enjoy the full episode but if you're tight for time, our chapter guide may be helpful. If you've not yet visited our LYG Facebook site, here's the l...
Three Top Gardeners Drop In For A Festive Chat
December 29, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBYou'll need to check out the Loving Your Garden site to see our festive guests in their Santa gear but you can hear the fun in our season finale as horticulturist, gardening writer, broadcaster and RHS judge, Martin Fish, and multi-award-winning garden designer, David Stevens join John Stirland and LYG founder Rod Whiting for an end of season chat over a tipple or two. Have a pen and paper handy as we discuss a busy gardening year, highlights & failures (yes, professionals have them too), an...
Growing Happy Healthy Houseplants with Jane Perrone
November 13, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBWe borrowed our guest's phrase 'happy, healthy house plants' this week as it aptly describes a nirvana that many of us struggle with. Jane Perrone is a gardening writer and podcaster whose articles many will have read in the Guardian, Financial Times, and The RHS Garden Magazine among many publications. Jane's passion for houseplants shines through in our chat this week, dealing with the essentials of light, watering, and feeding as you might expect. But, also with sound advice on checking...
John Stirland's Autumn Almanac (With Apologies To The Kinks!)
October 25, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBIt's been a while since we checked in with our resident horticulturist John Stirland who's forgotten more than I'll ever know about gardening so it's nice to talk about getting ready for some Winter colour, Autumn feeding, and pruning as well as lots of other topical chat, and answers to member questions that you'll doubtless find useful. Check out the chapter tab if you want to save time and pick specific topics. Thanks to our UK-based sponsors Fitzgerald Laing Decorators: for a free quot...
Making Sense of Peat Free
October 11, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThere's been a noticeable increase in discussions on the LYG Facebook site about the forthcoming ban on the use of peat products in UK gardens, due to be enforced from the end of next year. To help us make sense of it all, our guests this week are Jonathan Whittemore from Johnsons of Whixley, a Yorkshire-based plant wholesaler, and Ruth Goudy, garden writer and owner of Kiln Farm Nursery and Garden Centre in Suffolk. Jonathan also chairs the Ornamental Management Committee of the Horticult...
Autumn Splendour With Rosie Hardy
September 16, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIt is a delight to have Rosy back to chat about what can, with the right planting, be a spectacular time of year in the garden. Rosie and her husband Rob supply a vast number of herbaceous perennials from their nurseries at Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants in Hampshire, UK https://www.hardysplants.co.uk/. Rosie is also a multi-award winning plantswoman and currently Vice-President of the RHS. We talk about the best herbaceous perennials for Autumn interest, how and when to divide the plants, ...
Late Summer Revival With John Stirland
August 26, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBOur Gardening maestro John Stirland is in great form as we consider plants that will add a little lustre to a flagging garden at this time of year. Flowers, shrubs, and trees all feature in our suggestions for adding some late seasonal interest, so it's worth having a pen and paper to hand as we go. Just a heads-up that we'll get another perspective on Autumn colour with an old friend of LYG, Rosy Hardy from Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants, in mid-September, so do subscribe to be sure not to m...
A Summer Catch-up With Three Gardening Stars Plus The Latest On The UK Peat Ban and A Look At Composite Decking
July 19, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIt's not every day you get to chat with one of the UK's top plantswomen, a renowned garden designer and the Gandalf of gardening but that was my pleasure when Rosy Hardy, David Stevens and John Stirland all gathered by Rosy's plant stand at the Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show. It was a delightful conversation about Summer gardens that I'm sure you'll find informative and entertaining. There's also some bonus clips from this year's annual Glee Garden and Leisure Show at the Birmingham...
A Good Year For The Roses!
June 26, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBEverybody says it's been a great year for so many plants but especially roses so it's a good time to dwell on the ubiquitous rose: conditions, care, suggested varieties, and member questions answered by LYG's resident horticulturist John Stirland. We do discuss a couple of varieties so I've attached a link to pics of the roses we discuss but, frankly, there are so many varieties, it really is a question of personal taste. Roses mentioned in the podcast visible on LYG page (link below) Tess...
Here Comes Summer!
May 28, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBBy now, the heavy work is likely done and we can start finessing, ready to relax and enjoy our gardens. If only! Of course, there's always something to be getting on with and, this week, we look at pruning and pest control. Meanwhile, John answers a variety of member questions that commonly arise at this time of the year. You'll find a host of experienced gardeners on our LYG Facebook site but if you'd prefer to ask John direct, you can email [email protected] and we'll re...
Attracting Wildlife To Your Garden With Mary Porter
May 08, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBAs gardeners, we're closer than most to nature and we have a good understanding of the role we play in attracting wildlife into our neighbourhoods. But, with many species in a progressive decline over recent decades, that responsibility becomes ever more critical. Mary Porter has dedicated much of her life to wildlife promotion and protection and we're delighted to have her as a guest to LYG as Spring brings fresh challenges and opportunities for us to do our bit. Thanks to our UK-based spo...
Landscaping - The foundation of any great garden with Jan Prodger
April 27, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWe put so much effort into finding the right plants for our garden, we sometimes miss the bigger picture of creating the right framework for all those expensive trees, shrubs, and flowers. The cost of good quality landscaping can be offputting but, like any good investment, it can pay off many times over. Our chat with professional garden landscaper Jan Prodger from Ace of Spades Garden Maintenance and Design gives a good insight into points to consider, and appreciation of the benefits of ...
Getting the Best From Herbaceous Perennials with Rosy Hardy
April 08, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBThere are few better qualified to talk about herbaceous perennials than 24-time Chelsea gold medal winner Rosy Hardy from Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants and we're delighted to have the benefit of her knowledge once again to discuss this garden essential. We talk about seed sowing, plant breeding, and popular plant choices for '23. We also discuss how to use herbaceous plants effectively in your garden and Rosy makes some interesting points about colours and shapes. We also discuss Peat Free w...
All Year Garden Design With Professor David Stevens
March 21, 2023 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBStep away from the Garden Centre! Well, just for a moment as multi-award-winning garden designer and LYG member David Stevens gives you some valuable tips on using colour, texture, and shape of both foliage and flowers to keep your garden looking its best all through the year, including Winter. Once again David is a rich source of knowledge as he joins resident horticulturist John Stirland and LYG founder Rod Whiting for a look ahead to the gardening year now that the long Winter is finally ...
Winter's Last Hurrah! Spring Preparation With John Stirland
March 08, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIt's not terribly inviting outside, where I am at least, with snow falling and low temperatures set for the next few days. However, that hasn't stopped me from planting a good size Amelanchier Lamarckii and having a wee tidy up of some borders. This is the thing about March and whatever the weather might throw at us, gardeners gotta garden! And that's the theme of this week's podcast with horticulturist John Stirland answering LYG member questions and discussing jobs to be getting on with f...
Vegetable and Herb Gardening In Containers With Maggie Stuckey
February 19, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBGiven reported supermarket shortages of fresh salad and veg plus exorbitant prices, there's never been a better time to consider growing your own, if you don't already. Our guest this week is an American garden writer who grew up on a farm in the Deep South of the US and has written many books about growing your own veg - Maggie Stuckey. Maggie and our own John Stirland are of like minds and spend half an hour putting the case for container gardening of veg and herbs to a sceptical podcaster...
All Set For A Successful Gardening Year!
February 01, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBAll gardeners know how good it feels at the start of a new gardening year, especially for UK gardeners coming out of Winter. To start off Season 3 of our LYG podcast, horticulturist John Stirland has some timely tips for jobs we can be doing including Winter pruning, transposing deciduous plants, and seed sowing, as well as answering member questions. Just a heads-up, LYG Live is now broadcast on Sunday afternoons at 4 pm (UK time) so if you'd like the benefit of John's advice, you can joi...
Hints & Tips On Using Colour In Your Garden With David Stevens
December 06, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIt's always a pleasure to spend time with multi-award-winning garden designer and LYG member Professor David Stevens who rounds off series 2 of our podcast with some great tips on using colour to enhance your garden. As ever with David, there's always much more for the gardener than the headline topic and you'll need your notebook as he talks about colour blending and specific plants. We also discuss some of the plants in David's own garden so below is a link to some photographs to lend con...
Soil Improvement In The Peat-Free Era with Daniel Suggitt from PlantGrow
November 22, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBI had the pleasure of a tour around Bardney Manor in Lincolnshire recently courtesy of owner Samantha Wright and discovered a pile of lovely rich soil which she'd had delivered ready to start a very ambitious project - more of which later. Anyway, after further investigation, it transpired that the soil was in fact PlantGrow, a soil improver made up entirely of plant matter from a process of bio-digestion. A quick phone call to General Manager Daniel Suggitt and we had ourselves a podcast ...
Forty Minutes Of Gold With Houseplant Guru Joe Bagley
November 14, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIf houseplants are your Achilles heel then this will be time well spent as we chat with Joe Bagley from ukhouseplants.com looking at position and light, potting, feeding, and general care tips as well as advice on specific plants including orchids. Joe's website has become internationally recognised with more than three million hits from people seeking out his encyclopedic knowledge of houseplants and their care. As we cover a lot of ground, you may find our chapters page helpful on this pod...
Getting The Best Out Of Smaller Gardens With Michelle Macdonald
November 06, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBHow do you define a smaller garden? That's an interesting question that garden designer Michelle MacDonald herself asked in our wonderful conversation which covered all of the crucial aspects of designing or modifying a small garden, from planning to planting and maintaining. We met Michelle at the Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show during that really hot spell in July where she won the best show garden award, courtesy of top designer David Stevens. Her garden measured just a few square ...
More Plants For Winter Interest
October 23, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBAutumn came hard and fast in the UK this year and all hopes of an Indian Summer have fizzled out under the rain so it's even more important to give some thought to some Winter colour. John Stirland has some more Winter plant suggestions while the ground is still in good shape for planting out. We look at Violas, Ferns, Festuca Glauca, Hellebores, Winter Aconites, Galanthus Elwesii, Iris Unguicularis and Callicarpa bodinieri Profusion. With thanks to our UK-based sponsors Fitzgerald Laing D...
Great Plants for Winter Interest
October 02, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBAutumn seems to have come at us fast this year. It seems only five minutes since we were sweltering in 40 plus degrees but, here we are in October putting the garden furniture away or under cover and tidying up the garden ready for Winter. However, we need something to encourage us to open the curtains and look outside and John Stirland suggests some trees and shrubs that will put a bit of zing into your garden during those dark, Winter months. With thanks to our UK-based sponsors Fitzgera...
Memories of Queen Elizabeth The Gardener With David Stevens, Plus Autumn Jobs
September 18, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBDesigner David Stevens recalls his meetings with the late monarch in their regular exchanges at the Chelsea Flower Show and we discuss Autumn jobs including some useful tips on finding those plants we want to move in Winter...but can't remember where we put them! Also, why it's important to know where garden centre plants have come from at this time of year - see Chapters for details. With thanks to our UK-based sponsors Fitzgerald Laing Decorators: for a free quote and advice on any proje...
Getting Your Garden Woodwork Ready For Winter with Jason Fitzgerald
September 04, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBYes, now is the time! While the weather is still fair and you can paint in a T-shirt, September is a great month to be sorting out your garden woodwork: fences, benches, Summer houses, sheds, pergolas and other timber products that will thank you for giving it some protection from our cold, wet Winters. Jason Fitzgerald from our sponsors Fitzgerald, Laing Decorators provides some timely advice as well as product recommendations for sprucing up your garden furniture including some priceless t...
A Masterclass In Garden Design From One Of The Best - Professor David Stevens
August 15, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIt's always a pleasure to meet and talk with David Stevens and one never leaves his company without a strong desire to quickly write down some of the gems he's reeled off about garden design. He has more RHS medals than I can count plus a host of other awards, recognising more than fifty years of excellence in horticultural design. For this week's LYG Live, we thought it would be useful to have a case study for David and John Stirland to discuss and we're grateful to one of our new members M...
Later Summer Flower Suggestions
August 08, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBJohn Stirland provides a few suggestions for border fillers that will provide late Summer and early Autumn colour. There's also advice on hedge trimming and answers to listener questions on figs and dealing with fruit pests. There are so many plant contenders so we're only scratching the surface here but John has gone for plants that will tolerate most soils and conditions. Plants we didn't get around to discussing but really should have done include Agapanthus, Crocosmia, Eryngium, Clerod...
Later Summer Flower Suggestions
August 08, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBJohn Stirland provides a few suggestions for border fillers that will provide late Summer and early Autumn colour. There's also advice on hedge trimming and answers to listener questions on figs and dealing with fruit pests. There are so many plant contenders so we're only scratching the surface here but John has gone for plants that will tolerate most soils and conditions. Plants we didn't get around to discussing but really should have done include Agapanthus, Crocosmia, Eryngium, Clerod...
With Gardening Royalty at Belvoir Castle
July 31, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.92 MBIt's a Summer treat for our members as John and I meet up with two stalwarts of the Horticultural world: Rob Hardy from Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants and renowned garden designer (and LYG member) Professor David Stevens. Recorded just as the July heatwave was setting the mercury rising at the Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show, it was a chance to pick up some top tips from the best. It's only 11 minutes or so long but well worth your time. Enjoy! Thanks to our sponsors Fitzgerald Laing ...
Climate Change And Your Garden Wildlife With Mary Porter
July 25, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBRegardless of your views on climate change, July's record UK temperatures, coupled with similar events globally, remind us that something is very definitely afoot. It's an issue gardeners especially have been aware of for some time, particularly those taking an interest in our wildlife - or lack of it! Our guest this week, Mary Porter, has spent a lifetime championing the cause of UK wildlife from her Lincolnshire base with weekly reports on local radio and now a national station: Boom Radi...
Protecting Your Garden From Heatwaves
July 15, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBWith record temperatures being clocked up all over the world including the more temperate European countries, gardeners need to be alert to the dangers posed to their precious plants. In this week's episode, John Stirland discusses the crucial topic of efficient watering, plant care and Summer lawn maintenance as well as answering member questions on pruning Wisteria and tree care. As ever, if time is of the essence, you can scan the contents in our chapter tab. Brought to you in associati...
What's New In Plants? - Mark Smith Reports From National Plant Show
July 07, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBHorticultural Wholesaler and LYG member Mark Smith updates us on some of the new products on display at the National Plant Show held at NAEC Stoneleigh in June. Blight resistant Box, easy-maintenance Clematis and dwarf varieties of popular shrubs for smaller gardens are just some of the items up for discussion. He also reveals how the industry feels about the year to date as fears grow the economy generally, and it's positive news for horticulture at least. Also, John Stirland discusses top...
What's New In Plants? - Mark Smith Reports From National Plant Show
July 07, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBHorticultural Wholesaler and LYG member Mark Smith updates us on some of the new products on display at the National Plant Show held at NAEC Stoneleigh in June. Blight resistant Box, easy-maintenance Clematis and dwarf varieties of popular shrubs for smaller gardens are just some of the items up for discussion. He also reveals how the industry feels about the year to date as fears grow the economy generally, and it's positive news for horticulture at least. Also, John Stirland discusses top...
Dealing With Garden Pests
June 19, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThis time of year should see our gardens at their best in the more temperate climates but it's also a time when pests and diseases are at their most active. In this week's episode, we consider the main pests we're likely to encounter, such as scale insect, aphids and whitefly as well as fungal infections like powdery mildew and effective ways to control them. We also discuss jobs to be doing in June and John answers members' questions on roses, spraying and weeding, watering and feeding dist...
Using Height To Get the Best Out Of Your Garden
June 05, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week Rod and John discuss ways of using the free space above your garden to add another dimension to your outdoor space. Whether it's trees, shrubs or man-made structures, lifting the ceiling of your garden can make a world of difference. John also touches on a couple of key jobs for this time of year for veg growers including tomato care and leek planting. We also respond to a couple of member questions concerning distorted and wilting spring onions and whether Callicarpa needs acid so...
All You'll Ever Need To Know About Lawn Care
May 23, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBOur garden lawns can be the source of great pride or bitter disappointment! Our guest this week, Guy Jenkins from Johnsons Lawn Seeds and DLF Seeds & Science gives you the inside story on seed development with everything you need to know about giving your lawn the best chance of success. From choosing your seed to sowing, feeding, scarifying, aerating and mowing, Guy will take you through the dos and don'ts. Guy also has a solution for one of the biggest challenges to maintaining a healthy ...
All You'll Ever Need To Know About Lawn Care
May 23, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBOur garden lawns can be the source of great pride or bitter disappointment! Our guest this week, Guy Jenkins from Johnsons Lawn Seeds and DLF Seeds & Science gives you the inside story on seed development with everything you need to know about giving your lawn the best chance of success. From choosing your seed to sowing, feeding, scarifying, aerating and mowing, Guy will take you through the dos and don'ts. Guy also has a solution for one of the biggest challenges to maintaining a healthy ...
Summer Bedding - Adding Extra Colour To Your Garden
May 16, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBSummer Bedding is a familiar addition to most gardens, providing an extra burst of colour to your outdoor space. We look at the options and the pitfalls to avoid including the one common mistake that can leave you with loads of foliage...but no flowers! We also discuss the importance of plant supports, lifting your Spring bulbs, and respond to your questions about container suitability and plants for the front of a long hedgerow.
Painting Garden Woodwork - Pro Tips and Hints and Vital Lawn Preparation
May 03, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWith all the effort we put into planning, planting and caring for our flowers, trees and shrubs, what's the point if our garden woodwork is a hotch-potch of broken fencing and shabby decking? There are so many interesting colours now with water-based wood treatments that will transform a garden and help show off your plants in all their glory. We meet up with LYG member Jason Fitzgerald from our new sponsors Fitzgerald, Laing Decorators - he loves the group so much, he's sponsored us! Jason...
Painting Garden Woodwork - Pro Tips, and Vital Lawn Preparation
May 03, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWith all the effort we put into planning, planting and caring for our flowers, trees and shrubs, what's the point if our garden woodwork is a hotch-potch of broken fencing and shabby decking? There are so many interesting colours now with water-based wood treatments that will transform a garden and help show off your plants in all their glory. We meet up with LYG member Jason Fitzgerald from our new sponsors Fitzgerald, Laing Decorators - he loves the group so much, he's sponsored us! Jason...
Easter - So Much To Do!
April 17, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBJohn Stirland waxes lyrical about the joys of the garden waking up after the long Winter and how the Easter holiday is the time for you to really get on top of the 'to do' list to get your garden set for the busy growing season. We discuss sowing hardy annuals, buying your bedding plugs and protecting them in preparation for planting as the risk of frost eases, some border plant suggestions, use of glasshouses and getting your fertiliser down. As ever, the chapter tab gives you the option of...
Nick Hamilton - The Legacy of Barnsdale Gardens
April 11, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBNick Hamilton, owner of the hugely popular Barnsdale Gardens in Rutland talks about the legacy of his famous father - Gardeners' World presenter Geoff Hamilton who introduced millions to gardening during the eighties and nineties before his untimely death in 1996. We discuss Barnsdale of course but also what it was like growing up in a television studio (Barnsdale was effectively 38 TV studio gardens). We talk about how the pandemic has changed the fortunes of horticulture, Barnsdale as a v...
In Conversation With Renowned Floral Designer Jonathan Moseley
March 13, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBA fabulous episode with one of the country's foremost floral designers who shares some tips and tricks for getting the best out of cut flowers but whose passion is utterly engaging. Jonathan is a regular at all the top shows including Chelsea, Hampton Court, Tatton and Malvern and his creations have adorned some of the country’s most prestigious venues. As ever, we've added a chapter tab if you want to dip in and out although I would recommend all 32 minutes to get the best out of the episode.
Spring Into Action! John Stirland Has Some Key Jobs For March
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBAt last, Spring is upon us and our gardening season proper begins! Our chat this week is packed full of useful tips as John Stirland outlines a few key jobs to be getting on with including getting your herb garden ready, early lawn prep, Hellebore trimming and dividing and cleaning down greenhouse etc. John also answers questions on organic compost and potato growing. As ever, there's a chapter tab if you want to dive in on a specific subject but at only 24 minutes, the whole piece is well ...
Not Even Spring Yet But It's Never Too Early To Talk About Summer Bulbs
February 28, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBAs we (UK) gardeners clean up after a week of successive storms and enjoy the early signs of Spring, we discuss the timely task of preparing for summer bulbs. Dahlias, Begonias and Lilies make a fabulous display for a summer garden but the work starts now. Also in our gardening clinic, we tackle bulb theft by squirrels and pruning ivy.