Tales From The Potting Bench
165 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -A weekly ramble with the most diverse folk from our world of green fingers, green thumbs and dirty knees.
Flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, herbs and more - it’s bound to be covered. On your commute, or in the garden of your choosing - we’ll be here to keep your ears busy.
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The Potting Bench Diaries - 26th April 2023 (with Farmer Gracy)
April 25, 2023 23:01 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 26th April 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the podcast is brought to you in association with Farmer Gracy! This episode gave me a chance to compile some of my favourite varieties from Farmer Gracy this year as well as some top tulip tips to grow the best blooms you can . 👉🏻 Do make sure to check out farmergracy.co.uk for fantastic plants right across the year. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is th...
Emma Jo Real-Davies - Gardener, Presenter and Instagram Legend!
April 23, 2023 23:01 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBEmma Jo Real-Davies - Gardening, Instagram and beyond! This episode features a conversation with Instagram STAR, radio presenter and QVC gardening expert – Emma Jo Real Davies! You’ll know Emma from her hilarious Instagram page and all sorts of other things and you’ll be glad to know this conversation is just as mad as you’d expect it to be – enjoy! You can find Emma on Instagram @emjorealdavies and you can see her on QVC presenting her own show ‘Emma’s Cottage Garden’, on Thursdays at 5pm...
Bonus Episode: A preview for the RHS Malvern Spring Festival!
April 20, 2023 23:01 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBBonus Episode: A preview for the RHS Malvern Spring Festival! Hello and welcome back to Tales From The Potting Bench, bringing you a surprise bonus episode. This episode is something a little different as I'm joined by Show Lead of the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, Kate Dufton as well as episode contributors Tom Leonard otherwise know as the Drag Queen Gardener, Ben Newell perhaps known better as Worcester Terrariums and garden designer Emily Crowley-Wroe. We'll be finding out what they're ...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 19th April 2023
April 18, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 19th April 2023 In the garden this week; I'm actually celebrating....? Also I reveal, possibly my favourite tulip of 2023...don't miss this! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and sh...
Jane Perrone - Houseplant Royalty!
April 16, 2023 23:01 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBJane Perrone - Houseplant Royalty! This episode features a conversation with true houseplant royalty, Jane Perrone. Jane's career ranges from gardening editor for The Guardian to present day as a podcaster, writer and author of two books. We discuss all of that and much more in this conversation! Jane’s new book ‘Legends Of The Lead’ is out on 27thApril and you can order your copy now via this link. You can also check out all other things Jane Perrone including her podcast and newsletter, ...
Garden Book Review - 'The Seasoned Gardener' by Liz Zorab
April 13, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBGarden Book Review - 'The Seasoned Gardener' by Liz Zorab Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time we turn focus to 'The Seasoned Gardener' by Liz Zorab. If you're looking for a book to help and encourage you to grow, in a friendly and realistic manner, then The Seasoned Gardener will do just that in spades (pun, ashamedly, intended). Complete with photos from Liz's own time on the farm...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 12th April 2023
April 11, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 12th April 2023 In the garden this week; I'm showing you the bulbs, corms and seedlings! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 💐 Liz Zorab Podcast...
Liz Zorab - The Seasoned Gardener
April 09, 2023 23:01 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBLiz Zorab - The Seasoned Gardener This episode features a conversation gardener, content creator, author and all round good egg – Liz Zorab of Byther Farm. Liz talks to me about the challenges of moving to a new site and the challenges of creating a farm half way up a hill (or mountain!). We also talk about seasonal harvests and how Liz is managing to grow upto 80% of the food that they consume at the farm….enjoy! Liz’s new book ‘The Seasoned Gardener’ is out on 17th April and you can orde...
Garden Book Review - 'Not Another Jungle' by Tony Le-Britton
April 06, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBGarden Book Review - 'Not Another Jungle' by Tony Le-Britton Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time we turn focus to ‘Not Another Jungle' by Tony Le-Britton. This is a book filled with pure houseplant goodness! Advice, tips, information and the most stunning photography - it has everything you could want from a houseplant book. All backed up by Tony's own experience and time spent wit...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 5th April 2023
April 04, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 5th April 2023 In the garden this week; I'm showing you something new, something old, something saved and something slimy.... So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoy...
Tony Le-Britton - Not Another Jungle??
April 02, 2023 23:01 - 26 minutes - 25 MBThis week’s episode is one that you’re all going to love as I’m joined by houseplant fanatic and creator of ‘Not Another Jungle’ Tony Le Britton. Tony is an absolute start of the houseplant world and what he's achieved over the last few years is nothing short of amazing. In this conversation we talk all about his Instagram page, his shop, his new book and not forgetting the all important question, which plant would he take to a desert island…enjoy! Tony’s book ‘Not Another Jungle’ is out th...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 29th March 2023
March 28, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 29th March 2023 In the garden this week; I'm taking you on a tour of what's inside our greenhouse! Its only small but I've managed to cram a lot of plants and seedlings inside it. Some So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com ...
Lee Burkhill - Garden Ninja's Assemble!
March 26, 2023 23:01 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBLee Burkhill - Garden Ninja's Assemble! This episode features a conversation with garden designer and TV presenter, Lee Burkhill. Lee, or Garden Ninja Lee, as you may know him better as has been gracing our screens for the past few years on shows such as BBC1’s Garden Rescue, alongside the wonderful Charlie Dimmock. We talk here about breaking the norms or what gardening is and how the Garden Ninja monicker came to be….enjoy! You can find Lee on Instagram @garden_ninja_lee and you can also...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 22nd March 2023
March 22, 2023 00:02 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 22nd March 2023 In the garden this week; I'm talking about the fact that its officially spring (celebration!!), Chillies, Tomatoes, Sweet Peas and Hydrangeas. And also, the episodes features a huge mistake...can you spot it? So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my w...
Ann-Marie Powell - Creating a Real Garden...
March 20, 2023 00:02 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBAnn-Marie Powell - Creating a Real Garden... This episode features a conversation with the incredible Ann-Marie Powell. Ann-Marie is a garden designer, writer and occasional presenter and the creator of My Real Gardens on Instagram. She’s created high end designs and gardens all over the world and her energy and sheer passion are beyond infectious. This conversation takes us through Ann-Marie’s career but also her life before horticulture too, including her raving days…enjoy!! If you’d lik...
Garden Book Review - 'Ranunculus' by Naomi Slade
March 17, 2023 00:02 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBGarden Book Review - 'Ranunculus' by Naomi Slade Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time we turn focus to ‘Ranunculus’ by Naomi Slade. This book aside from anything else, is a pure daydream of a journey through the stunning buttercup family of plants. Naomi expertly crafts a book that not only informs, but there really is also a narrative that runs through each of the species and culti...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 15th March 2023
March 15, 2023 00:02 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 15th March 2023 In the garden this week; I'm talking about the impact of the snow, what's going on with the (early) tulips, how the chillies are doing and something new to the garden for this year...you'll have to listen to find out what that is! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read th...
Naomi Slade - For The Love Of Plants!
March 13, 2023 00:01 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBNaomi Slade - For The Love Of Plants! This week’s episode is with garden expert, writer and garden designer – Naomi Slade. Naomi is widely recognised from her hugely successful series of garden books and from magazines such as Garden News. Naomi joined me to discuss, among other things, her latest book, Ranunculus. Naomi's book ‘Ranunculus’ is out now from Pavillion Books and is available online and in all good bookshops, click here to find out more about the book. You can find out more ab...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 8th March 2023
March 08, 2023 00:01 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 8th March 2023 This week's episode celebrates new things in the garden! I'm also potting up some bare roots, and explaining how you can do yours too - and getting the dahlias started. I'm also letting you know what else is growing in our greenhouse... So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also r...
Miranda Janantka - From Kew to Gardener's World
March 06, 2023 00:05 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBMiranda Janatka - From Kew to Gardener's World This episode features a conversation with Senior Content Creator at Gardener’s World Magazine, Miranda Janatka. Miranda’s career started at Kew for a number of years before moving across to Gardener’s World, but she wasn’t always on a path to a life in horticulture… Miranda’s book ‘A Flower A Day’ is out now from Batsford Books and is available online and in all good bookshops, click here to find out more about the book. You can find Miranda o...
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 1st March 2023
March 01, 2023 00:05 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 1st March 2023 This week's episode is focus on alternatives and using things outside of the norm! I've made a bit of a pledge to try and buy small in 2023 and support even more small businesses where I can and I've got some suggestions for you in this episode, enjoy! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 1st March 2023
March 01, 2023 00:05 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 1st March 2023 This week's episode is focus on alternatives and using things outside of the norm! I've made a bit of a pledge to try and buy small in 2023 and support even more small businesses where I can and I've got some suggestions for you in this episode, enjoy! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then...
Ben Cross - British Flowers Rock (Back For More)
February 27, 2023 00:05 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBBen Cross - British Flowers Rock (Back For More) This episode features a first ever for the podcast – as I’m joined for the first time, by a returning guest in their second appearance. Join me as I talk to Ben Cross, from Crosslands Flower Nursery – otherwise known online as Alstroemeria Ben. Ben spoke to me way back in season 1 about his British Flowers Rock campaign, and he joins me now for an update. Do follow Ben on Instagram and Twitter where you can find him on both @alstroemeriaben....
Garden Book Review - 'A Plant For Every Day Of The Year’ by Philip Clayton
February 24, 2023 01:00 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MBGarden Book Review - 'A Plant For Every Day Of The Year’ by Philip Clayton Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time we turn focus to ‘A Plant For Every Day Of The Year’ by Philip Clayton. This wonderful new book is essentially a combination of 365 plants that you could (and perhaps should!) grow in your garden at home. Each and every one of them possible to grow here in the U.K ...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 22nd February 2023
February 22, 2023 01:05 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 22nd February 2023 This week's episode is a family gardening special - complete with some recommendations for getting everyone outside. For those who don't know, then I've got two daughters who usually accompany me when I'm gardening - so this week, I'm bringing them along too! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd...
Stephanie Hafferty - Myth Busting, No-Dig
February 20, 2023 00:05 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBStephanie Hafferty - Myth Busting, No-Dig Hello and welcome back to Tales From The Potting Bench. A brand new season featuring all new conversations with far reaching voices across the horticultural landscape. In this episode I spoke to no-dig gardener and homesteader, Stephanie Hafferty. Stephanie is also a prolific garden writer, speaker and author – so we had plenty to talk about including some myth busting about no-dig gardening! If you’d like to see more from Stephanie then you can fi...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 15th February 2023
February 15, 2023 00:05 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 15th February 2023 This week's episode about patience (or lack of), cold-frame snooping, Ranunculus (help me!) and tulip watch! Do join me as I take you on a whirlwind tour of my week in an urban garden. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepott...
Rekha Mistry - Growing Your Own Kitchen Garden
February 13, 2023 01:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBRekha Mistry - Growing Your Own Kitchen Garden Hello and welcome back to Tales From The Potting Bench. A brand new season featuring all new conversations with far reaching voices across the horticultural landscape. In this episode I was fortunate enough to talk with Gardener’s World’s Rekha Mistry! We discuss what is was that even got her so into growing her own and how that ended up with her fantastic new kitchen garden book. Rekha’s Kitchen Garden is out now from DK books and you’ll find...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 8th February 2023
February 08, 2023 00:05 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 8th February 2023 This week's episode is mainly based indoors, strangely, as I'm potting up some Aloe and talking about my houseplant cutting (and telling you how easy it is to take some for yourself)! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepot...
Andrew Perry - Urban Herbs, Urban Growing
February 06, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBAndrew Perry - Urban Herbs, Urban Growing Hello and welcome back to Tales From The Potting Bench. A brand new season featuring all new conversations with far reaching voices across the horticultural landscape. In the first episode of this new season I'm joined by the face and vision behind Urban Herbs, Andy Perry. Andy takes us through how the company came into life and what the near future holds. If you’d like to see Andy at the event mentioned in the episode, then do check out the link...
Garden Book Review - 'Rekha's Kitchen Garden' by Rekha Mistry
February 03, 2023 01:00 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBGarden Book Review - 'Rekha's Kitchen Garden' by Rekha Mistry Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time its the turn of the Rekha Mistry's 'Rekha's Kitchen Garden'. A brand new kitchen garden bible that will get you outside thinking about growing more of your own fruit and veg. Rekha's rise to kitchen garden notoriety began on 2015's Big Allotment Challenge, after which she studie...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 1st February 2023
February 01, 2023 01:00 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 1st February 2023 This week's episode is all about a new climber for Potting Bench HQ, the emerging crocus and a little mystery! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed t...
Garden Book Review - 'To Stand And Stare' by Andrew Timothy O'Brien
January 27, 2023 01:00 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBGarden Book Review - 'To Stand And Stare by Andrew Timothy O'Brien Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time its the turn of the spectacular 'To Stand and Stare' by Andrew Timothy O'Brien. Andrew is a gardener, garden coach, podcaster and now author, who is someone you absolutely should know all about. Before we get to the book I'd highly recommend that you go and preorder a copy ri...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 25th January 2023
January 25, 2023 05:43 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 25th January 2023 This week's episode is all about sweet peas (from Sow Successful), the birds and the winter sun! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚
Garden Book Review - 'No-Dig Children's Gardening Book' by Charles Dowding
January 20, 2023 00:05 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBGarden Book Review - 'No-Dig Children's Gardening Book' by Charles Dowding Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time its the turn of highly anticipated 'No-Dig Children's Gardening Book' by Charles Dowding. Charles, for those of you not in the know - is one of the innovators of no-dig gardening (more about this in the episode!) and now he's turned his hand to writing a book about it th...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 18th January 2023
January 18, 2023 00:01 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 18th January 2023 This week's episode is all about Cobaea Scandens, rooting houseplants, bees in winter and more! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚
Garden Book Review - 'A Flower A Day' by Miranda Janatka
January 13, 2023 00:02 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBGarden Book Review - 'A Flower A Day' by Miranda Janatka Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time its the turn of the botanical beauty that is 'A Flower A Day' by Miranda Janatka. Miranda, a senior writer for Gardener's World has compiled a veritable feast of flowers to inform, educate and entertain us in an advent calendar of sorts, for flower lovers A Flower A Day is out now from Ba...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 11th January 2023
January 11, 2023 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 11th January 2023 This week's episode is all about the first bulbs out the ground, some garden DIY and sunflowers for 2023! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚
Garden Book Review - 'Grasping The Nettle' by Tamsin Westhorpe
January 06, 2023 00:05 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBGarden Book Review - 'Grasping The Nettle' by Tamsin Westhorpe Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time its the turn of the hilarious page turner of a book 'Grasping The Nettle' by Tamsin Westhorpe. Tamsin has done everything in the horticultural world, you name it - she's done it! Which means that Grasping The Nettle is the perfect insight into the varied world of plants! Grasping ...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 4th January 2023
January 04, 2023 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 4th January 2023 This week's episode is the first of a new year, as we enter into 2023 with gusto! I'm talking bulbs, bulbs, bulbs, Dahlias, bulbs, bulbs and Tomatoes! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚
Garden Book Review - 'Hortus Curious' by Mr Plant Geek
December 30, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBGarden Book Review - 'Hortus Curious' by Mr Plant Geek, Michael Perry. Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time its the turn of the neon pink, Hortus Curious by Mr Plant Geek, Michael Perry. Michael is THE authority on the seriously cool plants of he world and his book is another chapter in his journey. Learn about the weird, the wacky and the wonderful, all in Hortus Curious. ...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 28th December 2022
December 28, 2022 00:30 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 28thDecember 2022! This week's episode is all about the thinking about how the changing climate will affect how we garden, seeing how we can all save a bit more water and how much I've neglected my onions! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚
The Potting Bench Diaries - 21st December 2022
December 21, 2022 06:13 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 21st December 2022! This week's episode is all about the BIG bulb reveal...where I finally let you know how many bulbs made their way to Potting Bench HQ?! Also, what on earth was I doing with those pots earlier in the week AND what has popped up in the garden this week?? So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year r...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 14th December 2022
December 14, 2022 01:00 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 14th December 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week's episode is all about old bulbs, new bulbs, new salvias and a huge thank you from me... So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review,...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 7th December 2022
December 07, 2022 01:00 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 7th December 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week's episode is all about NOT getting outside...you'll have to listen to find out what I mean! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, s...
Mark Lane - Broadcaster, Writer, Designer!
December 04, 2022 01:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBEpisode 11: Mark Lane - Broadcaster, Writer, Designer! In the last episode of the current season I had the pleasure of talking to Gardener’s World favourite, Mark Lane. Mark tells me all about his journey to horticulture, which part of his career really brings him the most joy and what we might just see from him in the future. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and ...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 30th November 2022
November 30, 2022 01:00 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 30thNovember 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week's episode is all about slowing down and seeing what's around us right now with a little glance at what is to come... So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round!...
James Smith - Young Designer!
November 28, 2022 01:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBEpisode 10: James Smith - Young Designer! In this episode I spoke to Young Designer of the year 2021 finalist and RHS Medalist, James Smith. Keep listening to hear just how we think schools can help create an interest in horticulture from a young age and much more… James is still very early in his journey but it was fantastic to talk to a young voice in the bustling world of garden design and to hear a perspective of someone entering into what is bound to be an illustrious career. 💜 This s...
The Potting Bench Diaries - 24th November 2022
November 24, 2022 01:00 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBWelcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 24th November 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week's episode is all about new borders....dark nights and what gets me through to spring! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate,...
Laetitia Maklouf - The Five Minute Garden!
November 21, 2022 01:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBEpisode 9: Laetitia Maklouf - The Five Minute Garden! This week’s episode is for those of us that really cannot find the time to get everything done in the garden as I talk to the author of The Five Minute Garden, Laetitia Maklouf. Laetitia’s latest book aims to cut down, those sometimes daunting tasks - into five minute jobs here and there. Something I know we could all do with help with at the moment. Keep listening to hear more! 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plan...