World Radio Gardening

Danny Dawson from Gro-rite on LED lighting and self-watering pot systems

April 27, 2024 11:05 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MB

Buy a watering system now: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHy == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYR The first n...

David Wolfe talks about Agroforestry Open Weekend in May 2024

March 30, 2024 11:54 - 7 minutes - 17.4 MB

David Wolfe from Wakelyns in Suffolk talks to Oliver Rogers about Agroforestry Open Weekend happening between Friday 17 May to Sunday 20 May 2024. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3IUPAxH #springiscoming #gardening #flowers #garden #roses == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a ...

Jobs in the garden for April with Ken Crowther

March 30, 2024 11:51 - 4 minutes - 10.3 MB

Ken Crowther gets ready for spring with some of the jobs to be doing during April '24. #springiscoming #gardening #flowers #garden #roses == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a garden...

Ken answers your gardening questions - March 2024

March 18, 2024 08:58 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MB

Highlights from Ken Crowther's new gardening phone-in show on City Sound Radio: bit.ly/3tDxV9N Listen live on the second Sunday of the month from 09:00am. Send your questions in advance to [email protected]. == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. Thes...

Warley Place and the plant reminders of Miss Ellen Willmott

March 17, 2024 19:07 - 17 minutes - 39.9 MB

Ken Crowther talks to Sandra Lawrence, the author of a book called 'Miss Willmott's Ghosts: the extraordinary life and gardens of a forgotten genius'. Sandra has been researching the life and times of Ellen Willmott the former owner of Warley Place in Essex. For more information on Sandra Lawrence visit her website here: https://bit.ly/4cmAJt6 Warley Place in Essex has extensive daffodils during spring and details on how to visit are here: https://bit.ly/3IHJosQ == We're delighted to have ...

Tracing the cultivars of the world famous Rivers Nursery

March 15, 2024 18:46 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MB

Elizabeth Waugh is the writer behind a book called the Rivers Nursery of Sawbridgeworth and she talks about the early innovator of fruit tree development. Oliver Rogers investigates the history of varieties such as the Conference Pear. == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive ...

Wholesale nursery develops labels for products to highlight carbon capture of conifers

March 14, 2024 00:08 - 5 minutes - 11.6 MB

Roger Ward from Golden Grove Nursery talks about the carbon capture and net zero labels on their conifers. Golden Grove Nursery's website is here: https://bit.ly/3IBKOoE == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special conten...

National Dahlia Society's Dave Gillam explains how to grow the best dahlias

March 12, 2024 19:43 - 8 minutes - 18.6 MB

Dave Gillam is vice-chair of the National Dahlia Society. He's been a dahlia exhibitor for over 38 years winning 4 National Best Exhibits in Show in the last 10 years. Follow Dave's efforts on YouTube @DaveGillamDahlias. == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newslet...

John Mason in Australia says gardening is art as much as science

March 12, 2024 14:54 - 18 minutes - 42.2 MB

John Mason in Australia says gardening is art as much as science as he looks at ideas for planting in gardens. == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss ...

Southport gardening group's Lisa Fryer and Diane Fitton talk about creating a show garden

March 12, 2024 11:34 - 19 minutes - 45.8 MB

Oliver Rogers talks to the Southport Gardening Group about their gold medal success at the Southport Flower Show with a special garden to celebrate the U3A. == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals fo...

Could you create a nature-friendly garden from all invasive species? Yes, says naturalist

March 03, 2024 11:17 - 12 minutes - 28.8 MB

Naturalist Chris Gibson talks about his work at Beth Chatto gardens advising on invasive species and plants from abroad. Find out more about Chris Gibson and his work at his website: https://bit.ly/49zEqtX == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These wil...

Ken talks to Mike Smith from Meadow Croft Garden Centre about their pansies and violas festival

March 02, 2024 00:07 - 10 minutes - 24.2 MB

Ken talks to Mike Smith from Meadow Croft Garden Centre about their pansies and violas festival in March 2024. For more information on the festival visit: https://bit.ly/3uVxisG == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHy For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra specia...

Peter Wessel and Shaun Herdsman from Modiform talk about innovation in plant packaging

February 26, 2024 02:30 - 7 minutes - 18.3 MB

Plant packaging is increasing required to be recyclable and Modiform are one of the big producers of a new generation of plant pots and trays.

Guernsey Clematis to launch new clematis at Chelsea Flower Show

February 26, 2024 02:30 - 4 minutes - 9.67 MB

Andrew Jeanes from Guernsey Clematis talks about 2 new special varieties.

Antony Henn introduces the Garden on a Roll and Katie Wood from VegTrug talks about the planters

February 23, 2024 00:25 - 5 minutes - 13.5 MB

The Garden on a Roll is designed to provide easy planting ideas and come as a complete kit for anyone to plant up a garden. Antony Henn is the creator behind Garden on a Roll. Katie Wood is from VegTrug and the two companies are now partnering on a Garden on a Roll for planting in VegTrug's planters. For more information visit the Garden on a Roll website: https://bit.ly/3wr2ekZ

The Keukenhof gardens celebrate 75 years of stunning displays

February 23, 2024 00:22 - 4 minutes - 10.7 MB

Jos Smit from JUB Holland and Martine De Ridder from Keukenhof gardens discuss the anniversary of these amazing displays.

Pamela Clark is the Chair of the Hardy Plants Society

February 22, 2024 01:59 - 6 minutes - 15 MB

Pamela Clark talks to Oliver Rogers about the Hardy Plants Society. Visit their website: https://hardy-plant.org.uk/

Liam Bull from Azpects the home of EASY Joint explains grouts for patios

February 22, 2024 00:07 - 3 minutes - 7.32 MB

Help for repairing and cleaning a patio from Liam Bull, marketing manager for Azpects. For more information visit: https://www.azpects.co.uk/

Dick Woods from Finches Friend talks about their new design of safe and clean bird feeders

February 20, 2024 23:33 - 4 minutes - 11.3 MB

Dick Woods from Finches Friend talks about their new design of safe and clean bird feeders. for more information on the feeders visit their website: https://bit.ly/49IRTiw

New app to help choose the right roses for your garden

February 20, 2024 18:27 - 7 minutes - 18.1 MB

Kirsty Fleetwood is the marketing and sales Director at David Austin Roses and talks to Oliver Rogers about the new rose finder app. To use the app visit the David Austin Roses website: https://bit.ly/3T59vQg

Nick Hamilton talks about the Japanese cherry blossom at Barnsdale Gardens

February 18, 2024 23:48 - 13 minutes - 30 MB

Nick Hamilton talks to Oliver Rogers about spring at Barnsdale Gardens. For more information on visiting Barnsdale Gardens in Rutland: bit.ly/40pgiWl

Ken answers your gardening questions - February 2024

February 15, 2024 07:35 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MB

Highlights from Ken Crowther's new gardening phone-in show on City Sound Radio: bit.ly/3tDxV9N Listen live on the second Sunday of the month from 09:00am. Send your questions in advance to [email protected].

Alpine plant show comes to Essex during March

February 12, 2024 08:30 - 9 minutes - 21.1 MB

Ken Crowther talks to Steve and Anne Vale from the Alpine Garden Society about a large plant show coming to Essex. The plant fair and show will be held on Saturday 2 March 2024 at Chelmsford City Racecourse. For more details: https://bit.ly/4bquMLl

Ken Crowther talks trees with Paul King from King and Co the Tree Nursery

February 12, 2024 08:24 - 16 minutes - 37.3 MB

Ken Crowther talks trees with Paul King from King and Co the Tree Nursery. For more information visit King and co's website: https://bit.ly/3ux3kuN

Snowdrops for the Countess of Warwick are open to the public

February 12, 2024 08:05 - 10 minutes - 24.8 MB

Ken Crowther talks to Jill Goldsmith from the Gardens of Easton Lodge about snowdrops and the Italian sunken garden designed by Harold Peto. For more information and details on how to visit during February visit their website: https://bit.ly/3un3Ifw

Wendy Gordon from Well Bean Gardening talks about singing Latin and teaching gardening

February 10, 2024 01:25 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MB

What does it take to teach gardening to students in an education setting? Oliver Rogers speaks to one educator, Wendy Gordon about her experiences in schools and academies in the UK. Wendy also writes about gardening for Kadamey's FREE online digital activities magazine aimed at parents and early years nursery providers. This can be viewed by visiting Kadamey's website: https://bit.ly/42xy2jW

ACS Celebrates 45 Years of long distance learning

February 09, 2024 13:37 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

John Mason in Australia looks back at 45 years of ACS Distance Education, a business he formed in 1979. Post below and tell us about your experience of long distance learning online? Have you ever undertaken a course? >>> For more information on ACS Distance learning and to apply for a course visit: bit.ly/3m5K7vI

Ken Crowther talks to Lee Connelly the Skinny Jean Gardener

February 06, 2024 10:29 - 15 minutes - 34.9 MB

For Children's Mental Health Week (5 to 11 February 2024) Ken asks Lee Connelly, the Skinny Jean Gardener, about his thoughts on getting children and young people involved in the garden. To buy a signed copy of 'How to get kids gardening with the Skinny Jean Gardener' click here: https://bit.ly/3OxHxtG

YouTuber Naturally JB talks about using Vegplotter.com's online planning tool

January 25, 2024 16:36 - 12 minutes - 27.8 MB

YouTuber, Naturally JB explains the benefits to making use of Vegplotter.com 's free online allotment planning tool. To sign-up and start using Vegplotter.com's FREE online planning tool visit their website: https://vegplotter.com/?wrg

Great Tree Beauties 2: Oliver Rogers visits Old Knobbley in Mistley

January 22, 2024 17:56 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MB

Oliver Rogers goes to meet Old Knobbley, an oak tree that is thought to be 800 years old in Mistley, Essex. He talks to author, Morag Embleton about the book for children that she created about the tree. The book is called Old Knobbley the oak tree and is available online and in local independent stores: bit.ly/3U8G3tJ For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure yo...

Great Tree Beauties 2: Old Knobbley in Mistley

January 21, 2024 22:32 - 22 minutes - 50.5 MB

Oliver Rogers goes to meet Old Knobbley, an oak tree that is thought to be 800 years old in Mistley, Essex. He talks to author, Morag Embleton about the book for children that she created about the tree. The book is called Old Knobbley the oak tree and is available online and in local independent stores: https://bit.ly/3U8G3tJ For 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Mak...

Ken answers your gardening questions - January 2024

January 15, 2024 13:30 - 18 minutes - 42.4 MB

Highlights from Ken Crowther's new gardening phone-in show on City Sound Radio: https://bit.ly/3tDxV9N Listen live on the second Sunday of the month from 09:00am. Send your questions in advance to [email protected].

Andrew Tokely says tomatoes in a hanging basket - grow vegetables anywhere!

January 15, 2024 12:09 - 16 minutes - 37.7 MB

Andrew Tokely, Horticulture Director from Kings Seeds, talks to Ken Crowther about vegetables, Kings Seeds, allotments and the history of the seed growing trade in Essex. Kings Seeds website: https://bit.ly/4873EhU

New research finds wellbeing benefits to winter garden visits

January 14, 2024 21:02 - 11 minutes - 26.8 MB

National Garden Scheme Chief Executive George Plumptre talks to Ken Crowther about wellbeing and snowdrops

Dealing with storms and flooding in the garden with John Mason in Australia

January 13, 2024 13:41 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

John Mason in Australia investigates #gardeningtips to help prevent flooding in your garden. Post below and tell us about your experience this past winter, have you been flooded in your garden? >>> For more information on ACS Distance learning and to apply for a course visit: https://bit.ly/3m5K7vI

Ken looks at the gardens and styles of Japan

January 13, 2024 13:34 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MB

Plants, soil and gardens from around the globe with Ken Crowther. In this programme Ken looks at simple tips for making your garden more Japanese in style.

Chloe Lucas breaking into cattle farming

December 27, 2023 20:24 - 14 minutes - 33.8 MB

Chloe Lucas is a nurse who has gone into farming and now has two highland cows on the marshes in Essex. You can find out more about Chloe's farming journey on her Instagram account: https://bit.ly/41CBl96

Winter colour - Adam's plant pick to brighten your winter garden

December 17, 2023 00:32 - 13 minutes - 31.1 MB

Adam Pasco looks at fruits and berries that can provide winter colour for your garden. Watch Adam's latest video to accompany this feature: https://bit.ly/473l5Pu

Ken looks at the Dutch garden and styles

December 13, 2023 08:01 - 27 minutes - 63.1 MB

Plants, soil and gardens from around the globe with Ken Crowther. In this programme Ken looks at simple tips for making your garden more Dutch in style.

Ken Crowther looks at the English cottage garden and styles

December 04, 2023 02:29 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MB

Plants, soil and gardens from around the globe with Ken Crowther. In this programme Ken looks at simple tips for making your garden more English cottage garden in style.

Cold weather and frost on lawns

December 01, 2023 19:17 - 2 minutes - 5.31 MB

Ken looks at how the cold weather can effect lawns.

David Lewis from horticulture charity Perennial

November 29, 2023 19:23 - 16 minutes - 36.7 MB

David Lewis from horticulture charity, Perennial talks to Oliver Rogers about the services and support the organisation offers to those working in the industry. for more information on the charity: https://bit.ly/3QY15YJ

Ken visits Claude Monet’s house in Giverny

November 29, 2023 18:03 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MB

Ken Crowther visits another beautiful garden in France and finds out about the impressionist painter and the waterlilies.

Ken Crowther looks at French gardens and styles

November 29, 2023 16:47 - 23 minutes - 54.4 MB

Plants, soil and gardens from around the globe with Ken Crowther. In this programme Ken looks at simple tips for making your garden more French in style.

Lawn Association’s David Hedges-Gower says time to pack up grass for winter

November 24, 2023 10:24 - 5 minutes - 12.4 MB

Winter is just around the corner and the Lawn Association’s David Hedges-Gower has some timely advice for looking after your lawn. He also answers some of your questions about when to patch up your grass following damage from animal urine. To find out more about the Lawn Association visit their website: http://bit.ly/3r0DgpE

Archie Ruggles-Brise talks about the Essex beavers

November 18, 2023 23:16 - 18 minutes - 41.7 MB

Beavers can help to prevent flooding, - if they're deployed in the right location. Archie Ruggles-Brise talks to Oliver Rogers about the Essex beavers in an enclosure near Finchingfield, Essex. The Natural Flood Management project is helping to reduce the risk of floods in the village. For more information visit the Spains Hall Estate website: https://bit.ly/47E7ajB

How to photograph nature with wildlife cameraman, Russell Savory

November 18, 2023 22:31 - 21 minutes - 48.3 MB

Russell Savory is a wildlife cameraman and has produced high quality footage for BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5 documentaries. He talks to Oliver Rogers about how he started out in the field of wildlife photography and getting young people interested in nature. For more information on Russell's work visit his website: https://bit.ly/3G6LBN2

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