World Radio Gardening

Small permaculture gardens with John Mason

September 16, 2023 16:30 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MB

John Mason talks more on small scale permaculture in gardens. ACS Distance Education has plenty of online courses to help develop your practical knowledge around gardening. Errol today: bit.ly/3m5K7vI

Lawn Association's David Hedges-Gower says time to think about grass

August 27, 2023 17:22 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MB

David Hedges-Gower from the Lawn Association talks about some of the jobs for the autumn to help your lawn look its best. To find out more about the Lawn Association visit their website: bit.ly/3r0DgpE

Japanese gardens and cherry blossom with John Mason

August 21, 2023 17:07 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MB

John Mason has been to visit Tokyo and then on to Kyoto during the cherry blossom season. ACS Distance Education has plenty of online courses to help develop your practical knowledge around gardening. Errol today: https://bit.ly/3m5K7vI

Garden daleks, green waste and how to make use of it in your garden

August 13, 2023 13:21 - 23 minutes - 54.7 MB

Martyn Richards from Agriton UK talks to Oliver Rogers about using a process called bokashi composting to make use of your green waste within your garden. To buy bokashi products from Agriton UK visit their website: bit.ly/3qx6pIY For international customers visit worldwide distributor, EMRO Japan, scroll down to 'choose county' and find a retailer for your territory: bit.ly/3Cl6QIW

August jobs for the garden and cutting back a Thuja hedge

July 29, 2023 11:41 - 3 minutes - 7.4 MB

Ken demonstrates the best way to clip a Thuja hedge and gives a few jobs for the garden to make sure you have success later in the year.

Colour all summer with Adam Pasco

July 09, 2023 08:26 - 15 minutes - 34.5 MB

Keep the colour coming all summer by choosing Adam Pasco’s favourite plants for your garden. From hardy perennials and summer bedding for flowers to a host of plants with fancy foliage, Adam Pasco takes you on a tour of his pots and borders and shares tips that provide a succession of colour right into autumn. For more advice and guidance from Adam's Gardening Guides can now be found on World Radio Gardening's website: https://bit.ly/3PtQ3vf

Gin making at the East Coast Distillery

July 02, 2023 09:22 - 10 minutes - 25 MB

Ken visits the East Coast Distillery to learn about the production of gin. Nicole North from the East Coast Distillery talks about how the distillery in Essex was created and some of the ingredients that make the flavours of their gin. **Remember safety is important when carrying out coastal foraging and we would recommend that research on making sure any foraging is low impact should be undertaken before any attempt to collect edible coastal plants. To find out more and purchase gin onl...

Tiptree 2023 strawberry harvest at Wilkin and Sons

June 22, 2023 19:28 - 7 minutes - 17.7 MB

Ken visits the jam factory in Tiptree, Essex, to talk with Farm Manager, Andrey Ivanov and see the latest strawberry harvest. To buy Tiptree jam and products online: https://bit.ly/43WWdIA

Lawn Association's David Hedges-Gower on lawn care during the summer

June 22, 2023 10:01 - 5 minutes - 13.4 MB

David Hedges-Gower from the Lawn Association talks about some of the jobs during the summer months for a perfect lawn. To find out more about the Lawn Association visit their website: https://bit.ly/3r0DgpE

Andrew Tokely from Kings Seeds on wild flower meadows and sweet peas

June 20, 2023 08:45 - 8 minutes - 18.8 MB

Horticultural Director of Kings Seeds, Andrew Tokely talks about sweet peas. For more details and to purchase sweet pea seed at Kings Seeds visit their website: bit.ly/3HEtAWA To buy the cornfield flower mix as mentioned in this podcast visit Kings Seeds website: https://bit.ly/46ea0vR

Vegetable update from Ken for June 2023

June 15, 2023 19:49 - 2 minutes - 6.01 MB

Ken looks at how his vegetable patch is taking shape this summer.

What is bokashi composting with food waste and how can it be used in your garden?

June 08, 2023 16:45 - 21 minutes - 48.2 MB

Martyn Richards from Agriton UK talks to Oliver Rogers about using a process called bokashi composting to make use of your kitchen food waste. To buy bokashi products from Agriton UK visit their website: https://bit.ly/3qx6pIY For international customers visit worldwide distributor, EMRO Japan, scroll down to 'choose county' and find a retailer for your territory: https://bit.ly/3Cl6QIW

Sow this vegetable now and you will be 'pulling for Christmas!'

June 07, 2023 10:08 - 5 minutes - 11.9 MB

Horticultural Director of Kings Seeds, Andrew Tokely has a tip for those wanting fresh vegetables for Christmas. For more details and to purchase Eskimo carrot seeds at Kings Seeds visit their website: https://bit.ly/3OZACuz

April at Keukenhof in Holland - Part 2

May 09, 2023 19:55 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MB

Ken Crowther visits the famous Keukenhof gardens in the Netherlands to see some of the beautiful tulips on display. This is part 2 of a look at the gardens during April. For more information on visiting the gardens look at the website: bit.ly/3HV3YFY

April at Keukenhof in Holland - Part 1

May 09, 2023 19:53 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MB

Ken Crowther visits the famous Keukenhof gardens in the Netherlands to see some of the beautiful tulips on display. This is part 1 of a look at the gardens during April. For more information on visiting the gardens look at the website: bit.ly/3HV3YFY

Springtime at Keukenhof in Holland

May 09, 2023 19:49 - 12 minutes - 16.1 MB

Ken Crowther visits the famous Keukenhof gardens in the Netherlands to see some of the beautiful tulips on display. For more information on visiting the gardens look at the website: https://bit.ly/3HV3YFY

Nick Hamilton talks about Barnsdale Gardens

March 29, 2023 15:54 - 21 minutes - 49.3 MB

Nick Hamilton talks to Oliver Rogers about his TV gardener father, Geoff Hamilton and Nick has now written a book called 'The Right Genes'. The book looks at Nick's life and is available from Barnsdale Gardens now: http://bit.ly/3JXgEfC Visit Barnsdale Gardens in Rutland: http://bit.ly/40pgiWl

WRG Podcast - March 2023

March 21, 2023 22:48 - 17 minutes - 40.8 MB

Ken looks at some of the jobs for the garden in March and April, including tips on how to plant roses. He also gives advice on starting off your seedlings for vegetables such as rhubarb and pumpkin. Check out Bulldog's half moon edging knife: bit.ly/3FH8F4W

Permaculture reflections for small gardens with John Mason in Australia

February 27, 2023 09:17 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

John Mason provides an insight into producing a productive garden. ACS Distance Education provide a wide range of gardening and horticulture learning courses online. For more details visit their website: https://bit.ly/3m5K7vI

Garden jobs for February 2023

February 20, 2023 00:09 - 2 minutes - 5.47 MB

Ken looks at some of the jobs for the end of February including maintaining a herbaceous borders for the best summer blooms.

Andrew Tokely from Kings Seeds on growing sweet peas

February 12, 2023 12:02 - 2 minutes - 5.28 MB

Horticultural Director of Kings Seeds, Andrew Tokely talks about sweet peas. For more details and to purchase sweet pea seed at King's Seed visit their website: http://bit.ly/3HEtAWA

Andrew Tokely from King's Seeds on growing sweet peas

February 12, 2023 12:02 - 2 minutes - 5.28 MB

Horticultural Director of King's Seeds, Andrew Tokely talks about sweet peas. For more details and to purchase sweet pea seed at King's Seed visit their website: http://bit.ly/3HEtAWA

Ken looks at some of the top ways to be greener in our gardens

February 05, 2023 22:10 - 6 minutes - 14.3 MB

Ken Crowther looks at peat-free compost and other planting media that helps to support a better environment for nature and humans.

WRG Podcast - February 2023

January 25, 2023 23:33 - 22 minutes - 51.4 MB

Your questions answered by Ken. To send in a question email [email protected] Ken talks about spring planting ideas and bulbs such as snowdrops, daffodils and tulips.

Planting time for bare rooted trees, shrubs, roses and fruits with Adam Pasco

January 07, 2023 12:14 - 3 minutes - 6.17 MB

Adam Pasco gives some tips and advice on winter planting for bare rooted trees, shrubs, roses and fruits. You can find out more about Adam's gardening advice on his website: http://www.adampascomedia.com/

WRG Podcast - December 2022

December 13, 2022 22:15 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MB

Your questions answered by Ken. To send in a question email [email protected]

Finding space for trees in the Community Forest near London

November 19, 2022 15:22 - 15 minutes - 35.3 MB

Oliver Rogers talks to Community Forest Director, Dave Bigden about his work and tree planting near London. The Thames Chase Trust and Community Forest is spread across multiple sites in Havering, Thurrock, Barking and Dagenham and Brentwood local authority areas and extends to 40 square miles of forestry.

WRG Podcast - November 2022

November 08, 2022 21:39 - 23 minutes - 53.4 MB

Your questions answered by Ken. To send in a question email [email protected]

Grow and use ginger with John Mason in Australia

October 27, 2022 18:27 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MB

Tips on growing and using ginger with John Mason in Australia.

Pick the best plants for autumn and winter colour

October 23, 2022 12:45 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MB

Brighten your outlook over the cold months with Adam Pasco's selection of seasonal flowers, berries and attractive foliage for patio pots and borders. Watch the accompanying video at 'Adam's Gardening Guides': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjSay-QXbvM&t=24s

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