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World Radio Gardening

722 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratings

The world’s first streamed #gardening radio station providing advice, interviews and music for all #gardeners anywhere.

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Tim is in his greenhouse talking sprout

April 24, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 757 KB

Thinking ahead to Christmas, Tim's planting his Brussels ready for the festive season.

Tiptree Feeding The Nation

April 23, 2020 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.18 MB

With restrictions due to Coronavirus, Ken's spoken to staff at Tiptree Farms and reports back on what they are currently doing feeding the nation.

Tim's courgette competition

April 22, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.02 MB

Tim tells us about the courgette seeds he's planting this year.

Lobjoits Cos

April 04, 2020 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MB

Keen allotment keeper, Tim, explains to World Radio Gardening why he enjoys planting Lobjoits Cos seeds.

Lettuce

April 03, 2020 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MB

Tim's back on his allotment and he's been busy planting lettuce seeds. He tell us how he gives the plants a fighting chance each year.

Radishes

April 02, 2020 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MB

Tim tells World Radio Gardening what variety of radish seeds he's planting on his seaside allotment this year.

Red Cabbage

April 01, 2020 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MB

Everyone loves some red cabbage at Christmas don't they? Tim certainly does and has just planted some seeds on his allotment.

Red Cabbage

April 01, 2020 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MB

Everyone loves some red cabbage at Christmas don't they? Tim certainly does and has just planted some seeds on his allotment.

Tim talks about the seeds he's sowing

March 31, 2020 08:00 - 2 minutes - 5.42 MB

Tim talks about the King's Seeds he'll be growing on his seaside allotment this year.

Theo find out about the history of Compton Aches

March 23, 2020 17:15 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MB

Theo Meddleton finds out about the history of Compton Aches. Please note this was recorded before the current Coronavirus pandemic. For the latest opening details please visit their website - www.comptonacres.co.uk

Gardening Podcast 07.03.20

March 10, 2020 20:37 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Lemon Trees, Tomatoes and Onion Soft Rot.

Gardening Podcast 29.02.20

March 10, 2020 20:27 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Mick Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Clematis and Mushroom Plant.

New Holland tractors turning green

March 06, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 5.9 MB

David Redman, a product specialist at New Holland Tractors, explains how they are trying to turn their tractors green.

The Flower Wholesale Market

March 05, 2020 16:15 - 5 minutes - 7.48 MB

Ken chats with Neil Byford about the flower wholesale market.

What's going on at Tiptree Farms?

March 04, 2020 16:00 - 5 minutes - 7.15 MB

Ken Crowther has been to find out!

TIM'S ALLOTMENT - Garlic Planting

March 03, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MB

In a brand new feature for 2020 here on World Radio Gardening, allotment owner Tim will bring us diary updates of what he's getting up to on his coastal allotment. This time he's talking about planting garlic.

Water Capture at Tiptree Farms

March 01, 2020 10:00 - 3 minutes - 4.88 MB

World Radio Gardening reporter, Ken is back at Tiptree Farms chatting with the Farm Manager about water storage and usage in the fruit growing processes.

TIM'S ALLOTMENT - Shallot Planting

February 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.68 MB

In a brand new feature for 2020 here on World Radio Gardening, allotment owner Tim will bring us diary updates of what he's getting up to on his coastal allotment. This time he's talking about planting shallots.

Gardening Podcast 22.02.2020

February 28, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Greenhouses, Moss and Ivy. Essex Cricket star Graham Napier also has a chat.

Gardening Podcast 15.02.2020

February 27, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from Greenhouses, Clematis and Seeds.

Gardening Podcast 08.02.2020

February 26, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Mick Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Jasmines, Honeysuckle and Lavender.

Gardening Podcast 01.02.2020

February 25, 2020 10:20 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Lucy Chamberlain joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Fatsia, Acers and Apples.

18.01.20 Gardening Podcast

January 18, 2020 15:22 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Podcast, Ken Crowther and guest Geoff Hodge answer your gardening questions on everything from Cucumbers, Wisterias and Apple trees.

11.01.20 Gardening Podcast

January 18, 2020 15:09 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Podcast, Ken Crowther and guest Christine Lavelle, Lecturer in Horticulture and Ecology at Writtle College, answer your gardening questions on everything from Kiwi Fruit, Maple Trees and Penstemons.

Gardening Podcast 04.01.20

January 06, 2020 19:59 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Podcast, Ken Crowther and guest Tom Coles, Horticulture Lecturer at Writtle University College, answer your gardening questions on everything from Magic Carpet Roses, Rubber Plants and Cats.

Gardening Podcast 28.12.19

December 28, 2019 15:31 - 57 minutes - 65.4 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Lucy Chamberlain, Head Gardener at East Donyland Hall joins Ken to answer your gardening questions on everything from Fungus, Mistletoe and Peace Lily.

John Mason reports from Australia

December 23, 2019 20:29 - 4 minutes - 6.57 MB

John Mason reports from Australia about climate change and recent bush fires.

Gardening Podcast 21.12.19

December 23, 2019 20:02 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther and guest Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre, answer your gardening questions on everything from Ivy, Brown Lawns and Holly.

Andrew Tokely from Kings Seeds reviews 2019

December 16, 2019 20:41 - 6 minutes - 2.52 MB

Andrew Tokely, Kings Seeds Horticultural Director, looks back over 2019 on his vegetable plot.

Bugs and insects in winter

December 16, 2019 20:40 - 2 minutes - 852 KB

Mick Lavelle from Writtle University College talks to Ken Crowther about bugs and insects over the winter months.

Hold Tight At Tiptree!

December 16, 2019 20:38 - 9 minutes - 3.61 MB

Our reporter, Ken Crowther speaks to Liz from the marketing team at Wilkin and Sons about their brand new heritage bus tea room.

Gardening Podcast 07.12.19

December 09, 2019 20:44 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Mick Lavelle from Writtle University College joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Chrysanthemums, Medlars and Lawns.

Gardening Podcast 30.11.19

December 02, 2019 22:00 - 57 minutes - 130 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from Apple Trees, Photinia Red Robin and Birds of Paradise.

Gardening Podcast 23.11.19

December 02, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from dahlias, orchids and bougainvillea.

The book for pig lovers

December 02, 2019 20:56 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MB

Oink - A Book of Fun for Pig Lovers (Exisle Publishing, November 2019) – a book of celebratory, thought-provoking and downright witty quotes about our portly pals complemented by stunning photography. More intelligent than dogs and able to play video games with more focus than chimps, pigs are smart! They have a special place in our hearts from childhood, thanks to the likes of A.A Milne’s Piglet and Wilbur of Charlotte’s Web. More and more people — including superstars such as George Clo...

Gardening Podcast 16.11.19

December 02, 2019 20:08 - 1 hour - 141 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Lucy Chamberlain, Head Gardener at East Donyland Hall in Fingringhoe, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from lilac tress, asparagus and tomatoes.

Andrew Tokely and Ken Crowther catch up for a chat at Kings Seeds

November 14, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 3.9 MB

Andrew Tokely and Ken Crowther catch up for a chat at Kings Seeds.

Winter at Tiptree Farms

November 13, 2019 08:01 - 2 minutes - 1.1 MB

Tiptree Farm Administrator Dan chats with report Ken about what happens on the farm over winter.

Time to pick the Medlars on Tiptree farm

November 13, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 1.88 MB

Ken Crowther has been chatting with Farm Administrator Dan at Tiptree about the Medlar crop.

Gardening Podcast 09.11.19

November 12, 2019 19:50 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Christine Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Rubber Plants, Miscanthus and Strawberries.

Gardening Podcast 02.11.19

November 12, 2019 19:49 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Podcast, Geoff Hodge answers your gardening questions on everything from Roses, Magnolias and Compost Bins.

Gardening Podcast 26.10.19

November 12, 2019 19:44 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Goats, Salvia and Blue Spruce.

Gardening Podcast 20.10.19

October 23, 2019 19:56 - 1 hour - 28.6 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Geoff Hodge joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from tomatoes, grapes and roses.

Red Love Apples

October 21, 2019 06:45 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MB

It's National Apple Day in the UK and Fran from Lubera tells us all about the Red Love variety of apple available from their website - www.lubera.co.uk

Looking Forward To National Apple Day

October 19, 2019 07:05 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MB

Francijn Suermondt from Lubera looks forward to National Apple Day next week. www.lubera.co.uk

A hospital garden in Romford needs your help

October 18, 2019 06:00 - 4 minutes - 1.8 MB

The charity at Queen's Hospital in Romford are looking for help to refurbish their outdoor garden space. Volunteers are hope to bring the garden back to full glory for patients and NHS staff to enjoy. The Head of Fundraising at Our Charity, Lydia, spoke with reporter Ken Crowther in the garden on a breezy autumn day. To find out more about the charity, check out their website - https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/our-charity

Gardening Podcast 12.10.19

October 15, 2019 20:22 - 56 minutes - 129 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Christine Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Roses, Seeds and Deadly Nightshade.

Lucy talks Rum

October 15, 2019 19:20 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MB

Lucy Chamberlain, the Head Gardener at East Donyland Hall near Colchester, talks about her plans for next year.

Mick Lavelle from Writtle University College discusses climate change

October 07, 2019 19:39 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MB

Mick Lavell, a Senior Lecturer at Writtle University College discusses climate change and the affect on gardening with Ken Crowther.

Gardening Podcast 05.10.19

October 07, 2019 18:52 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam sits in for Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from lawns, wasps and bees.