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World Radio Gardening

725 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 24 hours ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratings

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

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Episodes

Summer boarders

May 21, 2019 16:00 - 44 seconds - 1.38 MB

Owen takes a look at the different variteties of flower to make the best summer borders.

Ken chats to gardener and TV presenter Joe Swift

May 17, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MB

TV presenter and gardener, Joe Swift, chats to Ken about the community garden spaces he's designed and how he's looking forward to all the major flower shows coming up.

Ken visits Coton Manor Gardens in Northamptonshire Part 2

May 16, 2019 16:07 - 9 minutes - 17.3 MB

Ken Crowther continues his tour of Coton Manor Gardens.

Ken visits Coton Manor Gardens in Northamptonshire Part 1

May 16, 2019 16:06 - 11 minutes - 21 MB

Ken Crowther takes us on a visit to Coton Manor Gardens in Northamptonshire.

Gardening Podcast 04.05.19

May 04, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Fig Trees, Gooseberries, and Abutilon.

Gardening Podcast 27.04.19

May 04, 2019 14:00 - 59 minutes - 135 MB

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Mick Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Mimosa, Runner Beans and Orchids.

Gardening Podcast 20.04.19

May 04, 2019 13:42 - 1 hour - 140 MB

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour Ken Crowther answers your questions on everything from Morello Cherry Trees, Holly Trees and Chickweed.

An Interview With Liz Cowley, The Author Of Green Fingers

April 24, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MB

Following her previous two bestselling volumes, Liz Cowley returns with a new collection of 140 humorous cameos inspired by gardening quirks. World Radio Gardening caught up with Liz to find out more. The book is called "Green Fingers", written by Liz Cowley and published by Gibson Square (ISBN: 9781783341504) Priced: £9.99 available from: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Liz-Cowley/Green-Fingers/23289220

Ken discovers the history of Marks Hall

April 22, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MB

Verina Olly chats with Ken about the history of Marks Hall.

Ken and Geoff talk about robotics in the garden

April 18, 2019 16:00 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MB

Geoff Hodge and Ken Crowther discuss the latest technological enhancements in the garden.

Andrey Ivanov, tells us about trials with robotic picking at Tiptree

April 17, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MB

Farm Manager at Tiptree Farms, Andrey Ivanov, explains about the experiments they are doing this year with Essex University.

Andrey Ivanov from Tiptree Farms takes a look at this years Strawberry crop

April 17, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MB

Andrey Ivanov from Tiptree Farms takes our reporter Ken on a tour of the expanded growing tunnels.

Gardening Podcast 13.04.19

April 16, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Tom Cole joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Potatoes, Red Robins and Patio Roses.

Jobs for the month of April

April 16, 2019 12:01 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MB

Geoff Hodge has a list of things we can be getting on with in the garden this month.

Gardening Podcast 06.04.19

April 16, 2019 10:14 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Japanese Maple Trees, Tulips and Daffodils.

Owen returns to Gilwell Park to hear about the latest developments

April 15, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 2.22 MB

Gilwell Park is the home of The Scouts, and shortly before a royal visit by The Duchess of Cambridge our reporter Owen Ward spoke to head gardener Charlie Thoirs.

George Plumtree of the National Garden Scheme chats with Ken

April 11, 2019 15:30 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MB

Ken speaks with the CEO of the National Garden Scheme; George Plumtree about the work they do and variety of gardens opening up this year.

Mary Berry chats with World Radio Gardening

April 10, 2019 18:41 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MB

The famous cake baker, Mary Berry, tells World Radio Gardening about her support of the National Garden Scheme.

Gardening Podcast 30.03.19

April 01, 2019 19:34 - 58 minutes - 134 MB

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from Grass, Shrubs and Scams.

Gardening Podcast 09.03.19

April 01, 2019 19:33 - 58 minutes - 134 MB

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Tom Cole joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Daffodils, Trees and Geraniums.

Gardening Podcast 16.03.19

April 01, 2019 19:32 - 55 minutes - 126 MB

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Hedges, Roses and Orchids.

Gardening Podcast 23.03.19

April 01, 2019 19:31 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Red Robins, Bamboo and Potatoes.

Gardening Podcast 02.03.19

April 01, 2019 19:26 - 1 hour - 140 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Ken Crowther is joined by Mick Lavelle to answer your gardening questions.

Gardening Podcast 23.02.19

April 01, 2019 19:18 - 59 minutes - 137 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions.

Easy build raised beds from WoodBlocX

April 01, 2019 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MB

Henry Blake speaks to World Radio Gardening about their easy to build raised beds. https://www.woodblocx.co.uk/

Will last years crop be a vintage year?

March 29, 2019 15:00 - 6 minutes - 2.65 MB

Ken chats with Jane Mohan from West Street Vineyard in Essex about the growing wine making market.

Three new plants for 2019 from T&M Seeds

March 27, 2019 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MB

Peter Freeman from Thomson & Morgan Seeds speaks about three new plants for 2019

Ken chats with Jude from Neudorf

March 23, 2019 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MB

Jude talks about the latest products from Neudorf.

Ken speaks with Richard Hamilton about hydroponic gardening

March 19, 2019 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MB

Ever thought about growing plants in a garage or basement? Richard Hamilton explains the benefits of hydroponic gardening. www.eden-horticulture.com

Michael from David Austin Roses talks about two new flowers this year

March 15, 2019 13:00 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MB

Michael from David Austin Roses talks about two new flowers this year. https://www.davidaustinroses.co.uk/popular-searches/new-varieties

Dave Gillam talks about popular evergreen plants

March 13, 2019 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MB

Dave and Ken chat in the World Radio Gardening studio about popular evergreens.

JOBS - Houseplants

March 10, 2019 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MB

Geoff Hodge has a list of jobs we can be doing to care for our houseplants.

Ken Chats with Adam Taylor about Daffodil bulbs

March 07, 2019 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MB

Adam Taylor explains why there's a shortage of daffodil bulbs this year.

PLANT OF THE MONTH - Vinca

March 06, 2019 20:39 - 1 minute - 1.36 MB

Geoff Hodge takes a look at this months plant - Vinca.

Gardening Podcast 16.02.19

February 17, 2019 17:26 - 55 minutes - 128 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge sits in for Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Purple Roses, Plums and Brooms.

Ken chats with Dave Gillam about Narcissi

February 15, 2019 17:00 - 5 minutes - 2.1 MB

Ken Crowther talks with Dave Gillam about these spring flowers.

Jobs for the month of February (Veg)

February 14, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MB

Geoff Hodge has a to do list of things to on the vegetable plot this month.

Gardening Podcast 09.02.19

February 14, 2019 12:46 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Shrubs, Compost Bins and Tomatoes.

Gardening Podcast 02.02.19

February 02, 2019 16:36 - 56 minutes - 129 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from moles, badgers and cats.

Gardening Podcast 26.01.19

January 28, 2019 21:19 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Christine Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Victoria Plums, Apple Trees and Tomato Seeds.

Where do insects go over winter?

January 24, 2019 09:30 - 2 minutes - 854 KB

Ken Crowther asks Mick Lavell what happens to insects during the winter.

Woof!

January 23, 2019 10:01 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MB

The author of "Woof" - a book of happiness for dog lovers - tells World Radio Gardening why you should pick up a copy from your nearest book shop.

Ken chats with Tom Cole about his visits to RHS Hyde Hall

January 22, 2019 09:47 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MB

Tom Cole tells World Radio Gardening why the students of Writtle University College take a trip to the RHS Hyde Hall garden each winter.

Gardening Podcast 19.01.19

January 21, 2019 22:58 - 1 hour - 139 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Jersey Lilies, Winter Beauties and Cherry Trees.

Gardening Podcast 12.01.19

January 21, 2019 21:50 - 57 minutes - 131 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Mick Lavelle, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Ivy, Mushrooms and Geraniums.

Gardening Podcast 05.01.19

January 05, 2019 15:42 - 58 minutes - 135 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Tom Cole from Writtle University College joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Runner Beans, Hedge Trimmers and Fuchsias.

Gardening Podcast 29.12.18

December 29, 2018 15:04 - 58 minutes - 134 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Christmas Cacti, Broad Beans and Hedges.

Gardening Podcast 22.12.18

December 22, 2018 15:14 - 56 minutes - 128 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from House Plants, Birds of Paradise, and Slugs.

Gardening Podcast 15.12.18

December 15, 2018 15:52 - 51 minutes - 119 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour podcast, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from Amaryllis, Blue Spruce Trees and Poinsettia.

Gardening Podcast 08.12.18

December 15, 2018 15:38 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Christmas Trees, Bamboo Orchids and Irises.