Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHappy Houseplants with Anne Swithinbank
Season 18 Episode 16
Tending to houseplants through the winter months is a great way to carry on gardening when there’s less to do outside. Some indoor plants even flourish at this time of year showcasing colourful flowe…
Published on 1 year ago
Travel Tales - Versaille Palace Gardens, France
Season 18 Episode 15
The view from the window of the Hall of Mirrors will literally take your breath away. Manicured lawns, perfectly trimmed trees, ornate fountains, and a natural verdant green funnel stretching into th…
Published on 1 year ago
Caring for Soil in Winter with Becky Searle
Season 18 Episode 14
What can we do to ensure next year’s growing season is the best yet? With the frenzy of the growing season now behind us, lost to the memory of warm, summer days and bountiful harvests, and while our…
Published on 1 year ago
Healing Gardens in Time of War with Lalage Snow
Season 18 Episode 13
Imagine you’re in danger. Your home has become a warzone – bombs and bullets are a daily occurrence. What would you do? Astonishingly, the answer for many people is to create a garden. War correspond…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Travel Tales - Frogner Park, Norway
Season 18 Episode 12
Imagine discovering a garden oasis while seeking out world-famous sculptures. This expansive park is famous for the Vigeland Sculpture Park, featuring over 200 of Gustav Vigeland’s works. Frogner Par…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Trees and their Future with Tony Kirkham
Season 18 Episode 11
Trees are ever-present in our lives and have enabled us to connect to the natural world. But should we be concerned for our trees with our changing climate and what trees can we plant in our gardens …
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Unearthing the World of Fungi with Merlin Sheldrake
Season 18 Episode 10
Fungi are some of the most important organisms in our gardens, partnering with plant roots to help them access nutrients, processing dead material and nurturing countless vital processes – but most o…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Travel Tales - Christchurch Botanic Garden, New Zealand
Season 18 Episode 9
Established in 1863, the gardens cover 21 hectares and feature a diverse collection of plants from around the world. As well as a Rose Garden and Herb Garden, the botanic garden is home to majestic t…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
The History and Ecology of Hedgerows with Christopher Hart
Season 18 Episode 8
Hedgerows may be human-made, but there are few better habitats for wildlife – and they could play a major role in helping to reverse worrying biodiversity declines. Find out more about the amazing wo…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Caring for Birds in the Winter Garden with Nick Acheson
Season 18 Episode 7
For years, gardeners have been told to provide supplementary food for garden birds. Reasons for this include helping to compensate for a lack of food during a hard winter, increase competition for fo…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago