Podcast Episodes

Travel Tales - OEDO Botania, South Korea

Season 18 Episode 6

The anticipation builds as you approach Oedo Botanica – a botanical garden island. It’s like stepping into a different world—seriously, it’s that beautiful. Oedo Botanica feels like it’s been plucked…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Gardening through Grief and Bereavement with Victoria Bennett

Season 18 Episode 5

The death of someone we love can be devastating. Leaving us grieving and feeling that life will never be the same again. When she was 7 months pregnant, Victoria Bennet lost her sister, suddenly. For…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

The Art of Composting with Charles Dowding

Season 18 Episode 4

Why do gardens need compost? What exactly is compost and what are the benefits compost brings to our gardening spaces? Charles Dowdling, gardener, author and champion of the modern 'no dig' gardening…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Travel Tales - Kew Gardens, UK

Season 18 Episode 3

Kew Gardens, officially known as the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, is a sprawling 326 acre paradise located in southwest London, home to one of the largest and most diverse plant collections in the worl…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

The Joy of Tulips with Polly Nicholson

Season 18 Episode 2

There’s so much more to growing tulips than planting a few bulbs in autumn and hoping for a bright display next spring. Expert grower, Polly Nicholson, shares her appreciation for the beauty and dive…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Monty Don Prepares the Garden for Winter

Season 18 Episode 1

Monty Don explains how he puts Long Meadow to bed for winter and how his winter preparations have changed over the years due to the climate. From coping with wet soil, protecting plants, mulching lat…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Winter Conversations Trailer

Season 18

Welcome to the Winter series of the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast – packed with friendly and informative conversations with some of the UK’s favourite gardening experts.

You'll find advice on…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Travel Tales - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Australia

Season 17 Episode 13

Brisbane City’s Botanic Gardens cover around 20 hectares of lush greenery. It’s a place where the urban bustle fades away and nature takes centre stage. Against the backdrop of the stunning natural l…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Dangerous Plants - Witchcraft's Botanical Magic

Season 17 Episode 12

A witch’s garden has been portrayed as an intimidating, scary and other-worldly place, full of folklore fascination and superstition. Plants grown and used by witches and their herbal remedies have b…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Dangerous Plants - The Dangers that Lurk in our Flowerbeds

Season 17 Episode 11

Psychoactive plants have hallucinogenic properties. They have been used by mankind for thousands of years and still play important roles in culture and religion today. In this episode of Dangerous Pl…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago