Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPlant health matters, with Tracy Wilson
Season 24 Episode 16
Tracy Wilson, MBE from the Animal and Plant Health Agency, the government department on the frontline of protecting our plants from pests and diseases, discusses what biosecurity means and what we ca…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
What To Do Now - Gather nature for natural Christmas decorations
Season 24 Episode 15
There's something genuinely magical about heading out into your garden or local woodland on a crisp winter morning, secateurs in hand, gathering armfuls of evergreen foliage. It connects us to those …
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Adam Frost's garden heroes and the people that have impacted his gardening life
Season 24 Episode 14
Discover Adam's early gardening influences and the people who have helped him throughout his career - from his younger years with Scruffy Nan in the garden, to his informative years in Devon and with…
Published on 4 weeks ago
In my garden, with Lydia Millen
Season 24 Episode 13
Lydia Millen has amassed millions of devoted followers across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, showcasing her idyllic life in the countryside and her gorgeous garden. Yet such fame is not without its p…
Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago
What To Do Now - Mulch
Season 24 Episode 12
Now is a great time to mulch. It's a chance to get out in the garden and do something practical when everything seems to be on the wane and dying down. It's also a good physical workout, a nice way …
Published on 1 month ago
Staying fit in later life in the garden, with Jacqueline Hooton
Season 24 Episode 11
Gardening can provide us with many benefits, from being in fresh air, surrounded by nature, exposing us to sunlight and increased levels of vitamin D, bringing enjoyment from a colourful flower bord…
Published on 1 month ago
Rainforest revealed, with Dr Rosa Vasquez Espinoza
Season 24 Episode 10
The Amazon may feel far away, but what happens there affects all of us. It's a storehouse of biodiversity and natural climate regulator and home to countless species that we've barely begun to study…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
What To Do Now - Plant bare-root trees, shrubs and hedging
Season 24 Episode 9
The time from November to March is ideal for planting bare root plants - whether trees, shrubs or hedging - and who doesn’t want more plants in their garden? Whether you’re planning to plant trees to…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Allotments and urban garden histories, with JC Niala
Season 24 Episode 8
Allotments offer the opportunity to have an ongoing relationship with nature and the land for nurturing and growing, building communities, sharing knowledge, seeds and plants. Each allotment plot is…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Renovating a garden, with Nick Bailey
Season 24 Episode 7
If your garden is looking tired or you've moved into a new home and inherited a scruffy or unloved plot, turning it into a garden you love can seem like a daunting task. What do you do with shrubs t…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago