Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTrees 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 c…
1 year, 3 months 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 an…
1 year, 3 months 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 Her…
1 year, 4 months 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 biodive…
1 year, 4 months 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…
1 year, 4 months ago
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 bea…
1 year, 4 months 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 pregna…
1 year, 4 months 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, au…
1 year, 4 months 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 larg…
1 year, 4 months 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 Nicholso…
1 year, 4 months ago