Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBridging the gap between urban communities and nature, with Lira Valencia
Season 23 Episode 23
There's plenty of evidence that connecting with nature is good for you, but for many people who live in an urban setting, it's not always possible or easy to access green space. Thankfully there is …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Sensational Spring bulbs, with Frances Tophill
Season 23 Episode 25
Planting bulbs in the autumn and winter gives hope that spring will greet you with bursts of colour. Starting with snow drops and crocus, and then daffodils, bluebells and more, by the time you’re i…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
What To Do Now - Sow autumn broad beans
Season 23 Episode 21
Sowing next year’s broad beans is a great way to deal with the sad fact that summer is over, and its up there with planting next year’s garlic cloves as an antidote to the autumn blues. There’s also …
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Community gardening vs urban degradation, with Yasmine El Gabry
Season 23 Episode 20
Not so long ago, the alleyway behind Yasmine El Gabry's street in Manchester was home to flytipping, anti-social behaviour and worse. Now, it's a thriving community garden, and these things are banis…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Trees for the future, with Dr Elisabeth Karlstad Larsen
Season 23 Episode 19
A tree can make or break a garden. The right tree in the right spot can add structure, year-round interest, shelter, and food for wildlife. Trees do a lot of good in a garden too, particularly in ur…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
What To Do Now - Divide perennials and move plants
Season 23 Episode 18
A satisfyingly physical job, dividing perennials is just about the easiest way of making new plants. Lifting and dividing is simply the process of digging up herbaceous plants, splitting them into …
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Caring for our soil, with Juliet Sargeant
Season 23 Episode 17
Healthy soil is the foundation of every thriving garden, but how well do we really understand what's going on beneath our feet? Award-winning garden designer Juliet Sargent explores how we can all c…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Adam Frost on growing, cooking and eating
Season 23 Episode 16
Discover practical tips for nurturing and enjoying home-grown produce with Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost. Listen as he gives advice for what to grow throughout the year, what he has enjoyed i…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
What To Do Now - Plant autumn onion sets and garlic
Season 23 Episode 15
Planting onion sets and garlic cloves in autumn is a great way to get a head start on next year’s harvest. By planting now, the bulbs will establish earlier than spring planted crops, and garlic bene…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Actress Indira Varma shares her London garden
Season 23 Episode 14
Murder, intrigue, betrayal. It's all in a day's work for award-winning actress Indira Varma, best known for roles in Game of Thrones, Luther and Obiwan Kenobi, as well as many stage roles. But away …
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago