Podcast Episodes

Greener gardening - with Jack Wallington

Season 5 Episode 13

Are you concerned by climate change, but feel powerless in the face of such a global problem? Our podcast guest Jack Wallington believes that gardening could be a powerful answer, giving us all a way…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Sowalong: Ricinus with Kevin Smith

Season 5 Episode 12

This week on Sowalong, BBC Gardeners’ World magazine’s Deputy Editor, Kevin Smith, shares his much-loved ritual of sowing ricinus. With striking, architectural foliage and tropical jungle appeal, ric…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

No dig gardening – with Charles Dowding

Season 5 Episode 11

Would you like to enjoy a bigger harvest and boost your wellbeing by doing less, rather than more, gardening? Have you been considering switching to the no-dig method for growing your own vegetables?…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Sowalong: Kale with Lucy Felton

Season 5 Episode 10

This week on Sowalong, BBC Gardeners’ World magazine Content Coordinator and keen kitchen garden grower, Lucy Felton, shares one of her go-to crops to grow from seed, Kale ‘Black Magic’. 

With lush, d…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Gardening for kids’ wellbeing

Season 5 Episode 9

Would you support gardening being commonplace in our schools if you knew it would improve your child’s mental wellbeing? With one in eight young people suffering with a mental health condition, could…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Sowalong: Zinnia with Kay Maguire

Season 5 Episode 8

This time on Sowalong, BBC Gardeners’ World magazine Reviews Editor, Kay Maguire, shares her favourite flower to grow from seed. In a frilly mix of pinks, yellows, oranges and reds, Kay talks you thr…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Gardening for wildlife - with Deborah Meaden

Season 5 Episode 7

Do you strive to do more for wildlife in your garden? Are you cheered by the birds visiting your feeders or the frogs that spawn in your pond? Here, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Wildlife Editor Kate…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Sowalong: Nigella damascena with Emma Crawforth

Season 5 Episode 6

This time on Sowalong, BBC Gardeners’ World magazine Gardening Editor, Emma Crawforth, shares her favourite flower to grow from seed. With all the advice and guidance you need to start sowing and gro…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Saving our trees - with Adam Frost, Tony Kirkham and Geraint Richards

Season 5 Episode 5

Beautiful trees and the UK landscape go hand-in-hand, but did you know that many of our beloved trees are under threat, becoming ravaged by pests and diseases? As part of National Plant Health Week, …

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Sowalong: Salad Leaves with Kevin Smith

Season 5 Episode 4

Having something fresh on your plate, that you’ve grown yourself from seed, is magic. From speedy mixes and little gem lettuces to mustards and pak choi, this low-fuss lunchbox and dinner table stapl…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago