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Species tulips and why you should grow them with Josie Lewis - Episode 220
Episode 220
There's been some exciting breeding and hybridising using species tulips - those closely related to wild tulips - in recent years, which has made the…
1 year, 2 months ago
Enter the secret world of bees and their honey with Rachel de Thample - Episode 219
Episode 219
Bees are an absolute passion for us at Perch Hill, not just for their pollination and presence in the garden, but for their delicious and nutritious …
1 year, 2 months ago
Why garden birds have so much to teach us with Adam Nicolson - Episode 218
Episode 218
There’s a rich, complex, and utterly rewarding natural world that co-exists alongside ours, and relies on our gardens for food and safety – the often…
1 year, 2 months ago
What to sow and plant this spring with some of Sarah’s greatest guests - Episode 217
Episode 217
Spring is here in all its glory, and with it comes the perfect moment to plant and sow. This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ we’ve compiled our to…
1 year, 2 months ago
A guide to compost making for no dig gardening with Charles Dowding - Episode 216
Episode 216
Charles Dowding is world-renowned as a pioneer of no dig growing, and while it’s great for saving time and effort, it’s also proven to be more produc…
1 year, 3 months ago
The rewards of growing your own delicious fruit and veg varieties with Joe Clark - Episode 215
Episode 215
Like many gardeners, Joe Clark was captivated by the magic of growing his own food at a young age, and now inspires millions more to be enthralled by…
1 year, 3 months ago
Seasonal picks for successional colour and boosting biodiversity with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 214
Episode 214
Lighter, longer days signal the start of a joyous season for gardeners, and March is the perfect month to plan for the highlights of your spring and …
1 year, 3 months ago
Our role in supporting wild and solitary bees as gardeners with Richard Rickitt - Episode 213
Episode 213
Bees are one of the most essential species in our ecosystem, and all of our gardens play a vital role in providing food and shelter for them to thriv…
1 year, 3 months ago
The best of the best narcissi for early spring colour and scent - Episode 212
Episode 212
Narcissi are such rewarding plants to grow, tolerant of almost any site and situation. At Perch Hill in particular, it’s shaping up to be a stellar s…
1 year, 4 months ago
Talking biodynamics and biodiversity in growing cut flowers with Alfie Nickerson - Episode 211
Episode 211
Alfie Nickerson is a biodynamic flower farmer making his mark in British horticulture, and his 3,500-strong dahlia field, buzzing with wildlife, is t…
1 year, 4 months ago