Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLight-loving lavender, dry shade and ‘the Autistic Gardener’
Join David Maxwell for the first Gardeners’ Corner of meteorological summer. This week, David finds out all there is to know about growing lavender i…
5 years ago
The immortality plant, Ireland’s first tea plantation and Ards allotments
Join David Maxwell in his own garden this bank holiday weekend along with expert Ann Fitzsimons. The pair chat about must have plants including Alche…
5 years ago
Chelsea changes and making a showstopper garden
For many it’s considered the greatest flower show on earth and while it’s normally held this week, Chelsea has been ‘chopped’ from its normal spring …
5 years ago
Heads, herbs and hail
We all know gardening is good for us, but why is it now a recognised therapy? David Maxwell speaks to Larne based horticultural therapist, Liz Curti…
5 years, 1 month ago
Worms, old wives tales and Frances Tophill
After a cold first week of May, David and his experts guests take calls from listeners on encouraging more worms in the garden, growing great blueber…
5 years, 1 month ago
Tulips, naked pumpkins and Sarah Raven
Gardeners’ Corner heads to Glenarm Castle for the annual Tulip Festival. Presenter David Maxwell takes in the display with Reg Maxwell and speaks to …
5 years, 1 month ago
Cherry blossom, saving water and Vanessa Feltz
In Japan they forecast the cherry blossom as it spreads across the country. This weekend, Gardeners’ Corner finds out how it’s looking where you are …
5 years, 1 month ago
Making raised beds and slugs; the good, the bad and the ugly
David Maxwell finds out all about slugs; the good, the bad and the well….Should gardeners’ get rid of them all and what are the best methods to limit…
5 years, 2 months ago
Useful weeds, prairie planting and lots of ladybirds
Whether you are new to gardening or an old hand, weeding is part and parcel of the pastime. But maybe it’s time to give some of those weeds a second …
5 years, 2 months ago
Wildlife, Wildflowers and Wilting leaves
This weeks Gardeners' Corner phone-in offers advice on bringing wildlife into the garden over the Easter period & what to plant now the sun has come …
5 years, 2 months ago