Podcast Episodes

Part 1: introducing my top ten Begonias

Episode 281

I introduce my top ten begonias, starting with the eyelash begonia, Begona bowerae - an absolutely brilliant and tough begonia species everyone can g…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Citrus and other fruit to grow as houseplants

Episode 280

Struggling to keep your potted citrus alive? I chat to Byron Martin of Logee's Greenhouses to find out his top tips for keep lemons, limes and more a…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Staking moth orchids (Phalaenopsis)

Episode 279

To stake, or not to stake? I look at the arguments for and against staking moth orchids (aka Phalaenopsis) plus I answer a question about houseplants…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Gardening is Murder with Marta McDowell

Episode 278

Halloween week surprise! I drop an extra episode in which I talk to author Marta McDowell about her new book Gardening Can Be Murder, which explores …

2 years, 9 months ago

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Growing in leca with The Leca Queen

Episode 277

I am joined by The Leca Queen Nora Mutalima to discuss all things leca - find out how to grow houseplants in this soilless medium, from prep to feedi…

2 years, 9 months ago

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The Rare Plant Scout

Episode 276

I chat to Jazminn WIlliams aka The Rare Plant Scout about tracking down people's precious wishlist plants, how to buy safely from overseas sellers, a…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Tissue culture with Plants In Jars

Episode 275

I find out more about the world of tissue culture with Laur of Plants In Jars, and I answer a question about sourcing an everfresh tree.

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2 years, 10 months ago

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The black olive/shady lady/Bucida buceras tree

Episode 274

I find out about the indoor tree that's being marketed as 'the next fiddle leaf fig' with guest Joop Huner and find out what it needs to thrive. Plus…

2 years, 10 months ago

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The hidden world of mosses

Episode 273

I talk to bryologist Dr Neil Bell about the wonders of moss, and answer a question about TDS meters.

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2 years, 11 months ago

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Episode 272: RHS plant trials and AGMs

Ever heard of a plant AGM? In this episode I find out what the RHS Award of Garden Merit is all about, and I ask a question about VPD.

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2 years, 11 months ago

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