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National Tree Week
21 november 2024 · 30 min
We’re marking National Tree Week, an annual celebration at the start of the tree planting season, and an opportunity for us to wax lyrical about the wonderful world of trees. We’ll be hearing some fascinating stories about the art of tree collecting and the human connection to our woodlands from author and artist Amy Stewart. We’ll be catching up on the latest news from RHS Garden Rosemoor as they set out on a conservation project to protect one of our most rare but little known native trees. And if you’re feeling inspired to get outside and start digging, Bob Askew will be bringing us his thoughts on the best trees for small spaces. Lees meer
Host: Guy Barter
Contributors: Bob Askew, Amy Stewart, Jonathan Webster
Other Links:
National Tree Week
How to plant a tree
Trees for small gardens
Amy Stewart - The Tree Collectors
Devon Whitebeam
RHS Garden Rosemoor -
Medlars, Ornamental Grasses, and Elizabeth Blackwell
14 november 2024 · 37 min
This week we explore the fascinating stories and brilliant work of three exceptional plantswomen. Only recently has pioneering 18th-century herbalist Elizabeth Blackwell received proper recognition for her work A Curious Herbal – a beautifully illustrated botanical text that was, for centuries, mistakenly attributed to her scandal-prone husband! Fiona Davison, Head of RHS Libraries & Exhibitions, shares insights into Blackwell’s life and her groundbreaking work, which was created at a time of rapid botanical discovery in Europe as exotic plants flooded into the Western world. We also hear from passionate plantswoman Jane Steward, a dedicated advocate for the medlar, a rare fruit that was once beloved across the UK – even by King Henry VIII. And finally horticulturist Sarah Wilson-Frost from RHS Garden Hyde Hall will be sharing some excellent advice on growing ornamental grasses to add year-round interest to your garden. Lees meer
Host: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Jane Steward, Fiona Davison, Sarah Wilson-Frost, Jenny Laville
Other Links:
A Curious Herbal
RHS Hyde Hall
How to grow medlars
RHS advice on growing ornamental grasses
When is a grass not a grass? -
Hedgehogs, Houseplants and Homegrown veg
7 november 2024 · 33 min
This week we find out how to help our beloved prickly friends, as RHS Senior Wildlife Specialist Helen Bostock explains the threats to hedgehogs, and what we can do as gardeners to support them. Next we head indoors to find out how tailoring your potting mix can give your houseplants a new lease of life, with the lovely folks at Soil Ninja. Finally, if you’re looking for an autumn project, why not build some raised beds? We glean some expert advice on how to go about this, with RHS horticulturist Peter Adams. Lees meer
Host: Jenny Laville
Contributors: Helen Bostock, Amy Loosley, Levent Latif-Maeer, Peter Adams
Other Links:
National Hedgehog Conservation Strategy
Hedgehog-friendly gardening
Hedgehog street
Wild about gardens - Get creative for hedgehogs
Wild about gardens - Make friends with molluscs
Soil Ninja
Grow Your Own Veg Through The Year
Become a member of the RHS -
Edible forests, honey fungus, and black aeoniums
31 oktober 2024 · 36 min
This All Hallow's Eve, we’re venturing into the woods to see what treasures we can find… First up, one of the gardeners' most feared garden inhabitants is stirring. We’ll be chatting with RHS Senior Plant Pathologist Jassy Drakulic to find out about the notorious honey fungus, and how you can protect your beloved plants against infection. Next we’re stopping off at RHS Garden Rosemoor’s edible forest garden, which is based on one of the oldest forms of land use in the world. We’ll be catching up with horticulturist Peter Adams to hear more about this ancient method of permaculture. Finally, if you’re looking for a new addition to your spooky plant collection, look no further than the Aeonium 'Zwartkop.' With its dramatic magenta-black foliage, this striking rosette-shaped succulent is just one example of the remarkable diversity in colour and form within the aeonium genus. We’ll be finding out more, with the help of National Plant Collection holder Mellie Lewis. Lees meer
Host: Guy Barter
Contributors: Jassy Drakulic, Mellie Lewis, Peter Adams
Other Links:
More information on honey fungus
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’ -
A Celebration of Autumn Colour
24 oktober 2024 · 34 min
This week, Gareth Richards and Guy Barter discuss the science behind autumn colour, why some years are more dazzling than others, and what we can expect to see across the UK this year. RHS Horticultural Advisor Jenny Bowden will share a Love Letter to her favourite tree that promises to shine bright at this time of year and has a distinctive smell that would tempt anyone. We head to northeast Scotland, to explore an RHS Partner Garden - Gordon Castle Walled Garden - to find out what visitors can expect to see at this time of year, and to find out more about the history of one of the UK’s largest kitchen gardens. And we hear from the RHS Garden Wisley trials team about the results of this year's lily-flowered and fringed tulip trial and ask what we should be planting this autumn for a great display next spring. Lees meer
Host: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Guy Barter, Jenny Bowden, Zara Gordon Lennox, and Roz Marshall.
Other Links:
Cercidiphyllum japonicum (katsura tree)
Gordon Castle Walled Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden
Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery
RHS Partner Gardens
RHS Lily and Fringed Tulip Trial Results
Become a member of the RHS -
Chrysanthemums, storing produce, and dividing perennials
17 oktober 2024 · 30 min
This week, Gareth Richards talks to writer and designer Naomi Slade about the allure of chrysanthemums and their long history of symbolism. We head to RHS Garden Rosemoor for the second part of our series on storing produce over winter, focusing on onions, potatoes and root vegetables. And RHS Garden Wisley’s Ian Trought brings us a masterclass on dividing perennials to create more plants for our gardens next year. Lees meer
Host: Jenny Laville
Contributors: Gareth Richards, Naomi Slade, Catherine Mawdsley, Ian Trought
Other Links:
How to grow chrysanthemums
Naomi Slade
Dividing perennials
Become a member of the RHS -
Compost, fungi, and giant vegetables
11 oktober 2024 · 38 min
This week, RHS Garden Wisley’s Sheila Das talks to ‘no dig’ champion Charles Dowding all about his new book on composting, and how you can go about starting the perfect sized heap to suit your own garden. We explore the wonders of mycorrhizae and learn about the beneficial relationship between fungi and the roots in our soil. And we take a trip to the Malvern Autumn Show to marvel at the display of record-breaking giant vegetables and to talk to some of the hardworking growers. Lees meer
Host: Guy Barter
Contributors: Charles Dowding, Sheila Das, Jassy Drakulic, Jenny Laville, Sebastian Suski, Peter Glazebrook, Graham Barrett
Other Links:
RHS Grow Your Own Veg Throughout the Year
RHS Horti Curious
Charles Dowding
Results from Malvern Autumn Show
Become a member of the RHS -
Gardening for a greener future
3 oktober 2024 · 38 min
This week Gareth Richards and James Armitage journey to RHS Garden Wisley’s Hilltop Science Centre to hear how cutting edge research on the changing climate is shaping the way we think about our gardens. From coping with drought conditions and mitigating the flooding potential of our front gardens to helping pollinators in our urban environments, this week we hear from the world's leading thinkers, and unpack what it means for gardeners. Lees meer
Links:
Sustainable planting combinations
Hear more about Leon Davis’ UnPave the Way garden at Tatton
RHS climate change survey -
Muscari, storing produce, and fungi
26 september 2024 · 33 min
As the cooler weather of autumn settles in, there's still plenty to do when it comes to keeping your garden in top shape. We’ll be hearing from RHS Garden Rosemoor’s Catherine Mawdsley about how to store your homegrown apples, pears, squashes, and pumpkins through the winter months. We’ll also be finding out the results of the recent Muscari (grape hyacinth) trial with horticulturist Roz Marshall, who shares some of the standout varieties ready to get in the ground now. And finally RHS senior plant pathologist Dr. Jassy Drakulic shares her love of fungi with us, ahead of National Fungus Day. Lees meer
Host: Guy Barter
Contributors: Roz Marshall, Catherine Mawdsley, Jassy Drakulic
Other Links:
Bumbles on Blooms (a citizen science project)
Finding Fungi at the RHS
Muscari trial results -
Holehird Gardens, Echeverias, and dividing perennials
19 september 2024 · 36 min
On this week's show we take a trip to Holehird Gardens nestled in the beautiful Cumbrian landscape, with chair of the Lakeland Horticultural Society, Maggie Mees. Next, host Jenny plunges into the mysterious world of plant biosecurity with the RHS’s self-proclaimed plant policeman Dario Spagnoli, to find out why plants need passports, and what to do if you suspect an invasive pest has hijacked your new shrub. Finally, we cast our eyes to houseplants, specifically the rosette-shaped succulents, the echeverias, with passionate plantswoman Tracey Coogan. Lees meer
Host: Jenny Laville
Contributors: Maggie Mees, Tracey Coogan, Dario Spagnoli
Other Links:
National Plant collections episode of Gardening with the RHS
Holehird Gardens
RHS Plant Finder -
Balcony gardens, peat-free, and gardening for bats
12 september 2024 · 41 min
As September rolls in, there's a crispness in the air and the first signs of autumn are upon us. In this episode we demystify the peat-free with Jenny Laville and the RHS’s Peat-Free Transition Coordinator, Nikki Barker – including what the definition means for exhibitors at RHS Flower Shows who will be affected by changes to the rules. Author and vertical veg grower Mark Ridsdill-Smith reveals his top tips for turning even the tiniest balcony into a thriving, productive garden. Plus, he shares which winter greens you can start sowing now for a delicious cold-weather harvest. And as the nights draw in, it’s also mating season for bats! We chat with Jo Fergusson from the Bat Conservation Trust about how you can make your garden a haven for these fascinating nocturnal creatures. Lees meer
Host: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Jenny Laville, Nikki Barker, Mark Ridsdill-Smith, Jo Fergusson
Other Links:
RHS Peat-Free Gardening hub
The RHS Transition to Peat-Free Fellowship
Research areas at RHS Science
Vertical Veg
Bats in your garden
Bat Conservation Trust - Sunset Survey -
Bearded irises, asters, and bitterns
5 september 2024 · 34 min
This week, renowned nurserywoman Claire Austin shares her top picks of stunning bearded irises – the perfect blooms to plant now for a burst of beauty next spring. Plus, join us as we explore the vibrant world of asters with Helen Picton, discovering how these late-flowering gems can add a splash of colour to your garden just when it needs it most. And finally, we'll take a look at the remarkable conservation success story of the bittern, a bird that owes its booming comeback to the vital wetland habitats many of us can help protect. Lees meer
Host: Guy Barter
Contributors: Claire Austin, Helen Picton, Jarrod Sneyd, Kate Bradbury, Helen Bostock
Other Links:
How to grow irises
Claire Austin Plants
Old Court Nurseries
Malvern Autumn Show
Leighton Moss Nature Reserve -
Unexpected Opportunities in a Changing Landscape
29 augustus 2024 · 48 min
This week, we're teaming up with The Plant Review magazine to explore how to future-proof your garden in the face of our changing climate. We discover resilient plants that thrive in both flood and drought conditions, and take a fascinating trip to a nursery that’s successfully cultivating greenery in pure sand. Plus, we find out why the unusually named Ungnadia could soon become a common sight in urban landscapes. Lees meer
Host: Gareth Richards and James Armitage
Contributors: Jenny Bowden, Elisabeth Karlstad Larsen, Thomas Freeth, Philip Clayton
Other Links:
The Plant Review
How to choose plants for seasonally wet and dry soils
Planting for the Future report
RHS Feedback email address: podcast@rhs.org.uk
Become a member of the RHS -
Denmans Garden, blueberry harvest, and National Plant Collections
22 augustus 2024 · 35 min
This week we head to the Sussex South Downs to explore RHS Partner Garden, Denmans – and hear about its unique history intertwined with the lives of two unsung garden pioneers, Joyce Robinson and John Brookes. We also bring you top tips for the perfect blueberry harvest and we talk to Plant Heritage about the gaps in their collections and what they’re on the lookout for. Lees meer
Host: Jenny Laville
Contributors: Gwendolyn van Paasschen, Pavlina Kapsalis, Gwen Hines
Other Links:
Denmans Gardens - RHS Partner Garden
RHS Partner Gardens
RHS Blueberries
Plant Heritage - Missing Collections
Become a member of the RHS -
Flower anatomy, August allotmenting, apples and pears.
15 augustus 2024 · 35 min
Do you get confused between your “sepals” and “stigmas”? This week Jenny Laville will be studying the anatomy of flowers, with the help of RHS botanist James Armitage. Guy Barter shares top tips for August allotmenting as we celebrate biodiversity in National Allotment Week. And RHS fruit specialist Jim Arbury talks apples and pears, with a guide on harvesting and pruning. Lees meer
Host: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Jenny Laville, James Armitage, Guy Barter, Jim Arbury
Other Links:
How Plants Reproduce
RHS The Plant Review
The National Allotment Society
Apples and pears: summer pruning
Allotments – all you need to know
Fruit identification -
Lavender love, a dahlia extravaganza, and a wisteria masterclass.
8 augustus 2024 · 33 min
This week we talk about all things lavender, exploring the array of varieties and sharing top tips for growing. We hear from a group of gardeners with a passion for growing and showing dahlias. Plus, we bring you a wisteria masterclass and put your mind at ease when it comes to questions about pruning. Lees meer
Host: Guy Barter
Contributors: Tim Upson, Alessandra Sana, Vanessa Penn
Other Links:
RHS Wisley Garden Flower Show
National Dahlia Society
National Dahlia Society Facebook Page
RHS-Affiliated Societies
Become a member of the RHS
How to grow lavender
How to grow dahlias
How to grow wisteria -
A wild gardener, celebrating craftsmanship, and explosive seed pods
1 augustus 2024 · 33 min
This week we explore the life and work of William Robinson and look at his enduring legacy. We take a tour of an Arts and Crafts inspired show garden at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. Plus, we have the ultimate guide to collecting and storing seed from your own garden. Lees meer
Host: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Emma Raymond, Heather Cooke, Callum Bain MacKay
Other Links:
RHS Members’ Seed Scheme
William Robinson Exhibition -
From towering blooms to tiny microbes
25 juli 2024 · 29 min
This week we explore the history of Kiftsgate Court Gardens and catch a glimpse of their famous, gigantic, eponymous rose. We chat to self-confessed fern fanatic Julian Reed about what makes this group of plants so fascinating. Plus, we hear why thinking more about the soil microorganisms in our garden could benefit our blooms and crops. Lees meer
Host: Guy Barter
Contributors: Anne Chambers, Julian Reed, Eddie Bailey
Other Links:
Kiftsgate Court Gardens
British Pteridological Society
Rhizophyllia
Become a member of the RHS -
Take-home ideas from RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
19 juli 2024 · 33 min
Welcome to the largest flower show in the North of England; RHS Flower Show Tatton Park! This show is all about exploring the infinite possibilities of your back garden – whether you have an acre of land, or simply a patio or windowsill – Tatton really celebrates spaces of all shapes and sizes. We visit Leon Davis’ UnPave the Way garden to find out how to transform dull paved driveways into inviting spaces which are full of clever take-home ideas designed to ‘slow the flow’ of rainwater. We also hear from some of the exceptional growers who have filled the floral marquee to the rafters with botanical wonders, and finally Tom Saunders – designer of the Orchid terrace garden – highlights some of the threats facing one of the most diverse and widespread flowering plants on earth. Lees meer
Presenters:
Jenny Laville, Gareth RichardsContributors:
Leon Davis
Colin Hickman (Hoyland Plant Centre)
John Amand (Jacques Amand Limited)
Luke Whiting (D’Arcy & Everest)
Tom SaundersOther links:
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park Tickets
Ferns & Carnivorous Plants Show
Unpave the way garden
North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee: Unpave the Way project
Orchid terrace garden
Inside Tatton’s Floral Marquee
Long Borders
The Kaleidoscope Ginnel Garden
The Woodland Trust: 49% Garden -
Creating healthy gardens for people and planet
11 juli 2024 · 43 min
In this episode we delve into the profound connection between nature and well-being. Landscape Architect Adam White discusses creating dementia-friendly sensory gardens, designed to evoke early memories and nostalgia. Mandy Barber from Incredible Vegetables shares the benefits of growing perennial edibles. Plus, we visit RHS Garden Wisley to get expert answers to your pressing gardening questions. Lees meer
Host: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Mandy Barber, Adam White, James Lawrence, Amy Ashman, Nick Turrell
Other Links:
Advice on creating a dementia friendly garden
Supporting people with dementia - a guide for community gardens
Incredible Vegetables
RHS Sustainable Planting Combinations
ISHS Symposium on Greener Cities: Improving Ecosystem Services in a Climate-Changing World -
Money saving tips, moss magic, and awesome Asteraceae at Hampton 2024!
3 juli 2024 · 39 min
Welcome to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2024! We’re exploring the site and transporting you right to the heart of this buzzing showground. Anya Lautenbach – best known as ‘Anya the Garden Fairy’ on Instagram, and RHS Ambassador and passionate plantsman Jamie Butterworth share some top tips on how to create a showstopping garden on a budget. Groundbreaking young garden designer Bea Tann illuminates the magic of moss and makes the case for what new build homes could benefit from embracing these prehistoric plants. Finally graduates of the London College of Garden Design show us just how versatile the Asteraceae (daisy) family can be in your garden. All this and more coming up on this special Hampton edition of Gardening with the RHS. Lees meer
Presenters:
Jenny Laville, Gareth Richards & Guy BarterContributors:
Anya Lautenbach, Jamie Butterworth, Bea Tann, Brian Youngblut, Garden Girls Collective (Melissa Wilkinson, Rachel Barnard, Annie Shephard and Bev Small), Kate Campbell, Sally-Anne Rees and William MurrayOther links:
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival tickets
10 thrifty tips from The Money-Saving Gardener
The Magic of Moss
All About AsteraceaeContact:
podcasts@rhs.org.uk -
From Botanic Gardens to Insect Studies; the Secrets to Thriving Ecosystems
27 juni 2024 · 33 min
Chris Kidd, Curator of Ventnor Botanic Gardens, discusses his pioneering low-intervention approach to horticulture with a two decade long experiment which has yielded some surprising results on the Isle of Wight. New research from Butterfly Conservation reveals letting parts of your garden grow wild can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93%, we meet entomologist Dr Richard Fox to find out why moths and butterflies are such important members of the garden community. And finally, we catch up with Gemma Burr at RHS Garden Wisley to learn what you can sow right now to ensure your garden stays insect friendly throughout the season. Lees meer
Host: Guy Barter
Contributors: Chris Kidd, Dr Richard Fox, Gemma Burr
Other links:
Ventnor Botanic Gardens website
Butterfly Conservation wild garden study
Wild Spaces website
The Big Butterfly Count
Sustainable Planting Combinations
Become a RHS member -
Critter camaraderie: Slugs, Snails, and Guerilla Gardening Tales
20 juni 2024 · 32 min
After a deluge of questions relating to garden critters, RHS Principal Entomologist Hayley Jones makes the case for why you shouldn’t be too quick to eradicate slugs and snails from your garden. Artist and ‘accidental activist’ Paul Harfleet shares how he has been transforming sites of hate crime through guerilla gardening. Finally, Rosemoor's Peter Adams talks about the benefits of potager gardening, a style of ornamental kitchen gardens with roots in the formal gardens of the French Renaissance. Lees meer
Host: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Hayley Jones, Paul Harfleet, Peter Adams
Other Links:
The Pansy Project
More Information on Slugs and Snails
The Potager and Cottage Garden -
Early Summer at Wisley
13 juni 2024 · 32 min
This week we’ll be dropping in with the advisory team at RHS Garden Wisley to answer some of your most asked questions this season. Plantsman Ed Cooper will be shining some light on the enigmatic delphiniums he’s been growing down at the trials field, and horticulturist Verity Battyll shares some top tips on how to keep your rose garden looking stunning all year round. Lees meer
Host: Guy Barter
Contributors: Ed Cooper, James Lawrence, Amy Ashman, Nick Turrell, Verity Batyll
Other Links:
Bowes-lyon rose garden
Delphiniums
Become a RHS member -
The Enchanting World of Herbs
6 juni 2024 · 42 min
This week we’re diving into the enchanting world of herbs. Join us as author and horticulturist Connor Smith uncovers the rich history of these remarkable plants, celebrated in food, medicine, and mythology for millennia. The Queen of Herbs, Jekka McVicar, shares her expert advice on cultivating your own herb garden. From RHS Garden Wisley, Liz Mooney delivers a heartfelt love letter to her favourite herb. Plus, we’ll hear reflections from Wisley curator Matt Pottage as he bids a fond farewell after 20 dedicated years with the RHS. Lees meer
Host: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Connor Smith, Jekka McVicar, Liz Mooney, Matt Pottage
Other Links:
How Herbs Healed the World by Connor Smith
100 Herbs to Grow by Jekka McVicar
Jekka’s farm website -
Squashes, Hebes, and the new RHS patron is announced!
30 mei 2024 · 33 min
From butternuts to tromboncinos – on this week's show, Wisley’s Liz Mooney tells us about some of her favourite squashes with top tips on how to grow them. Roz Marshall talks us through the results of the RHS Hebe trial at Wisley and Harlow Carr, and Director General Clare Matterson reflects on the announcement of King Charles III as the new patron of the RHS. Lees meer
Presenter: Guy Barter
Contributors: Liz Mooney, Roz Marshall, Clare Matterson
Contact: podcasts@rhs.org.ukLinks:
Shrubby Veronica (Hebe) trial results
How to grow squashes - RHS
RHS patron announcement -
It's RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024!
23 mei 2024 · 49 min
Welcome to RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024! We’re diving headfirst into all of the trends and highlights this hotly anticipated show has to offer; from the growers filling the Great Pavilion with their dazzling botanical displays, to the striking RHS Plant of the Year Prunus ‘Starlight’, and of course the legendary garden designers lining main avenue with some truly spectacular show gardens. Lees meer
This year is all about celebrating the young gardeners of tomorrow, so join us for a peak inside The RHS No Adults Allowed Garden designed by Harry Holding in collaboration with local schoolchildren, as well as Ula Maria’s Best Show Garden-winning Muscular Dystropy UK - Forest Bathing Garden showstopper, Tom Massey and Je Ahn’s Gold medal-winning WaterAid Garden, Tom Stuart-Smith’s luscious Gold-winning The National Garden Scheme Garden, Ann-Marie Powell’s RHS Children Choice Award-winning garden, and much, much more…
Presenters:
Jenny Laville, Gareth Richards, Guy BarterContributors:
Tom Massey, Je Ahn, Ula Maria, James Armitage, Ann-Marie PowellContact: podcasts@rhs.org.uk
Other links:
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Website
SheGrowsVeg
Urban Organic
Pure Grenada -
The Season of Colour
16 mei 2024 · 46 min
This week we’re celebrating the abundance of colour on offer at this time of year. RHS trials project manager Roz Marshall shares the results of the Grandiflora sweet pea trial; highlighting some beautifully scented selections to try at home. Plantsman Andrew Large chats about the astonishing range of form and colour offered by the often overlooked Buddleja. And plant hunter Kevin Hobbs describes the discovery of a species new to science; the striking black Carex nodosa ‘Kurofune’, and the fascinating story behind its name… Lees meer
All these stories and more can be found in the June edition of The Plant Review ‘Summer: The Season of Colour.’ You can find out more information on how to subscribe here
Presenters: Gareth Richards, and James Armitage
Contributors: Roz Marshall, Andrew Large, and Kevin Hobbs
Contact: podcasts@rhs.org.ukLinks:
Sweet Pea show at RHS Garden Wisley
The Buddleja Garden
Pinnacle Plants International -
Topiary, lilacs and Chelsea judging
9 mei 2024 · 38 min
In the week leading to World Topiary Day, RHS Horticultural Advisor Jenny Bowden gives us an update on growing alternatives to box (Buxus sempervirens), with insights into the ongoing threat of box blight and box tree moth from Dr Stephanie Bird. Nurseryman Ed Canon from Langthorns Plantery shares his love for lilacs, flowering plants that haven’t always been considered fashionable, but are experiencing new interest due to exciting cultivar development and increased availability through micropropagation. Plus, Jenny Laville asks “what makes an award-winning garden?” as she meets Eleanor Hollingworth from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show judging team, two weeks ahead of the world’s most prestigious garden event. Lees meer
Presenter: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Dr. Stephanie Bird, Jenny Bowden, Jenny Laville, Eleanor Hollingworth, Ed Cannon
Contact: podcasts@rhs.org.ukLinks:
Box alternatives trial at RHS Garden Wisley
Langthorns Plantery
Chelsea Flower Show Tickets -
Cucumbers, peonies and houseplant propagation
2 mei 2024 · 34 min
Peter Adams from RHS Garden Rosemoor gives a masterclass in growing indoor and outdoor cucumbers with suggested varieties for growing in different situations. Esteemed plantswoman Claire Austin shares her expertise in selecting and caring for peonies – covering herbaceous, tree and intersectional types. And American plant stylist and author Hilton Carter spreads joy through the gift of houseplants – with tips for multiplying your collection through techniques including leaf and stem cuttings. Lees meer
Presenter: Guy Barter
Contributors: Peter Adams, Claire Austin, Hilton Carter
Contact: podcasts@rhs.org.uk
Links:
RHS Garden Rosemoor: Fruit and Vegetable Gardens
How to grow cucumbers
Claire Austin: Celebration of Flowers
How to grow herbaceous and intersectional peonies
Hilton Carter: The Propagation Handbook
RHS plant propagation guides -
Highlights from the RHS Urban Show 2024
25 april 2024 · 42 min
Gareth Richards, Jenny Laville and Guy Barter bring a jam packed show of highlights from the inaugural RHS Urban Show in Manchester - a festival of ideas focussed on greening up small spaces, looking after houseplants, and opening discussion about better urban planning. Amanda Grimes talks us through her easy-to-replicate designs for small (often concrete) spaces, including a Punk Rockery! Jason Williams aka The Cloud Gardener showcases seven innovative gardens designed with local communities that take on the challenges of urban gardening and development. Jacob James from Grow Tropicals talks us through his amazing display of rare and intriguing houseplants, with tips for different growing environments. And award-winning young designer Nathan Webster gives us a tour of his Urban Forest design, created to provoke conversation around the importance of woodland management in built up areas. Lees meer
Presenter: Gareth Richards, Jenny Laville, Guy Barter
Contributors: Amanda Grimes, Tom Massey, Tinie, Jason Williams, Nathan Webster, Jacob James
Contact: podcasts@rhs.org.ukLinks:
The RHS Urban Show 2024
Pop Culture Planting: Punk Rockery
RHS City Spaces: Cloudspaces
Happy Houseplants with Grow Tropicals
RHS Urban Forest
Chase presents: Inspired by the wild with Tom Massey and Tinie -
Single-colour planting, GYO tips (for radishes, peas, cardoons), and a floating greenhouse
18 april 2024 · 38 min
In the stunning Colour Gardens at The Newt In Somerset, Joe Dransfield explains how a monochrome approach to flowers can deliver dazzling impact. Liz Mooney shares grow your own tips from the World Food Garden at RHS Garden Wisley, including peas, radishes and cardoons. And we hear the inspirational and unconventional story of Roka Brings Flowers – a grower and florist who started a wonderful cut flower business from a narrowboat with a floating greenhouse in tow. Lees meer
Presenter: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Liz Mooney, Joe Dransfield, Roka Brings Flowers
Contact: podcasts@rhs.org.uk
Links:
How to grow peas
How to grow radishes
Cynara cardunculus Cardoon
The Newt in Somerset – an RHS Partner Garden
Roka Brings Flowers
RHS Urban Show -
GYO tips from Rosemoor, plant hybrids, and shrubscapes
11 april 2024 · 38 min
Desert roadcuts, abandoned pasture, heathland and marshy thickets inspire naturalistic planting ideas from Kevin Philip Williams and Michel Guidi, whose new book Shrouded in Light draws from wild shrubscapes. We also visit RHS Garden Rosemoor in North Devon, where Peter Adams gives us a tour of the extensive fruit and vegetable gardens with top tips for growing parsnips, shallots, cloching potatoes and protecting peas. Jenny Laville and James Armitage return to the podcast to debunk more plant terminology – this time talking about “hybrids” – what they are, how they occur and how they can be used to your advantage. Lees meer
Presenter: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Peter Adams, Jenny Laville, James Armitage, Michael Guidi and Kevin Philip Williams
Contact: podcasts@rhs.org.uk
Links:
RHS Garden Rosemoor
How to grow parsnips
How to grow shallots
How to grow potatoes
F1 Hybrids
Shrouded in Light -
Sustainable plant combos, GYO tips (for tomatoes, beetroot, squash), flowering shrubs
4 april 2024 · 28 min
Do you ever fall in love with a plant, buy it, but then not know what to pair it with? Principal Horticultural Advisor James Lawrence introduces his guide to creating planting combinations that don’t just look good, but have a sustainability impact too. Guy Barter shares seasonal tips for establishing tomatoes, beetroot, and winter pumpkins and squash – helping you to set up for the Grow Your Own season. And Jack Aldridge, a horticulturist who looks after Oakwood at RHS Garden Wisley, will be singing an ode to his favourite flowering shrub, the Stachyurus. Lees meer
Presenter: Guy Barter
Contributors: James Lawrence, Jack Aldridge
Links:
Oakwood at RHS Garden Wisley
How to grow tomatoes
How to grow beetroot
How to grow pumpkins
Stachyurus praecox
Stachyurus chinensis
RHS Gardening advice / ChatBotanist -
The Piet Oudolf Landscape, Bumbles on Blooms, Plant Propagation
28 maart 2024 · 38 min
Often referred to as “the greatest living landscape designer” and a leading figure of the New Perennial movement – Piet Oudolf joins curator Matthew Pottage to talk about his new landscape at RHS Garden Wisley. Helen Bostock also introduces the new Bumbles on Blooms project, and the plants you should choose to help support over 250 species of bees in the UK - some with rather particular tastes. Plus, Sam Gallivan, Leader of the Nursery and Propagation team at Wisley talks about propagating plants at scale. Lees meer
Presenter: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Matthew Pottage, Piet Oudolf, Helen Bostock, Sam Gallivan
Contact: podcasts@rhs.org.uk
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Bumbles on Blooms
iNaturalist
Oudolf Landscape
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Greener Containers, Plant Name Changes, and Chaenomeles
21 maart 2024 · 39 min
Garden designer and writer Ann Treneman shares ideas from her new book RHS Greener Gardening: Containers, explaining how you can create sustainable ecosystems whatever size your space. Jenny Laville speaks with RHS botanist James Armitage to untangle taxonomy, and discuss why plant names keep changing. And Gareth Richards meets David Ford, the holder of the National Plant Collection of Chaenomeles in Surrey, to talk about his love affair with the plant and why they’re due a mainstream revival. Lees meer
Presenter: Guy Barter
Contributors: Ann Treneman, Jenny Laville, James Armitage, Gareth Richards, David Ford
Contact: podcasts@rhs.org.uk
Links:
Greener Gardening Containers
RHS Plant Finder
Plant Heritage: National Plant Collections
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Garden Carbon Footprints, Wasps in Springtime, and Pruning Shrubby Hydrangeas
14 maart 2024 · 30 min
This week Guy Barter and RHS Sustainability Fellow Chloe Sutcliffe react to a recent study published in the journal Nature Cities that claims that urban agriculture has a carbon footprint up to 6 times bigger than conventional agriculture – discussing what this means for allotmenteers and community gardeners, and how we should be thinking about our environmental impact. Entomologist and wasp defender Serian Sumner explains why spring is the perfect time to make peace with yellowjackets, as the queens emerge from hibernation. And the RHS’s Adrian Thorne gives us a practical guide to pruning shrubby hydrangeas. Lees meer
Presenter: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Guy Barter, Chloe Sutcliffe, Serian Sumner, Adrian Thorne
Contact: podcasts@rhs.org.uk
Links:
Nature Cities: Comparing the carbon footprints of urban and conventional agriculture
Endless Forms by Serian Sumner
Shrubby Hydrangeas
The Garden Magazine
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Blight-Resistant Tomatoes, Harmonious Borders, and the Women Who Shaped the RHS
7 maart 2024 · 29 min
This week, we’re trying to honour March in all its glory. We’re delving into tasty and blight-resistant tomato varieties. We’re exploring how to build and renovate harmonious and colourful borders. And finally, to celebrate International Women’s Day and the 220th anniversary of the RHS, we’re turning back the clock to honour a few of the women who’ve shaped the organisation. Lees meer
Presenter: Guy Barter
Contributors: Simon Crawford, Susie Pasley-Tyler, Fiona Davison
Contact: podcasts@rhs.org.uk
Links:
How to grow tomatoes
Tomato blight
Gardening with Colour at Coton Manor
An Almost Impossible Thing
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Apple Pruning, Allotment Preparation, and the Thinking Behind Plant Names
29 februari 2024 · 28 min
This week we’re exploring small but useful nuggets of information that have the potential to change the way we interact with our surroundings this growing season. We’re getting seasonal tips on GYO – things like training and pruning apple trees and preparing allotments for the busiest time of year. And, we’re delving into plant names – and the system behind our classifications. Lees meer
Presenter: Guy Barter
Contributors: Andy Lewis, Jenny Laville, James ArmitageContact: podcasts@rhs.org.uk
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Apples and pears: winter gardening
The Newt in Somerset – an RHS Partner Garden
Allotments: getting started
RHS Practical Latin for Gardeners
Untangling Latin Names
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Notes on Hardiness
22 februari 2024 · 31 min
This week, we’re investigating what exactly makes a plant hardy, how tropical plants survive British winters, and the ways in which what thrives here may be changing – especially in urban environments like London. Presenter Gareth Richards and RHS botanist James Armitage take a tour of weird and wacky tender trees that have survived here against all odds. And, Hillary Collins of Grafton Nursery gives us a behind the scenes look at what you can do to help your eucalyptus withstand British winters. Lees meer
Presenter: Gareth Richards
Contributors: James Armitage and Hilary Collins
Contact: podcasts@rhs.org.uk
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Mediterranean garden plants
RHS hardiness ratings
Hardy Eucalyptus (Grafton Nursery)
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Something New!
15 februari 2024 · 33 min
This week’s show is all about growing something new. We’re spreading the word about exciting plant species, cultivars, and hybrids from those that love them most. Legendary plantsman Roy Lancaster chats about shrubby honeysuckles, Canadian horticulturist Grahame Ware makes the case for a curious genus called Syneilesis, and Wisley horticulturist Jack Aldridge shares the stories behind flowering dogwood hybrids. Lees meer
All the stories in this show are based on articles from the March issue of The Plant Review. You can find information on how to subscribe here.
Presenters: Gareth Richards & James Armitage
Contributors: Roy Lancaster, Grahame Ware, and Jack Aldridge
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Shrubby honeysuckle
Flowering dogwood
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Alpine Delights, Wisteria Pruning, and the Great RHS Award Snub
8 februari 2024 · 31 min
For this week’s show, we take a behind the scenes look at the ways spring is fighting its way into the picture at RHS Garden Wisley. We go behind the scenes at the Alpine Display House, we get a masterclass on pruning wisteria, and we dive into the life and work of the eccentric and influential horticulturist Ellen Willmott – and explore a theory for why she may have missed her Victoria Medal of Honour ceremony. Lees meer
Presenter: Guy Barter
Contributors: Alex Hankey, Matthew Pottage, Suzanne Moss
Links:
Visiting Wisley
Narcissus bulbocodium
How to get wonderful Wisteria: Buying, planting, pruning and care tips
“Gardens have provided solace, opportunity and inspiration for LGBTQ+ people”
Miss Willmott’s Ghosts: the extraordinary life and gardens of a forgotten genius
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Growing on a Budget
1 februari 2024 · 31 min
In this week’s show, we’re zeroing in on how to stretch the money we spend on our gardens as far as possible. We hear from gardening influencer Anya Lautenbach - aka Anya the Garden Fairy – on her money-saving tips. We explore the science behind cuttings with botanist and editor James Armitage. And we take an inside look at the RHS apprenticeship programme. Lees meer
Presenter: Guy Barter
Contributors: Anya Lautenbach, James Armitage, Sheila Das, Rory Doyle
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The Money-Saving Gardener
Propagation techniques
New Shoots
RHS Apprenticeships
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Guerrilla Gardening, Seasonal Advice, and Maintaining a World-Famous Laburnum Arch
25 januari 2024 · 29 min
This week’s show is all about cultivating change – whether in your own garden, in your local neighbourhood, or in a magical National Trust property. We’re chatting guerrilla gardening with Ellen Miles, getting top tips from Wisley advisors, and taking a look at all the work that goes into maintaining the laburnum arch at Bodnant Garden (one of our most beloved partner gardens!) Lees meer
Presenter: Guy Barter
Contributors: Ellen Miles, James Lawrence, Becky Mealey, Michaela Freed, and Lucy Bidgood
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Guerrilla gardening and reclaiming urban spaces
Get Guerrilla Gardening
Nature is a Human Right
The Laburnum Arch at Bodnant Garden
Horticulture Careers Discovery Week
Diploma in Horticulture Practice
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Second Chances
18 januari 2024 · 30 min
As gardeners, we all have plants we love to hate – think aucubas or heathers. And in winter, especially, it seems that these common but unpopular plants play a really important role in our gardens, adding structure, berries, or cheery variegated leaves when we need it most. So today, we’re addressing the overlooked. We’re giving mahonias a well-deserved second chance. We’re revisiting houseplants, which may or may be looking worse for wear after the chaotic holiday season. And finally, we’re taking a look at the work The Glasshouse, a nursery in Kent, does to give women in prison a fresh start. Lees meer
Presenter: Gareth Richards
Contributors: Jack Aldridge, Tony Le-Britton, The Glasshouse Team
Contact us at podcasts@rhs.org.uk
Links:
Mahonia
Not Another Jungle: Comprehensive Care for Extraordinary Houseplants
Growing hope and houseplants in prison
The Glasshouse
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Winter-Flowering Camellias, Cold Weather Inspiration, and Gardening Questions Answered
11 januari 2024 · 31 min
We’re past the solstice, so it’s time to both revel in the present and prepare for what's to come as the days get longer and warmer. So, in this week’s show, we’re doing exactly that, taking note of winter wins – like winter-flowering camellias and snowdrops– and addressing RHS members’ questions as we look ahead to the growing season to come. Lees meer
Presenter: Guy Barter
Contributors: Jack Aldridge, Naomi Slade, James Lawrence, Becky Mealey, Michaela FreedLinks:
Autumn and winter-flowering camellias
RHS The Winter Garden
Wisteria: pruning
Snowdrops
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A Sustainability Health Check for the Garden
4 januari 2024 · 31 min
To start off the new year right, we decided to begin with a practical and sustainable guide on what you can get up to outdoors this year – it’s what we’re calling a sustainability health check for the garden. We’ll be chatting about the state of play on peat-free growing, hearing from a range of RHS experts for some top garden sustainability tips, and exploring the future of grow-your-own in our ever-changing climate. Lees meer
Links:
Peat-free gardening
Peat- free nurseries
10 ways to be more sustainable in your garden
Edible: 70 Sustainable Plants That Are Changing How We Eat
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2023 Highlights and Trends
28 december 2023 · 34 min
For our final episode of 2023, we’re taking a look back at some of our favourite moments on the podcast and across the RHS from the year, exploring emerging trends, new beginnings, and time-honoured advice. Stay tuned for highlights from Director General Clare Matterson, Head of Editorial Tom Howard, Head of Libraries and Exhibitions Fiona Davison, and more. Lees meer
Presenters: Gareth Richards & Guy Barter
Contributors: Clare Matterson, Tom Howard, Fiona Davison, Jenny Laville, and Jenny BowdenLinks:
Rewilding Small Spaces
The Winter Garden
Maximising Minimal Space
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A Gardener’s Recipe for Christmas
21 december 2023 · 31 min
As we approach the most festive time of year, we’ve decided to share a recipe for a plant-filled Christmas. In this episode, we’ll be returning to Bristol with Naomi Slade to hear how she decks her halls with things from the garden. We’ll then be making our way to the Frenchay Christmas Tree Farm to get a feel for life at the busiest point in their calendar. And finally, we’re exploring the curious world of parasitic plants, including a festive favourite: mistletoe. Lees meer
Presenter: Guy Barter
Contributors: Naomi Slade, Simon Maughan, Alex SummersLinks:
RHS The Winter Garden
Frenchay Christmas Tree Farm
How to grow your own mistletoe
Christmas with the RHS
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For the Love of Birds
14 december 2023 · 30 min
This week, we’re wrapping up warm and heading out into our gardens to take a moment to really appreciate our garden birds. Wildlife sound recordist Gary Moore gives us a masterclass on recognising the calls of common birds at this time of year. Writer and wildlife gardening guru Kate Bradbury shares her top tips for making a bird-friendly garden. And finally, we delve into the story behind the remarkable number of American songbirds that made it across the Atlantic this autumn. Lees meer
Presenter: Guy Barter
Contributors: Gary Moore, Kate Bradbury, and Rob JaquesLinks:
Birds in your garden
Plants for birds
RHS Wildlife Gardening for everyone and everything,
RHS How to Create a Wildlife Pond
Garden BirdWatch
BTO’s BirdTrack Migration Blog