Best Tristan Gooley Podcasts (2024)

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Dangerous Plants - The Cost of Cotton: Slavery’s Legacy and its Environmental Fallout 1:00:27

10h ago1:00:27

1:00:27

How has cotton, a soft staple fibre, been dangerous for centuries - and continues to be so? Threatening human life, natural resources and biodiversity, the cotton plant has wreaked havoc over the years in the slave trade, farming and industry. Joining Frances are Dr Cassandra Gooptar, Lecturer in Legacies of Slavery at the University of Hull, and E…

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Dangerous Plants - The Dark Side of Plant Hunting 50:25

7m ago50:25

50:25

Are there plants still to discover and what are the dangers that lurk alongside being a plant hunter? Frances Tophill talks to horticulturalist and author Tom Hart Dyke about what it means to be a modern-day plant hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Travel Tales - Alhambra Palace and Garden, Spain 8:26

24m ago8:26

8:26

The Alhambra is a magnificent fortress-palace complex perched on a hilltop, celebrated for its awe-inspiring architecture and exquisite gardens. If you’re a garden enthusiast or someone who appreciates natural beauty, the Alhambra is a must-see. Originally a fortress before becoming a royal palace, the gardens are prime examples of Islamic design, …

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Dangerous Plants - Plants that Kill and Cure 45:05

9m ago45:05

45:05

The healing power of plants has been used by humans for thousands of years, and many dangerous plants can also help us. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, Frances Tophill is joined by Dr Sarah Edwards, Plant Records Officer at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum and Ethnobotanist to reveal the mystifying properties of plants tha…

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Dangerous Plants - Plants that Solve Crimes 46:32

1d ago46:32

46:32

How can plants be used to identify and interpret evidence to help solve crimes and what techniques can be used to do so? Discover how important forensic botany is in criminal cases and if there are plants that can ‘hold’ more evidence than others with Forensic Botanist Mark Spencer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…

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Travel Tales - Suizenji Jojuen Garden, Japan 8:13

4d ago8:13

8:13

A visit to Suizenji Jojuen Garden is all about the way the garden captures the heart and soul of Japan. It's a place where history, culture and nature come together. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone who loves beautiful places, it has something to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…

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4. Magnificent oaks: wildlife, folklore and competition contestants 26:31

8d ago26:31

26:31

Did you know oak supports over 2,300 species of wildlife? Discover this and more fascinating facts in our episode dedicated to the nation’s favourite tree. We join Trust experts, Jules and Kate, at Londonthorpe Woods, near Grantham, to find some fascinating growths on oak trees, known as galls, and learn why hunks of deadwood are so important. We t…

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Dangerous Plants Trailer 0:49

8d ago0:49

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Murder mysteries… poisonous potions… mind altering… wily witchcraft… crime-solving… hedgerow pleasures… perilous industries… plant pursuing. Plants have the capacity to hold secrets, kill, enchant, thrill, heal, harm, entice and nourish. Join British horticulturist, conservationist, author and television presenter Frances Tophill to discover the di…

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Travel Tales Trailer 0:35

11d ago0:35

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Visit some of the most beautiful gardens around the world with the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast. In our new series, Travel Tales: Gardens of the World, we’ll transport you to tropical paradises, spectacular botanic gardens, scenic nature parks, traditional landscape gardens, historical walled estates and hidden city gems. Join travel prese…

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Creating gardens with Joe Swift 47:27

13d ago47:27

47:27

From his start as a gardening presenter, to Chelsea and beyond, Joe Swift shares his gardening journey and many funny stories along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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My gardening career with Frances Tophill 51:12

15d ago51:12

51:12

Hear how Frances' journey into gardening began and how important she feels time spent in green spaces is from a young age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Tea-Break Tutorials - Dividing plants 9:24

18d ago9:24

9:24

Grab a cup of tea, sit down and hear when and how Alan divides plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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The beauty of roses with Monty Don 27:49

20d ago27:49

27:49

Monty talks about the nation's favourite flower, roses, and his love of these beautiful plants. His cottage garden at Longmeadow is dominated by roses and he offers advice on how to look after roses from the wide varieties, how to plant and rose care throughout the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Greenhouses in the garden with Adam Frost 23:14

22d ago23:14

23:14

Join Adam Frost on the Gardeners' World Live stage as he talks about his greenhouse, his memories of Tidy Nan and how his family help in the garden now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Tea-Break Tutorials - Pond Care 12:56

26d ago12:56

12:56

Grab a cup of tea, sit down and hear how Alan cares for ponds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Flower power inspiration for your garden with Sue Kent and David Hurrion 34:16

1M ago34:16

34:16

Plant expert David Hurrion discusses plants that have flower power throughout the summer to Gardeners' World presenter Sue Kent at Gardeners' World Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Adam Frost and Michel Roux from the Chef's Table show garden 19:09

29d ago19:09

19:09

Adam Frost talks to award-winning chef Michel Roux at his show garden The Chef's Table during Gardeners' World Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Introducing... Uncharted with Hannah Fry Series 2 17:26

1M ago17:26

17:26

From exposing fraud to finding true love, mathematician Hannah Fry follows the numbers on thrilling adventures of data and discovery. Join her for Series 2 of Uncharted.By BBC Radio 4

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Tea-Break Tutorials - Growing Veg for Winter 12:26

1M ago12:26

12:26

Grab a cup of tea, sit down and learn what veg Alan grows for winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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3. Living Legends: the ancient oaks of Sherwood Forest 32:51

1M ago32:51

32:51

Accompanied by experts Adam and Louise and a 100-year-old-book, our latest episode takes us to Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest to visit two astonishing trees. The Parliament Oak and Major Oak have each stood through several centuries and have fascinating stories attached to them. Equally astonishing is the fact that magnificent oaks like these do…

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Monty Don takes Nicki Chapman behind the scenes of Gardeners' World 30:11

1M ago30:11

30:11

Go behind the scenes of the BBC Gardeners' World TV show with Monty Don as he talks to Nicki Chapman about his garden, filming and his beloved dogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Water in the garden with Nick Bailey 38:41

1M ago38:41

38:41

There are many ways to add water into your garden from ponds, water features, water butts and even a wild pool. Join Nick Bailey to be inspired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Tea-Break Tutorials - Feeding Plants 13:36

1M ago13:36

13:36

Grab a cup of tea, sit down and discover how Alan feeds his plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Carol Klein: My gardening life story 48:03

2M ago48:03

48:03

Delve into the highs and lows of Carol Klein's gardening life story and find out what keeps her growing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Preserving your harvest with Sam Cooper 53:09

1M ago53:09

53:09

Discover the fascinating methods of fermentation with easy tips to begin your preserving journey from slow food expert Sam Cooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Tea-Break Tutorials - Deadheading 13:00

2M ago13:00

13:00

Join Alan Titchmarsh in a new Tea Break Tutorial series as he explores key gardening issues from combatting slugs and snails, to pond care, summer pruning, feeding and dividing plants, deadheading flowers and growing vegetables for winter. Here's your handy expert guide to gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

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Inside Joe Lycett's garden 42:02

2M ago42:02

42:02

Join Joe as he takes us on a tour of his garden where we discover his love of growing produce, his adventures with composting, his array of garden ornaments and signs and how he loves his raspberry harvest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Alien Life - Russell Kane, Lisa Kaltenegger and Chris Lintott 42:22

2M ago42:22

42:22

Are we alone in the universe? Brian Cox and Robin Ince venture to Glastonbury in the search for alien life and are joined in their galactic quest by comedian Russell Kane and astronomers Lisa Kaltenegger and Chris Lintott. They imagine the sorts of worlds that might best host alien life, how some of the biological and technological signatures of al…

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Healing power of gardens with Ashley Edwards 49:30

2M ago49:30

49:30

Discover how gardens can heal from Horatio's Garden Head Gardener Ashley Edwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Tea-Break Tutorials - Watering Wisely 13:09

2M ago13:09

13:09

Join Alan Titchmarsh in a new Tea Break Tutorial series as he explores key gardening issues from combatting slugs and snails, to pond care, summer pruning, feeding and dividing plants, deadheading flowers and growing vegetables for winter. Here's your handy expert guide to gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

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Plants for problem places with Carol Klein 44:46

2M ago44:46

44:46

One of the most simplest and effective ways to ensure our plants thrive is to choose the right plant and the right place to plant them in, but how do you know what plants should grow where? Carol Klein brings her extensive plant knowledge and enthusiasm to show you how to find the right plant for even the trickiest of garden spots. Learn more about…

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An Unexpected History of Science - Rufus Hound, Matthew Cobb, Victoria Herridge and Keith Moore 42:32

2M ago42:32

42:32

Brian Cox and Robin Ince raid the archives of the Royal Society to reveal an unexpected history of science with guests Rufus Hound, Tori Herridge, Matthew Cobb and Keith Moore. Together they explore some of the surprising and wackiest scientific endeavours undertaken by early members of the Royal Society from the discovery of sperm to testing the i…

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Gardening in tiny spaces with Arit Anderson 33:53

2M ago33:53

33:53

Gardens come in all shapes and sizes and with green space at a premium many of us are now gardening in a more bijou setting. So how do you design a garden in a tiny space to create a perfect pocket of horticultural delight? BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and award-winning garden designer Arit Anderson discusses space saving tips, how to create priv…

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Tea-Break Tutorials - Summer Pruning 13:11

2M ago13:11

13:11

Join Alan Titchmarsh in a new Tea Break Tutorial series as he explores key gardening issues from combatting slugs and snails, to pond care, summer pruning, feeding and dividing plants, deadheading flowers and growing vegetables for winter. Here's your handy expert guide to gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

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Companion plants with Nick Bailey 38:07

2M ago38:07

38:07

Plants in the wild rarely grow in isolation – from the fungal network beneath the soil to the layers of the jungle canopy, plants rely on their neighbours to form dynamic communities. And the same is true in your own garden – just think about growing leeks besides carrots to deter carrot fly. But how this companiable growing system really works and…

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What a Gas! - Dave Gorman, Mark Miodownik and Lucy Carpenter 42:56

2M ago42:56

42:56

Brian Cox and Robin Ince talk hot air as they explore the pivotal role of gasses in our lives. Joining them to add some CO2 to the mix is material scientist Mark Miodownik, chemist Lucy Carpenter and comedian Dave Gorman. They discuss how humans came to even understand it existed in the first place as well as how many of the innovations in modern s…

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