Best Chelsea and Val Podcasts (2024)

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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Chelsea Flower Show Special 1:04:30

3M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Welcome to this Chelsea Flower Show special addition with fantastic contributions from: TV presenters Gaby Roslin & Ben Thompson Garden designer Jo Thompson Garden writer Arthur Parkinson Michael Marriott & Rosie Irving Naomi Slade and daughter Holly She Grows Veg Kim Stoddart & Ruth Hayes Sienna Hosta Harespring Cottage Flowers Adam Kirtland Kelly…

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Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Adrian Bloom 41:55

3M ago41:55

41:55

In this week's episode I chat with writer, author and owner of Bressingham Gardens, Adrian Bloom.We talk about: The beautiful gardens at Bressingham. Adrian's career, to date The creation of Foggy Bottom His new book, Foggy Bottom - A Garden to Share Photography, plants, and lots, lots moreTo order Adrian's new book, Foggy Bottom - A Garden to Shar…

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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Kim Stoddart 45:45

4M ago45:45

45:45

In this week's episode, I chat with garden writer and author, climate change expert and editor of Amateur Gardening magazine, Kim Stoddart. We chat about: Kim's excellent new book, 'The Climate Change Resilient Vegetable Garden', published by Cool Springs Press. Resilience The importance of connecting with nature Wellbeing Emotional regulation Nutr…

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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Val Bourne 55:27

4M ago55:27

55:27

In this week's, episode, I head back to the Cotswolds for what is fast, becoming my annual get together with garden writer, Val Bourne. The weather, not on our side, this time, meant we had to record this episode in the lounge of Val's beautiful cottage. We chat about: Writing for a living Val's pretty cottage garden Erythroniums Dahlias Ed Sheeran…

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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - David Hurrion 54:09

4M ago54:09

54:09

In this week's, episode of the Mike The Gardener – Gardening Podcast, I chat to my friend and one time tutor, garden writer, broadcaster, and author, David Hurrion. Twenty years ago, I was lucky enough to have had David as the tutor of my RHS level 1 course. As you will hear in today’s episode, David’s vocation has been to share his vast knowledge …

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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Rob Smith 50:52

4M ago50:52

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In this week’s episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat with garden writer, veg grower and author, Rob Smith. Rob’s new book ‘Grow to Eat: Growing Colourful & Tasty Vegetables From Seed’ is published by Quadrille Publishing on 28th March, 2024 and in this episode we chat about: How Rob’s passion for growing veg started His caree…

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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Manoj Malde 56:55

5M ago56:55

56:55

In this week's episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat with award-winning garden designer, Manoj Malde. We chat about his new book 'Your Outdoor Room' published by Frances Lincoln on 21 March 2024. We chat about: His childhood His career in the fashion industry The book and how it came about Manoj's Chelsea Flower Show Gardens …

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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Lucy Hutchings 49:11

5M ago49:11

49:11

In this week’s episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat with Lucy Hutchings (@shegrowsveg) about her career to date.In 2018, Lucy took to Instagram to chart her progress growing her own fruit & vegetables. She now has a following of over 180,000. In this episode, I chat to Lucy about her career to date, including her work as a w…

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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - TJ Maher 59:27

5M ago59:27

59:27

Hello and welcome back to this week's episode of the Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast. This week, I speak to garden, owner and author, TJ Maher. TJ is an artist who has an incredible eye for using colour, forms and texture in his beautiful Patthana Garden in Wicklow, Ireland. His new book, published by Pimpernel Press on 7th March 2024 is ‘Gro…

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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Jekka McVicar 45:41

5M ago45:41

45:41

In this week's episode of the Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat once again to Jekka McVicar whose new book '100 Herbs to Grow' is published 7 March 2024 by Quadrille Publishing.In this fascinating and in-depth chat, we talk about: Jekka's new book, '100 Herbs to Grow'. How to inspire people to grow The future of small and independent sp…

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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - M.T. O'Donnell 52:59

6M ago52:59

52:59

In this week's episode of the Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat with Scotland Grows Editor and Podcaster and freelance writer M.T. O’Donnell. Amongst many topics, we discuss: MTs, role as Editor and Podcaster for Scotland Grows. The Scotland Grows magazine. The challenges of gardening in Scotland. The TRELLIS charity - Gardening for Wel…

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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Salvia Special (Nigel Hewish) 36:52

6M ago36:52

36:52

In this week's episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I return to Kingston Maurward, horticultural college, where I learnt my trade many, many years ago. Nigel Hewish, the Head Gardener there, is responsible for the national collection of salvias held within the grounds of the college. What Nigel doesn't know about salvias frankly, i…

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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Anya Lautenbach (The Garden Fairy) 47:24

6M ago47:24

47:24

Hello and welcome to the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast. In this first episode of Series 7, I'm delighted to be joined by the rather lovely Anya Lautenbach, a.k.a. Anya, The Garden Fairy (Instagram). Anya's brand new book, her first, The Money Saving Gardener is published on 8 February by DK books. We chat about: How the book came about The …

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Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Head Gardener Nigel Hewish (Kingston Maurward, Dorchester) 45:07

7M ago45:07

45:07

In this weeks episode, I chat to another Head Gardener, Nigel Hewish of Kingston Maurward college in Dorchester. I completed my horticultural training at Kingston Morwood many years ago, and it was a delight to catch up with Nigel to talk about the gardens and his career. In this chat, we cover: Nigel's career to date His love of trees and shrubs T…

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Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Charles Carr (Hilliers Nurseries) 52:04

8M ago52:04

52:04

In this fascinating episode, I chat to Charles Carr, who is the Head of Wholesale Nurseries at Hillier Nurseries Limited. Charles took me on a tour of the site and it's just incredible to see this massive operation, and the technology thats in use, the skills of the staff all around the site and most importantly, the quality of the plants that are …

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Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Fran Clifton (Hilliers Garden) 49:40

8M ago49:40

49:40

In this episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I go back to a garden, that's not too far from me, the Harold Hillier Gardens in Ampfield near Romsey to chat to Head Gardener, Fran Clifton. I last visited Fran a couple of years ago, when we talked about the stunning winter garden, but today, we talk about: Fran's role as head gardener…

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Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Harry Baldwin (Borde Hill Gardens) 48:47

9M ago48:47

48:47

Hello, and welcome to this weeks episode of them Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast. This week I chat with Harry Baldwin, the Head of Horticulture at the beautiful Borde Hill Gardens near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, UK. In this current series of the podcast, I've been chatting to a number of Head Gardeners & Heads of Horticulture about their ro…

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Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Miranda Janatka 41:40

9M ago41:40

41:40

Hello and welcome to this episode of the Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast.In this episode, I chat to gardener, writer and author, Miranda Janatka, whose second book, Happy Indoor Garden has just been published by Batsford Books. Until recently, Miranda was also a senior content creator for the fabulous Gardeners’ World magazine. We chat about:…

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Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - David Pearce (Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens) 55:18

10M ago55:18

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In this episode I travel to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens near Weymouth in Dorset (UK) where I chat to Curator, David Pearce. We chat about: His role as Curator. The gardens and how they're looked after and maintained. The historic plant collection Gardening jobs for autumn and winter. David's own plant passions. Why people should go to Abbotsbury…

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Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Roz Chandler (Fieldgate Flowers) 48:02

10M ago48:02

48:02

Hello, and welcome back to episode two of series 6 of them Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast. In this episode, I chat with Roz Chandler, a cut flower farmer and teacher, writer, speaker, and fellow podcaster. And, if that were not enough, she is also an award-winning wedding florist based in Milton Keynes. I chat with Roz about everything you c…

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Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Introduction 42:01

11M ago42:01

42:01

Hello and welcome back to Series 6 of them Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast. The eagle eyed amongst you will have noticed the title of the podcast has changed very slightly. I'm ditching the 'MIC' (which was a nod to the microphone element) in favour of MIKE. And, in a further change for this series, I will have an occasional co-host who I int…

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Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Slot From The Plot (Ep 5) 26:05

12M ago26:05

26:05

Hello, and welcome to this bonus episode of the Mike the Gardener – Gardening Podcast.This time we return to the allotment with Otis to see what has been happening since we were last there a few weeks back. And, I can assure you, the allotment has been very, very productive. I know that, because we've been lucky enough to be on the receiving end of…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - The First Time Gardener (Charlie & Joanne) 41:22

1y ago41:22

41:22

Hello and welcome to this last episode in the current series of a Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast. As I said last week, we have a great final guest today, in fact, it's my youngest guest on the podcast ever. Now, one day, when I was whiling away time on good old Instagram, I stumbled across an account in the name of The First Time Gardener. No…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Slot From the Plot (Bonus Ep 4) 28:04

1y ago28:04

28:04

In this week's episode, I head back to Otis and Ben's allotment to see how things are progressing so far this season. I'm delighted to advise that for the first time in the series, so far, the weather was absolutely gorgeous. Clear blue skies, a very gentle breeze and temperatures soaring, especially in the tunnel. Today we chat about: Some nifty l…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Kiln Farm Nursery with Ruth Goudy 42:17

1y ago42:17

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In this week's episode of the Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat with friend and nursery owner, Ruth Goudy. Ruth is one of the owners of the Kiln Farm Nursery in Kesgrave, Ipswich alongside husband Paul. We chat about: How the nursery came about How it grew and developed into the thriving business it is today What is entailed in running a…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Adam Frost 46:21

1y ago46:21

46:21

In this week's, episode of the Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat to Gardeners' World presenter, garden designer, and author, Adam Frost. Probably one of the most requested chats from all of you over the last two years, and finally it's happened. In an open, frank and very honest, interview Adam talks about: His career to date. Working al…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) 31:04

1y ago31:04

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In this weeks episode of the Mic the Gardener – Gardening Podcast, I chat to YPHA committee member, Sarah Want. The YPHA is the Young People in Horticulture Association and is a fantastic initiative for anybody in gardening or horticulture under the age of 35. In this episode, I chat to Sarah about: What the YPHA is? Who it's for? What its objectiv…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Chelsea Flower Show Special 43:14

1y ago43:14

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In this week's episode of the Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I take you all to the Chelsea Flower Show Press Day.I'm very lucky to be invited to this, and decided it would be great if I could share some of the atmosphere of the day with you here on the podcast. Celebrities and gardening personalities wander up and down Main Avenue and around…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Mark Diacono 58:07

1y ago58:07

58:07

In this week's, episode, I chat to gardener, cook, writer and author, Mark Diacono. We talk about Mark's career and how he first got into gardening and became a foodie. We also chat about music, which is a strong theme in Mark's life, photography and Mark’s love of the written word and of course lots lots more. You can find out more about Mark by h…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - The Climate Change Garden with Kim Stoddart 48:22

1y ago48:22

48:22

In this week's episode of the In this week's episode of the Mic the Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat to climate change gardening expert, Kim Stoddart. Kim's new book, ‘The Climate Change Garden', which she co-authored alongside Sally Morgan gives us a fascinating insight into climate change, and how we as gardeners need to adapt our working pra…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Andrew Timothy O'Brien 54:16

1+ y ago54:16

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In this week's, episode of the Mic the Gardener - Gardening Podcast I chat with gardener, writer, podcaster, garden coach, and now author, Andrew Timothy O’Brien. In his own words, Andrew says he is the owner of a too-loud laugh. I disagree, it’s great to hear the sound of people laughing in a world where there’s too much sadness and bad news, don’…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Slot From the Plot (Bonus Ep 3) 23:43

1+ y ago23:43

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In this week's episode of the Mic The Gardener – Gardening Podcast we head back to Otis and Ben's allotment in Wimborne. Despite the cold, grey weather, there is plenty of activity going on on the plot as you'll hear in this episode. But, Ben and Otis have also had their fair share of trials and tribulations to contend with, so it hasn't all been p…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Liz Zorab - The Seasoned Gardener 48:23

1+ y ago48:23

48:23

In this weeks, episode of the Mic The Gardener – Gardening Podcast I chat to friend, YouTube sensation, homesteader and author, Liz Zorab.Liz's new book, The Seasoned Gardener has just been published on Permanent Publications, and I chat to her about:- How she started homesteading - - - How she started her successful YouTube channel with over 122,0…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Hardy Geraniums Special with Gary Carroll (Cranesbill Nursery) 48:19

1+ y ago48:19

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In this week's episode of the Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat with hardy geranium expert, Gary Carroll of the Cranesbill Nursery. Geraniums are a fantastic, genre with plants that fit into so many different aspects within our gardens and indeed in containers. In this episode, Gary tells us about: Geraniums for different places (dry and…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Erica James 52:59

1+ y ago52:59

52:59

In this week's episode of the Mic the Gardener – Gardening Podcast, I chat with best-selling novelist, Erica James. Erica's latest novel, ‘A Secret Garden Affair' has just been published and unsurprisingly is already heading towards the top of the charts. We chat about: Her career to date. How she first got published. How she writes. Her new novel,…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - The Plant Rescuer (Sarah Gerrard Jones) 42:04

1+ y ago42:04

42:04

In this week's episode of the Mic the Gardener – Gardening Podcast, I chat to Sarah Gerrard/Jones, a.k.a. The Plant Rescuer.Sarah is a self-taught houseplant obsessive who firmly believes every plant deserves a happy life. Her determination to see beyond the 'perfect plant' and to rescue unloved plants makes her the go-to guide. We chat about:- Her…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Slot From the Plot (Bonus Ep 2) 17:41

1+ y ago17:41

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In this special bonus Slot From the Plot episode recorded on 29th March we head back to a cold, wet and blowy allotment for our second visit of the season to chat with Otis. Sadly, all is not well at the allotment. And this I'm sure will be familiar to many allotmenteers who sow seeds for this seasons crops, only to find that something has got in t…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Peonies with Alec White of Primrose Hall Peonies 52:02

1+ y ago52:02

52:02

In this week's, episode of the Mic the Gardener Gardening Podcast. I chat to peony expert, RHS gold medal winner, and owner of the Primrose Hall Nursery, a peony specialist about, well, you've guessed it, peonies. we talk about:- Different types of peonies. - How to look after peonies. - How to maintain peonies. - Pests and diseases.- And, we dispe…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Frances Tophill 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

41:01

Hello and welcome back to this weeks episode of the Mic the Gardener – Gardening Podcast. This week, I chat with BBC TV Gardeners' World and ITV Love Your Garden TV presenter and horticulturist, Frances Tophill. We chat about: Her career How she secured roles with ITV's Love Your Garden and BBC's Gardeners’ World The importance of community gardeni…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Slot From the Plot S5/Ep1 23:01

1+ y ago23:01

23:01

Hello and welcome back to this week's, episode of the Mic the Gardener - Gardening Podcast. This week we return to the allotment to chat to Otis about: What went well last year What didn't go quite so well last year? What's new for the plot this year? What they learnt from Year One? We also chat about some exciting new additions to the plot. If you…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Hellebores with John Massey (VMH) & Kevin Belcher 51:19

1+ y ago51:19

51:19

Hello and welcome back to this week's episode of the Mic the Gardener - Gardening Podcast. And so here it is, the one you've all been waiting for, including me! So many of you have contacted me asking if we can do a special episode on hellebores. There's clearly a lot of love for our heavenly hellebores out there, and I'm a massive fan, that's for …

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Young Horticulturist - Josh Simmonds 32:16

1+ y ago32:16

32:16

Hello and welcome to this week's, episode of the Mic the Gardener – Gardening Podcast. In this week's, episode, I chat with a passionate young horticulturalist, Josh Simmonds. I first met Josh a couple of years ago, when I travelled to Ipswich to record a podcast episode with Michael Perry (a.k.a. Mr Plant Geek). I was early and Michael suggested I…

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Mic The Gardener Gardening Podcast - TVs Love Your Garden & Garden Rescue Special with Matt Young (Spun Gold TV) 55:11

1+ y ago55:11

55:11

Hello there and welcome to this weeks episode of them Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast. Are you a fan of ITV's Love Your Garden with Alan Titchmarsh? Or, BBC TV's Garden Rescue with Charlie Dimmock? Well, this week I chat with Matt Young, Head of Factual Entertainment at Spun Gold TV, who bring us these amazing TV programmes. I'll be asking all…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Snowdrops with Val Bourne 42:36

1+ y ago42:36

42:36

Hello and welcome to this episode of the Mic the Gardener – Gardening Podcast, it's lovely to have you here, as always. There can't be a single gardener out there, who doesn't love snowdrops, can there? Well, in this week's episode, I catch up with garden writer and friend, Val Bourne in her beautiful Cotswold garden which is crammed cheek by jowl …

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Kate Bradbury 30:57

1+ y ago30:57

30:57

In this second episode of the Mic the Gardener - Gardening Podcast I chat with award-winning garden writer, television presenter and wildlife gardening expert, Kate Bradbury. We talk about Kate's wonderful new book 'The Tree in My Garden: Choose One Tree, Plant It - Change the World' published by DK Books which is a real page turner and packed with…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Jekka McVicar 47:53

1+ y ago47:53

47:53

Hello and welcome back to this weeks episode of the Mike the Gardener – Gardening Podcast.This week, I'm over the moon to announce that my guest is none other than Queen of Herbs, Jekka McVicar.Jekka McVicar is an organic grower of herbs and horticultural author, designer, consultant, judge and moderator. She is renowned for her passion and knowled…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Charles Dowding (No-Dig) 49:28

2y ago49:28

49:28

Welcome to the last episode in series 4 of the Mic The Gardener – Gardening Podcast.In this week's episode I chat to gardening guru, Charles Dowding. Charles is a gardening legend in the making, an English horticulturalist, an author who has pioneered modern no-dig and organic soil management since 1983.Charles is on a mission to teach gardeners th…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Michael Perry aka Mr Plant Geek 36:57

2y ago36:57

36:57

Hello, hello, hello and welcome to this weeks episode of the Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast. Today I chat once again, to another returning guest to the podcast, Michael Perry a.k.a. Mr Plant Geek. Michael was a guest on the podcast at the beginning of Series 2 (click here to listen to that episode) when I travelled to his wonderful garden and…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Barbara Segall 41:59

2y ago41:59

41:59

Hello and welcome back to this weeks episode of the Mic the Gardener – Gardening Podcast sponsored by Natural Grower. If you're look for amazing results with all your fruit and vegetables, flower beds, lawns and house plants, then Natural Grower's award-winning, certified organic peat-free compost and fertiliser knock the socks of chemical products…

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Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Chris Wiley (Sow Successful) 48:12

2y ago48:12

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Hello and welcome back to this weeks episode of the Mic the Gardener – Gardening Podcast sponsored by Natural Grower.If you're look for amazing results with all your fruit and vegetables, flower beds, lawns and house plants, then Natural Grower's award-winning, certified organic peat-free compost and fertiliser knock the socks of chemical products!…

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