Best Garrett Flowers Podcasts (2025)

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Can Gardening Save the World? With Dr Harry Watkins 34:49

2h ago34:49

34:49

With the joint challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss looming, how can we gardeners make a difference? To find out, we spoke to Dr Harry Watkins, Director of St Andrews Botanic Garden (a participating garden for this year's GW 2-for-1 Gardens scheme) where he's heading up a novel approach to gardening in the face of these two big challe…

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In My Garden with Sarah Beeny 44:29

2d ago44:29

44:29

Enjoying her Somerset estate with her family, Sarah Beeny discusses managing the farmland as well as the garden space. As custodians of the land for now and future generations, Sarah is inspired to encourage wildlife, plant trees and hedgerows and improve soil health. She also delights in time spent in her greenhouse and discloses plans she has for…

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Sowalong - Sunflower with Claire Vennis 8:54

4d ago8:54

8:54

When sunflowers start to bloom, there's nothing like it. Their heads light up any garden and are a haven for wildlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Buy the best plants and bag a bargain, with Matthew Wilson 49:12

6d ago49:12

49:12

Do you know the secrets to getting a good deal at the garden centre? When you’re presented with rows of plants for sale, can you pick out the healthy plants that are bursting with life, and avoid the plants that are not going to last. Designer and Gardeners' Question Time-regular Matthew Wilson previously ran London’s oldest nursery, and he going t…

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Garden design ideas, with Pollyanna Wilkinson 46:40

8d ago46:40

46:40

Do you know the secrets to getting a good deal at the garden centre? When you’re presented with rows of plants for sale, can you pick out the healthy plants that are bursting with life, and avoid the plants that are not going to last. Designer and Gardeners' Question Time-regular Matthew Wilson previously ran London’s oldest nursery, and he going t…

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Sowalong - Squash with Oliver Parsons 7:59

11d ago7:59

7:59

From a single squash seed comes an enormous plant, bearing outrageously beautiful, sometimes rather exotic, and really quite tasty fruits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Grow More Veg in a Small Space, with Adam Frost 46:00

13d ago46:00

46:00

Do you want to grow your own veg but have limited space? Perhaps you've got room for a window box or a few containers and don't know where to start. Maybe you're dreaming of fresh, homegrown fruit but don't quite know how to fit it into your plot. Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost reveals how you can grow your own harvests, no matter how small…

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Avoid Gardening Injuries, with Sue Kent 43:35

15d ago43:35

43:35

Many of us are itching to get out in the garden when spring finally arrives and the weather allows. It feels fantastic to be out in the garden once again, but with much to do and prepare for the coming gardening season, how can we make sure our gardening enthusiasm doesn't get the better of us and we end up with aches and pains or even incur an in…

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Sowalong - Onions with Matt Biggs 12:16

18d ago12:16

12:16

Onion soup, onion gravy, in our cheese and onion sandwiches, onion bread. You just can't get away from onions. They're a staple in a whole range of dishes and a must grow crop for the garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Your Best Spring Garden, with Frances Tophill 41:38

20d ago41:38

41:38

April showers, longer lighter days, sunshine and birdsong are all signs that spring is here. There’s an energy that’s awoken and we’re all raring to get out in the garden once again. Plantsperson, author and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Frances Tophill, shares what we should be doing in the garden in Spring and how to get started for the year. L…

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Monty Don Reveals his Garden Plans for the Year 41:05

22d ago41:05

41:05

Spring has well and truly sprung and our gardens are bursting into life. It's a time of excitement and anticipation for the growing year ahead. Monty Don reveals his gardening plans for the year at Longmeadow, what he loves about spring, and shares details about his upcoming Chelsea Flower Show garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…

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Spring Trailer 1:01

23d ago1:01

1:01

Start your gardening year with growing inspiration in the Spring Conversations podcast from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine. Discover garden design ideas, the best plants to buy, how to bring colour to the garden, veg growing advice, gardening in urban spaces and ways to engage in the natural world, and more. Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday for al…

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Sowalong - Sweet Peas with Kevin Smith 11:00

25d ago11:00

11:00

Surprise someone with a fragrant bunch of sweetpeas or grow them for yourself. The flowers are just magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Ask Alan - House Plants 36:53

27d ago36:53

36:53

In this episode of Ask Alan, Alan Titchmarsh gives watering and feeding advice for house plants, discusses the ideal situation including light levels and how to combat bugs, provides help for non-flowering orchids, and more. Don’t forget to listen for the Wild Card question to see if it's your's! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…

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Ask Alan - Hydrangeas 27:51

29d ago27:51

27:51

How to reduce in size, when to prune, which variety to choose, how can you stop it drying out and can you change it's colour are a few of the Ask Alan questions Alan Titchmarsh answers in this episode on hydrangeas. Don’t forget to listen for the Wild Card question to see if it's your's! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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Sowalong - Brussels Sprouts with Sarah Edwards 9:28

1M ago9:28

9:28

Brussels sprouts are one of the more divisive vegetables but they're associated with a reduced risk of developing a wide range of cancers, so sprouts are believed to be very good for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Ask Alan - Pests and Diseases 31:27

1M ago31:27

31:27

In this episode of Ask Alan, Alan Titchmarsh offers organic help for tackling various plant ailments and pests in the garden and the greenhouse, in addition to how we can exist alongside wildlife. Don’t forget to listen for the Wild Card question to see if it's your's! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ask Alan - Choosing the Right Plants for your Soil 34:40

1M ago34:40

34:40

Alan Titchmarsh discusses why we need to find the right plants for our garden in this Ask Alan episode. With questions answered on how to grow fragrant flowering shrubs in clay soil, establishing plants on thin sandy soil, tackling gardens with different soil types, and ways to improve your soil. Don’t forget to listen for the Wild Card question to…

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Sowalong - Carrot with Kevin Smith 9:37

1M ago9:37

9:37

A staple in the veg plot and, with many varieties available, carrots could be in your plot this year too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Ask Alan - Roses 36:44

1M ago36:44

36:44

Roses are a stalwart of the garden, but can come with their challenges. In this episode of Ask Alan, Alan Titchmarsh covers how to care for roses from black spot to mildew and rust, how to feed and keep roses healthy, when and how to plant and prune roses, along with recommendations for his favourite varieties. Don’t forget to listen for the Wild …

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Ask Alan - Lawn Care 29:36

1M ago29:36

29:36

With advice for tackling weeds on the lawn, creating a wildlife lawn, how to feed a lawn and when to cut a lawn and, of course, adding stripes to the lawn, Alan Titchmarsh loves a lawn and there's plenty of advice on caring for your lawn in this episode of Ask Alan. Don’t forget to listen for the Wild Card question to see if it's yours! Learn more …

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Sowalong - Potatoes with Adam Frost 8:24

2M ago8:24

8:24

One of the easiest things to grow in the garden says Adam Frost and you'll be digging up potato 'jewels' later in the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Ask Alan - Summer Blooms 25:38

2M ago25:38

25:38

Alan Titchmarsh offers advice for gorgeous summer colour in this episode of Ask Alan, including plants that have long flowering periods, adding interest and height to the border, how to propagate summer plants for even more summer blooms, what to plant in a new bed for summer colour, peony and dahlia advice and more. Don’t forget to listen for the …

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Ask Alan - Garden Design 35:40

2M ago35:40

35:40

Garden design pointers and how to garden on a budget are discussed in this episode of Ask Alan. Alan Titchmarsh also gives help for drought-resistance and maintenance-free gardens, how to create privacy from neighbours and the use of hedges, trees and topiary in a garden design. Don’t forget to listen for the Wild Card question to see if it's your'…

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Sowalong - Cornflower with Matt Biggs 9:08

2M ago9:08

9:08

You'd hardly believe that cornflowers that are so familiar in cottage gardens were actually introduced to Britain thousands of years ago. And we're so familiar with them that we just think of them as one of our own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Ask Alan - Weeds 39:29

2M ago39:29

39:29

Weeds and how to cope with them in the garden or plot are discussed in this episode of Ask Alan. Hear Alan Titchmarsh offer advice for tackling bindweed, creeping cinquefoil, Japanese knotweed, ground elder and more and poses the question, is the definition of a weed really any plant growing where it's not wanted or growing out of place? Don’t forg…

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Ask Alan - Fruit Trees 35:29

2M ago35:29

35:29

With fruit tree care and advice, Alan Titchmarsh covers how to care for splitting bark, apple scab, rust spots on leaves, unripe fruit, looking after grape vines and encouraging a lemon tree to fruit. Is your fruit tree question answered in this episode of Ask Alan? Don’t forget to listen for the Wild Card question to see if it's your's! Learn more…

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Sowalong - Cucumbers with Claire Vennis 9:36

2M ago9:36

9:36

There's nothing quite like biting into a fresh, crunchy cucumber straight from the plant and if you haven't tried to grow cucumbers from seed yet, this could be the year to do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Ask Alan - Plants for Tricky Places 34:23

2M ago34:23

34:23

Almost every garden has a tricky spot and in this episode of Alan Titchmarsh gives advice for growing in small, residential gardens and in pots, discusses plants for different situations in the garden, what to plant in windy, coastal gardens and where to find inspiration for growing a new garden. Don’t forget to listen for the Wild Card question to…

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Ask Alan - Help with Unhappy Plants 39:55

2M ago39:55

39:55

In this informative episode of Ask Alan, Alan Titchmarsh gives advice for how to care for lavender and magnolia plants, how to help red robin hedging thrive, ensuring peonies and clematis bloom and more. Don’t forget to listen for the Wild Card question to see if it's your's! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Sowalong - Coriander with Catherine Mansley 9:15

2M ago9:15

9:15

One of the oldest cultivated spices that we know of, coriander is bursting with health benefits and every part of coriander is edible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Ask Alan - Pruning 34:14

2M ago34:14

34:14

With advice for pruning magnolia and wisteria, how to take cuttings and root pruning, Alan Titchmarsh also discusses the right tools to use for different pruning jobs in this episode of Ask Alan. Don’t forget to listen for the Wild Card question to see if it's your's! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ask Alan - Plants for Shade 35:38

2M ago35:38

35:38

Discover plants that love shade and will bring life to shady corners, with Alan Titchmarsh’s expert answers to your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Sowalong - Broad Beans with Claire Vennis 10:38

2M ago10:38

10:38

Broad beans can be grown in the ground, in raised beds, or in pots, and are a great source of vitamins A, C, and E, as well as protein and fibre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Ask Alan - Seed Sowing 32:55

3M ago32:55

32:55

It's a great time of year to start sowing seeds but how many seeds should you sow, how can you make sure your seeds will germinate, when and how to plant them out and can you store seeds for future growing? Alan Titchmarsh will answer these questions and more in this episode of Ask Alan. Don't forget to listen for the Wild Card question to see if i…

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Ask Alan - Growing Veg 37:22

3M ago37:22

37:22

Growing vegetables can be hugely rewarding, but what happens when your lovingly tendered veg doesn't thrive? In this episode of Ask Alan, Alan Titchmarsh will answer questions on growing successful root vegetables, stopping vegetables from bolting, finding the ideal tomato and the best growing medium in raised beds. Don't forget to listen for the W…

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Ask Alan Trailer 1:13

3M ago1:13

1:13

Hear Alan Titchmarsh solve your gardening problems in a new podcast series Ask Alan, where he’ll answer questions on plants for tricky places, offer solutions for unhappy plants, give garden design ideas, examine how to cope with weeds, pests and diseases, give tips on pruning, roses and more. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday through Februar…

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Sowalong - Nigella with Sonya Patel Ellis 13:13

3M ago13:13

13:13

Sow Nigella seeds for a mass of beautiful flowers through the summer months, followed by gorgeous balloon like seed capsules in autumn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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The Therapeutic Properties of Nature with Beth Collier 53:36

3M ago53:36

53:36

What role does nature play in our mental and emotional wellbeing? Beth Collier, a Nature Allied Psychotherapist and ethnographer, teaches woodland living skills and natural history and helps people connect with the natural world to support their mental health. Beth shares how nature can nurture during therapy, the barriers people of colour face in …

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The Power of Community Gardening with Stephen Mason 42:30

3M ago42:30

42:30

Community gardens play a vital role in making green space accessible to everyone, particularly those in inner city areas where gardens are at a minimum. Such spaces are also a great source of wellbeing through gardening and volunteering opportunities, gatherings and events, places to grow food and help combat climate change, and most importantly co…

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Sowalong - Radish with Sarah Edwards 11:06

3M ago11:06

11:06

Crunchy, bright and full of peppery flavour, the radish is one of the quickest and easiest crops to grow. Enjoy growing along with the seeds in this month’s magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Beat Stress and Boost Brain Power using Plants 56:12

3M ago56:12

56:12

Significantly reduce your stress levels, improve your ability to concentrate, and alleviate depression, using plants. Kathy Willis, professor of biodiversity at the University of Oxford, explains the dramatic impact plants have on our mental and physical health, and shares the wealth of scientific evidence from around the world that proves the powe…

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Grow a healthier diet with Daphne Lambert 37:59

3M ago37:59

37:59

How does the food we eat shape our health, wellbeing and connection to the planet? Daphne Lambert is a medicinal chef, nutritionist and founding member of the Greencuisine Trust and has spent decades exploring the profound links between food, health and sustainability. From running an award-winning organic restaurant to teaching about soil, gut hea…

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Sowalong - Snapdragons with Matt Biggs 13:44

3M ago13:44

13:44

They're fun plants and they get their name from the fact that if you gently squeeze the mouth of the flower it opens wide, just like a Chinese dragon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Managing Type 2 Diabetes & Weight Through Gardening 47:41

3M ago47:41

47:41

When he received his type 2 diabetes diagnosis, gardener and writer Andrew Oldham took his gardening expertise to a new level, growing on his hillside plot in the Pennines to bring back his health. Discover how Andrew’s down to earth gardening and cooking has helped him lose weight and reverse his type 2 diabetes. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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How Woodlands Boost your Health with Sally Bavin 49:50

3M ago49:50

49:50

A winter woodland walk – there’s nothing like it to boost your mood. But did you know the wellbeing benefits of a woodland walk actually go much deeper, with real physical health benefits? So in this episode we’re talking to Sally Bavin of the Woodland Trust to unveil the surprising science behind our relationship with these magical places. Learn m…

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Sowalong - Cosmos with Adam Duxbury 6:53

3M ago6:53

6:53

Easy to grow and reliable, cosmos will reward you with weeks of beautiful flowers that fit into lots of different planting styles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Herbal Remedies for Winter Illnesses/Ailments with Jo Dunbar 40:50

4M ago40:50

40:50

The winter months can be challenging for our health and, while we wait for spring days to nourish us once again, what can we do to support and boost our immune system? Medical herbalist Jo Dunbar’s knowledge on how to use herbs, plants, and spices from the kitchen and garden could help keep us healthy over the cold winter months until Spring’s boun…

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The Weird Science Behind House Plants and Wellbeing 32:06

4M ago32:06

32:06

We all feel instinctively that house plants are good for us. But is it all in the mind, or is there something real and tangible going on? Can house plants really scrub the air around us, and if so how on earth do they do it? And what difference can one little plant on a shelf really make in our lives? In this episode we delve deep into the amazing …

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Sowalong - Tomato with Adam Frost 9:02

4M ago9:02

9:02

Tomatoes are fun to grow, with many different varieties to choose from, and they taste so much better home-grown than from the shops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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