Best Hayden Turner Podcasts (2024)

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The Art of Composting with Charles Dowding 43:11

31m ago43:11

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Why do gardens need compost? What exactly is compost and what are the benefits compost brings to our gardening spaces? Charles Dowdling, gardener, author and champion of the modern 'no dig' gardening method, brings ways you can transfer your garden through the use of compost. Do you have a gardening question you'd like Alan Titchmarsh's help with? …

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Travel Tales - Kew Gardens, UK 8:43

39m ago8:43

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Kew Gardens, officially known as the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, is a sprawling 326 acre paradise located in southwest London, home to one of the largest and most diverse plant collections in the world. Whether you're marvelling at the glasshouses or enjoying a leisurely picnic with friends, there's always something magical to discover. Learn more a…

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The Joy of Tulips with Polly Nicholson 45:09

23m ago45:09

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There’s so much more to growing tulips than planting a few bulbs in autumn and hoping for a bright display next spring. Expert grower, Polly Nicholson, shares her appreciation for the beauty and diversity of tulips and how to help them deliver vibrant flowers over several years in tune with nature. As a National Collection holder, Polly outlines ho…

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Monty Don Prepares the Garden for Winter 39:31

3h ago39:31

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Monty Don explains how he puts Long Meadow to bed for winter and how his winter preparations have changed over the years due to the climate. From coping with wet soil, protecting plants, mulching late winter and early spring, greenhouse heating - or not. There are gardening changes we need to adapt to and embrace. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Winter Conversations Trailer 0:55

35m ago0:55

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Welcome to the Winter series of the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast – packed with friendly and informative conversations with some of the UK’s favourite gardening experts. You'll find advice on how to care for your garden over winter, support wildlife, boost wellbeing, and improve soil health. We’ll also unearth the fascinating world of fungi…

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Travel Tales - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Australia 8:12

20m ago8:12

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Brisbane City’s Botanic Gardens cover around 20 hectares of lush greenery. It’s a place where the urban bustle fades away and nature takes centre stage. Against the backdrop of the stunning natural landscape, the gardens are a popular spot for leisurely picnics and social events, all within a beautiful setting. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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Dangerous Plants - Witchcraft's Botanical Magic 51:26

11m ago51:26

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A witch’s garden has been portrayed as an intimidating, scary and other-worldly place, full of folklore fascination and superstition. Plants grown and used by witches and their herbal remedies have been much maligned. Practicing witch Rebecca Beattie discusses the plants that have been used for herbalism and healing over time and what would be in a…

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Dangerous Plants - The Dangers that Lurk in our Flowerbeds 34:56

1d ago34:56

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Psychoactive plants have hallucinogenic properties. They have been used by mankind for thousands of years and still play important roles in culture and religion today. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, Frances Tophill talks to Tom Pattinson from the Alnwick Poison Garden to discover some of the common toxic, intoxicating and narcotic plants that…

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Travel Tales - Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 8:42

4d ago8:42

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Gardens by the Bay is more than just a garden. It's a futuristic, innovative space where technology and nature seamlessly blend together, creating an awe inspiring experience for visitors. One of the highlights is the changing floral displays in the flower field. Each season brings a new theme, from tulip mania to daily dreams, it's always exciting…

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Dangerous Plants - Agatha Christie's Poisonous Plants 41:13

6d ago41:13

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Deadly potions, poison, murder and intrigue – dangerous plants were used in many of Agatha Christie’s novels. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, Frances Tophill discusses the plants that Christie exploited to great effect in her fictitious murder mysteries and why poisoning is a more feminine method of committing a crime with Ali Marshall, Head G…

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Dangerous Plants - How to Forage and not Die 43:36

8d ago43:36

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Toxic plants, deadly fungi and mistaken identity in the hedgerows can all lead to unpleasant consequences. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, horticulturist Frances Tophill talks to UK forager James Wood to discuss how to enjoy nature’s bounty throughout the year, tips for how to clarify what is edible and what’s not and encourage us to forage wi…

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Travel Tales - Gordon Castle Walled Garden, Scotland 8:29

20d ago8:29

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Tucked away in the heart of the Scottish Highlands is a gardening masterpiece: the Gordon Castle Walled Garden. This eight-acre walled garden is one of the largest in Britain and a stunning example of modern horticulture blended with historic charm. The garden is divided into various sections, each with its own unique character. Be captivated by th…

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

22d ago1:00:27

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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

16d ago50:25

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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

18d ago8:26

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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

30d ago45:05

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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

1M ago46:32

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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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Seal of Approval with Danielle Fox 50:53

27d ago50:53

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Send us a text The strong bond between a Keeper and their animal is hard-won, yet the most valuable tool available for animal training and enrichment. Danielle Fox knows that, like all good relationships, trust and rapport is earnt over time. From the diligent Californian Sea Lion to the cruisy New Zealand Fur Seal, Danielle adjusts her training ap…

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Keeper Enrichment with Maz Boz 50:20

23d ago50:20

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Send us a text Signed up and ready to join the Royal Australian Air Force, Maz Boz never thought a ‘Keeper for the Day’ experience at Taronga Zoo would change his life forever. He was so blown away by the people and magic of Taronga that he immediately changed his career, joining Taronga as a volunteer keeper. Today, Maz continues to pursue a fulfi…

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Care and Conservation with Dr. Benn Bryant 59:39

26d ago59:39

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Send us a text With up to 600 animals attending Taronga Western Plains Zoo Wildlife Hospital in any given year, no two days are the same for Senior Veterinarian Dr. Benn Bryant. From annual health checks of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s mega-vertebrates like Giraffe, to saving local injured wildlife, Benn works tirelessly to achieve the optimal welf…

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Pride Life with Bruce Murdock 1:06:30

1M ago1:06:30

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Send us a text Bruce Murdock’s earliest memory of connecting with animals occurred when he was very young, during a pony ride. He knew he wanted to live his life around animals. Starting small with a ‘free-range’ pet rabbit, Bruce sought out learning experiences that brought him closer to wildlife. Despite advice to the contrary, Bruce was determin…

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Taking Nature's Course with Dr. Jane Goodall 45:52

27d ago45:52

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Send us a text We were honoured to welcome the incredible Dr. Jane Goodall to Taronga this month for an intimate conversation at Taronga’s wonderful Institute of Science & Learning. With almost 60 years of chimpanzee research at Gombe National Park in Tanzania, coupled with first-hand knowledge of global issues facing our future generations, Dr. Ja…

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The Magic Portal with Wendy Gleen 45:48

23d ago45:48

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Send us a text Growing up in Sydney’s pristine Northern Beaches, Wendy Gleen used to wake up to blue-tongued lizards, diamond pythons, koalas and a brilliant dawn chorus. Then one day she realised – houses had replaced animals and the birds had stopped singing… and nobody else seemed to notice. As Senior Keeper in Taronga Zoo’s Australian Fauna div…

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Hatching brilliant ideas for the planet 45:36

1M ago45:36

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Send us a text In early 2020 Taronga launched its new program to support environmental innovation – the HATCH: Taronga Accelerator Program. Taronga believes that innovation is a key part of securing a shared future for wildlife and people, and recognises that we need to look beyond the usual approaches to tackle environmental challenges. Over the l…

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Nocturnal Neighbours with Paul Davies 46:24

1M ago46:24

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Send us a text As far back as he can remember, Paul Davies always wanted to be a Zoo Keeper. His childhood visits to Whipsnade Zoo in England cemented both his love of animals and awe of the zoo keeping profession. When life took an unexpected turn during his teens, Paul sought travel – first moving to Scotland before his big move to Australia. Thi…

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Chasing Dreams with Jordie Michelmore 54:14

23d ago54:14

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Send us a text Looking after the world’s fastest mammal, one of the world’s slowest animals and Africa’s most efficient predator is all in a day’s work for Taronga Western Plains Zoo Keeper Jordie Michelmore. Having joined Taronga Zoo’s ‘Youth at the Zoo’ program (YATZ) at 14 years-old, Jordie’s passion for animals keeps her chasing every opportuni…

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Rebound from Extinction with Michael McFadden 46:44

27d ago46:44

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Send us a text Though scaly and scary to some, Michael McFadden has always loved reptiles. His Honours degree first led him to Taronga Zoo, where he seized an opportunity to work in the Reptile House. Now Unit Supervisor for Herpetofauna, Michael is living out his childhood dream of not only working with reptiles and amphibians – but saving many cr…

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Rehab and Release with Libby Hall 1:00:50

27d ago1:00:50

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Send us a text The ocean was her first love… the salt, the spray, the waves. When her cat dragged a tiny naked bird into her home one day, Libby Hall fell in love again. Protecting and caring for injured wildlife, watching them grow stronger and releasing them back into their habitats became her life’s calling. As Manager of Taronga’s Wildlife Hosp…

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Extended Flight with Matt Kettle 1:01:55

1M ago1:01:55

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Send us a text From early morning bird-watching with his father in country Victoria, to watching tadpoles turn into turtles as a boy, Matt Kettle was always fascinated with wildlife. An unexpected friendship with a Zimbabwean falconer stirred his great love of birds early in his career. He spread his wings with a 12-month opportunity to create Taro…

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Fenced Hope with Andrew Elphinstone 58:49

1M ago58:49

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Send us a text Hundreds of metres of fencing forms a sanctuary for some of Australia’s most vulnerable and critically endangered species. Yet how can we save Australia’s Greater Bilby, Regent Honeyeater and Plains-Wanderer from behind a fence? Andrew Elphinstone sheds light on ‘re-wilding’ and his most important conservation project yet as Taronga’…

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Reaching High with Jimmy Sanders 51:20

23d ago51:20

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Send us a text From caring for stray dogs to rehabilitating native wildlife at WIRES, Jimmy Sanders was born with an innate love of nature. Taronga Zoo’s Chimpanzee Talk inspired him to pursue a career as a Zoo Keeper – unlocking his passion for ungulates (hooved animals) and his life’s calling to protect the iconic Giraffe. As Senior Ungulate Keep…

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Tusk Training with Anthony Dorrian 50:29

23d ago50:29

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Send us a text Every second weekend during his teens, Anthony Dorrian would help his father with Taronga Zoo’s food and manure runs. He jumped at every opportunity to learn and grow as a keeper – first at Taronga Zoo Sydney, then at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, before working abroad in England and Ireland. With over 35 years’ experience, An…

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Radical Optimism with Belinda Fairbrother 1:02:26

27d ago1:02:26

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Send us a text Staying positive and solutions-focused keeps Belinda Fairbrother tackling huge global challenges like climate change, every day. Spending her formative years at play in the Aussie bush, Belinda acquired a love and curiosity of nature and animals that led to her studying Environmental Science – and travelling as far as Antarctica – to…

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Inquiry and Closure with Dr. Lydia Tong 1:14:01

23d ago1:14:01

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Send us a text With an interest in anatomy, the weird and wonderful, and a lifelong affinity with animals – the writing was on the wall for Dr. Lydia Tong to devote her career to science. As Veterinary Pathologist at Taronga Wildlife Hospital, Lydia acts as the ‘Zoo’s Coroner’ – investigating the lives and deaths of animals. She gathers information…

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Song and Story with Col Hardy OAM 1:03:43

23d ago1:03:43

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Send us a text We were honoured to welcome respected Brewarrina Elder and Australian country music legend Col Hardy OAM to the Taronga Talks studio, for a very special conversation. Col’s incredible journey to Taronga is carried by his love of music and sacred connection to the land and wildlife. As Education Officer for Taronga’s ‘Animals of the D…

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Zoo Life in Lockdown with Cameron Kerr 58:30

1M ago58:30

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Send us a text In the first Taronga Talks episode for season 2, Taronga Conservation Society Australia CEO Cameron Kerr reflects on the enormous change affecting us all during the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 5,000 animals to still care for, ongoing conservation work to help save endangered species and two beautiful Zoos to maintain, there's no suc…

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Penguin Quest with Jo Walker 22:48

1M ago22:48

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Send us a text When Senior Marine Keeper Jo Walker started at Taronga Zoo, she was instantly spellbound by penguins. She fell in love with the look and inquisitive nature of this unusual bird, and was fascinated by their need to survive on both the land and sea. Her passion for penguins was ignited in Antarctica, beginning her life’s quest to see e…

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Celebrating 60 - A Chimpanzee Special 1:29:51

1M ago1:29:51

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Send us a text It’s been an exciting time for Taronga Zoo’s chimpanzee group, and for chimpanzee research being conducted around the world. Taronga celebrated the 60th birthday of matriarch chimpanzee ‘Spitter’ this month, along with the 60th anniversary of Dr Jane Goodall’s ground-breaking chimpanzee research project in Gombe, Tanzania on World Ch…

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Mother of Tigers with Louise Ginman 1:03:33

1M ago1:03:33

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Send us a text Had she not called up to confirm her post, Louise Ginman may have never worked at Taronga Zoo. Just ten days after starting as a Carnivore Keeper, Louise first experienced the joy of welcoming Sumatran Tiger cubs to the world. Twenty-five years later as Carnivore Unit Supervisor, she is raising cubs again – this time Red Panda and Su…

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Travel Tales - Suizenji Jojuen Garden, Japan 8:13

30d ago8:13

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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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Dangerous Plants Trailer 0:49

29d 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

2M 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

1M ago47:27

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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

1M ago51:12

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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

1M ago9:24

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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

2M ago27:49

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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

1M ago23:14

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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

2M ago12:56

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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

2M ago34:16

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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

2M ago19:09

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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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