'Gardening with the RHS' offers seasonal advice, inspiration and practical solutions to gardening problems. Trusted gardening professionals give you the latest horticultural advice, scientific research and tried and tested techniques to bring out the best in your garden. Topics covered include: growing your own vegetables, flowers, garden design, lawn care and gardening with children. Plus expert masterclasses in topics ranging from cottage garden plants, growing orchids, to pest control and ...
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The Daily Gardener is a podcast about Garden History and Literature. The podcast celebrates the garden in an "on this day" format and every episode features a Garden Book. Episodes are released M-F.
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More people than ever are appreciating the importance of plants in our day to day lives. Whether it's a plant-based diet, clothes made from plants, the wellbeing qualities of plants, or simply a fun shelf of cacti and succulents! The Plant Based Podcast is about anything that can be traced back to plants… with subjects ranging from foraging for medicinal plants and baking with edible flowers, to plant-based body builders and clothes made from bamboo... This is not just another gardening podc ...
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What techniques are used to keep crops safe from insects? What happens to tomatoes when they ripen? This selection of audio slideshows covers a broad range of topics that relate to the nature of both plants and vegetables. From touring the largest display green houses in the world at the Eden Project to genetically engineering crops for African famers, this collection of case studies reveals fascinating insights into the cutting edge work conservationists and bio-chemists are doing in the fi ...
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Denmans Garden, blueberry harvest, and National Plant Collections
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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…
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Flower anatomy, August allotmenting, apples and pears.
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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 o…
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Lavender love, a dahlia extravaganza, and a wisteria masterclass.
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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. Host: Guy Barter Contributors: Tim Upson, Ales…
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A wild gardener, celebrating craftsmanship, and explosive seed pods
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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. Host: Gareth Richards Contributors: Emma Raymond, Heather Cooke, Callum Bain MacKa…
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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. Host: Guy …
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Take-home ideas from RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
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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…
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 - Signing off for a summer podcast break
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In this episode @mr_plantgeek acts suspiciously in a parked car while @ellenmarygardening does the domestic chores. It's the end of series 15 and the podcast will be on summer break - back with a brand new refresh in September 2024. Ellen Mary tries to get Michael to talk about plants but he had too much coffee. Thank you to everyone who has downlo…
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Creating healthy gardens for people and planet
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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 ex…
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 E06 - Clever bird feeders with Finches Friend to stop the spread of disease
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After disease wiped out the greenfinches in Dick Woods garden, Dick decided to create a high quality, easy clean bird feeder, manufactured in the UK. Dick, along with Andrew, are on the podcast to talk about how to prevent the spread of diseases in the garden and keep birds safe, plus why their products at Finches Friend will help to do this. Check…
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Money saving tips, moss magic, and awesome Asteraceae at Hampton 2024!
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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…
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 E05 - Learn about biosecurity with Dario Spagnoli from The Royal Horticultural Society
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This weeks episode is all about biosecurity and why should it matter. @ellenmarygardening and @mr_plantgeek chat with Dario Spagniolo The RHS Shows Biosecurity Specialist. Learn about how we can safeguard our gardens, and the UK, from invasive plants, why sneaking back cuttings from your holidays might not be the best souvenir, and other important …
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From Botanic Gardens to Insect Studies; the Secrets to Thriving Ecosystems
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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 m…
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 - What it's really like to design a show garden at BBC Gardeners World Live with Kim O'Brien
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Kim O'Brien also known as @dahliafarmarama designed a showcase garden at BBC Gardeners World Live 2024. So straight after returning home with a Silver Merit @ellenmarygardening chats with Kim about her experience. What was the design inspiration? How was the build process? And what's coming up in the future? Ellen Mary asks the questions in this ep…
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Critter camaraderie: Slugs, Snails, and Guerilla Gardening Tales
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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 Pete…
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 - Bringing some gardening joy with BBC Gardeners World presenter Arit Anderson
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Gardening shows are in full swing and gardens are coming to life (mostly despite the rain)! So we thought it would be nice to bring some joy in the wet weather by releasing an old episode about how gardening is filled with joy! And with BBC Gardeners World Live show on at this time of year, it is great timing to hear from BBC Gardeners World presen…
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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 stu…
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 E04 - Justin and Gabor from Greens Team
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Ever wondered where the plants on film and TV sets come from? In this episode @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat with Justin and Gabor from Greens Team. Based in Pinewood Studios, they provide natural set dressing for many TV shows and films that you're probablty enjoying right now - from Star Wars to Barbie and many more. Hear how things c…
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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 Moo…
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 E03 - Opening a garden to the public with Tamsin Westhorpe from Stockton Bury Gardens
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Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a garden open to the public? Do visitors get caught taking cuttings? What other aspects of the business are there to consider other than the plants looking great? Gardener, author, lecturer Tamsin Westhorpe chats with @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening about behind the scenes at Stockton B…
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Squashes, Hebes, and the new RHS patron is announced!
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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…
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 - Plants and feeling like a misfit
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In this weeks episode, Michael speaks to Riz Reyes of Heronswood Garden in the USA, and they find they have a lot in common. We think you’re really enjoy this conversation, as Michael is very honest about his upbringing, and insecurities. Michael and Riz compare notes on all aspects of growing up as a bit of a misfit, but with the comfort of a pass…
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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 …
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 E02 - Composting with Kate Turner and Heirloom seed with She Grows Veg
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Kate Turner is a skilled horticulturist who has been working on compost formulations and providing customer advice on all things compost for many years. Find out what exactly compost is, what the biggest changes are including peat free compost and what the future is for compost on the market for gardeners. Afterwards, @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmaryga…
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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…
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 - RHS Malvern 2024
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In this weeks episode, Ellen and Michael are up the hill, looking down on the RHS Malvern Spring festival, as they review this excellent show. You can expect plenty of gossip, plant reveals, and the usual japes! Proud to announce Hydria as the series 15 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or po…
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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 …
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 E01 - The Garden Folk Magazine Takeover Episode
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The Garden Folk Magazine Takeover Episode A free gardening community magazine we hear?! Yes! The Garden Folk Magazine is a free online magazine for anyone looking for gardening inspiration, advice and encouragement. In this episode hear from the team plus some of the regular contributors as well with some snippets of wisdom! If you’d like to read t…
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Cucumbers, peonies and houseplant propagation
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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 …
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 - Ellen's Favourite: Wellbeing with the wonderful Liz Earle
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Back in 2020, Ellen and Michael took a trip to South London to visit TV presenter and entrepreneur Liz Earle in her wellbeing studio. With over 25 years of experience in the beauty, health and wellbeing industry, Liz now heads up one of the most progressive and successful magazines on the subject, not to mention a popular podcast and YouTube channe…
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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 c…
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 - Michael's Favourite: Welcome to the Mush Room
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In this weeks episode, Michael chooses one of his most memorable episodes, as he and Ellen spoke to the Caley Brothers, who are actually sisters… these wonderful ladies are mushroom farmers, and are really going places, fresh from their amazing display at Chelsea Flower Show, they are at the urban show this weekend, and causing quite a stir. We thi…
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Single-colour planting, GYO tips (for radishes, peas, cardoons), and a floating greenhouse
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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 –…
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The Plant Based Podcast S15 - Listener's Favourite: August's Garden
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This episode is a listeners favourite! We picked from the top downloaded episodes to start series 15 of the podcast. We couldn't be happier to re-release @augusts_garden chatting about her huge career switch into gardening from high up in the sky. @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening talk with the ever smiling, floral dressing, passionate gardener …
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GYO tips from Rosemoor, plant hybrids, and shrubscapes
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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 tip…
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Sustainable plant combos, GYO tips (for tomatoes, beetroot, squash), flowering shrubs
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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 squ…
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The Piet Oudolf Landscape, Bumbles on Blooms, Plant Propagation
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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 …
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