Best Royal Botanic Gardens Podcasts (2024)

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A wild gardener, celebrating craftsmanship, and explosive seed pods 32:56

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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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S4 Ep8: August - We get to the root of the pesticide problem – with Nick Mole, PAN UK 56:22

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We’re urging the UK government to ban the use of pesticides in urban areas, find out why in this month’s Organic Gardening Podcast. Fiona chats with Nick Mole, Policy Officer from the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) UK who shares why pesticides should be banned from use in our urban spaces, and how communities can be affected by pesticide use. “Know…

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How does nature network? 1:04:55

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How do nature’s wonderful systems all fit together? And how can science help us understand these for better conservation and restoration of species? In the final episode of Unearthed: Nature needs us from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Mya-Rose Craig (AKA “Birdgirl”) takes a tour of mountain systems, weather and climate, migration, cloud forests a…

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall On How To Eat 30 Plants A Week 59:07

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5x15 is delighted to announce a special event in June with beloved chef, writer and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Hugh will be speaking with cross-bench peer and 5x15 co-founder Rosie Boycott about food, health, and his new book How to Eat 30 Plants a Week.Leading nutritionists have confirmed that when it comes to eating plants, diversit…

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George Monbiot On The Invisible Doctrine 1:01:10

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Join 5x15 for an explosive online event with leading writer and thinker George Monbiot on his #1 Sunday Times bestseller The Invisible Doctrine in conversation with Rosie Boycott.How can you fight something if you don’t know it exists?We live under an ideology that preys on every aspect of our lives: our education and our jobs; our healthcare and o…

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From towering blooms to tiny microbes 29:27

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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 32:57

13d ago32:57

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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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How can we regenerate nature successfully? 59:58

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In this episode of Unearthed: Nature needs us from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew we ask what it means to regenerate and restore degraded forests and landscapes, and why so many tree-planting projects in the past have failed. Mya-Rose Craig (AKA “Birdgirl”) hears from Kew’s scientists including Dr James Borrell, and Dr Kate Hardwick, who are leadin…

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Creating healthy gardens for people and planet 42:51

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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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Podcast 157 – Oral Health of Australians

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Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 157 – Oral Health in Australia https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/slowenglish/podcast157.mp3 (This podcast is 13 minutes and 21 seconds long.) Hi, An important part of a person’s overall health is … Continue reading →…

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Money saving tips, moss magic, and awesome Asteraceae at Hampton 2024! 39:18

10d ago39:18

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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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How can we protect pollinators? 53:53

12d ago53:53

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As well as our beloved bees, pollinators include wasps, moths, hoverflies, butterflies, beetles, bats and birds. There are about 1,500 different insect species helping plants reproduce in the UK alone, and without them our world would be less colourful, less nutritious and less diverse. In this episode of Unearthed: Nature needs us from the Royal B…

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S4 Ep7: July - Ditch the plastic this Plastic Free July with Sally Nex 1:05:33

12d ago1:05:33

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What do bed sheets, hessian and bacteria have in common? They might help us reduce the amount of plastic we use in our veg plots! Award-winning author, gardener, peat- and plastic-free advocate Sally Nex shares fascinating advice for reducing, reusing and recycling the 500 million pots, seed trays, and other bits of plastic we get through in our ga…

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From Botanic Gardens to Insect Studies; the Secrets to Thriving Ecosystems 32:33

16d ago32:33

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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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Exposing the illegal plant trade 13:17

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From a series of heists in Mexico, to law enforcement agents infiltrating a smuggling ring in South Korea... Get ready to explore the explosive illegal trade of succulents and cacti and learn why scientists are scrambling to discover new and rare species before poachers find them. In this episode you'll hear from Jared Margulies, an assistant profe…

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Critter camaraderie: Slugs, Snails, and Guerilla Gardening Tales 32:07

23d ago32:07

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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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Why do we save seeds? 46:12

26d ago46:12

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Seeds are the beginnings of life. From the food we can grow today, to the wondrous habitats they can create. They offer us a chance to capture, store and even design the landscapes of the future. In this episode of Unearthed: Nature needs us from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew find out how scientists around the globe are working against the clock t…

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Early Summer at Wisley 32:27

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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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5x15 Presents: Robin Wall Kimmerer, Live at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 1:03:14

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5x15 is delighted to announce an exclusive event with leading author Robin Wall Kimmerer, in the beautiful setting of Kew Gardens.Robin Wall Kimmerer's internationally bestselling books, Braiding Sweetgrass and Gathering Moss, not only teach us about the biology of different organisms, but show us other ways of living in the world. It is through ce…

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The Enchanting World of Herbs 42:29

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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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Why does soil matter? 49:17

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There is still so much to learn about the mysterious realm of soil. From the microscopic organisms essential to life on Earth, to the complex and wonderful associations between plants and fungi, the ground beneath your feet is teeming with life. Dr Mya-Rose Craig explores soil in this episode of Unearthed: Nature needs us from the Royal Botanic Gar…

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S4 Ep6: June - How to be water wise with Jo Osbourn and Sally Morgan 1:02:10

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We’ve got a double bill this month to help you save more water in your garden over the summer. We’re joined by Jo Osborn from the charity Waterwise – who tells us that in England alone, we face a potential water deficit of close to 5,000 million litres of water every day by 2050. She shares how crucial it’s we conserve more of it in our homes and g…

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Podcast 156 – I Gave a Talk About My Podcast

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Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 156 – I Gave a Talk About My Podcast https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/slowenglish/podcast156.mp3 (This podcast is 14 minutes and 5 seconds long.) Hi, I recently received an exciting … Continue reading →By Rob McCormack

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Lauren Child On Smile 14:56

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Lauren Child is an English children’s author and illustrator best known for her book series the Charlie and Lola picture books, which were adapted into a BAFTA-winning children’s television show, and the Clarice Bean series, which has sold over 7 million copies and won legions of fans over the world who have grown up with Clarice. Child won the ann…

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Dorian Lynskey On Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About The End Of The World 15:08

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Dorian Lynskey writes about music, film, books and politics for publications including The Guardian, The Observer, the New Statesman, GQ, Billboard, Empire, and Mojo. His first book was 33 Revolutions Per Minute: A History of Protest Songs. A study of thirty-three pivotal songs with a political message, it was NME's Book of the Year and a 'Music Bo…

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Squashes, Hebes, and the new RHS patron is announced! 33:06

2M ago33:06

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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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Clover Stroud On The Giant On The Skyline 14:45

2M ago14:45

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Clover Stroud is a writer and journalist, writing regularly for The Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Saturday and Sunday Telegraph, among others. She also hosts a popular podcast called Tiny Acts of Bravery. Her first book, The Wild Other, was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize. Her critically acclaimed second book, My Wild and Sleepless Nights…

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Johann Hari On Magic Pill 16:45

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Johann Hari is the author of three previous internationally bestselling books, translated into 40 languages. His TED talks have been viewed over 80 million times, and his work has been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah to Noam Chomsky to Joe Rogan, Elton John, Hillary Clinton and Steven Bartlett. He was also the executive producer of a…

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It's RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024! 49:02

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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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What is the biodiversity crisis? 39:06

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Nature needs us! In series 3 of Unearthed, Dr Mya-Rose Craig begins the journey into what biodiversity loss means and why it matters to protect what we have left. We find out what might happen if we continue to ignore the impacts of climate change and habitat destruction in terms of its impacts on our lives, along with future life on the planet. We…

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Unearthed Returns: Nature needs us 1:50

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Wildlife is becoming extinct at an alarming rate and habitats are under strain. What can nature itself teach us about how to heal our planet and support biodiversity? In Unearthed, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew invites you to explore how plant and fungal knowledge can be harnessed to change our world for the better. “Unearthed: Nature needs us”, t…

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The Season of Colour 46:02

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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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Topiary, lilacs and Chelsea judging 37:32

2M ago37:32

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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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Suzi Ronson On Me And Mr Jones 16:32

2M ago16:32

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5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.Suzi Ronson is an author, songwriter, and former hairdresser and stylist. At fifteen, she left school and enrolled in the Evelyn Paget College of Hair and Beauty, going on to become Davi…

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Andrew O’Hagan On Caledonian Road 12:39

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5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.Andrew O’Hagan is one of the most exciting and serious chroniclers of our times. Born in Glasgow, he has been nominated for the Booker Prize three times, was voted one of Granta’s Best o…

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Cucumbers, peonies and houseplant propagation 33:33

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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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S4 Ep5: May - A trip down memory lane to Barnsdale with Nick Hamilton 1:00:20

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In this month’s Organic Gardening Podcast, Chris Collins chats to Nick Hamilton – son of organic gardening pioneer Geoff Hamilton – and finds out more about his gardening journey and life at his beloved Barnsdale Gardens. We’ve always had a close relationship with the gardens and Nick, a former Garden Organic trustee, and shared many planting schem…

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Dr Agnes Arnold-Forster On Nostalgia: A Biography 12:16

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5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.Dr Agnes Arnold-Forster has worked at McGill University, at the Centre for the History of Emotions at Queen Mary University of London and as a visiting researcher at the Max Planck Centr…

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Philip Lymbery On Cultivated Meat: To Secure Our Future 14:00

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5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.Philip Lymbery is Chief Executive of leading international farm animal welfare organisation Compassion in World Farming, as well as being a Visiting Professor at the University of Winche…

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Highlights from the RHS Urban Show 2024 41:51

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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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Podcast 155 – Phar Lap – Australia’s Most Famous Racehorse

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Learn English while learning about daily life in Australia, with Rob McCormack Podcast Number 155 – Phar Lap – Australia’s Most Famous Racehorse https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/slowenglish/podcast155.mp3 (This podcast is 14 minutes and 42 seconds long.) Hi, Horse racing is very popular … Continue reading →…

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