The Garden Podcast
1) A frond farewell
In the final edition of The Garden Podcast, Chris is joined by garden writer and podcast regular Melissa Mabbitt for a look back at the highlights of the programme in 2020, an extraordinary year in ga...Show More
2) Homegrown Christmas decorations, city garden design and gardens for wellbeing
Renowned florist Simon Lycett offers tips on what you can pick from your garden to make homegrown floral displays this Christmas. Designer Adolfo Harrison reveals the thought processes behind a joyful...Show More
Homegrown Christmas decorations, city garden design and gardens for wellbeing
22:36 | Nov 25th, 2020
3) Grasses, John Evelyn and mad for mangaves
This month, Chris speaks to one of Britain’s foremost ornamental grass experts, Neil Lucas – proprietor of Knoll Gardens. From tiny seslerias to towering miscanthus, Neil shares tips on choosing and u...Show More
4) Pears, asters and tulip trees
How do you pick the perfect pear? Food writer and grower Mark Diacono shares tips on growing, storing and eating this most delicious of autumn fruits. Dr Andrew Ward of Norwell Nurseries gives tips on...Show More
5) Welcoming a new president, gardening careers, pineapple lilies
Chris talks to incoming RHS President Keith Weed about what he hopes to achieve in his new role. Writer and Wisley graduate Holly Farrell extols the virtues of learning your trade with an RHS Diploma ...Show More
6) Cucumbers, cacti and crickets
Life-long vegetable grower and cucumber connoisseur Sue Stickland shares her secrets of success for growing cucumbers outdoors. Garden designer Paul Spracklin encourages us to brave the prickly pleasu...Show More
7) Sour pleasures, authors' gardens, urban design
What do salsas, sauces for sea bass and knickerbocker glories all have in common? They're all good uses for the humble redcurrant of course! Food writer Mark Diacono shares his love of redcurrants, al...Show More
8) Herb secrets with Jekka, mad about moths, through a plantsman's window
Jersey tiger, vapourer, Mother Shipton... this month we flutter into the weird and wonderful world of day-flying moths with RHS scientist Dr Stephanie Bird. Back on the ground, multiple award-winning ...Show More
9) A new look at nasturtiums and what does it really mean to be green?
This month, Chris talks to broadcaster, industry insider and lover of all things brazen, Mr Plant Geek (aka Michael Perry) about an undeservedly neglected but hardworking plant, the nasturtium. Michae...Show More
10) Gardening for wellbeing, gin botanicals and The Plant Review
Did you know that growing plants can boost your mental health and wellbeing - and even help boost your immunity? Chris talks to Alistair Griffiths, RHS Director of Science, about his new book 'Your We...Show More