Bunny Guinness

In this lively discussion, horticultural experts Christine Walkden, James Wong, Bunny Guinness, and Pippa Greenwood tackle fascinating gardening dilemmas. Walkden shares tips on modernizing cottage gardens with bold plantings, while Wong demystifies supermarket-bought pear trees and volunteer squash. Guinness offers advice on transforming mature gardens and selecting pergola plants. Greenwood dives into the nuances of pruning and propagating Sparmania, ensuring listeners leave with actionable wisdom and a renewed passion for gardening!

Join gardening experts Bob Flowerdew, a grow-your-own guru renowned for his composting skills, Bunny Guinness, a garden designer passionate about pollinator plants, and Matthew Pottage, head of horticulture at the Royal Parks. They dive into creating the perfect compost, propagating raspberries, and selecting resilient plants for dry soil. Insightful tips on indoor gardening for urban spaces are shared, along with the secrets to cultivating climbing roses and other stunning blooms that attract bees. A must-listen for aspiring green thumbs!

Bunny Guinness, a garden designer and regular contributor, joins Marcus Chilton Jones, curator at RHS Garden Bridgewater, and Matthew Wilson, an experienced garden designer. They tackle how to manage pesky red ants with creative solutions like using coffee residue. The discussion shifts to the benefits of rainwater over tap water for gardening and the emotional connection gardeners have with rare daffodils, highlighted by the Daffodil Diaries initiative. They also share tips for staying motivated during inclement weather and practical advice on nurturing various plants.

In this episode, garden designer Bunny Guinness, house plant expert Anne Swithinbank, and expert plantsman Matthew Biggs tackle blueberry dieback and eco-friendly pest solutions. They discuss the joys of creating pollinator gardens and the importance of gardening with kids. A unique segment covers a sensory garden tailored for those with anosmia, highlighting inclusivity in horticulture. Plus, amusing tales of plant theft provide a lighthearted touch, blending humor with the challenges and ethics of gardening.

Join garden designer Bunny Guinness, RHS curator Marcus Chilton-Jones, and alpine specialist Bethan Collerton as they dive into humorous plant mishaps and survival tips. They discuss the art of bulb planting success, share favorite low-maintenance plants, and reveal which seeds they'd take to a desert island. Marcus also chats about the fascinating history of camellias at Chatsworth House. With practical advice and lively banter, this trio offers a treasure trove of horticultural insights!