BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast
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Listen to gardening inspiration from some of the UK’s most loved and well-respected gardening experts in the award-winning BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast. Enjoy growing advice throughout the year with our Conversations series. Join Monty Don, Frances Tophill, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson, Carol Klein and more for friendly gardening chat and informative discussion with the magazine team, perfect for everyone who enjoys gardening. Hear Alan Titchmarsh solve your gardening problems in Ask Alan, find advice for what to do in the garden in our What To Do Now series, and travel the globe with the BBC Gardeners’ World magazine team in Travel Tales: Gardens of the World.With new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and bonus episodes every Saturday, subscribe now, wherever you get your podcasts, and never miss an episode. Find out more at GardenersWorld.com/podcast
Episodes
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Nov 20, 2025 • 32min
Allotments and urban garden histories, with JC Niala
If your garden is looking tired or you've moved into a new home and inherited a scruffy or unloved plot, turning it into a garden you love can seem like a daunting task. What do you do with shrubs that have grown wild or a patio that's crumbling under your feet? Join plantsman, author, designer, and TV presenter, Nick Bailey, who's recently renovated his own garden and discover how to give your garden a new lease of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 18, 2025 • 37min
Renovating a garden, with Nick Bailey
If your garden is looking tired or you've moved into a new home and inherited a scruffy or unloved plot, turning it into a garden you love can seem like a daunting task. What do you do with shrubs that have grown wild or a patio that's crumbling under your feet? Join plantsman, author, designer, and TV presenter, Nick Bailey, who's recently renovated his own garden and discover how to give your garden a new lease of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 15, 2025 • 8min
What To Do Now - Collect leaves for leaf mould
It may not be sexy and it certainly isn’t about instant gratification, but it is free and easy: leaf mould. One of the easiest, most effective, and completely free soil improvers you can make at home, made from a mix of green and brown garden waste and kitchen scraps. Leaf mould iis rich in nutrients and created entirely from decomposed leaves. It doesn’t feed your plants directly, as it’s low in nutrients, but it’s like magic for the structure of your soil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2025 • 39min
Precious peatlands, with Alys Fowler
Peat bogs can store twice as much carbon as forests, are among the most carbon rich ecosystems on earth, and provide a home to many mammals, birds, insects, and amphibians. Presenter, writer and horticulturalist Alys Fowler, known for her botanical passion and ecological awareness, urges us to sink deep into the dark earths of these rugged places to appreciate the value of peatlands natural resources, beauty and richness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 11, 2025 • 26min
Front garden appeal, with Arit Anderson
Front gardens are often different from back gardens and tend to be a little bit smaller. They have to be functional and are usually quite visible too. They offer the added advantage of environmental benefits, such as improved air quality, and can also provide habitats for wildlife. So, how do you make your front garden appealing while also making it work for you too? Arit Anderson has some recommendations. Recorded at the Gardeners' World Autumn Fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 8, 2025 • 9min
What To Do Now - Plant tulip bulbs
Is there anything more cheerful than coming home on a cold spring day and being greeted by a pot full of colourful tulips? Spring may seem a while off but now’s the time to rip open some bags of bulbs and get planting and November is the ideal time to get them in the ground or in your pots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 6, 2025 • 36min
How to garden as you age, with Carol Klein
Carol Klein, an experienced gardener and beloved TV presenter, shares her journey of adapting gardening as she ages. She discusses the evolution of her garden over 46 years and the physical challenges she faces, including arthritis and hip replacements. Carol emphasizes gardening’s mental benefits and the joy of propagation as she continues to share plants with friends. Despite setbacks, including a recent health scare, her passion remains unwavering, proving that gardening can thrive at any age.
Nov 4, 2025 • 26min
Monty Don's Greatest Gardening Lessons
Monty Don, an experienced gardener and beloved broadcaster, shares invaluable lessons from his gardening journey. He emphasizes the importance of color and light in garden design, revealing how morning and evening light impact plant choices. Monty reflects on the stories behind gardens, celebrates collaboration with his partner Sarah, and advocates for planting species suited to local conditions. He passionately discusses how gardens are not just about plants, but about the people and experiences that shape them.
Nov 3, 2025 • 9min
What To Do Now - Protect tender plants
Discover the hidden dangers of cold and wet conditions for tender plants. Learn essential tips for lifting and storing tubers like dahlias to keep them protected through winter. Explore the importance of heavy mulch for roots and effective wrapping techniques for larger plants. Finally, Oliver shares practical pot-protection strategies and drainage advice to ensure your plants survive until spring.
Oct 30, 2025 • 41min
Garden design, with Adam Frost
Utilising garden design skills can make a huge difference in terms of process, budget, and the all-important end result. Garden designer and BBC Gardeners World presenter Adam Frost discusses the basics of garden design from soft and hard landscaping to the helpful tips and tricks that create harmony, rhythm, biodiversity, and balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
