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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Jan 22, 2026 • 47min
Overcome burnout through gardening and food, with Kathy Slack
The world we live in can be fast paced, high-pressured and full of deadlines. The constant hustle and stress can take its toll and if we’re not careful it can lead to exhaustion and disconnection with the life we’ve worked so hard to build. Award winning food writer and author Kathy Slack overcame burnout to embrace a slower, more intentional way of living through growing her own food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2026 • 41min
Release stress through stargazing, with Dr Mark Westmoquette
Green spaces, blue spaces, but what about black spaces? Discover how our night's sky can help to feel grounded and release the stresses of everyday life. Astrophysicist and mindful stargazing expert Dr Mark Westmoquette encourages us all to pause, notice and connect to our dark skies for wellbeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2026 • 11min
Bird Watching with Nadeem Perera - Carrion Crow
A glossy black mastermind with an intense knowing stare. Moves slow when it wants to think and fast when it wants to act. Always scanning always learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2026 • 48min
Beat cold and flu season with plants, with Dr Kim Walker
Medical herbalist Kim Walker reveals how plants can be harnessed to tackle coughs, colds and provide basic first aid. She also shares herbal remedies for anxiety and depression, which you can make at home, using plants found from your garden or foraged on walks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2026 • 33min
Improve your sleep, with Dr Christine Blume
In this episode, sleep scientist Dr. Christine Blume from the University of Basel discusses how our gardens and natural environments influence our sleep. She breaks down circadian rhythms, shedding light on how modern life disrupts them. Christine emphasizes the benefits of daylight and outdoor activity for enhancing sleep quality. Gardening stands out as a perfect remedy, combining exercise and exposure to nature. She also shares practical tips for improving sleep, particularly in winter, making it a must-listen for sleep-deprived listeners!
Jan 10, 2026 • 8min
Bird Watching with Nadeem Perera - Pigeon
Join Nadim Pereira, known as BirdNadim, a wildlife presenter on a mission to shine a light on underappreciated birds, as he explores the often-maligned pigeon. He highlights the subtle beauty of their iridescent necks and unique markings, urging us to reconsider these urban fixtures. Nadim shares intriguing insights into their ancestry as rock doves and recounts a gripping personal sighting of a peregrine falcon in action. With a call to appreciate their ecological role, he encourages listeners to spot these fascinating birds in cities and coastal areas.
Jan 8, 2026 • 47min
Control stress using birdsong, with Dr Natalia Zielonka
Gardens and landscapes can deliver a wealth of shared benefits to wildlife and people but when was the last time you paused to consider the effect that nature-generated sound is having as part of that? Dr Natalia Zielonka has been researching just that, especially the impact of birdsong and how it can actively boost positivity and combat stress. RSPB Great British Bird Watch tie in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 6, 2026 • 27min
Adam Frost on how to find the magic in your garden
Adam discusses how the feel of a garden is as important as how it looks and the strong connection we can have to plants. How scent can aid health and wellbeing and the importance of soil health for our gut health and that creating a garden is beneficial for our health and wellbeing, as well as the health and wellbeing of our planet and wildlife. Adam shares that gardens should be about moments, taking the time to enjoy being in the garden, and finding the magic of being in that space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 3, 2026 • 4min
Bird Watching with Nadeem Perera - Trailer
Nadeem Perera, a passionate bird enthusiast and presenter, explores the charm of everyday UK bird species often dismissed as pests. He highlights their unique stories and the vital roles they play in our urban environments. Nadeem aims to change perceptions of these overlooked birds, shedding light on their interactions with humans and the ecosystems they inhabit. Join him in celebrating the underdog birds that grace our rooftops and parks, and discover why they deserve a voice.
Jan 1, 2026 • 4min
Wellness Series Trailer
Give your mental and physical health a boost this January and February with a new Wellness podcast series from BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
