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BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

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May 30, 2025 • 10min

Sowalong - Nasturtiums with Matt Biggs

Nasturtiums are easy to grow plants and their cheerful flowers have inspired gardeners of many generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 29, 2025 • 42min

Create a garden that transports you to a different place, with Jo and Andi Butler

 Jo and Andi Butler entered the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Gardens of the Year competition last year. Find out about their experience of entering the competition, winning the coveted People's Choice Award, opening their garden to the public, and what their gardening plans are for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 26, 2025 • 45min

Embracing regenerative gardening, with Marian Boswall

Marian Boswall, a leading landscape architect and horticulturist, shares her insights on regenerative gardening and its vital role in combating the climate crisis. She highlights how every garden, big or small, can enhance biodiversity and act as a sanctuary. The conversation covers innovative strategies for cultivating biodiversity, even in small spaces, and the emotional benefits of nurturing a garden. Marian encourages a compassionate connection with our green spaces, reminding us of the therapeutic power of nature and self-kindness.
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May 23, 2025 • 8min

Sowalong - Beetroot with Adam Duxbury

One of the easiest vegetables to grow, beetroot is also incredibly versatile to use in the kitchen and it's packed with nutrients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 21, 2025 • 37min

How to succeed with peat-free, with Arit Anderson

As gardeners, we all know the environmental impact of peat, and why we need to stop using it. The challenge is how to garden successfully without using peat. Peat-free composts can be variable and more expensive than peat-based options. But award-winning garden designer and long-time sustainability advocate Arit Anderson has some top tips to help us all grow better without peat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 19, 2025 • 38min

Get Better Yields for Less Effort Through Permaculture, with Huw Richards

What is permaculture, and why is everyone suddenly talking about it? To find out, we spoke with veg-growing YouTuber and author Huw Richards. He shows how it's all about following a handful of simple principles – principles that anyone can apply, even on a balcony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 17, 2025 • 10min

Sowalong - Lettuce with Claire Vennis

Discover the joys of growing lettuce with an array of vibrant varieties to choose from. Get expert tips on sowing, nurturing, and harvesting your own delicious greens while navigating common pests. Plus, find out about an exciting Autumn Fair event filled with activities and promotions, including family-friendly highlights and cleaning solutions. This delightful exploration encourages you to cultivate your own lettuce garden and relish the rewards of fresh produce!
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May 15, 2025 • 51min

Show-Stopping Plant Combinations, with Carol Klein

Join renowned plantswoman Carol Klein, a gold medal winner at over 200 RHS shows, as she shares the secrets to creating stunning plant combinations. Discover the art of mixing colors and textures to enhance your garden’s beauty. Carol dives into the best plant choices for heavy clay soil, like astilbies, and showcases how different plants can evoke various scents and textures. She also offers insights on adapting your garden to changing light conditions and encourages playful experimentation with color palettes for eye-catching designs.
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May 12, 2025 • 40min

Behind the scenes of Jo Thompson's medal-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden

Join Jo Thompson, a multi-award winning garden designer known for her innovative and compassionate designs, as she shares insights on her stunning Chelsea Flower Show garden. She delves into the theme of second chances, illustrating the transformative power of horticulture in personal lives. Jo also discusses the emotional journey of earning medals, the impact of gardening programs for women in restoration, and how connecting with nature fosters community and healing.
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May 9, 2025 • 9min

Sowalong - Courgettes with Catherine Mansley

Catherine Mansley, the digital editor at Gardener's World magazine, shares her passion for gardening, especially with kids. She highlights the joys of growing courgettes, detailing the fun and challenges faced during the process. Catherine recounts personal stories of nurturing seedlings and battling pests, while also discussing how to inspire kids to eat more vegetables. Her witty anecdotes make the gardening journey relatable and entertaining for families looking to bond while getting their hands dirty.

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