
BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast
Discover gardening inspiration and advice from your favourite gardening experts with the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine team. Join Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, Arit Anderson and others to garden for wildlife and wellness, sow and grow flourishing flowers, immerse in the benefits of nature, get the most from your vegetable plot, successfully use colour in the garden, enjoy the beauty of house plants and much, much more. With Sowalongs and Tea Break Tutorials too, we have your gardening needs covered.This month in the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast - tour a King’s garden with Alan Titchmarsh, enjoy Bridgerton’s floral feasts, visit Griff Rhys-Jones’ formal garden, learn how Adam Frost designs a show garden, create sensational summer borders, peak behind the scenes at the Chelsea Flower Show and discover an award-winning coastal garden.Additionally, you can find advice, chat and information for allotment growing, grow your own flowers, outdoor living, garden design, organic and sustainable ways to tackle pests and solve problems, growing from seed, caring for plants, looking after roses, pruning tips, thrifty/money saving ideas, plant-based eating, preserving and pickling, spending time in nature, winter evergreens, greenhouse knowhow, favourite garden plants, container planting, raised beds, marking a garden look good year round, small garden and tiny spaces, patio gardening, window boxes, supporting urban birds and wildlife, lawn care, hedgerow help, green roofs, biodiversity, benefits of trees, compost and soil health, rewilding, gardening for mental health and wellbeing, gardening for health and fitness, hospital gardens, gardens for healing, green spaces for reflection, plants and trees to aid poor air pollution, taking cuttings, propagating, pruning, plants for free, succeeding with roses, growing soft fruit, tackling weeds organically, growing herbs, planting shrubs, taking hardwood cuttings, caring for houseplants, plants for all seasons, trees for spring blossom, fruit trees, climbing roses, flowering shrubs, coastal gardens, making a show garden, behind the scenes at Chelsea, gardening for time-poor gardeners, allotment life, decoding nature’s secrets, companion planting, the healing power of gardens, gardening with trees, gardening with cancer, downsizing a garden, making a new garden, battling slugs and snails, no mow May, spring bulbs, growing sweet peas, sunflowers, cosmos, nasturtiums, tomatoes, beetroot, dahlias, foxgloves, carrots, parsley, onions, shallots, garlic, cucumbers, chillies, potatoes, beans, French beans and runner beans, cabbage, kale, broccoli, pumpkins, squash, courgettes, spinach, chard, leafy veg, parsnips, strawflowers, Verbascum, basil, echium, rocket, zinnia, camellia, tasty soft fruit, successful wisteria, superfoods, tropical gardens, community gardens, Great Dixter, Knepp.With James Alexander Sinclair, Nick Bailey, Errol Reuben Fernandes, Terry Walton, Rachel de Thame, David Hurrion, Sheila Das, Caroline Quentin, Deliciously Ella, Tristan Gooley, Plant Kween, Nancy Birtwhistle, Matt Biggs, Tom Allen, Ashely Edwards, Joe Lycett, Spicy Moustache, Patrick Gale, Georgina Yates, Griff Rhys Jones, Kate Bradbury, Rekha Mistry, Rich Heathcote, Marchelle Farrell, Tayshan Hayden-Smith, Advolly Richmond, Fergus Garrett, Alistair Griffiths, David Hedges-Gower, John Little, Cel Robertson, Ken Thompson, Charlie Harper, Suzi Turner, Moly Fierheller, Rukmini Iyer, Jamie Johnson, Ingrid Chiu, Ray Mears, Sarah Gerrard-Jones, Jason Williams, Sue Kent, Tom Brown, Sarah Price, Liz Schofield, Kevin Smith, Cat Mansley, Adam Duxbury, Emma Crawforth.
Latest episodes

Aug 30, 2024 • 14min
Tea-Break Tutorials - Feeding Plants
Alan, a plant nutrition expert, shares his wealth of knowledge on how to feed your beloved greens. He emphasizes the critical role of proper nutrition for container-grown plants. Discover practical feeding techniques and the various types of fertilizers available. Alan also highlights the advantages of organic options, revealing how they can enhance plant health. Perfect for gardening enthusiasts looking to cultivate thriving plants!

Aug 28, 2024 • 48min
Carol Klein: My gardening life story
Carol Klein, an accomplished gardener with extensive experience, shares her fascinating gardening journey. She reflects on her early passion, from teaching to thriving in horticulture, including notable moments at the Chelsea Flower Show. Klein humorously recounts the chaos of show preparations, like a broken-down lorry and a plant thief. She also discusses her transition to television, highlights influential friendships, and expresses her resilience in the face of health challenges, revealing her enduring love for gardening.

Aug 26, 2024 • 53min
Preserving your harvest with Sam Cooper
Discover the fascinating methods of fermentation with easy tips to begin your preserving journey from slow food expert Sam Cooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2024 • 13min
Tea-Break Tutorials - Deadheading
Join gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh as he shares invaluable tips on the art of deadheading. He dives into why this technique is crucial for promoting new growth and enhancing plant health. Alan provides practical advice on timing and methods to ensure vibrant blooms. He also discusses balancing a tidy garden with the needs of wildlife, encouraging listeners to embrace seasonal changes in their gardening practices. Tune in for expert insights that will elevate your gardening game!

Aug 21, 2024 • 42min
Inside Joe Lycett's garden
Join Joe as he takes us on a tour of his garden where we discover his love of growing produce, his adventures with composting, his array of garden ornaments and signs and how he loves his raspberry harvest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 2024 • 50min
Healing power of gardens with Ashley Edwards
Discover how gardens can heal from Horatio's Garden Head Gardener Ashley Edwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 2024 • 13min
Tea-Break Tutorials - Watering Wisely
Discover expert watering techniques that prioritize hydrating roots over just the surface. Explore how to assess soil moisture and cater to the unique needs of different plants. Learn the advantages of using rainwater and strategies for caring for container plants and newly planted trees. Plus, get tips on tackling slugs and snails, pond maintenance, summer pruning, and more. Transform your gardening skills in just a short tea break!

Aug 14, 2024 • 45min
Plants for problem places with Carol Klein
Carol Klein, an expert in plants and passionate gardener, shares her wisdom on selecting the perfect plants for challenging garden conditions. She highlights the crucial principle of 'right plant, right place' and its impact on plant health. Carol dives into gardening in boggy areas, revealing resilient plant choices, and discusses the beauty of shade gardening with ferns and epimediums. Her practical tips encourage listeners to experiment and understand their garden's unique environment, making plant selection an engaging adventure.

Aug 12, 2024 • 34min
Gardening in tiny spaces with Arit Anderson
Gardens come in all shapes and sizes and with green space at a premium many of us are now gardening in a more bijou setting. So how do you design a garden in a tiny space to create a perfect pocket of horticultural delight? BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and award-winning garden designer Arit Anderson discusses space saving tips, how to create privacy, right plants right place, the use of colour and lighting, structural planting and how to include practical items too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2024 • 13min
Tea-Break Tutorials - Summer Pruning
Join Alan Titchmarsh in a new Tea Break Tutorial series as he explores key gardening issues from combatting slugs and snails, to pond care, summer pruning, feeding and dividing plants, deadheading flowers and growing vegetables for winter. Here's your handy expert guide to gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices