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
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Jul 10, 2025 • 52min
Flower arranging for the Royal Family, with Shane Connolly
Shane Connolly, reveals what it's like to arrange the flowers for a royal wedding and how to create a bouquet that's worthy of a princess. Shane created the floral installations for two royal weddings, including Prince William and Catherine, and the Coronation of King Charles. He shares the secrets behind his spectacular designs and how he manages without floral foam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 7, 2025 • 49min
My Desert Island plants, with Carol Klein
In Carol Klein's illustrious career, she's come across more plants than most and is bursting with fascinating facts and entertaining anecdotes about almost all of them. In this special episode, Carol reveals the plants she'd take with her to a desert island and what makes them so special, and what her luxury item of choice would be too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 4, 2025 • 10min
Travel Tales - Nevada, USA
Enjoy botanical and cultivated gardens in the desert state of Nevada, where it's not all about gambling and cacti. With breathtaking scenery and spectacular views, the area is also known for its stargazing. Full of adventure, history, culture, and community there's plenty to satisfy the appetite of a garden and nature lover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 3, 2025 • 45min
The secrets of wildflowers, with Chris Thorogood
Chris Thorogood, botanist at Oxford University, reveals the impact that wildflowers can have on us, as well as around the world and with the wildlife around us. He shares how and why it's so crucial that we make space for wildflowers in our gardens, woodlands, roadsides, and urban areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 30, 2025 • 35min
How Wimbledon Tennis keeps its grass green and flowers blooming
Go behind the scenes at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon ahead of The Championships to discover spectacular floral displays, meticulous grass care, biodiversity, and bees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2025 • 12min
Sowalong - Marigolds with Sonya Patel Ellis
With their open, daisy like flower heads, marigolds are pollinator friendly plants and are great for planting next to crops such as tomatoes or courgettes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 26, 2025 • 37min
Inside the Glastonbury gardens, with Beth Llewellyn
The Peace Garden is at the heart of the Glastonbury Festival and is a tribute to mother earth, with its beautiful flowers and seating areas. The garden's creator Beth Llewellyn reveals how the Peace Garden came about and the stories of the permanent gardens at the festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23, 2025 • 43min
My Ukrainian gardening traditions, with Olia Hercules
Olia Hercules, a chef and author with deep Ukrainian roots, shares her heartfelt connection to gardening that is steeped in culture and tradition. She reveals how familial ties and communal meals shape her gardening practices. The discussion highlights the richness of southern Ukrainian gardens, showcasing the revival of historical crops. Olia also recounts her family's journey from war-torn Ukraine to Italy, illustrating gardening as a symbol of resilience and hope. The conversation beautifully intertwines the significance of nurturing heritage through plants and culinary artistry.
Jun 21, 2025 • 10min
Sowalong - Chard with Matt Biggs
The coloured stems of chard are a highlight. They're vivid and glossy and to be honest with you, they're as much at home in a tropical border as they are in a veg garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jun 19, 2025 • 47min
Veg growing for beginners, with Amy Chapman
Join Amy Chapman, a passionate gardener and veg-grower, as she dishes out essential tips for beginners eager to grow their own food. She shares the easiest vegetables to cultivate and emphasizes the significance of soil quality. Discover how ducks can be your ultimate allies in organic pest control! Amy candidly discusses the joys and challenges of gardening, encouraging listeners to embrace nature's unpredictability. With her insights, you'll be well-equipped to embark on a rewarding gardening journey.
