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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Aug 5, 2025 • 51min
Charity Wakefield on her garden and environmental activism
Charity Wakefield is an actress known for her roles in steamy period romp The Great. But she is also a passionate environmentalist and a keen gardener. She tells us about her love for her small London garden, her passion for woodlands and why she took to the streets dressed as a tree. She shares the steps she's taking to protect nature and how and why she wants more people to act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 1, 2025 • 14min
Travel Tales - Buckingham Palace Garden Tour
Buckingham Palace has been home to our kings and queens since 1837 and is one of the most famous buildings in the world, but behind that grand facade lies a hidden paradise. At 39 acres, it is the largest private garden in London and less formal than you might imagine. Alan Titchmarsh explains how the garden has evolved through centuries of royal tastes in a royal garden tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 30, 2025 • 40min
Unpredictable summers, with Adam Frost
With decades of experience creating gardens for himself and others, Gardeners' World presenter and garden designer Adam Frost has seen how our summers have changed over the past few years. How should we now look at our outdoor spaces and can they be adapted in the face of extreme weather? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2025 • 37min
Save money when gardening, with Anya Lautenbach
Discover money-saving tricks for growing a beautiful, productive garden without breaking the bank, and how you can save money on your household shopping. Money-saving gardening expert, Anya Lautenbach, gives her top tips on everything from repurposing or upcycling everyday items, to choosing cost-effective crops, and the ins and outs of propagating plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 25, 2025 • 11min
Travel Tales - South Africa
Learn more about the plants of the world and see them in their natural habitats on a trip to South Africa. From the edge of the desert to its neatly ordered vineyards, South Africa was a plant-lover’s dream and a country with fascinating lessons about its unique and beautiful flora. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jul 24, 2025 • 38min
How to make a garden that excites all your senses, with Arit Anderson
Arit Anderson, a renowned garden designer and TV presenter, shares her insights on making gardens that captivate all five senses. She discusses the magic of sensory-rich designs, encouraging listeners to consider sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Arit highlights the benefits of incorporating edible plants and the role of beautiful soundscapes, like flowing water and birdsong, in enhancing the garden experience. She emphasizes how gardens can evoke childhood memories and promote well-being, making them not just spaces of beauty, but therapeutic havens.
Jul 21, 2025 • 53min
Growing edible flowers and herbs, with Sinead Fenton
A surprising amount of flowers are not only edible, but also delicious and packed with nutrients. Edible flower and herb farmer Sinead Fenton shares how you can grow these delights in your garden. And she shares how she brings a positive narative to farming for the future through preserving natural resources and increasing pollinators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2025 • 8min
Travel Tales - Sicily, Italy
Discover the enchanting landscapes and rich history of Sicily, a captivating Italian island. Explore ancient temples surrounded by olive trees and blooming almond groves. The speakers share personal experiences and culinary delights, making for an inspiring travel guide. Dive into the beauty of Catania's botanical gardens, the Valley of the Temples, and the cultural charm of Palermo. Each story highlights the island's diverse heritage and tropical plant species, showcasing why Sicily is a must-visit destination.
Jul 17, 2025 • 40min
Getting kids into gardening, with Frances Tophill
How can we engage young people in the adventure of gardening? Gardeners’ World presenter Frances Tophill discusses how to help kids foster a relationship with nature by connecting them to the natural world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15, 2025 • 36min
Climate-change-proof your garden, with Dr Amanda Rasmussen
As the climate changes, what should we be planting in our gardens? Plant Ecophysiologist Dr Amanda Rasmussen offers advice for shaping our spaces to make them more resiliant in the future. She uncovers how plants respond to different environments, and which plants are most adaptable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
