Trowels and Tribulations

In this episode we are live at the Harrogate flower show and we are talking to the head gardener Ben Preston.York Gate is a magical one-acre garden created by the Spencer family between 1951 and 1994. Frederick and Sybil Spencer along with their son Robin, laid out and nurtured what is now one of the finest small gardens in the country. The design of ‘rooms' interlinked through a succession of vistas and executed with meticulous attention to detail owed much to the Arts and Crafts movement, complemented by Sybil's skills as a plants woman.  In accordance with Sybil's wishes, on her death in 1994, York Gate was given to Perennial. York Gate has been granted Grade II national heritage status in a list of post-war gardens and landscapes for England. “It is an amazing garden, and it should be protected. It's not a stately home, it's a family home. It would have meant a lot to Sybil, to see the family name and legacy live on.”  Ben Preston, Head Gardener.https://perennial.org.uk/garden/york-gate-garden/#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture#nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #gardendesignSupport the show

In this episode we are live at the Harrogate flower show and we are talking to Jason Daff from the University of YorkProfessional horticulturist specialised in plant production for research and development purposes.Particular interests include seed biology and technology, import and export of seed/plant material and plant husbandry within controlled environments and glasshouses.He is also part of the The Chartered Institute of Horticulture#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #gardendesignSupport the show

In this episode we are live at the Harrogate flower show and we are talking to Alistair BaldwinAlistair qualified as a landscape architect in 1992, and following a 12 year spell as an academic at Leeds Metropolitan University and a 5 year term as director of a landscape design firm in York he established his own practice outside Ripon, North Yorkshire. His passion for planting design and the genius of the place has lead to commissions around the UK, ranging in size from small courtyard gardens to large country estates.Having a diplomat as a father meant that Alistair grew up amongst the varied and deeply memorable landscapes and cultures of Spain, Italy, Syria and the Lebanon, and his work today is influenced by a passion for architecture and the natural world.  In particular, his works reflects a fascination with the way in which horticulture can affect the mood, scale and spirit of a place through the manipulation of scale colour and texture.Alistair is supported by a team of qualified landscape architects, who's combined skills span masterplanning, planning applications, planting design, technical construction design, project management and team working.  The team works closely with architects, interior designers, lighting designers and specialist advisors to bring our portfolio of design projects to fruition. AWB Associates specialises in the creation of public and private gardens and landscapes that are timeless, memorable and meaningful.  Our work is underpinned by a respect for our built and landscape heritage, and much of what we do results in the illumination, appreciation and enjoyment of significant buildings and places.We work closely with like-minded architects, engineers, interior designers, craftsmen and women, ecologist and many other specialists to deliver well-crafted places.  Where a project allows, we create planting schemes that bring nature, delight and dramatic seasonality to the site, producing management plans and working with maintenance staff to ensure longevity of our creations.​Our collective experience and skills across a wide range of media and software allows us to interface with other professionals while assembling planning and listed building applications for our clients, and our track record for gaining planning consents in challenging environments is excellent.  We offer the full range of design services, from inception and site assessment through master planning and visualisations to construction design, planting design and project management.  We also manage other consultants on behalf of the client. #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #gardendesignSupport the show

In this episode we are live at the Harrogate flower show and we are talking to Leilah Vyner from Dragon WillowLeilah is a traditional craft business aiming to encourage others to enjoy willow weaving and green wood working. She fosters an environmentally minded ethos in all my activities and her workshop is near Tadcaster in North Yorkshire. She have been weaving willow since 2000 and running her own business since 2010.As time moved on, Leilah moved away from the medieval scene and started to make more everyday products including baskets and decorations. Due to the amount of people who asked , she then started to run workshops in basketry and garden items. She also started to learn how to make greenwood spoons and bowls using traditional hand tools.Quite a few years later She moved to a place called Greenhow in North Yorkshire; this was an idyllic rural location in the Yorkshire Dales where she thought that she could expand her hobby. However the climate was too extreme to run a willow weaving business from, so she ended up moving to Tadcaster where the climate is much friendlier, this is where she started creating willow sculptures.#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #fruit #carnivorous #worms #aquatic #showgardens #foral #willow Support the show

In this episode we are live at the Harrogate flower show and we are talking  to Jonathan Moseleyhttps://www.jonathan-moseley.com/Since early childhood a fascination with flowers and nature have inspired Jonathan to become one of the UK's leading designers within the floral art world. For over 25 years he has inspired and entertained audiences and individuals with his love of flowers through demonstrations, workshops and classes.Living on the edge of the Peak District Jonathan undertakes extensive private commissions throughout the UK for both public and private clients.  Jonathan is a regular feature at all of the major RHS shows including Chelsea, Hampton Court, Tatton and Malvern and he delivers seasonal events at Belmond Le Manoir aux quat ‘Saisons, Woburn Abbey, Castle Howard, Chatsworth House and at many other prestigious locations.Working directly with the retail floristry sector Jonathans extensive industry knowledge, skills and presentation techniques are highly sought after by wholesalers and independent retailers to help source and promote seasonal products through demonstrations, interior displays, workshops and magazine articles. He is a regular contributor to the BFA Magazine and Flora International and writes many features for leading lifestyle and horticultural magazines, blogs and online features.Jonathan is immediate past President of the North of England Horticultural Society.He is an Ambassador for the charity UCARE and an ambassador for The Haven Breast Cancer CharityAs a British Flower Ambassador Jonathan works closely with professional flower farmers to forge links between growers and florists. He is a passionate advocate for British seasonal flowers and is always enthusiastic to promote them to the public when he is demonstrating at any major event. In recognition for his celebrated role within UK floristry he was awarded in 2020 an honorary membership of the Institute of Professional Florists by the British Florist Association #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #fruit #carnivorous #worms #aquatic #showgardens #foral Support the show

In this episode we talk to Nicholas Edward Fryer, Garden Design and Landscaping based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.Award winning garden designer and landscaper based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Nick takes on projects nationally, pulling together teams of industry leaders in construction and planting to fulfil any sized project to the highest standard. Nick has built gold medal winning gardens at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and designed and built gold medal winning gardens at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show and is a regular at Harrogate Flower Show.#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #fruit #carnivorous #worms #aquatic #showgardens https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-edward-fryer-103a6876/?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.visitharrogate.co.uk/blog/from-car-park-to-yorkshire-dales-gardenSupport the show

In the episode we talk to Peter from Wacks wicked plants.They are a small, North-Yorkshire based, nursery, and they grow, display and sell Carnivorous Plants at Shows and Fairs. They started as a backyard nursery in Knaresborough, and moved to the beautiful village of Scampston in 2015 to enable them to grow the nursery. When they started up, the shows were mainly in Yorkshire, but they have now gone further afield. The 2018 season has been great for they displays, taking part in several RHS Flower Shows as well as they local Harrogate Flower Shows and the Great Yorkshire Show. They have achieved gold awards all season and are particularly proud of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold medal at their first attempt! To achieve what they said they wanted right from the start (Best in Show at the Great Yorkshire Show) was also a great feeling. In 2019 they did it all again, achieving another Chelsea gold, as well as a 2nd Best in Show at the Great Yorkshire Show, and many other gold medals. 8 RHS gold medals and counting …#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #fruit #carnivorous #worms #aquatic Support the show

This was recorded live at the Harrogate flower show. In this episode with talk to Anna from The Urban Worm CIC. https://theurbanworm.co.uk/Urban Worm is a social enterprise committed to raising the profile of worm farming as the ecological and economical solution for organic waste management and organic agriculture. We support schools, communities, businesses, farmers and families harnessing the power of the humble earthworm to build the foundations for food production to flourish, and for societies to thrive in the face of adversity.Why Worm Farm?The reality of climate change, natural resource depletion and mass urbanization present unprecedented threats to global food security and the survival of humanity. Worm farming provides solutions to help us meet and address these challenges, as individuals, communities, institutions and businesses. The process particularly lends itself to the urban environment with small scale indoor, low tech and low cost systems. With 83 % of the UK living in cities an urban worm farming movement is essential for future food security and provides easy solutions for our kitchen waste.Food waste emits the green house gases (GHG) methane and nitrous oxide that are 31 and 310 times stronger than carbon dioxide, respectively. On an individual and grassroots level, worm farming has the potential to reduce GHG emissions by significantly reducing the volume of food waste directed to landfill, and in turn alleviates the necessity for fossil fuel-powered collection vehicles.Worm farming enables us to regenerate the earth, producing nutritionally rich fertiliser and compost from our waste to support the production of nutritionally rich food. With less than 40 years of topsoil left in the UK and less than 60 years globally we must act accordingly if we wish to thrive in the face of adversity and avoid mass famine. Worm farming offers the opportunity to rebuild the earth in our homes, within our communities and on our farms. The paradigm of industrial chemical-dependent agriculture has taken precedent over farming for more than a century, with disregard for the health and life of the soil and for those who work the land. Consequently the health of humanity and the earth has suffered beyond measure and we are now faced with feeding the world when our source of food production is diminishing rapidly. Investing in advanced agrotech is not the answer, investing in the earth, and the earthworm, is.Worm farming, otherwise known as vermiculture (vermis from the Latin for worm) is the process of harnessing earthworms to convert organic waste into the world's most nutrient-rich fertiliser; worm manure. Worm manure – also worm castings or vermicompost – is teeming with minerals, nutrients and beneficial micro-organisms essential for healthy plant growth, root development and disease suppression. Due to the nutritional superiority of worm manure, farmers and gardeners often refer to it as ‘Black Gold', with one tablespoon enough to feed a small plant for three months.Among the 4000 known species of earthworm seven are suitable for use in worm farming, all belonging to the epigeic category. Epigeic earthworms are red in colour and are surface dwellers, thriving in fresh rotting organic waste. Throughout the world the most commonly employed species is the Tiger Worm, sometimes referred to as the Red Wiggler or Californian Red (Eisenia Fetida). Native to Europe, the Tiger Worm has exceptional adaptability and tolerance to a range of food sources, temperature variation (10—30°) and moisture content (60—90%). Possessing both male and female sexual organs their hermaphroditic biological nature enables earthworms to reproduce very quickly. The Tiger Worm in particular has the capacity to double its population every 60 days and consume up to half its body weight a dSupport the show

This was recorded live at the Harrogate flower showIn this episode we talk to Megan and Linda from  https://www.aquaticfinatic.co.uk/#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #herbs #pondplants Support the show

This was recorded live at the Harrogate flower showThe group was formed in November 1995 by a group of like-minded people with a passion for fruit growing.  Our membership has since grown to over 400 in number with a wide range of expertise from novice to professional  growers.  Geographically the group covers a large area, along with our members in Yorkshire, our membership spreads as far as Scotland, west Wales, northern France and the Netherlands!The aims of the group are:to promote knowledge of growing fruit of all varieties, particularly those suitable for growing in the north of Englandto raise awareness of fruit growing through exhibition of fruits at shows and other meetings open to the publicto register old fruit varieties and orchards of the North and advise on orchard care and maintenanceto take part in research projects concerning the growing of fruit#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #fruit Support the show

This was recorded live at the Harrogate flower showIn the episode we talk to Richard FenwickRichard Fenwick studied horticulture at Askham Bryan College qualifying at Level 5 and specializing in Micropropagation and plant science.Richard has worked in horticulture for over 15 years in a range of sectors including; commercial nursery work, garden maintenance, retail and design. In 2012 Richard became a tutor/course manager at Bishop Burton College teaching a range of subjects at levels 1 to 6. He has been a STEM Ambassador for 15 years promoting the STEM subjects in schools and colleges in partnership with NYBEP.#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #Micropropagation #flowershow Support the show

Moneyrow Beans was founded by Vicky Weddell out of her passion for coffee and for coffee-loving communities around the world. Having worked in the speciality coffee industry in the Middle East for some years in training and events, she wanted to bring great coffee to her local community in Berkshire and started it all from her garden shed in Moneyrow Green during the first COVID lockdown in 2020.We now roast our coffee in small batches in our Coffee Den in the Moss End Garden Village. We are really proud to partner with some amazing local businesses including coffee shops, pubs and retail outlets. We have a growing local following enjoying Moneyrow Beans at home and you will often see us at local markets and community events.Moneyrow Beans is also proud to be the first UK Distributor for Gorilla Conservation Coffee, a social enterprise which supports coffee farmers in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda as part of Conservation Through Public Health programme.All our coffees are sourced with an ethos of traceability and care for the coffee-producing communities at origin.https://moneyrowbeans.com/Support the show

In this episode we have a quick talk to Alan Titchmarsh. Alan has been the patron of Horticap  for over 18 years. He talked with the customers, volunteers, staff and of course the students and thanked them for the hard work over the past couple of years.  Horticap is a charity in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England. Its been running for nearly 40 years. They teach horticulture to adults with learning difficulties.  We talked to him about what horticulture and Horticap means to him. #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #alan #titchmarsh #loveyourgarden #loveyourweekend #ITV Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

Sarah talks to Demelza Lowe from Lowe maintenance https://lowe-maintenance.co.uk/Lowe Maintenance based in the Yorkshire Dales, has been providing high quality courses for businesses and individuals for over 16 years. From City and Guilds qualification to learning for leisure, our experienced team of industry specialists deliver engaging training to meet your needs. Lowe Maintenance deliver forestry courses and assessments on-site in North Yorkshire, UK and where possible, bespoke training at a location of your choice.Demelza is the one who runs a tight ship within Lowe Maintenance. Known also as big ‘D' in her former teaching career!After teaching at a local college for over ten years specialising with the 14-16yr olds who weren't interested in school (and thoroughly enjoying that challenge) decided in 2012 that it was time for the next chapter and a new challenge and joined Phill in Lowe Maintenance.Originally training at Askham Bryan College HND Horticulture (fancy a farmer going into horticulture – black sheep of the family there!) she was always interested in trees but not been brave enough in her late teens to pursue arboriculture with all those burly fellas and went into garden design and certainly regretted it. Fortunately years later got to continue that passion for tree climbing and machinery, thankfully.Specialities and favourite course to teachDemelza is not only a trainer but also a City and Guilds assessor for many of the subjects that she trains, however, can't pick one course more than another, as she loves the variety and enjoys them all equally!info@lowe-maintenance.co.uk#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #forestry #chainsaw #ruralskills Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In This episode we talk about the benefits that horticulture has to offer. We talk with Faith about forest bathing.Faith Douglas set up Forest Bathing UK to bring something back to this country that not only other cultures practice but our ancestors did too.Cultures all over the world practise a technique called ‘Forest Bathing' – in Japanese it's called ‘Shinrin-yoku', in Mandarin it is ‘Sēnlínyù' and in Korean it's known as sanlimyok. Some countries have designated woodlands and forests purely for the purpose of relaxation and connecting within nature.Trees naturally give off something called ‘phytoncides‘ or ‘wood essential oils', these oils when inhaled have been scientifically proven to have a beneficial impact on our nervous systems. This means that quite simply being within a wooded area we can see our stress levels reduced, mood disorders be more balanced and our overall quality of life improved.We talk with Lisa Norton about Biophilic design which uses elements of nature to provide respite and joy to people in man-made spacesBiophilia (meaning love of nature) focuses on the inherent connection of human beings to nature and to natural processes. This indicates that we all have a common connection to the natural world made up by hundreds of thousands of years of living off the land.There have been numerous studies over the last 35 years on the benefits of Biophilic design and improving our connection with nature, these are:Homes: can become more calming & restorative, with 7-8 % less crime attributed to areas with access to nature and can command an increase of 4-5% in property price.Office design: productivity can be increased by 8%, rates of well-being up by 13%, increases in creativity, with reduced absenteeism and presenteeismHospitality design: Guests willing to pay 23% more for rooms with views of Biophilic elementsEducation spaces: increased rates of learning 20-25%, improved test results, concentration levels and attendance, reduced impacts of ADHDHealthcare spaces: post-operative rates of recovery reduced by 8.5%, reduced pain medication by 22%Retail: the presence of vegetation & landscaping has been found to increase average rental rates on retail spaces with customers indicating they were willing to pay 8-12 % more for goods and services.https://harrogategardendesign.co.uk/services/biophilic-design/And Sue wood came to talk about Britain in bloom Britain in Bloom is the largest horticultural campaign in Europe and each year it grows in size and importance and involves more people, groups and organisations creating lasting improvements to local environments.Villages through to cities in the region are judged in Spring, Summer, or both. The special categories which include public, private and charitable establishments, business premises, visitor attractions, caravan and camping sites, schools, youth environmental projects and further education establishments.#gardening #trees #gardeningpodcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetablesSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we explore the wonderful green spaces we have and what they mean to us. We talk to Faith and about Thorp PerrowThe Arboretum covers 100 acres and is currently home to 5 National Plant Collections and 51 Champion Trees (recorded and designated by the Tree Register of the British Isles).Situated in the Yorkshire Dales, not far from the historic town of Bedale, Thorp Perrow is an exciting place to explore offering something for everyone, and is home to some of the largest and rarest trees and shrubs in England. The Arboretum also embraces the Milbank Pinetum planted by Lady Augusta Milbank in the mid-nineteenth century, and the medieval Spring Wood dating back to the 16th century.We talk to Neil Hind about Pinewoods of HarrogatePinewoods is about 96 acres of semi-natural woodland located approximately 1km south-west of Harrogate.The original Scots pines, from which the site takes its name, were planted in 1796. The pines are still in evidence today, although it's unlikely any of the originals still exist. The site offers informal recreational areas and sites of conservational interest. As such, the woodland is managed by ourselves and local volunteer groups to try to balance the recreation and conservation aspects of the site itself.We talk to Shipley College https://www.shipley.ac.uk/courses/categories/horticulture/Shipley College is a small, friendly place that really cares about every person that comes through the door and we pride ourselves on giving every student the individual support they deserve.Situated in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire, it is a great place to study and easy to get to by bus, train and car. Whether you are a school leaver, mature student or employer, they confident to provide excellent opportunities to develop skills and qualifications. #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #festivals #college Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

Sorry for the poor sound quality at the beginning . In this episode we walk around Thorp Perrow and see the amazing autumn colours and a walk around the famous Halloween Trail. Thorp Perrow is the most important Arboretum in the North of England and is unique to Britain, if not Europe, in that it was the creation of one man, Colonel Sir Leonard Ropner (1895-1977). His son, Sir John Ropner (1937-2016) and his wife, Niki, then went onto develop the Arboretum into the visitor attraction you see today. Sir Henry Ropner and his family are the current custodians.The Arboretum covers 100 acres and is currently home to 5 National Plant Collections and 51 Champion Trees (recorded and designated by the Tree Register of the British Isles).Situated in the Yorkshire Dales, not far from the historic town of Bedale, Thorp Perrow is an exciting place to explore offering something for everyone, and is home to some of the largest and rarest trees and shrubs in England. The Arboretum also embraces the Milbank Pinetum planted by Lady Augusta Milbank in the mid-nineteenth century, and the medieval Spring Wood dating back to the 16th century.The Arboretum is laid out in Sections, and identified as Section A to Section Z, plus Milbank Pinetum, and Springs Wood. Each Section inter-connects with its neighbour via paths, grass walks, glades, bays, or avenues. A walk around the Arboretum can be a journey of plant discovery that takes you around the continents of the world; with many of the tree and shrub genera and species planted having origins in China, Japan, North America, Chile, and Europe.Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In This episode we talk to 3 places that recycling is one of their top priorities.We all try are best to recycle and do are best but what can businesses  do, to do they part.  Ahead of COP26 we talk about some of the ways for us all to recycle. Recycling makes sense and saves you money... Its a no brainerChris Powell from https://www.coneexchange.org/ The cone exchange is the charitable side of Bettys and Taylors. No rubbish is thrown unless its been cleared by Chris. Cone exchange turn rubbish into  items for sell in the shop and raises money for other charities like Horticap and saving money for them ... #winwin www.horticap.org Sam Glassup representing https://www.jll.co.uk/ and  https://group.legalandgeneral.com/ When companies leave rubbish and items, instead of ordering a skip he calls charities that he knows to see if they can use itAnd Neil Hind representing the https://www.nhs.uk/ The NHS is a massive organisation and waste is a big expenditure for them. So working with other companies to create waste free products. Plus we the public can help too. --- #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #recyling #cop24 #sustainable Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we talk to Aaron Hickman the president of the  Yorkshire Sweet Pea Society. Sweet peas are perfect for picking, fragrant sweet peas are easy to grow and come in a range of beautiful colours. It is an annual climbing plant, growing to a height of 1–2 metres (3 ft 3 in–6 ft 7 in), where suitable support is available. #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #sweetpeas Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we talk to Jessica Herbert  about her love of tree climbing and getting comedian Mark Watson to tell jokes whilst dangling from a tree.   Jess talks about her son Oaken In spring of 2020, Jess was pregnant and had a 12 week scan. The scan identified concerns with the baby and it was soon confirmed he had a chromosome problem – Edwards Syndrome also known as Trisomy 18. This meant that their baby was likely to be miscarried and, if he did make it to birth, he would not live long – maybe a year if their were really lucky. Jess said Martin House provided support to us right from the start. They helped us write a care plan which ensured our objectives were articulated to the various medics involved. We desperately wanted to meet our baby, whom we named Oaken.This episode might not be our usual podcast but its a wonderful listen and if you can please donate. Thank youhttps://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jessica-herbertdreadlockheadshaveSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we talk to Matthew Wilson at the wonderful Deer Shed festival https://deershedfestival.com/The Deer Shed is still a 100% independent family owned and run festival. It is set in the beautiful Baldersby Park which is a landscaped park with an associated Palladian revival house.Matthew Wilson is a garden designer, writer, radio and television broadcaster and lecturer. He is a regular participant on Gardener's Question Time on BBC Radio 4.At the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show his 'Welcome to Yorkshire' garden won the prestigious People's Choice award, voted for by TV viewers and visitors to the show.He is listed in House & Garden (magazine) in 2021, as one of the top 50 garden designers in the UK#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #festivals #camping  #deershedfestivalSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In This episode we talk about the Great Yorkshire show. https://greatyorkshireshow.co.uk We meet up with James Mason the CEO of Welcome to Yorkshire https://www.yorkshire.com/  Hillary talks about growing fruit as part of the https://thenorthernfruitgroup.com/ And as the Harrogate flowers shows moves to https://www.newbyhall.com/ we talk to Derek about what we have install this Autumn https://www.flowershow.org.uk --- #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetablesSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we talk about The RHS Tatton flower show. https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-flower-show-tatton-park A fabulous day out bursting with colourful gardening inspiration, fun family activities, have-a-go workshops and boutique shoppingFaith talked about her time at Tatton with Cherry Graham https://cherrycarmen.co.uk/ and meeting photographer Charlotte Graham  https://www.charlottegraham.photography/Sarah is building a showgarden with Richard Easton https://richardeastongardens.com/ and Rob Hardy https://robhardy.co.uk/ and they are building the show garden for https://www.macmillan.org.uk/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-airey/messageSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we all go round to Faiths garden for a natter, a chat, a chinwag.... and a brew (tea). Gardens are just a extension to any house. If you are lucky enough to have a garden and if the weather is nice, you must to go out and breath in that fresh air. The fresh air is good for your body and the chat with friends makes you feel good.Faith also does Tree of the pod. Pinus Sylvestris Scots pine is an evergreen conifer native to northern Europe. Mature trees grow to 35m and can live for up to 700 years. The bark is a scaly orange-brown, which develops plates and fissures with age. Scots Pine is Scotland's national tree. It is a native of the once extensive Caledonian pine forests and is the only timber-producing conifer native to Scotland. It's known as a pioneer species, due to its ability to regenerate and thrive in poor soils.#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetablesSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

Jessica Herbert is a lecturer in arboriculture, arborist and former competitive tree climber. In this episode, she talks about the world of tree climbing championships and the career opportunities for tree lovers.--- #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #treeclimbing Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we walk through the gardens and woodlands of Thorp Perrow in North Yorkshire. We enter the fairy trail and see what we can see. Follow the trail through the enchanted wood, home to fairies, pixies and a host of other magical creatures. However its more of a "lets see what we can make Phil do" rather than a gardening podcast but we loved it and hope you do to. https://thorpperrow.com/blog-post-title-3-2/--- #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #faithsfairygarden #faith Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In the episode we are set free at the Harrogate flower show. It was a wonderful 4 days. https://www.flowershow.org.uk/Our sponsor for this episode is https://www.colouritin.co.uk/ "An alternative creative company". please give them a visit.We got to see so many people like.....https://www.martinfish.com/https://wackswickedplants.co.uk/https://www.alchemyferns.co.uk/https://www.jonathan-moseley.com/#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #yorkshire #Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we bring you a behinds the scene tour of the the show gardens at the wonderful Harrogate flower show 2021https://www.flowershow.org.uk/http://nicholasedwardgardens.com/https://harrogategardendesign.co.uk/https://www.loweslandscapes.co.uk/https://www.riponlandscapes.co.uk/https://www.faithdouglas.co.uk/about/https://www.horticap.org/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-airey/messageSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

"Mental health awareness week special"In this episode We talk to Emz Finch Emz is a contemporary artist, living and working from her home studio in South West London. Her work is strongly influenced by nature and the great outdoors, having grown up on a National Trust farm on the Stourhead estate. She has a particular interest in impressionism and likes to make paintings that focus on bold colour and a striking marks.  Emz has painted all her life, and after a successful career in the city and then in TV, she took it up professionally after having her daughter in 2017.  Since then, Emz has completed a foundation at the London Fine Art Studios, won a scholarship to the Creative Visionary Programme 2019 and sells work online and through First View Gallery in Wiltshire.Emz has been disabled all her adult life following a failed hip replacement when she was just 18. Painting is has played a huge part in her mental health and acceptance of the disability.  It allows her the space to feel herself again and has helped a huge deal to come to terms with life with reduced mobility.I've had two miscarriages during lockdown.  Both at 12 weeks.  Both ending in operations, the first one an emergency op after hours of trauma in hospital alone. I came away from this with no indication that my mental health might be effected, and absolutely no follow up or support when I reached out to the hospital to tell them about the debilitating flashbacks I'd be having.  I was diagnosed with PTSD and waited 6 months for CBT therapy, then sadly had another miscarriage at the end of Feb this year.  I had an experience in my local woods one day when I saw a pebble in a tree that said ‘be happy', the trees compelled me to lay under the tree and within seconds I was breathing deeply.  I started to feel better, started to see colour again and the only way I could describe what had happened was to paint it.  That was the first tree, nearly 10 weeks ago.  And I now have over 80 trees in my studio.  You can see a few of them on my instagram feed.  I'll need several hundred to realise my dream of creating this space - a space for everyone to come and lay down and reflect on what they may have lost during lockdown.In the short term, I need some money to buy more paint and canvasses, so I'll be selling art prints of two of the trees for one week 10th - 16th May (mental health awareness week - which this year has the theme of nature).  Anything you can do to share my project during this week would be so amazing.In the medium to long term I need to find a venue and a sponsor/philanthropist/grants/gallery/charity to be able to put this on.  I'm trying to speak to as many people as I can at the moment to see what leads I can generate.07770398205www.emzfinchart.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/emzfinchart--- #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors  #forestbathing Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In the episode we talk and the benefits of Forests and nature and how this will help with your mental wellbeing.Faith talks about Forest bathing. https://www.faithdouglas.co.uk/'Connect with nature in nature', 'connect with yourself in nature' and 'connect with others in nature'.Being in a natural environment improves the health of our bodies and minds and can improve our overall quality of life.At Forest Bathing UK we offer organised mindful connections within a natural environment to benefit all.--- #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors  #forestbathing Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we talk to Michelle Hayes from Resurrected Bites food bank in Harrogate. https://resurrectedbites.co.uk/They say through the love for creation and in the knowledge that 30% of the UK's food goes to waste, we felt challenged to change things in our district. We want to fill bellies not bins, to ensure good quality food is not going to waste.Resurrected Bites is partnered with Fareshare, Neighbourly and Harrogate Waste Not Want Not. With the help of these organisations, we ‘intercept' good quality ingredients that were destined for landfill. Our chefs then create delicious dishes from hearty breakfasts to lovely lunches and divine desserts! All are served in a welcoming environment and when it comes to the bill you ‘pay as you feel' – there's no set charge.Any donations you give help to cover the minimum £290 which it costs to run each cafe and we love to raise money for charity too. Thank you for supporting us and giving with your heart.--- #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors  Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In the Episode we talk about a project to turn a car park into a the best beer garden in the world. Bringing the Yorkshire dales to The Yorkshire Hotel. We talk to Nick Fryer http://nicholasedwardgardens.com/ and Simon Cotton https://www.the-yorkshire.co.uk/ and husband and wife team Jason and Tracey Potter from https://www.livingstonewalling.co.uk/Living Stone are passionate about the craft of dry stone walling and what a fabulous job they did.The Yorkshire Hotel is located in the heart of historic Harrogate, on the edge of the Yorkshire dales.Centrally located and with traditional features, the hotel offers everything you might need for a great break in Harrogate, including a choice of bedroom styles, bar and restaurant.#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors  #beer #Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we talk to Rudding Park Kitchen Gardener, Fiona Slight. She has the enviable task of growing a fantastic array of produce for the team to use in the Kitchens and also create a haven for guests to explore and reconnect with nature.  At Rudding Park her focus is to produce the freshest, tastiest fruit and vegetables to the highest quality for the hotel chefs.  She follows organic principles and grows as sustainably as possible. Fiona tries to ensure there is produce every month of the year and that the kitchen garden is not only productive but is also a feast for the eyes too”.https://www.ruddingpark.co.uk/--- #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors  Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we talk about Easter and all the joys of spring. Sarah talks to Phil Airey (co host) about his gardening lifeThought of the pod - Easter --- #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors  Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In the episode is about the hedgerow. We interviews John Hulbert @johnhulbert.drystonewalling about the art of hedge Laying. https://www.facebook.com/johnhulbert.drystonewalling Tree of the Pod - Weeping Willow (Salix Babylonica)Plant of the pod - Sarah explains how wonderful the hedging favorite Blackthorn is (Prunus Spinosa)and thought of the pod - Faith talks about the simple daffodil (Narcissus)--- #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors #countryside  #hedging #hedgerow Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we were honoured to speak to Joanne and Robyn from the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, Boston, Massachusetts. https://www.foccp.org/aboutThe purpose of FOCCP shall be to encourage, promote, enhance, and coordinate efforts of residents, neighbours, area businesses and institutions, and the Department of Parks and Recreation of the City of Boston (Park Landlord) in promoting, improving, maintaining, and utilizing Boston's Christopher Columbus Park.I hidden gem for those visiting Boston. With a beautiful vista of the harbour, its a great relaxing park for everyone. --- #gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors #countryside #boston #MA #Massachusetts  #volunteer  Support the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

Have you missed us. After our winter break we are backIn this episode its just Phil and Sarah talking about spring and life. With parts of the world starting to look forward to some normality, our gardens are doing what they always do.... Springing into life. Get into your gardens and enjoy the sights and smells of spring.... Enjoy#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors #countrysideSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

This is our festive podcast , We talk about Christmas and of course "moss balls". ... again Plant of the Pod - Hedera helix, Ivy is an evergreen, woody climber.Tree of the pod - The Christmas tree of choice.... The Nordmann Fir is the king of the trees, its needles will stay attached throughout the festive season. No more needles in your feetPlant of the pod - Mistletoe is an evergreen plant with distinctive forked branches and pairs of symmetrical evergreen leaves. In winter it produces clusters of pearlescent white berries which are favourites with hungry birds such as thrushesThought of the Pod - Winter wellnessWe will return next year. 2021... Until then... Merry Christmas and a happy new yearP.s Keep it green---#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors #countryside  #keepitgreenSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this Episode we talk about botanicals in drinks especially gin. Gin with Jam - We Interview Jamila Juma-Ware (Jam) about Tailors gin and using plants to enhance their gin.To find more information go to https://www.tailorsgin.com/our-story Tree of the Pod - Fagus sylvatica, the European beech or common beech, is a deciduous treePlant of the pod - Schlumbergera  a epiphytic cacti commonly known as Christmas cactus#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors #countryside  #keepitgreen #gin #ginloversSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we talk about Christmas trees and how to care for them and a welcome return after another lockdown. Plant of the pod is Schlumbergera - Christmas CatusTree of the pod - Norway spruce - Picea abiesThought of the pod  - The wind they are a changin#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors #countryside  #keepitgreenSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we talk about pruning back and getting ready for winter. To prune or not to prune....That is the question. Fact of the pod - SaffronThought of the pod - The air that we breath.Things will get back to normal in December so keep tuned. We are all back in the studio and send us your gardening questions.#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors #countryside  #keepitgreenSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we talk about sculptures and what they do to enhance the garden and your lifeWe talk to Steve Blaylock    https://metalsculpture.co.uk/From the humble beetle to the majestic oak, his sculptures are of many diverse subjects and sizes. From almost life size dragonflies to 30 foot lizards, owls with 16 foot wingspans and spiders that are big enough to carry you off.All his sculptures contain or are made of entirely from the last Sheffield stainless steel ever manufactured in the UK. This includes the Blue Peter Ship that now resides in the public garden at Media City.#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors #countryside  #keepitgreenSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episode we talk about Herbs and Sarah talks to Andy Perry of Urban Herbshttps://urban-herbs.co.uk/ We are based in the Midlands in the heart of Birmingham. We don't have a retail base but everyone is welcome in our online store. Here, you can find a huge range of living flavour. We love growing things and are slightly obsessed with herbs and spices – can you tell? We believe that exciting flavours make life better.We are a young company, operated by foodies who genuinely love the flavours that we sell. We share the joy and excitement of growing that we have discovered and only wish you could smell our amazing plants through the screen of your phone or tablet. Our greatest joy is making growing exciting and accessible to all - regardless of previous experience with growing. Herbs are such an accessible, easy and enjoyable way to begin a relationship with growing. You won't look back. We certainly haven't.We are a family business and service to customers is at the forefront of our business. We really do care about your satisfaction. When you enjoy the flavours that we sell it really does make us happy. Your feedback is so important to us. Now please explore, browse and enjoy our virtual herb farm. We really hope that you feel inspired. Reach out and follow us on Instagram where we love sharing our joy of growing.#gardening #trees #gardening-podcast #horticulture #nature #flowers #podcast #herbs #vegetables #mentalhealth #wellbeing #outdoors #countryside  #keepitgreenSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

We talk about the effects of covid 19 on gardeners and the industry We go to Halifax to join Claire on her first allotmentPlant of the Pod - Shasta Daisy - Leucanthemum is a commonly grown flowering herbaceous perennial plant with the classic daisy appearance of white petals around a yellow disc, similar to the oxeye daisyWe speak to Graham Porter FCIHort., Cert.Ed. The garden expert on BBC Radio Leeds--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-airey/messageSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

Its Halloween special.  We talk about the creepy and dark side of plants. Wacks wicked plants tell use how carnivorous plants devour their prayThought of the pod  - Halloween and what to do with your pumpkin. Till next time.... keep it scream

In this episode we talk about Autumn, also known as fall in America.Job of the pod - BulbsInterview with the wonderful people of Wacks Wicked Plants.  They are North-Yorkshire based, nursery, and grow, display and sell Carnivorous Plants at Shows and Fairs. They started as a backyard nursery in Knaresborough, and moved to the beautiful village of Scampston in 2015 to enable them to grow the nursery. Now its all online so please email info@wackswickedplants.co.uk or call 07530 176624 for an appointment.https://wackswickedplants.co.uk/   https://www.scampston.co.uk/Thought of the pod - The seasonsThank you for listening and please subscribe but till next time... Keep it green--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-airey/messageSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episodeWe talk about Moss balls and its more fascinating than you might thinkJob of the pod - Harvesting and storing potatoes Plant of the pod - Judas tree - Cercis siliquastrumInterview with Katie Rees from KindleWoodsKindleWoods CIC is a woodland social enterprise based in North Yorkshire. From mental health to coppicing, we are a skilled, hardworking team who use creative, evidenced based approaches to tackle the root causes of our major social and environmental challenges. Passionate about empowering and engaging our community, we use a combination of our skills and experience to run transformative woodland wellbeing programmes and sustainably manage local woodland. https://www.kindlewoods.com/Thought of the pod - Listen to the dawn chorus but do you listen to the evening chorusThank you for listening and please subscribe. We would love to hear your questions too.Till next time ..... Keep it green--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-airey/messageSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

In this episodeWe talk about Horticap A great Charity in Harrogate. www.horticap.org Job of the pod - Leaves are coming.Pest of the pod - Wooly aphids - EriosomatinaeTree of the pod - Betula pendula, commonly known as silver birchInterview with Sarah Owen Hughes MICHortThought of the pod - The sky aboveThank you for listening and please subscribe. We would love to hear your questions too.Till next time ..... Keep it green--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-airey/messageSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)

Welcome to our podcast. We will bring you garden tips and facts. We also interview good old gardening folk. In this episodeJob of the pod - Dig um out, Time to dig your potatoes up before the slugs get them.   Time also to plant your winter veg.Fact of the pod - Where does 85% of plant live grow ?Plant of the pod - Cercidiphyllum japonicum, known as the katsura, is a species of flowering tree in the family Cercidiphyllaceae native to China and Japan. It is sometimes called caramel tree for the light caramel smell it emits during leaf fallThought of the pod - Herbal Tea, The antioxidants and vitamins found in herbal teas are great for helping fight disease and infections, protect against oxidative stressOur guest this episode is Philip Gomersall,  President of the National Allotment Society. Desert island digs - Phil takes us down to his secret allotment--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-airey/messageSupport the show (https://trowelsandtribulations.buzzsprout.com/)