Podcasts about Chelsea Flower Show

With warm colours all around, Gardeners' Corner celebrates the arrival of autumn. At the National Trust's Rowallane Gardens, David meets head gardener Claire McNally for a walk in the woods where Acers, Sorbus, Birch and Enkianthus are stealing the show. As this year's harvest is gathered in, Amy Kelly is thinking ahead to what can be planted now for early crops next year. In Moira, David discovers a secret courtyard garden beside the oldest house in the village and he chats to Mary Reynolds about her journey from being the youngest ever winner of a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show to the founder of the ‘We are the ARK' movement which campaigns to restore nature through native planting. In studio, David is joined by Mary Doris who has made best use of the apple and pear harvest. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Adam Frost is best known for his work on BBC's Gardeners' World. He is an award-winning British garden designer, author, and television presenter. A seven-time Chelsea Flower Show gold medalist, Adam is celebrated for his naturalistic, wildlife-friendly designs and approachable style. He began his career working with garden legend Geoff Hamilton before founding his own design business and training academy. Today, he inspires audiences with his practical tips, sustainable gardening ethos, and down-to-earth presenting style. .Adam Frost is our guest in episode 530 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Tickets for Adam's tour are available here - https://www.fane.co.uk/adam-frost .Adam's books can be bought here - https://adamfrost.co.uk/shop .Follow Adam Frost on Instagram: @adamfrostdesign .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios.   Garden expert, Teresa Watkins is joined by the effervescent Katie Dubow, President of Garden Media Group on her predictions for 2026 garden trends. Teresa's Dirty Word of the Day is Kusumi. Garden topics and questions include what to do in your landscape this month, plant identification, tall varieties of tomatoes, fertilizer, how to collect soil for testing, and more. https://rb.gy/0hzjxx   Sign up for Teresa's monthly gardening newsletter, “In Your Backyard” where you can read Teresa's what to do in your landscape tips, Landscape Malpractice: How to know when to fire your landscaper,” Teresa's Design Tips; and more.   https://bit.ly/2YRBbsT    Art in Bloom Garden Tours New garden tours announced! Philadelphia Flower Show, Revolutionary Garden Tour, Chelsea Flower Show, and more! Come join Teresa on incredible garden adventures! Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call in with your garden questions and text messages on 1-888.455.2867 and 23680, Miss the live broadcast? Listen on Audioboom podcast 24/7. https://rb.gy/gf8k3s Join me on Facebook, Instagram. #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #Deland #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #podcast #syndicated #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios.   Garden expert, Teresa Watkins takes phone calls and text messages on gardening issues. Teresa's Dirty Word of the Day is Nastic Movements. Garden topics and questions include, what to do in your landscape for September, how long do oak trees live, whiteflies on summer squash, the bane of Teresa's gardening existence: lubber grasshoppers, and more. https://rb.gy/0hzjxx   Sign up for Teresa's monthly gardening newsletter, “In Your Backyard” where you can read Teresa's what to do in your landscape tips, Landscape Malpractice: How to know when to fire your landscaper,” Teresa's Design Tips; and more. https://bit.ly/2YRBbsT Art in Bloom Garden Tours  New garden tours announced! Philadelphia Flower Show, Revolutionary Garden Tour, Chelsea Flower Show, and more! Come join Teresa on incredible garden adventures! Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins, Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call in with your garden questions and text messages on 1-888.455.2867 and 23680, Miss the live broadcast? Listen on Audioboom podcast 24/7. https://rb.gy/gf8k3s Join me on Facebook, Instagram. #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #Deland #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #podcast #syndicated #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow 

John Maytham speaks to Leon Kluge, exhibit co-designer, to discuss his presentation at the Chelsea Flower Show. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by the Stanford Tourism Association chairperson, Jamie Kastner. Jamie shares the main attractions of Stanford, and what makes it a popular tourist destination. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Peter Bruce joins John Maytham to chat about life in Stanford, the ups and downs of the community Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios.   Garden expert, Teresa Watkins, is joined by Roi Levin, Certified Pest Operator/Manager with Environmental Pest and Lawn Services on chinch bug resistance to current pesticides. Teresa's Dirty Word of the Day is Bogs vs. Fens. Garden topics and questions include, thatch and chinch bugs, herbicides for torpedo grass in Asiatic jasmine, fertilizing and pruning avocado trees, and more. https://rb.gy/0hzjxx   Sign up for Teresa's monthly gardening newsletter, “In Your Backyard” where you can read Teresa's what to do in your landscape tips, Landscape Malpractice: How to know when to fire your landscaper,” Teresa's Design Tips; and more. https://bit.ly/2YRBbsT Art in Bloom Garden Tours  New garden tours announced! Philadelphia Flower Show, Revolutionary Garden Tour, Chelsea Flower Show, and more! Come join Teresa on incredible garden adventures! Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins, University of Florida Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call in with your garden questions and text messages on 1-888.455.2867 and 23680, Miss the live broadcast? Listen on Audioboom podcast 24/7. https://rb.gy/gf8k3s Join me on Facebook, Instagram. #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #Deland #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #podcast #syndicated #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow 

Liz Morley is the force behind @you_dig_gardens and Nottingham College's inspiring Wilder Campuses project, where she's transforming educational spaces into thriving, biodiverse landscapes. We explore her accessible, low-budget approach to rewilding and how it's reconnecting people with nature right where they study and work. Links The project on instagram: @you_dig_gardens Other episodes if you liked this one: Episode 336: Creating an Ark with Mary Reynolds Mary Reynolds—renowned landscape designer, author, and founder of the We Are The Ark rewilding movement—joins Sarah Wilson to explore how even small spaces can be transformed into biodiverse sanctuaries. Her insights into rewilding, from her award-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden to grassroots ecological design, resonate beautifully with the ethos of campus rewilding.  Listen here Episode 106: More Than Weeds with Sophie Leguil Ecologist and biologist Sophie Leguil brings a passionate perspective on public spaces, meadows, wildflower planting, and the value of brownfield sites for urban nature. She challenges conventional horticulture and champions the ecological potential of overlooked weeds—an enriching counterpart to the themes of accessible biodiversity and rewilded campuses.  Listen here Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall

In this episode I speak again with Paul Pritchard from Paul Pritchard Landscape Design.We catch up on what his experience was like winning a gold medal and best construction at this years MIFGS.He also talks about some of the phenomenal gardens he saw in France and his thoughts on the Chelsea Flower Show.We also talk about my upcoming garden show build next year.You can follow Paul on Instagram @paulpritchardlandscapedesign and you can listen to his previous episodes on Episode 69 and 227If you're wanting to sign up to be on the mailing list for The Landscaping School, you can find the link here.You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

In this episode I speak with Scott Wynd from TLC Pools.Scott is someone I've looked up to in the industry for as long as I've been aware of him, with his show garden at MIFGS in 2011 being one of my earliest memories of a garden show build. It just so happened to be a smaller version of the garden he'd designed and built at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2010, winning a Gold medal.Scott was fortunate to start in the industry working for a company which did pools and landscaping, and then once he was qualified he started out on his own, but built relationships with other allied business owners to help them get work and appear like a bigger team, rather than individual businesses.You can follow Scott on Instagram @tlc_poolsIf you're wanting to sign up to be on the mailing list for The Landscaping School, you can find the link here.You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

Carol Klein is a gardener, broadcaster and longtime contributor to BBC Gardeners' World. She is a six time Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winner, a certified RHS Horticultural Hero and was awarded the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour. Born in 1945 in Lancashire, Carol was the eldest of three children and her love of gardening was evident when she used to bring soil in from the outside as a toddler, and make a garden on the lino floor of her mum's kitchen. She began her career as an art teacher, working for many years in London schools. After meeting her husband, Neil, they eventually moved to Devon to buy a house and create a garden. They have lived in Glebe Cottage for forty seven years and it's been the base for Carol's former plant business as well as the location for some of her TV programmes. Carol never intended to be a professional gardener. She followed that path after becoming a parent and deciding not to return to her teaching career. After first growing plants successfully for local markets, she then started entering professional garden shows up and down the country winning six Chelsea gold medals in the process. Carol lives in Devon with her husband Neil.DISC ONE: Feeling Good - Nina Simone DISC TWO: Not Fade Away - Buddy Holly DISC THREE: Corrina, Corrina - Bob Dylan DISC FOUR: Let's Stay Together - Al Green DISC FIVE: Perfect Day - Lou Reed DISC SIX: Tutti Frutti - Little Richard DISC SEVEN: Skylark (Alauda Arvensis) DISC EIGHT: Radio, Radio - Elvis Costello & The AttractionsBOOK CHOICE: Flora Britannica by Richard Mabey LUXURY ITEM: A bottle of perfume CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Skylark (Alauda Arvensis) Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Sarah Taylor

UW Extension Outreach Specialist Bruce Spangenberg is back to share advice on summer gardening. In the last half hour of the show we talk to an orchid expert about breeding and exhibiting.

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David travels to Babylonstoren, the Cape Dutch farm in the Western Cape familiar to garden lovers for its patronage of the Chelsea Flower Show, to meet cellar master Klaas Stoffberg and find out more about the wines produced on the estate.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I speak with Jason Schulz from Yergan Landscape, a one stop company based in Adelaide doing design, construction, maintenance and pool building.Jason talks about his involvement in the Gold medal, best in show winning garden at this years MIFGS, as well as his trip to the Chelsea Flower Show.He has a great passion for the industry and teaching others, and mentions the importance of starting with the basics a couple of times in this chat.You can follow Jason on Instagram @yerganlandscapeIf you're wanting to sign up to be on the mailing list for The Landscaping School, you can find the link here.You can follow along with the projects we're currently working on via our Instagram page@instyle_gardens@thelandscapingpodcastYou can view each episode on our YouTube channel

Today we welcome Arthur Parkinson onto the R2Kast!

Author Nic Wilson speaks about her memoir, Land Beneath the Waves. We delve into how her relationship with the natural world has provided insight and resilience in the face of chronic illness, and how our surroundings can shape and reflect our inner landscapes. Links Official Website nicwilson.co.uk – The central hub for Nic's writing, including her memoir Land Beneath the Waves, Guardian Country Diary contributions, newsletter subscription (“Only Connect!”), book tour dates, and the Peat‑Free Nurseries list.  Linktree A central portal with quick links to her website, book launch, newsletter, and social profiles. Instagram @dogwooddaysgardener – Nic's nature-and-garden-focused Instagram, where she shares updates on her memoir, writing, and everyday natural world reflections. Bluesky (Alternative Social Platform) nicwilson.bsky.social – Her profile on Bluesky, with nature musings and updates.  Newsletter Only Connect! – Nic's periodic newsletter focusing on nature writing, wild-life interviews, book news, and Peat‑Free gardening resources. Available via her website and Linktree.

In this episode, Dan & Julia chat to Lorraine Caley of Caley Brothers, gold medal-winning mushroom growers. Lorraine and her sister, Jodie, have built a thriving business by running mushroom-growing workshops and selling mushroom kits, gaining fame with their eye-catching, intriguing displays of edible fungi at the Chelsea Flower Show. If you don't know a lot about fungi, listening to this interview is a must! Later in the episode, Julia shares her experience of growing oyster mushrooms using a kit, and Dan suggests ten things you can do in your garden over the next fortnight. Here's a reminder:Jobs to do this fortnightPlan spring bulb displays for autumn planting, succession planting for late summer colour and cropping. Arrange for someone to water your garden if you're planning a holiday in July or August.Sow annual flowers for an extended season of colour, salads for summer, vegetables for autumn cropping, all the autumn and winter-picking brassicas and biennial flowers to bloom next spring. Plant container-grown shrubs, roses, perennials and climbers. Summer bedding and dahlias. Plant up containers of all shapes and sizes.Prune early-spring-flowering shrubs, taking care not to disturb nesting birds.Harvest asparagus, broad beans, carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, mint, parsley, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, spring cabbage, spring onions, strawberries, gooseberries, and elderflowers.Pick - peonies, roses, delphiniums, lupins, alstroemeria, sweet peas, lavender. Please give them a long drink in a bucket of cold water before arranging.Buy - plants that fill the ‘June gap', young vegetable plants, bedding plants, peat-free compost for containers, tomato and lawn food, liquid seaweed and weeding tools. It might also be a good time to invest in a new hose or watering can.Enjoy the early mornings and long, light evenings, the increasing temperatures, and strawberries and gooseberries eaten straight from the plant.Visit - open gardens and nurseries across the country, but especially those specialising in roses. Website links:Dan Cooper GardenParker's PatchCaley Brothers' websiteExpertly produced by Scott Kennett at Red Lighthouse Local Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.In this heartwarming and insightful episode, we're joined by Phil Johnson, sweet pea expert and the grower behind English Sweet Peas. Phil shares his lifelong connection to these delicate, nostalgic blooms—starting from age nine—and how that early passion grew into a celebrated career.We explore:His journey from hobbyist to head of English Sweet PeasThe release of his new book, A World of Sweet PeasReceiving the Henry Eckford Memorial Medal—a high honour in the sweet pea worldThe real challenges climate change poses to growing and breeding sweet peas todayHis ongoing work to create new varieties, including the dream of a yellow sweet peaWhy moisture matters and how successional sowing can keep blooms comingHow sweet peas carry deep emotional ties and memories for so manyPlus, Phil reflects on his Chelsea Flower Show milestone and offers practical advice for anyone wanting to grow sweet peas successfully.Whether you're a seasoned flower grower or just discovering the magic of sweet peas, this episode is a treasure trove of knowledge, heart, and horticultural passion. https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrowthclub Lots of free resources on our website: https://thecutflowercollective.co.uk/cut-flower-resources/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers Facebook Group 'Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business' https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Facebook Group 'The Cut Flower Collection' https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowercollection

BBC Gardener's World Live runs from 12 - 15 June this year so the HortWeek Podcast took the opportunity to talk to Immediate Live horticultural director Bob Sweet and event director, Lucy Tremlett about shows past and present.After record attendances for the BBC Gardeners' World Live May Spring Fair show held at Beaulieu, Tremlett is looking forward to some 90,000 visitors over the four days. The main stage will feature BBC Gardeners' World lead presenter Monty Don, fellow presenters Adam Frost, Rachel de Thame, Frances Tophill, Sue Kent and Nick Bailey with a headline garden. Show designer Pip Probert and Plant Geek Michael Perry will also appear.Hot Off the Potting Bench is a new plants awards feature with up to 100 launches vying for the Peter Seabrook Award.Last year's winner was a hydrangea from Allensmore. Judges include David Hurrion, Boyd Douglas-Davies and HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby.There is also a garden for the 30th anniversary of the APL (Association of Professional Landscapers) and a stand for Plant Healthy to remind "visitors, the general public, gardeners should watch out for in their gardens about bringing plant material into the country".Central to this year's show is the Make A Metre Matter campaign "encouraging our audience to turn a metre of their space, whether it's their garden, whether it's a windowsill, whether it's balcony, and turn it into something that does something good for the planet. So thinking about encouraging a bit of biodiversity into the garden, or it's thinking about growing some edibles and reducing your food miles. It's just encouraging everybody to have a go".Tremlett says: "We aim through our show gardens here and through our exhibits to relate very much to take home ideas, what's achievable, and the things that people really can grow, do and grow in their own gardens...the whole show and its background going back a long, long time is about the fundamentals of gardening and we very proudly stick to those principles."Sweet brings a long pedigree in garden shows having run events with the RHS Chelsea, Hampton Court, Tatton Park, Cardiff and Scotland's National Gardening Show. After enjoying the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show earlier this year, he said: "it certainly warms the cockles of your heart when you see the expertise of some of the growers and what they've been able to achieve". On the podcast he reminisces about the impact he had on Chelsea during his tenure."There's so many aspects of Chelsea that I feel there's a little Bob Sweet stamp on when I go around...there's lots of little hints of my career left behind there which I'm very proud of" from the names of the various routes through the show to fundamental changes to the way awards were judged. He also lifts the lid on some of the more light-hearted aspects of the show and the mischief-makers he has had to contend with over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alec Hogg unpacks the ANC's push for strict race quotas in the workplace, with insights from Solidarity's Connie Mulder and DA's Toby Chance. The Fort Hare scandal escalates as whistleblowers are jailed for exposing corruption. Plus: South Africa claims gold at the Chelsea Flower Show, New Zealand attracts record immigration, nuclear power gets an AI boost, and investor David Booth shares timeless financial wisdom.

Billy Alexander has always loved ferns but it took him 30 years to give up the day job and make a business out of his hobby. He's just back from the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show where he won gold again and he's at Bloom in the Phoenix Park this weekend where we caught up with him.

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios.  Summer is here! Garden expert Teresa Watkins is back from visiting sublime gardens. Teresa's Dirty Word of the Day is ha-ha. Teresa discusses her favorite British childhood literature bronze sculptures at the Chelsea Flower Show, and meeting the sculptor, Robert James Workshop. Garden topics and questions include sick magnolia, fig tree dropping leaves, fertilizing plumeria, encouraging avocado tree to bear more fruit, mangos, papayas, growing avocado in a container, hiding a crape myrtle's bad side, are mushrooms bad in the lawn, and more. https://bit.ly/4diIsZH   Sign up for Teresa's monthly gardening newsletter, “In Your Backyard” where you can read Teresa's what to do in your landscape tips, Landscape Malpractice: How to know when to fire your landscaper,” Teresa's Design Tips; and more. https://bit.ly/2YRBbsT Art in Bloom Garden Tours  Buffalo Garden Walk and Niagara Falls, Canada, The Gardens of Scotland, and The Gardens and Grandeur of the Hudson River Valley. Come join Teresa on incredible garden tours! https://bit.ly/4fe9m62 Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins, Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call in with your garden questions and text messages on 1-888.455.2867 and 23680, Miss the live broadcast? Listen on Audioboom podcast 24/7. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 Join me on Facebook, Instagram. #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #Deland #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #podcast #syndicated #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow #gardensonInstagram  

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 1 – Coming to you from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios. Garden expert and host, Teresa Watkins is back inspired, rejuvenated, and with a little zone envy, visiting the best of English Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show. Just in time for the start of hurricane season. Teresa' Top Five Favorite Plants featured How to design and prepare your landscape for storms, preventing elms from suckering, using pre-emergent on St. Augustine lawns, types of colorful shrubs for a white picket fence, and more. https://bit.ly/4diIsZH   Sign up for Teresa's monthly gardening newsletter, “In Your Backyard” where you can read Teresa's what to do in your landscape tips, Landscape Malpractice: How to know when to fire your landscaper,” Teresa's Design Tips; and more. https://bit.ly/2YRBbsT Art in Bloom Garden Tours Two sublime garden tours you don't want to miss! Small groups. Beautiful vistas. Buffalo Garden Walk and Niagara Falls, Canada and the beautiful Gardens of Scotland. Come join Teresa on these incredible garden tours! Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins, Listen every Saturdays from 7am - 9am EST on WFLA- Orlando. Call in with your garden questions and text messages on 1-888.455.2867 and 23680, Miss the live broadcast? Listen on Audioboom podcast 24/7. https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7 Join me on Facebook, Instagram. #WFLF #WFLA #FNN #WNDB #BetterLawns #gardening #Florida #planting #gardeninglife #radio #southflorida #northflorida #centralflorida #Deland #SHE #Orlando #Sarasota #Miami #FortLauderdale #podcast #syndicated #BLGradio #WRLN #WiOD #gardening #SummitResponsibleSolutions #QualityGreenSpecialists #BlackKow 

Pippa speaks to Jacky Goliath, who was at the Chelsea Flower Show as a representative of Cape Flora South Africa. This is the industry body for cut fynbos – it’s a non-profit organisation which aims to maintain the quality of our fynbos products while also growing demand for them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textFrost and drought in the garden and Tom's buzzing after a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show…Tom Cadwallender's taking a 'tern' at volunteering and  listening songbirds… And sustainability is one of Steve Lowe's missions: composting, wormeries and hot bins at the Cresswell Pele Tower…Plus we've got some top tips for the garden from Tom P…Support the showYou can follow Tom Pattinson, Steve and Tom Cadwallender and our wonderful guests and featured flowers, birds and projects on Twitter: @gardenersradio @TheNatureGarden and on Facebook: The Nature Garden. And you can tune in to our monthly live radio show on Saturdays at 11am on www.lionheartradio.com Or email us: gardenersradio@outlook.comThank you for your support!Music link: Gaia by Carl Cape Band on Amazon Music - Amazon.co.uk

Jojo and Polly are coming to you from inside a Plankbridge Shepherds Hut at Chelsea Flower Show!We discus all the fashion, footwear and flowers from Chelsea.Plus we answer your questions on outdoor cushions and indoor pots.This episode is sponsored by Plankbridge, makers of fine shepherd's huts and cabins. At their workshop in the Dorset countryside, Plankbridge creates beautifully handcrafted spaces, from garden studios and saunas to bespoke guest accommodation, whether for holiday lets or visiting friends and family. Creators of the famous Pig Hotel garden wagons, their huts blend traditional craftsmanship with timeless design, and are the only huts endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society. This episode was recorded in a bespoke, dog-friendly Guest House at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Check out their full range at www.plankbridge.comInstagramPodcast - @the_insandouts_Jojo - @houseninedesignPolly - @pollyanna_wilkinsonProducer Andy - @andy_rowe_WebsitesJojo - https://www.housenine.co.uk/Polly - https://www.pollyannawilkinson.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathy Clugston and a panel of green-fingered gurus, Kirsty Wilson, Pippa Greenwood, and Dr Chris Thorogood, explore the spectacular Chelsea Flower Show!Meanwhile on the vibrant main avenue, roving reporter Peter Gibbs explores gardens shaped by climate challenges. He steps into the thought-provoking Save for a Rainy Day Garden to chat with designer Baz Granger about clever water-saving ideas. Then, he ventures into the lush creativity of the Hospitalfield Arts Garden, where he meets celebrated garden designer Nigel Dunnett for a conversation on art, ecology, and sustainable planting.Producer: Dom Tyerman Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod and Suhaar AliA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

It's Chelsea Flower Show in London this week, and at Rosebud we're celebrating - with this special episode recorded at one of the most beautiful gardens in the world: Sissinghurst Castle in Kent. At Sissinghurst Gyles meets the writer Adam Nicolson, grandson of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson (who famously conceived and designed the garden there) and his wife Sarah Raven, the plantswoman and entrepreneur, who is one of the most influential people in gardening today. Sarah's garden at Perch Hill in Sussex, and the business she runs from there, have been instrumental in introducing a new abundant, naturalistic and colourful style in gardening, and her story is fascinating.This is a brilliant conversation about the history of Sissinghurst and the Nicolson family, and about Sarah's childhood 'botanising' with her father, John Raven. It's also about finding wild tulips, the meaning of the word 'wharfinger' and the burden of inheritance. Adam Nicolson's latest book, which is brilliant, is called Bird School and is available here. Sarah Raven's website is inspirational for any gardener and is here. Her book, A Year Full of Pots, is also highly recommended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a busy visit to the Chelsea Flower Show, Dan and Julia reflect on how the UK's premier horticultural showcase is evolving. They compare what caught their eye, from bonsai potentillas to pelargonium-scented candles. As always, you can expect a candid assessment of the show through your hosts' eyes, accompanied by laughter and amusing anecdotes.Website links:Dan Cooper GardenDan's Chelsea Survival GuideDan's article on the Chelsea ChopParker's PatchKent Wildflower Seeds WebsiteExpertly produced by Scott Kennett at Red Lighthouse Local Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary this week, with Meghan sharing an intimate collection of photos to mark the occasion.  And the Princess of Wales had a wedding throwback moment as she caught up with old friends at a garden party.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Mirror deputy royal editor Jennifer Newton to discuss whether Kate's fashion choice was pure coincidence and pore over Meghan's photo selections.  They also catch up on royal days out at the Chelsea Flower Show, plus royal trips to Bradford, Leith, Wembley and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Beckham and King Charles reunite at the Chelsea Flower Show to unveil The King's Rose and promote careers in gardening. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle's former friend Edward Enninful reportedly cuts ties following a Vogue cover dispute, and new reporting alleges Queen Elizabeth scolded Meghan over a food row before the royal wedding. Plus, Princess Eugenie and Queen Camilla take on meaningful new roles — and introduce an adorable new royal dog named Moley.Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.   

Billy Alexander of Kells Bay Gardens has won his third gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.  His display “Wilde Kells Bay Gardens” measures 120 square metres and features more than 100 fern species.  

Few Chelsea Flower Show gardens are designed by women. Fewer Chelsea Flower Show show gardens are created by the people they are intended for. And there has never before been a Chelsea Flower Show garden inspired by and made for female prisoners. But The Glasshouse Garden, garden designer Jo Thompson and founder of social enterprise The Glasshouse, Kali Hamerton-Stove, have done exactly that: created a show garden that breaks boundaries. Behind the duo's beautiful show garden, in the heart of the Chelsea Flower Showground, we were joined by Jo and Kali and a live audience for a special press day recording of this powerful conversation. You can find out more about The Glasshouse at theglasshouse.co.uk, or follow them on Instagram, @theglasshousebotanics. Jo Thompson can be found via her brilliant substack, The Gardening Mind, on Instagram @jothompsongarden. She's also the author of books including The New Romantic Garden and The Gardener's Palette.This podcast is inspired by my book, ⁠Why Women Grow: Stories of Soil, Sisterhood and Survival⁠, which is available in all good bookshops. We've also been photographing our guests and their gardens and you can see the beautiful images captured by India Hobson on my website and instagram account @⁠⁠⁠alicevincentwrites⁠⁠⁠.Use code WWGSUMMER at⁠ ⁠Crocus.co.uk⁠⁠'s checkout to save 20% on full priced plants. The code is valid until 11.59pm on August 31st, 2025, It is valid when you spend a minimum of £50 on full priced plants and / or bulbs. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other codes or offers.   

Billy Alexander talks to Audrey Carville about his gold medal win at this year's Chelsea Flower Show in London for his "Wilde Kells Bay" ferns display.

Jo Thompson, award-winning garden designer, joins Steph to talk about her fantasy garden. From her love of roses to her penchant for romantic gardens and her love of Italy, where she spent a lot of time as a child, in this episode we discover more about how Jo is always juggling so much from her new book to her Substack community and garden designs. Find out what inspired her to come out of Chelsea Flower Show retirement to do one more show garden this year, for The Glasshouse, and what advice she would give to other women designers who are juggling career goals and families. Plus, why she would want to have Vita Sackville-West and Christopher Lloyd on a job-share as her gardeners and why she'd rather grow a carrot than a cactus. Talking Gardens is created by the team at Gardens Illustrated magazine. Find more gardening inspiration and planting ideas at www.gardensillustrated.com Subscribe to Gardens Illustrated magazine and get your first 6 issues for only £12 and unlock member-only benefits including our members-only newsletter, dedicated members website, and much more. Become a member today ➡ ourmediashop.com/GIPOD525 Enjoyed this episode? Tell a friend and make sure to leave a review, or a comment to let us know who you would like to hear talking about their dream garden. Follow now so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I'm speaking with Mary Reynolds—renowned landscape designer, author, and founder of the rewilding movement We Are The Ark. This episode originally aired in 2019 and it's particularly pertinent as it coincides with the start of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where Mary, won a gold medal winner for her ground-breaking, naturalistic garden which at the time was a revelation. Mary has long championed a shift from traditional gardening to a more nature-centric approach. Her initiative, We Are The Ark, invites gardeners, landowners, and stewards to rewild areas under their care, transforming them into sanctuaries for biodiversity. This conversation delves into Mary's journey, the philosophy behind We Are The Ark, and practical steps we can all take to support nature in our own spaces. As we face increasing environmental challenges, Mary's insights offer a timely reminder of the power each of us holds to make a difference. Whether you have a sprawling garden or a small balcony, this episode provides inspiration and guidance on creating your own "Ark" for nature. Links 1. Official Website – Mary Reynolds Mary Reynolds' official website offers insights into her philosophy, projects, and design approach. Website 2. We Are The Ark – Rewilding Movement Mary founded the "We Are The Ark" initiative to encourage people to transform their gardens and land into safe havens for nature. Website 3. Book: The Garden Awakening: Designs to Nurture Our Land and Ourselves In this book, Mary shares her vision of creating gardens that are in harmony with nature, blending practical advice with spiritual insights. Publisher's Page 4. Book: We Are The Ark This book expands on the principles of the "We Are The Ark" movement, providing guidance on rewilding and creating sanctuaries for biodiversity. Publisher's Page 5. Film: Dare to Be Wild A biographical drama inspired by Mary Reynolds' journey to winning a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show. IMDb Page Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with Mary Reynolds you might also enjoy this one from the archives: 

The Chelsea Flower Show is one of the high points of the summer: a celebration of plants, gardens and creativity, as well as an unbeatable opportunity to rub shoulders with those who share the passion for making the most of this gorgeous time of year in England. This year, Country Life has its own presence at the show, at stand PW210, and we're thrilled to be part of this incomparable event. We'll be reporting from SW3 throughout the week, and you can see all our Chelsea 2025 stories right here, where we have been (and will continue) to share all the best photographs, stories and more from the show.To kick things off on the opening day, we are delighted that Country Life's gardens editor Tiffany Daneff was able to record a podcast at the show itself, speaking to Country Life's Toby Keel. Tiffany is a veteran of the show, having been literally dozens of times in her career, and has been talking to many of the garden designers whose work is on display in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. She talks through the things not to miss at this year's show, from the best of the show gardens to the cleverest ideas from among the smaller gardens tucked away in the corners, and she also gives a rundown of the finest flowers from inside the Great Pavilion, all while telling the stories and sharing the insights about behind how the show comes together. And yes, Tiffany also shares her very favourite plant from this year's show, one which she'd just seen before we started recording — so much so that she didn't yet have a note of the name. As promised in the recording, we've added the name here: it's called Ranunculus acris 'Citrinus'.Episode creditsHost: Toby KeelGuest: Tiffany DaneffProducer and editor: Toby KeelMusic: JuliusH via PixabayBack next week: James Fisher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Spectator Out Loud: Michael Gove interviews Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood (1:17; Max Jeffery shadows the police as they search for the parents of three abandoned babies (14:41); Paul Wood asks if this is really the end of the PKK, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (20:57); Susannah Jowitt reports that death has come to the Chelsea Flower Show (28:55); and, Leyla Sanai reviews Graham Swift's new anthology of short stories, Twelve Post-War Tales (34:23). Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

On this week's Spectator Out Loud: Michael Gove interviews Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood (1:17; Max Jeffery shadows the police as they search for the parents of three abandoned babies (14:41); Paul Wood asks if this is really the end of the PKK, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (20:57); Susannah Jowitt reports that death has come to the Chelsea Flower Show (28:55); and, Leyla Sanai reviews Graham Swift's new anthology of short stories, Twelve Post-War Tales (34:23).Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This year's flower show season is well and truly upon us, and one of the highlights is, of course, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Multi-award winning garden designer and plants woman, Jo Thompson, describes her Chelsea show garden and the story behind it  celebrating the transformative effect of second chances through horticulture. Hear Jo's  experience of designing show gardens and how her innovative, diverse, compassionate, and romantic approach to garden design has helped her forge an inspiring career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Designer Tom Massey joins Steph to talk about his Chelsea Flower Show garden that includes mycelium walls and AI that makes trees talk. He reveals the gardens and landscapes that have influenced him most, from the Cornwall hideaway where he spent his childhood holidays to Richmond Park in London and the special Japanese island he will never forget. Talking Gardens is created by the team at Gardens Illustrated magazine. Find lots more garden inspiration and planting ideas at www.gardensillustrated.com Subscribe to Gardens Illustrated magazine and get your first 6 issues for only £12 and unlock member-only benefits including our members-only newsletter, dedicated members website, and much more. Become a member today ➡ ourmediashop.com/GIPOD525 Enjoyed this episode? Tell a friend, make sure to leave a review, or a comment to let us know who you would like to hear talking about their dream garden next time. Follow now so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Dan and Julia talk to Charlotte Denne of Kent Wildflower Seeds about her family business, growing native wildflowers in your garden, and the groundbreaking exhibit she's taking to the Chelsea Flower Show. We learn how wildflower seeds are produced for sale and which are best suited to beds, containers and meadow areas. Julia highlights the many wildflowers you can eat and throws in some cultivated ones for good measure, while Dan suggests two products to help create the perfect seedbed for outdoor sowing. Your hosts conclude with a list of jobs to do in your garden and share what they're getting up to over the next fortnight.If you notice a little background noise during this podcast, that's Julia's builders working around the clock to complete her new extension! We hope the sound of busy tradesmen won't impact your enjoyment of this uplifting episode.Jobs to do in the garden this fortnightRegularly water direct-sown seeds, including wildflowers, new plantings and containers.Sow biennials, eg dianthus barbatus, hesperis & digitalis.Chelsea Flower Show week is a good week to cut back herbaceous perennials and herbs. This will extend the flowering season and produce more growth.Feed strawberry plants in flower and make sure they are watered regularly.Throw netting over strawberries and other soft fruit.Divide houseplants that are getting too big.It's a good time to propagate spider plants, monstera, coleus and philodendrons.Sow more salads, beetroot, radish, peas and spring onions for later crops.Earth up potatoesPlant out sweetcorn or sow if you have not started yet.Watch out for pests namely, lily beetle, asparagus beetle and box moth caterpillar, all three can destroy overnight.Website links:Dan Cooper GardenDan's article on sowing a wildflower meadowDan's article on the Chelsea ChopParker's PatchKent Wildflower Seeds WebsiteExpertly produced by Scott Kennett at Red Lighthouse Local Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garden designer Manoj Malde speaks with Steph about his dream garden and his inspirations for it, including Jardin Majorelle in Morocco and Lotusland in California, as well as the landscape of Crete and the work of designers Steve Martino and Juan Grimm. Discover what it was like to get married at the Chelsea Flower Show and what he has in store for his show garden there this year. Talking Gardens is created by the team at Gardens Illustrated magazine. Find lots more garden inspiration and planting ideas at www.gardensillustrated.com  Subscribe to Gardens Illustrated magazine and get your first 6 issues for only £12 and unlock member-only benefits including our members-only newsletter, dedicated members website, and much more. Become a member today ➡ ourmediashop.com/GIPOD525 Enjoyed this episode? Tell a friend, make sure to leave a review, or a comment to let us know who you would like to hear talking about their dream garden next time. Follow now so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Sargeant is an award-winning English garden designer who blends beauty with purpose in every space she creates. Juliet's unique background in medicine, science, and psychology gives her designs a whole new depth, focusing on wellbeing and connection. You might recognize her name from that time in 2016 when she made history as the first Black Woman garden designer to display at the Chelsea Flower Show, and her design - Modern Slavery Garden, won a Gold Medal and the People's Choice Prize.  This Earth Day week, we're celebrating Juliet's design background and digging in to her new book “Start With Soil: Simple Steps for a Thriving Garden” which publishes on May 1st from Frances Lincoln. Enjoy! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you so much for listening over the years and we hope you'll support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow even more of these types of conversations. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

What would you have in your dream garden? That's what we ask our guests on Talking Gardens, the podcast from Gardens Illustrated. We've got more amazing guests this season with top designers going for gold at the Chelsea Flower Show, as well as much-loved gardeners and expert plants people who will be telling all about their fantasy growing spaces. Discover Dan Pearson's approach to garden design, why Manoj Malde left fashion for horticulture, how Tom Massey is bringing AI into our gardens, and what advice Jo Thompson gives to women who want to do a Chelsea Show Garden. We'll also be talking to national treasure Carol Klein, Head Gardener Tom Coward, planting maestro James Hitchmough and Horticulturist Alys Fowler. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Hit follow now so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelly Morse is co-founder of 70|30 Studio—a design practice with a mission to rewild spaces and reconnect people with nature. Kelly's work blends ecology, sustainability, and creative design to transform how we experience the natural world. We'll be discussing the philosophy behind 70|30 Studio, the challenges and rewards of integrating wild landscapes into urban environments, and how we can all bring a little more nature into our everyday lives. About Kelly Morse is an ecological landscape designer, writer, and environmental artist. She is an award-winning author and founder of 70|30 Design Studio. As co-founder of Symbiocene Project she collaborates with artist Brendan Baylor and others to create environmental, community-centred art installations, including Hothouse and Soundings: Soundmap for a Changing Landscape. Links 70|30 Design Studio Brendan Baylor Art Hothouse Project Soundings: Soundmap for a Changing Landscape 70|30 Design Studio on Instagram Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with Kelly Morse you might also enjoy this one from the archives:  Episode 209: Soundscapes and Landscapes This week I'm speaking to Dr Mike Edwards, Chief Listening Officer at Sound Matters, a company focussed on using sound and listening to create more sustainable and resilient futures. Sound Matters provided the soundtrack to the Rewilding Britain garden that one best in show at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Mike recently spoke passionately about climate change, soundscapes and landscapes at the Beth Chatto Symposium and wowed a lecture theatre full of rapt listeners with his prowess on the didgeridoo. Episode 138: The Botanical Mind In this episode, I talk with gardener, TV presenter, and wildlife advocate Chris Baines about the evolution of wildlife gardening since the 1980s. Chris shares his experiences designing the first wildlife garden at the Chelsea Flower Show and offers practical advice on mimicking natural habitats, such as woodland edges, to support biodiversity. We also discuss the importance of documenting garden wildlife and how individual efforts contribute to broader conservation goals. Please support the podcast on Patreon

Spring has well and truly sprung and our gardens are bursting into life. It's a time of excitement and anticipation for the growing year ahead. Monty Don reveals his gardening plans for the year at Longmeadow, what he loves about spring, and shares details about his upcoming Chelsea Flower Show garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm joined by the brilliant AB Bishop, a passionate advocate for wildlife-friendly gardening and author and journalist. We dive into the incredible ways AB has transformed her outdoor space into a thriving habitat for native birds, insects, and other creatures. If you're keen to make your patch more biodiverse and buzzing with life, plus find out about Australia's incredible flora and fauna, this one's for you! Links AB Bishop is a renowned horticulturist, conservationist, and writer specialising in Australian native plants and wildlife-friendly gardening. Here are some of her notable works:  Habitat: A Practical Guide to Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Australian Garden This comprehensive guide offers practical advice on designing, planting, and maintaining gardens that support local wildlife. It emphasizes understanding the interconnectedness of backyard ecosystems to create authentic habitats.   Naturescapes: How to Create a Natural Australian Garden (co-authored with Phillip Withers) This book provides inspiration and guidance on transforming outdoor spaces into naturalistic Australian gardens. It focuses on plant selection, materials, wildlife habitats, soil information, and design principles to establish thriving environments.   Articles in ABC Gardening Australia Magazine As the horticultural editor, AB Bishop has contributed numerous articles covering topics such as composting, pruning native plants, and garden design. Her writings offer valuable insights and practical tips for gardeners. Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with AB Bishop you might also enjoy this one from the archives:  Episode 38: Wildlife Gardening with Kate Bradbury In this episode, I speak with wildlife gardening expert Kate Bradbury about creating gardens that support and attract wildlife. We discuss the best practices for designing wildlife-friendly spaces, including plant choices and features to include, as well as common mistakes to avoid. Kate shares insights from her book Wildlife Gardening for Everyone and Everything, offering valuable advice for gardeners looking to make their outdoor spaces more hospitable to various species. Listen to the episode  Episode 160: Making a Wildlife Garden with Chris Baines In this episode, I talk with gardener, TV presenter, and wildlife advocate Chris Baines about the evolution of wildlife gardening since the 1980s. Chris shares his experiences designing the first wildlife garden at the Chelsea Flower Show and offers practical advice on mimicking natural habitats, such as woodland edges, to support biodiversity. We also discuss the importance of documenting garden wildlife and how individual efforts contribute to broader conservation goals. Listen to the episode  Please support the podcast on Patreon

As we welcome the fresh energy of spring, it feels only right to celebrate the season with a conversation about gardens and the beauty they bring into our lives. And who better to join us than one of the most distinguished garden designers in the UK - Butter Wakefield.Butter grew up on a small farm outside Baltimore, Maryland. After gaining experience at Christie's in New York City, she relocated to London in 1988. There, she began her career at Colfax and Fowler as a design assistant, where she honed essential design principles such as color, scale, and pattern.In 1992, she followed her true calling: gardening - an art form embedded in her family's legacy. With a mother, aunt and grandparents who were all accomplished gardeners, it was inevitable that Butter would cultivate a passion for gardens herself. She trained at the English Gardening School before graduating from the prestigious London College of Garden Design.Today, she's recognized as one of House & Garden's Top 50 Garden Designers and has earned multiple accolades including the RHS, Gold medal and the People's Choice Award at the Chatsworth Flower Show for the Belmont Enchanted Garden. Her talent was also acknowledged at the Chelsea Flower Show, where she received Best Trade Stand Award for Gay's Burrville.William Kent once said, "Garden as if you will live forever." The wisdom Butter shares today reminds us of the lasting beauty we can create when we design with intention and heart.Butter's vibrant spirit, generosity, and boundless creativity are as inspiring as her gardens.In this episode, Butter and Anne discuss:Butter's journey into garden designInsights on designing small, traditional gardensTips for seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spacesEmbracing maximalism in interior design Complete show notes can be found at: @styledbyark.com ___Connect with Butter Wakefield on IG @butterwakefield and at butterwakefield.co.uk You can also learn more about Small Garden Design from Butter Wakefield at Create Academy, UK's most beloved learning platforms.