Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Day

In this edition of DIG IT Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with Chris Baines who is recognised as one of the UK's leading independent environmentalists and greatest pioneers in wildlife gardening. His best-selling book, How To Make A Wildlife Garden was published back in 1985 and has been in print continually ever since. Chris's ethos is simply to encourage us all to think more about wildlife and give it a helping hand in our gardens!People and places: Key Inspiration from Christopher Lloyd (Great Dixter Garden) and Dame Miriam Rothschild (passionate about getting wildflowers on motorway verges and attracting butterflies). War hero General Oliver Leese (a bonsai and cacti grower, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 1984, Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Kent apple Orchards, Wind in the Willows Books (Mr Toad reference). Wye College Agricultural and Horticulture Facility, Garden Organic, Sheffield Parks Department. Wildlife and Wetlands Trust created London Wetlands Centre, one of the most successful stories in Europe. English Nature, The Wildlife Trust and Wild Ken Hill, Norfolk featured on BBC SpringwatchPlant mentions: Cowslip, Crocus, Bolted Kale with flower buds, Daisies, Foxgloves, Grape hyacinths, Horse chestnut, Ivy, Michaelmas daisies, Runner beans, Silver Birch, and Saxifraga.Animal mentions: Blue Tits, Skylarks, Lapwings, Curlews, Robins, Swallows, Starlings, Swifts, Slugs, Caterpillars, Bats, Sparrow Hawks, Red Kites, Peregrine Falcons, Magpies, Foxes, Toads, Hedgehogs, Moths, Butterflies, Cabbage White Butterflies, Newts, Damsel flies, Wasps, Leatherjackets, and Woodcock.Product mentions: Bee hotels, Clay pots, Compost bins, Flexible Pond liners, and Nest boxes.Chris's garden with a large pond: Leyland Cypress, Holly, Yew, Crab Apple, Native Honeysuckle, Bird Cherry (Prunus padus), Rosa banksia, Pink Campion, Lily of the Valley, Meadow Cranesbill / non-native Geraniums, Pulmonaria (lungwort) and Wayfaring tree.Desert island must-haves: Hand lens / Macro lens binoculars and Secateurs.Media highlights: Pebble Mill at One (1989 - 92), Rich Habitat Garden created for Gardeners' World with Peter Seabrook. Blue Tits and Bumblebees (1985) one 40-minute programme, The Wildside of Town, and Countryfile one of the original presenters from 1989 - 92.The Thames Estuary Partnership: The Living Thames film won the 2019 UK Charity Film Award and has won prizes and awards on four continents. It has an introduction by Sir David Attenborough and is available worldwide through Amazon. Chris is currently working on the sequel, The Historic Thames, which is scheduled for autumn release.Chris's books: The Wild Side of Town, The RHS Companion to Wildlife Gardening (originally titled How to Make a Wildlife Garden), and A Guide to Habitat Creation.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the driest spring in over 60 years, our gardens have been amazing these past months. In this edition of DIG IT, Peter Brown and Chris Day guide us through the month of June looking at the events, topical gardening news and tasks to keep our gardens colourful and productive.What's onSaturday 7th June Royal Windsor Flower Show, Windsor Great Park, Windsor. 7th - 8th June London Open Gardens, Multiple locations, London.12 - 15th June BBC Gardeners' World Live, NEC, Birmingham.20 - 22nd June Blenheim Palace Flower Show, Blenheim, Oxfordshire.NewsThe two men who felled a tree at Sycamore Gap convicted of criminal damage.Eden Project Morecambe set to open in 2028.Good news for UK horticulture as most routine border checks on plant shipments to and from the EU will be dropped in new trade deal.Alan Titchmarsh becomes President of the National Garden Scheme as Dame Mary Berry steps down after 10 years in the role.National Garden Scheme charity funds over 100 gardens.Anne-Marie Powell's 2025 award-winning Octavia Hill Chelsea Garden finds a permanent home at Bridgemere Show Gardens in Nantwich, Cheshire.CHELSEA NEWS HEADLINESMonty Don's RHS / BBC RADIO 2 Dog Garden got tails wagging at show.Taylors Bulbs make it 32 Gold medals at Chelsea.Cosmos King and friend of the podcast Jonathan Sheppard collects Gold for his National Collection of Cosmos display.Frank P Matthews awarded Silver Guilt for Malus and trained fruit display.Cha No Niwa, Japanese Tea Garden collects top awards including the People's Award for best show garden.In the Malvern Houseplant Studio category, a gold was awarded to Babylon Beats by James Whiting of Plants by There and The Little Botanical reimagines the Hanging Gardens of Babylon through a 1980s lens.Winner of the RHS Plant of the Year 2025 goes to Philadelphus Petit Perfume Pink.The King's Rose is officially unveiled with proceeds going to The King's Foundation.The National Trust creates its first ornamental forest garden at the Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire.Communities to gather in the Great Big Green Week to help beat climate change.Tribute garden to late Queen Elizabeth II takes shape at London's Regent's Park.Can you help passionate Cornish Peony gardener – Caroline Stone - and her quest to find rare types of Paeonia lactifolora, bred since the 1800s by Kelway's Nursery in Langport, Somerset? If you think you can help Caroline, contact her at www.glebegarden.co.uk DIG IT Top 5 Summer bedders in pots: 5th Dahlietta, 4th Osteospermums, 3rd Ivy Leaf Pelargoniums, 2nd Regal Pelargoniums and at the No1 spot Zonal Pelargoniums.Plants mentioned: Runner beans, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Lettuce. Forsythia, Philadelphus, Weigela, Deciduous Viburnum, Delphiniums, Lupins, Monstera, Roses, Tulips, Seasonal bedding plants, Paeonies, Petunias, and Speedplanters. Sow now Foxgloves, Poppies, Wallflowers, Sweet William, and Forget Me Nots. Encourage pollinators into the garden by planting Lavender, Aster, Coneflowers Cosmos, and Sunflowers.Products mentioned: Dutch hoe, Westland All Purpose Boost Plant Feed, Tomorite, Evergreen 4-in-1 Complete Lawn Feed, Greenhouse shading, Poppyforge plant supports, garden canes, Hozelock multi-gun, Hydrangea Colourant, houseplant compost, and pots for houseplant re-potting.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee Connelly, the Skinny Jean Gardener, wants to get kids out in the garden and shares his passion for growing plants and engaging with nature. In this edition of DIG IT Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with Lee on his mission to get children gardening as part of National Children's Gardening Week this month!Plants mentioned: Cress, Chilli peppers, Daffodils, Jasmine, Onions, Potatoes, Radish Strawberries, Tomatoes and Wildflowers.People and products mentioned: Dale Connelly, Jimmy Doherty (Jimmy's Farm), Jamie Oliver, Micheal Perry (aka Mr Plant Geek), Matthew Biggs, Jim Buttress, Chris Collins, BBC and CBBC Blue Peter. Garden Clogs, and Crocs - but they let in too much water! Wildlife gardening projects to engage children including a bug hotel.Lee's desert Island plant and tool: Chilli peppers and a Hammer (perfect for planting, according to Lee).To discover more about Lee, his podcast and his gardening activities do visit his website.Lee's book, How To Get Kids Gardening is available through bookshops and Lee's website. Lee's latest book, Children's Gardening Coach, will be available in September.Click on this link to find out about HTA's National Children's Gardening Week.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May in the Garden 2025 short notes v2It's May and as the saying goes, “N'er cast a clout till May is out”. A proverb which reminds us about the fickle British weather and its ability to bathe us in warmth one day and bring chilly winds the next! Peter Brown and Chris Day discuss what gardening tasks need to be done in one of the busiest months in the gardening calendar, plus a round-up of events and topical news stories.What's on2 - 4th May: BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair, Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire. 2 May - 10th August: Unearthed: The Power of Gardening, British Library, London.8 - 11th May: RHS Malvern Spring Festival, Three Counties Showground, Worcestershire. 20 – 24th May: RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London.24 May - 1st June National Children's Gardening Week.30 – 31st May: Scone Palace Garden Fair, Perthshire, Scotland.NewsChelsea 2025 gardens showcasing climate resilience.Monty Don's dog, Ned assists in creating first dog friendly Chelsea Garden.Frank P Matthews to debut at Chesea Flower Show showcasing Malus.England's non-woodland trees freely mapped for first time.Ancient oak tree cut down by Toby Carvery.National Trust steps in to save rare Black Poplar trees.Mixed fortunes of UK gardens visitor numbers in 2024 revealed.Biddulph Grange Stumpery renovation completed.A call for action over declining hoverfly numbers from The Wildlife Trust and RHS.Horticultural Trade Association supports Urban Green Spaces Bill.2025 Ballot open for 10 Downing Street Garden which will be open to the public for one day.Rising costs lead to Shrewsbury Flower Show cancellation.Westland Horticulture acquires Bulldog Products.Huw Richards and Gardena search for Britain's best plot in new competition.Survey conducted by Stihl highlights common garden mistakes Peter A. Cox of Glendoick, a pioneering figure in the world of horticulture and rhododendron cultivation, has died.Lawns overlooked in new builds.Wildlife gardens see a ‘change for the better' say Wildflower Gardening Forum.DIG IT Top 5 Top Fragrant Plants5th spot Lonicera Gold Flame, 4th Lavandula Hidcote, 3rd Rose Lilac Bouquet, 2nd Trachelospermum jasminoides and Lavandula stoechas at the number 1 spot.Plants mentioned: Polyanthus and Primulas – perfect for division, Swede, Beetroot, Carrots, Autumn Cabbage, autumn / winter Cauliflowers, Broccoli, Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Lettuce and Spring Onions. French and Runner beans, Sweetcorn, Courgettes, and Pumpkins. Blueberries, Cranberries and Strawberries. Sweet Peppers, Chillies, Aubergines, Melons, and Cucumbers. Summer bedding and Seasonal plants. Aquatic oxygenators, marginals, and waterlilies. Pop-in / Drop-In Speedplanters.Products mentioned: Bug Hotel, Horticultural fleece, Dutch Hoe, Ericaceous fertilisers, Garden Netting, Evergreen 4-in 1 Lawn Food, Lawn seed, Hanging baskets, and Melcourt Peat-Free Tub and Basket Compost.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of DIG IT Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with Stuart Lowen, the Marketing Manager at Ball Colegrave, a leader in all areas of floriculture excellence. Stuart gives us the latest news from the seasonal plant industry, hanging basket advice, plus new bedding plants to look out for this summer.The Blue Flag winner in 2024 was Lantana Passion Fruit, a trailing spreading variety with a long flowering season of fruity, coloured flowers.The Tree of Life display at Ball featured Petunia Bee's Knees.Mad About Mangave ® Praying Hands, a unique foliage plant, similar to an artichoke that grows up like a teardrop.Plants mentioned and to look out for this summer include; Antirrhinum Snap in Black Pink. Begonia Hula, Begonia Megawatt, Begonia Angel Wings, Trumpet Flower, Bidens Bee Happy, Coleus King Jr Rose, Coleus canina (Scaredy cat), Cosmos Cherry Chocolate (bright cherry pink flowers with the chocolate fragrance, Calibrachoas, Dahlia Gardenetta range of varieties, Geranium Moonflair (ivy leaf), Impatien Beacon ® Raspberry Sundae Mixed (highly resistant to downy mildew), Impatien Glimmer ® Pink, Mandevilla Tropica Jade Red, Osteospermum Akila Hawaii Sunset Mixed, Pansy Cool Wave (trailing pansy), Petunia Fanfare Heartbreaker, Petunia Surfinia and Sunflower PetiSol.Kitchen Buddies, a range of compact growing vegetable plants including Cucumber Quick Snack, Pepper Hot Banana, Sweet Corn Pot of Gold and Tomato Tumbling Tom Yellow.Product mentions: Control-release fertiliser, Miracle-Gro and a high potash fertiliser such as Tomato Food. Water-retaining granules such as Swell-Gel. Popular Speedplanters, Pop-In/ Drop-Ins, popular for instant colourful results.The late Peter Seabrook created an amazing garden at RHS Hyde Hall in Essex called Floral Fantasia, the garden is designed to showcase and celebrate the spectacular potential of seasonal plants. The garden acts as a bridge between the growing industry and the general public. Peter's legacy lives on in this garden which you can visit to see the latest innovations, including this summer, Begonia Trials. 2025 is the Year of the Begonia.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After one of the driest March's in years, our gardens are certainly providing some amazing tree blossom, shrub and bulb colour. DIG IT's Peter Brown and Chris Day delve into the latest news, events and gardening advice for the month ahead.5th April: The Forde Abbey Spring Plant and Gardening Fair at Forde Abbey and Gardens in Somerset.5th - 6th April: Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show at Royal Cornwall Show Ground near Wadebridge.5th - 6th April: Great Dixter Annual Plant Fair at Great Dixter Garden, Rye in East Sussex. Until 6th April: Sounds of Blossom at Kew Gardens in collaboration with the Royal College of Music.13th April: Plant Fair and Talks at the Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road, London.24 - 27th April: Harrogate Spring Flower Show at the Great Yorkshire Showground.27th April: Ramster Garden Spring Plant Fair, Chiddingfold in Surrey.NewsNew National Forest to see 20m trees planted in England by 2050.Kew gets new and revamped features this year, plus the Waterlily House reopens.European Tree of the Year 2024: Beech tree in Poland wins.Alan Titchmarsh launches YouTube channel.Weed like to be better gardeners says OnePoll Research.Dog Trust warning to dog owners as several spring flowers can be toxic.RHS community garden survey launched.The hunt is on for rare and disappearing daffodils.2024: The worst year for bumblebees recorded.Blenheim celebrates with oak saplings.Exbury Gardens celebrates 70th anniversary of public opening.Bowood House and Garden opens for the first time.Lee Connelly named Ambassador for National Children's Gardening Week 2025.Historic uniforms worn by Chelsea Pensioners repurposed and included in a new Garden at Chelsea Flower Show next month.Hillier Nurseries is now 100% peat-free.Fewer slugs expected this spring, says RHS.New groundcover Hydrangea Blush ® launched.DIG IT Top 5 Miracle Gro Lawn Care Products:1st Complete 4 in 1, 14kg A lawn treatment product that kills weeds and moss, creating a thicker, greener and healthier lawn.2nd Patch Magic Bag contains a special binder which helps keep seed from washing away. It grows 2x thicker than ordinary grass, 1.5kg3rd Complete 4 in 1, 80 sqm.4th Miracle Gro Evergreen, 360 sqm.5th Miracle Gro Evergreen, 80 sqm.Plants mentioned: Calibrachoa in the Kinder range, Sedum, Rudbeckia, root-wrapped Roses, Sweet peas, Primroses, Polyanthus, Ranunculus, Brussel sprouts, Runner and Climbing Beans, Dahlia, Gladioli, Lilies, including the variety Stargazer, wildflower seeds, Pelargoniums, Fuchsias, Rosemary, Snake Plant and Money Plant (Crassula).Products: Slug Gone, Composted Bark Chippings, Root-trainers, Horticultural Fleece, Terrocotta pot, and create your own Easter Hunt in the garden!Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: The Liberals are surging past the Tories into majority territory, but there are some serious caveats to this batch of data. Shachi Kurl of the Angus Reid Institute breaks down the numbers for us. Should I renew my mortgage? Should I buy a new house? Ian Lee from Carleton University's Sprott School of Business digs into a complex housing market as the federal election looms large. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are public affairs consultant Bob Richardson and Chris Day of Hill and Knowlton. Ready or not, here comes a federal election! Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to drop the writ on Sunday, with either late-April or early-May serving as the next Voting Day. What are the primary strengths and weaknesses for each party? More importantly, which topic will determine who forms government? In regards to their communication strategies, have the Liberals and Tories both fumbled the football? As a testy trade war continues with the Trump administration, is Canada in unavoidable danger of an economic recession? In light of today's economic uncertainty, are you shelving any major purchases?

In this edition of DIG IT, Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with Jonathon Jones OBE on all aspects of trees from the famous Tregothnan Estate in Cornwall. Jonathon discusses how a revolutionary new app – Tremap is changing the way we can record, map and share details of trees worldwide using GPS on our smart phones.Plants mentioned: Araucaria Araucana (monkey puzzle tree), Camellia sinensis (tea), Casuarina equisetifolia (She-oak or whistling tree), Grevillea robusta, Griselinia littoralis, Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea), Magnolia campbelli (the flamingo of the flower world), Montrey Cupressus, Olea (Olive tree), Lagerstroemia indica (myrtle tree), Podocarpus, Poplars, Plymouth Pears, Salix (Willow), Sycamore gap tree, Tilia (lime), and Wollemi nobilis (Dinosaur tree).Products: RootGrow, mycorrhizal fungi.Places mentioned: Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, Exeter University, Cornwall Space Cluster, Heathrow Airport (mapping Black Poplar), The Nare Hotel, Strybing Arboretum and San Francisco Botanical Garden.People: David Noble (discovered the Wollemi in 1994 along with Michael Casteleyn and Tony Zimmerman), Richard Maxwell (Business development at Tremap), Humprey Repton (garden designer) and Robert Fortune (plant explorer).Desert Island tree: Custard fruit tree (Annona squamosa).The tallest Rhododendron in the UK is at Tregothnan, closely followed by a specimen at South Lodge in Horsham, Surrey – 2m difference in height.To find out more about the Tregothnan estate, the April charity weekend and Tea.You can download the Tremap app for Free on the two main app stores Android and Apple Store or go to www.tremap.com for more details. Some 16 million trees have already been mapped on the App.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March in the Garden 2025 SHORT NOTESSpring is in the air! DIG IT's Peter Brown and Chris Day guide us through the month of March looking at events far and wide to visit, including the US and Australia, the latest news stories and the jobs to be getting on with in the garden.What's on1st March: The Alpine Society's Early Spring Show at Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Essex. 1 - 9th March: Philadelphia Flower Show, Pennsylvania Convention Centre, US. 15th March: Orchid and Terrarium Workshop Day at Buckingham Garden Centre with Manos Kanellos. 16th March: Rare Plants Fair at The Bishop's Palace, Wells, Somerset.17 - 23rd March: Hever Castle's Dazzling Daffodils, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent. 21st March Garden Re-Leaf Day 2025 The annual Greenfingers Charity flagship fundraising event. 26 - 30th March: Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, Australia. 29th March: Rare Plants Fair at Evenley Wood Gardens, Brackley, Northants. NewsBritain's bestselling non-fiction writer Dr David Hessayon has died aged 96 - after selling 67 million gardening guidebooks worldwide. RHS reports a 21% surge in applications across its School of Horticulture programmePeat-free education collaboration launches a new concise peat-free guide.TV personality Fiona Bruce will be joining the National Garden Scheme (NGS) as an ambassador.Storm Eowyn topples more than 10,000 National Trust trees.Petition for a total ban on neonicotinoid puts pressure on government.National Trust announce 10-year green plan.Beloved Barnsdale Gardens established 40 years ago by horticulturist and star broadcaster Geoff Hamilton, faces closure if 67-acre solar farm is built.Hillier's woodland themed garden to be created at BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair.Jekka McVicar launches her 10th thyme variety, Thymus Jekka's Bee Happy.Johnsons new Cutting Flower seed range now in Garden Centres.2025 Sweet Pea season at Eaton Walled Gardens.Best houseplants for productivity.Coffee and cocoa prices doubled due to extreme weather.New heritage pear Cornishgold ™ launched.Alan Titchmarsh gets nod in latest BAFTA winning Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl film.DIG IT Top 5 Our top selling Dahlia varieties from last year were No 5 Thomas Edison, No 4 Topmix Yellow, No 3 Anne Joy, No 2 joint Collerette Kelsey, Lady Liberty, Red Hot Chilli, Vera Frost and Xanthe and No 1 White Perfection.People mentioned: Jekka McVicar, Jessica Naish, and Nick Hamilton.Products mentioned: Premier Christmas decorations, Rotavator, Cloche, Potato growing bags, Peat free composts, Root Trainers and Bird nesting boxes.Plant mentions: Apricot, Peas, Beans, Artichoke, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Courgettes, Pumpkins, Squash, Seed Potatoes, Carrots, Fennel (Bronze), Maidenhair fern (Adiantum), Quickthorn, Blackthorn, Rhubarb varieties - Champagne, Timperley Early and Stockbridge Arrow, plastic dustbins as Rhubarb forcers, Hazel and Birch for pea sticks, Sweet Peas, Strawberries, Raspberries, Chinese money plant (Crassula), Monstera, Sansevieria, Boston fern, Prayer plants, Spathiphyllum, Lilies, Dahlias, Freesia and GladioliOur thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On ABC Talkback Gardening, Sophie Thomson and Deb Tribe were joined by Chris Day, a Regenerative Farmer & Edible Landscaper who discussed summer fruit tree pruning in South Australia and took your calls.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research joins Amanda to discuss the new polling conducted by Nanos on which leader Canadians would prefer to negotiate with Donald Trump. David Adams, President of the Global Automakers of Canada to discuss what took place at the summit hosted by Justin Trudeau about bolstering the economy in the face of Canada’s rapidly changing relationship with its largest trading partner. TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor joins Amanda live from New Orleans to set the stage for Super Bowl Sunday. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Sharan Kaur, Former Deputy Chief to Bill Morneau, Chris Day, Senior Vice-President and Ottawa General Manager, Hill and Knowlton and Bob Richardson, senior counsel at National Public Relations. PANEL TOPICS: Topic 1: Canadians pick Mark Carney over Pierre Poilievre, Chrystia Freeland and Karina Gould to negotiate with Donald Trump: Nanos survey Topic 2: Everything tariffs – We’re in a 30 day reprieve, how should we prepare now? Topic 3: Ontario Election. All the ingredients to make an interesting dish, but does anyone care?

After a chilly January in the UK, the days are starting to lengthen and there's signs of life as bulbs are pushing through the soil. DIG IT's Peter Brown and Chris Day discuss news, events and gardening tasks for the gardening month ahead.What's onSaturday 1st February Buckingham Garden Centre's Grow & Grow Day, 10am-4pm. Saturday 1st February to Sunday 2nd March: Peruvian Orchid Spectacular at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. The Plant Fair Roadshows are back in full swing with the first event of the year on Sunday 2nd February at Hole Park, Rolvenden, Kent, on Sunday 2nd February.Running until 13th April: Soil - The World at Our Feet Exhibition at the Embankment Galleries, South Wing, Somerset House in London.Saturday 15th February – Sunday 23rd February: Exhibited during Eco-Week at Hever Castle & Gardens, Earth Photo will be featuring work by some of the best photographers from around the world.Thursday 20th February: Monty Don in conversation with Sophie Raworth online or in person at the Royal Geographical Society in Kensington, London, SW7 2AR. 7pm. 20th - 22nd February: Shepton Snowdrop Festival, Somerset. Free event.Discover snowdrops across the UK. NewsBritain's oldest RHS Garden is calling for compensation from the Government as it faces a ‘catastrophic' £11m loss - thanks to roadworks.Home to 100-year-old specimens, the 60-acre Coton Orchard, the largest traditional orchard in Cambridgeshire and 8th largest in the country is at risk of becoming a new bus lane. Two plant collections - Amelanchier and Witch hazel National collections have been accredited at National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.Monty Don's new British Gardens series airs on the BBC.Sarah Dyke MP's Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill has been pushed back to a later date. Kew Gardens and partner scientists have identified more than 170 new species in 2024New Year's Honours for garden industry figures including Gill Hodgson founder of Flowers From the Farm and Alan Titchmarsh, CBEScotland consults on its peat-free future.Latest Thompson & Morgan survey suggests garden expenditure is set to increase in 2025.More crystal ball gazing from the RHS with its gardening predictions.Eden Project appoints 'horticultural showman' Peter Jones.Kew build two advanced glasshouses to help in major restoration projects.David Domoney becomes new brand ambassador for Keder Greenhouses.Guiness World Records searches for world's oldest glasshouse.Forest England biodiversity study reveals DNA secrets.Butterflies heading north says NatureScot.RSPB suspends sale of flat bird feeders.Suttons given the Royal Warrant of Approval.Plants mentioned: Broad bean The Sutton, New Fothergill's Oh Sow Simple range, Seed Potatoes, Pea Meteor, Sweet Peas, Carnivorous plants (Venus flytraps), Carrot Amsterdam Forcing, Asparagus crowns, root-wrapped roses, celebration roses, strawberry runners and raspberry canes can be established now, Lilies, Dahlias, Begonia corms and Hosta. Hardwood cuttings Buddleja, Dogwoods, Forsythia, Philadelphus (Mock Orange), Roses and Salix (Willows).Products mentioned: Westland New Horizon Compost, Melcourt SylvaGrow Composts, horticultural fleece, Haxnicks jackets, raised beds and water butts. Dig It Top 5: Our Top selling Fothergills flower seeds of last year. No5 ‘RHS Flowers for Insects Mix', No4 Sunflower ‘Giant Single', No3 Sweet Pea ‘Old Spice Mixed', 2nd place Poppy ‘Victoria Cross' and at No1 ‘RHS Flowers for Wildlife Bright Mix'.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supply the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: · Casey Babb, Senior Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute and Advisor to Secure Canada breaks down the latest on the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. · CTV News chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos joins Amanda for a lookahead to Donald Trump’s inauguration. · Rick Bell, Columnist at Post Media gives his opinion on the federal government’s “team Canada” response to possible incoming tariffs from the U.S. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Kim Wright, Principal and Founder, Wright Strategies and Chris Day, President, Winston Wilmont. PANEL TOPICS: Topic 1: Ottawa to unveil initial retaliation plan Monday if Trump uses Inauguration Day to proceed with tariff threats Topic 2: Who’s in and who’s out of the Liberal leadership race? Topic 3: Team Canada mates no more: How tariff threat put Ford and Smith on divergent tracks - Is the current team Canada approach working? Topic 4: 119-year-old Brazilian woman stakes claim as world's oldest person - Would you want to live to 120? Topic 5: Is it morally wrong if people still have their Christmas decorations or Christmas tree’s still up? When can you stop saying “Happy New Year”?

In this edition of DIG IT, Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with seedsman and passionate foodie Paolo Arrigo about Seeds of Italy, an importer for the prestigious seed producer Franchi Seeds. Paolo discusses the importance of regionality in food growing, how heritage seeds are now more important than ever and how the bureaucracy of the EU has caused issues for the vegetable seed market.Plants mentioned Aubergine, Kale Cavolo Nero, Basil, Spinach, Baby Leaf Spinach, Swiss Chard, Tomato, Broad beans, Garlic, Lambs Lettuce (Corn Salad), Peas, Sweet Peas, Brussel sprouts, Parsnips, Swedes, Peppers, Holy trinity of veggies – carrots, onions and celery, English Cucumbers, Spinach Monstreux de Virflay, good beefsteak tomato varieties – Marmande and Coeur Di Bue (Ox Heart), The Eternal Tomato – Principe Borghese da Appendere, Spaghetti tree, 100% Wildflowers with no fillers, Courgette for flowers Da Fiore Toscana and Papaver (Poppy)People and companies mentioned: Thomas Cook, Mozart, Montpellier Brothers, Kings Seeds, Thompson & Morgan, Real Seeds, Delia Smith, Dolmio sauces, Haxnicks cloches, Royal Horticultural Society, Eden Project, Charles Darwin, Hairy Bikers, Gallo wine, Jamie Oliver and U3A.The film, A Room with a View featured the grand tour in Victorian times and Stanley Tucci's BBC series Searching for Italy, highlighting regionality of food.Places mentioned: Apennines, Dolomites, Turin, Tuscany, Borough Market in London, RHS Harlow Carr, Kew Gardens, Lee Valley for Tomato growing and Welsh Tourist Board.Food mentioned: Meatballs, Panettone, Mushrooms, Cornish pasties (listed under Protected Food Names legislation), Buckinghamshire or Bedfordshire Clanger (savoury/sweet pasty), Devon/Cornish Scones, Pizza is a Neapolitan dish, Vesta Curries, Chick Pea Pasta, Ricotta, Dal, Parma Ham, Lime Oil, Peter's homemade Pesto, Spaghetti, Zucchini flowers and Omelettes.Ark of Taste is an international catalogue of endangered heritage foods maintained by the Slow Food movement.Seeds of Italy websiteSocials: X: @FranchiSeedsUKInstagram: @franchiseedsofitalyFacebook @SeedsOfItaly Book: From Seed to Plate by Paolo ArrigoOur thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Power hosting Hour of Power while Darren James is on holidays. This week... Dave Cameron and Chris Day talk the Shitbox Rally - Raising Money for Cancer Council Money with Michelle Galvin from Acorn Wealth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: · Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader joins Amanda to discuss to historical week of politics that played out. · Marieke Walsh. senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail joins Amanda to discuss how the federal Liberals need to pick new leader on March 9 as the rules for leadership race are defined · Carmi Levy, CTV Tech Expert joins Amanda to chat about Meta's decision to end its fact checking program. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Kim Wright, Principal and Founder, Wright Strategies and Chris Day, President, Winston Wilmont. PANEL TOPICS: Topic 1: New leadership rules, Trudeau stepping down, who will replace him? Topic 2: Trump says he would consider economic force to acquire Canada - was the government's response enough? Topic 3: Your take on when we will see the next election, and what party/leader is most likely to win. Topic 4: Jean Chrétien, 91, tells young people to get married, dress better Topic 5: New Years resolutions - are they unrealistic? Is there a more achievable way to set goals?

If a federal election were held today, nearly half of Canadians say they would vote for the Conservative Party of Canada.Since 2022, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has grown the party's support to record highs. But he remains a polarizing figure.What's behind the strategy that has the Conservatives riding high in the polls? Host David Smith speaks with Chris Day, the political communications expert and president of the public affairs firm Winston Wilmont.  We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

In this edition of DIG IT Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with horticultural journalist, garden designer and broadcaster Naomi Slade. Naomi's latest book, Chrysanthemum: Beautiful Varieties from Home and Garden, is a celebration of the ever so versatile Chrysanthemum. On the podcast we discover more about Naomi's garden design journey, plus great advice on planting and her love of plants, including some recommendations for winter interest.Plants mentioned: Apples, Cyclamen Florist types, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Daffodils, Elodea (Canadian Pondweed – now banned from sale), Herbs, Helleborus, Hardy Cyclamen Coum and C Hederifolium, Snowdrops (including Galanthus reginae-olgae 'Naomi Slade' (Monksilver Nursery), Rhubarb, Roses, Paeonies, Plums, Prunus subhirtella autumnalis (winter flowering cherry), Wild Strawberries, Tulips, consider more vigorous rootstocks in difficult soils when growing fruit trees. The aptly named Cottage Chrysanthemums range are reliable and hardy as are the varieties ‘Ruby Mound' and ‘Dulwich Pink' (RHS AGM).Scented winter plants: Sarcococca, Viburnum bodnantense, Snowdrops, Lonicera fragrantissima, Mahonia and Hamamelis (Witch Hazel). People, products mentioned: Sir David Attenborough, Gerald Durrell, photographer Georgianna Lane, Piet Oudolf, Sarah Raven and Halls of Heddon. Which Gardening, Garden News, Water Butts, Old bread knife for dividing perennial clumps in the spring.National Collection of Chrysanthemums: Norwell Nurseries and Gardens, Nottinghamshire.Show gardens mentioned: 'Never Mind The Hollyhocks' Award Winning punk-themed conceptual garden by Naomi Slade at RHS Hampton Court 2012 and The Flood Resilient Garden in conjunction with Dr Ed Barsley. Silver Medal Winner at RHS Chelsea 2024.Desert Island luxuries: Naomi's tool would be her trusted bread knife and an apple tree, maybe a ‘Bramley', would be her island tree of choice.To find out more about Naomi and her books visit her websiteOur thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is full of local going on's in the neighborhood as we gear up for the holiday season. We break down the how's and why's of Roller Derby as our featured topic and are joined by musician/ artist Chris Day with a special in-studio performance.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader joins host Amanda Galbraith to go over this weeks biggest political stories. Tom Lawson, former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces and previously Deputy Commander of the NORAD joins Amanda to discuss the risk of global conflict as the Ukraine war escalates. Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst joins Amanda to discuss how Coca-Cola used generative AI to make a holiday commercial. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Guests from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Chris Day, President, Winston Wilmont, Cam Holmstrom, Founder and Principal, Niipaawi Strategies and Sharan Kaur, Former Deputy Chief to Bill Morneau. Topic 1: Trudeau government to send $250 cheques to most people, slash GST on some goods Topic 2: Boissonnault out of cabinet after shifting claims about Indigenous heritage Topic 3: Future of USMCA: Trump praised it in ambassador appointment, Danielle smith talking about ousting mexico, Ford supports unilateral trade deals.  Topic 4: Christmas decor, when is too early? Favorite Christmas songs?

In this episode of Grow Sessions Chris Day and Jill Reddish from the GCNC (Global Cannabis Network Collaborative) join us to share their passion for building a stronger, interconnected cannabis industry around the globe. In an episode titled “Global Perspectives: Building Bridges in the Cannabis Industry,” we discuss the power of collaboration and how the GCNC and its members are working together to help solve challenges faced in global cannabis markets.Join us as we dive into the unique dynamics of cannabis markets around the world—the good, the bad, and the challenging and what we can learn from each other. Today we are reminded that cannabis isn't new (it's been around for 3,000 years!) and that what happens in places like Bangkok can ripple across the globe, influencing markets as far away as Peru.In this episode we get a sneak peek into the recent cannabis conference in Peru, exploring South America's growing cannabis and hemp scene, and share the excitement for the Cannabis Policy Institute in Las Vegas, which aims to assist businesses and regulators in crafting improved industry policies. With inspiring stories of people, companies, and countries shaping the future of cannabis, Chris and Jill show just how connected and exciting this global industry really is. There's truly never a dull moment – as we all know! About Jillian ReddishJillian Reddish, Co-Founder, Global Cannabis Network Collective (GCNC) Jill Reddish is the co-founder of Project Evolve and the Global Cannabis Network Collective, an elite network for business professionals building and transforming the international cannabis trade. A writer and award-winning communications strategist, her career spans over a decade of communications in higher education and research-focused non-profits and community development, as well as B2B content marketing for the global cannabis industry.She worked with Marijuana Business Daily on MJBizCon to establish it as the global leader in industry connectivity, resulting in the world's largest B2B cannabis trade show.  Jill launched their global partnership program, two podcasts, and an innovative multimedia site. If you have questions, you can reach Jill Reddish at jillianr@alwaysdriveinnovation.comAbout Chris DayChris Day, Co-Founder, Global Cannabis Network Collective (GCNC)A people-driven leader, Chris Day is the co-founder of the elite multi-national cannabis industry network for C-Suite executives, the Global Cannabis Network Collective. He is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost experts on global collaboration, trend identification, and business development through partnership for emerging markets in the cannabis industry. Chris brings decades of experience in business management and development, building award winning teams and championing global brands through 20+ years of running advertising and communications agencies prior to his entrance into the cannabis industry. If you have questions, you can reach Chris Day at projectevolve@alwaysdriveinnovation.com Please visit www.gcnc.global to learn more about the Global Cannabis Network Collaborative.Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive upcoming episodes.

In this edition of DIG IT we are delighted to welcome back Jekka McVicar, top organic herb grower, consultant, and Royal Horticultural Society Judge. Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with Jekka on issues affecting herbs, best growing practices, composts, tea infusions, plus we delve into Jekka's latest fabulous book, 100 Herbs To Grow.Plant mentions: Coriander, Basil, Bulbine frutescens (burn jelly plant), Lemon Verbena, Mints including Peppermint and Mentha spicata (Spearmint), Murraya koenigii (Curry tree), Nasturtium, Oregano, Rosemary, Horse Radish, Silybum marianum, Szechuan (Sichuan) Pepper, Rosemary, Thymes, Wild Rocket, Nasturtiums, Wild Strawberries and Winter Savory.People and product mentions: Jamie Oliver, Delia Smith, Borage (the gnome), Charles Dowding, Marcus Waring and garden designer Sarah Eberle. Radio 4's Just a Minute. Horticultural grit, RocketGro Peat-Free Herbs and Alpine Compost, horse manure, Jekka's own peat-free compost mix contains bark, loam, peat-free compost, plus mycorrhizal fungi. Working in some loam can help the composts porosity. Use grit rather than bark for herb mulching. Seaweed feeds are generally best for herbs. Westland Epsom salts will help keep the foliage green and healthy. Growth Technology SG Invigorator. Black plastic for horsetail and general weed suppression.Problem pests: Leaf-hoppers, rosemary beetle and thrips.Tea Infusions: Lemon verbena or lemon grass (with a gin and tonic works a treat). Citrus trilogy, a perfect mood lifter orange blossom, lime leaves and lemongrass and rosemary. Garlic leaf tea for keeping slugs away on your seedlings.Sore throat - sage tea (gargle) for coughs and cold, sprig of hyssop and thyme in hot water with some honey. For Indigestion, try fennel leaf tea which also helps reduce cholesterol.Jekka McVicar and Charles Dowding in conversation on YouTubeJekka's castaway luxury: A propagating kit with a snip, sharpened chop stick, a pair of long tweezers and a wet stone.To find out more about Jekka's story, the specialist herb farm containing over 400 culinary and medicinal herbs from all around the world and online shop. Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month on DIG IT Peter Brown and Chris Day discuss the latest news in the world of gardening, what's on's and as the winter kicks in, a look at those gardening tasks to keep your garden looking its best this month and beyond.Friday 8th November Final Gardeners' World programme of the season.15th November RHS Glow 2024 Rosemoor. 20th November RHS Glow 2024 Harlow Carr Garden22nd November RHS Glow at RHS Wisley and at RHS Hyde Hall26th November NGS Annual Lecture ‘Gardening for the future with Fergus Garret, Garden Museum, London. Fergus reveals how vital biodiversity can thrive in anybody's cultivated garden patch, using evidence gathered from the world-famous garden he looks after. Go in person or available live streamed.Plant mentions: Lotus (water lily), Sea buckthorn, Magnolia, Dianthus, Violas, Wisteria, Picea, Pinus, dog friendly plants, sunflowers including the variety ‘Teddy Bear', Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Alliums, Snowdrops, planting of bare-root hedging, shrubs and trees, Philadelphus, Dogwood, Hazel, Raspberry canes, Strawberry runners, garlic, Padron peppers, Wild service tree (sweets and beer tree), Microgreens, Cress and Amaryllis.Product mentions: Sainsbury's peat-free mushrooms, electric heron fence for ponds, Woughton Orchard in Milton Keynes, lawn blower, secateurs, loppers, composted bark, autumn lawn food, grease bands for fruit trees, cloches, horticultural fleece and clay pebbles in saucer, NewsRBG Kew scientists crack down on illegal sale of ornamental plants.Edimentals see rise in popularity.Sainsbury's becomes first UK supermarket to introduce peat-free mushroomsNick Hamilton's new book, The Right Jeans is published.The new Government's All-Party Parliamentary Gardening and Horticulture GroupLibDem MP Sarah Dyke seeks to speed up ban on peat farming with 10-minute billRoger Ward from Golden Grove Nurseries champions the use of slow growing and compact forms of conifers in new build gardensMonty Don to design a dog-friendly garden at Chelsea 2025 in conjunction with the RHS and BBC Radio 2.National Trust appoints Sheila Das as Head of Gardens and Parks.Will Armitage appointed as the new HTA President.Beechgrove Garden presenter Jim McColl dies aged 89.Capability Brown's Berrington Hall gets a floral makeover including a wisteria walk.Climate revamp for Great Fountain Garden at Hampton Court Palace.RHS issues call for urban planners to take garden provision more seriously.Otters raiding garden ponds becomes a problem in Cumbria.The Orchard Project celebrates 15 years restoring 700 public orchards.Sunflower trials at RHS Hyde Hall's Floral Fantasia.North Wales bid to bring back rare ‘sweets and beer' tree.DIG IT Top 5: Top selling Herbs of the yearNo5 Coriander, No4 Curly Parsley, No3 Chives, No2 Common Rosemary and at the top spot Garden Mint (spear mint).Our special thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail joins Amanda to discuss how four more Trudeau cabinet ministers won't seek re-election. David Coletto, founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data joins Amanda to discuss his new polling which shows 1 in 2 Canadians say immigration is harming the nation. Trish Barbato, Co-founder of Menopause Foundation Canada joins Amanda to discuss the importance of World Menopause Day. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Guests from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Chris Day, President, Winston Wilmont and Sabrina Grover, Sr Advisor, Spark Advocacy and NorthStar Public Affairs. Topic 1:  More Trudeau cabinet ministers not running for re-election, sources say shuffle expected soon Topic 2: Trudeau says some opposition Canada MPs could be involved in foreign interference Topic 3: B.C. Election: Winner will depend on get-out-the-vote ground games, says pollster Topic 4:  Why are so many people delighted by disgusting things? – What things that are ‘disgusting' do you get entertainment from? Whether it be slasher films, or horse hoof cleaning tik toks. Topic 5: World Menopause Day – how can we better support women through menopause?

In this episode of DIG IT Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with Jonathon Jones, OBE and managing director of Tregothnan Estate in Cornwall, home of the amazing Garden, Camellias, magnificent trees and a Tea plantation stretching 29 miles long!People mentioned: Tea expert Chris Bond, authors Peter Blake and John Shepherd. The Ken Thomas Charitable Trust, a bursary opportunity set up for agriculturists to help fund their trips. Lord and Lady Falmouth, Plant hunter William Lobb, Dr. Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward (Wardian Case inventor), Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, Tremap Partners, Conifer Conservation, Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, Country Life magazine tea column. London Tea Auction and Sarah Raven.Plants mentioned: Camellia sinensis (tea), Camellia japonica, early flowering Camellia sasanqua, Growing salads out of seasons under home-made cloches, Japanese Musa (Banana), Magnolias, Eucryphia is a genus of evergreen shrubs and trees with several species native to Chile. Giant Redwoods (Sequoiadendron giganteum), Rhododendrons, Black Poplars (Populus nigra) and the recording breaking tallest Rhododendron.Places mentioned: Edinburgh Botanic Gardens, Darjeeling, North India, Cornwall Garden Society (they also have a bursary scheme), Eden Project, Jonathon's scholarship to travel to Japan and it's great gardens, Falmouth University Japanese Gardens, Myerscough College and the Smithsonian Institution.Tremap® is an easy-to-use free app on your phone which allows people to map and locate trees and shrubs anywhere in the world. It also means that Botanic gardens, parks, large and small private gardens don't necessarily need to label their rare plants as this can be done virtually. Search ‘Tremap' on your favourite APP store.Jonathon's castaway essential: A tried and trusted garden spade!Tregothnan Estate, including Tea, Experiences, Holiday Cottages and Discover.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chris Day, writer, blogger, and official court reporter, shares his journey and motivation behind starting what has become the biggest blog in the court reporting industry. Chris highlights the importance of being yourself and following through with your creative ideas despite what other say, and taking action to solve a problem and to help those who need support. By listening to this episode, you will get to know the author of Stenonymous, you will learn the inefficiencies and potential dangers of AI in court reporting, the misleading practices by some companies, and the importance of honesty and fairness in media representation.

October is a wonderful month in the garden - crisp blue skies and fantastic autumn colour to enjoy. DIG IT's Peter Brown and Chris Day look at the month as far as places to visit, what's in the world of gardening news and timely tasks to be getting on with - so not quite the month to take your foot off the pedal!What's on5th & 6th October, 10am-4pm: Buckingham Garden Centre's Apple Weekend. Apple identifying with Gerry Edwards, apple pressing and juicing with the Mid Shires Orchard group, a Heritage Apple Display featuring over 100 varieties, Jessica Naish from the Buckingham Cut Flower Farm, a fantastic Tombola, plus The Woodland Trust and BBOWT.Saturday 5th October: Autumn Plant Fair at RHS Garden Bridgewater, Manchester.Saturday 12th October, 11am-4pm: National Alpine Garden Show at RHS Harlow Carr Gardens.26th October - 3rd November: Scarecrow Hunt at Painswick Rococo Garden Trust in Stroud.News Giant mosaic made from apples at National Trust Cotehele in Cornwall last month.Weather concerns could see tulip bulb prices rise by as much as 20% in 2025, Dutch growers warn.Britain's rarest orchid discovered after one man's 15-year hunt.New rare and endangered plant exhibition opens at Kew Gardens.Plea to use less herbicides and pesticides in our towns voiced by The Pesticide Collaboration.Tulip trees as well as storing more carbon are no longer hardwood they are now Midwood! It's all about the cells, says new study.Vegetable and flower seed merchant Dobies celebrates 130th anniversary.‘Delphinium Dad' efforts rewarded with National Plant Collection status.Artists set to champion ancient plane tree.A new garden commemorating the life of Queen Elizabeth II is to be constructed in London's Regent's Park.Upcycling facemasks left over from the pandemic to cradle developing melons by the team at Bluebird Care in Stroud and Cirencester.Butterfly numbers drop disastrously reports Butterfly Conservation.Blenheim Palace introduces bee swarms to its nine new woodlands.Huge restoration for parklands at Crystal Palace.New report sheds light on why many plants have prickles.Dame Mary Berry joins 40th anniversary celebrations of the Macmillan & National Garden Scheme partnership. During the last 40 years the NGS has raised more than £19 million for Macmillan through private garden openings.David Austin launches Bring Me Sunshine ® as Climbing English Rose.DIG IT Top 5: Climbing roses As we approach the root wrap and bare-root season learn about our bestselling roses.Product mentions: Long handled bulb planters, greenhouse disinfectant, bubble insulation, hedgehog houses, lawn rake and leaf grabbers, bird feeders ready and primed with wild bird mix, sunflowers, peanuts, and fat balls. Evergreen Autumn Fertiliser, and lawn seed for overseeding and patch repair.Plant mentions: Allium ‘Rosy Dream,' Taylors Bulb of the Year and Daffodil ‘June Allyson,' Daffodil of the Year, Dogwoods, Hostas, Salix (Willows), planning for hedges, Garlic, Onions, and Shallots to plant now, pumpkins to harvest and rhubarb propagation - remove healthier outer sections to create new crowns.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this edition of DIG IT, Peter Brown turns the microphone around and chats with Chris Day about his life and times working with plants, garden centres, radio, people in horticulture, and even a few greenhouses! From a humble apprentice at Rochfords to plant publicity manager at Buckingham Garden Centre, Chris spills the beans on some of his gardening wisdom along the way. Plant mentions: Aloe Vera, Aspidistra, Basil, Beloperone guttata (shrimp or prawn plant!), Cymbidiums, Sweet peas, lawn turf, Kentia palms, Melon, Pineapple, Tomato, Cucumber, Snake plant, Mother-in-Laws (Sansevieria), African Violets (Saintpaulia), Poinsettias, Phalaenopsis (Moth Orchid), Universal Winter Pansies from Colegraves, Cacti, Money plants (Crassula), Chloropytum, Venus Fly Traps and Yuccas. Floral Flame for the Manchester Olympic bid at Manchester Airport created with Begonias, Lobelia, Marigold, Parsley, Perilla, and Impatien). Product mentions: Greenhouse: Corrugated plastic, aluminium (glass to ground), Wooden greenhouse, staging, Victorian style. Paraffin heaters, thermostatically electric fan heater, Garland propagating products, LED grow lights, roller benches, red spider mite pests, pH soil tests and soil science. Wool pots and Mycorrhizal products (RootGrow). People and Place mentions: Amateur Gardening magazine, Alan Beswick, BBC Radio Manchester, BBC Three Counties Radio, Blue Peter Garden, Alan Down, Bridgemere Garden World, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Dutch Flower Auctions at Aalsmeer, Graham Clarke, Fred Downham, Rochford Houseplants (commercial growers), Garden Centre Association, Guernsey Flower Show, Horticulture Week, Peter Seabrook, Louise Lear, Peat Free UK houseplant growers, Val Bourne, Myerscough College and Writtle College. Hotbeds, created with strawy manure, and John Innes Compost No3. Chris's Desert Island luxuries: Felco secateurs and Potato ‘Home Guard' Chris's book co-authored with Rob Keenan Amateur Gardening Complete Gardening Answers (published by Robinsons). Catch Chris's online Garden Centre postings on Facebook and Instagram Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free For All Friday -- Hour 1 Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and former NDP Leader, on the end of the supply and confidence agreement and what comes next for Liberals and NDP Marieke Walsh, Senior Political Reporter with The Globe and Mail, on the resignation of Liberal campaign director Jeremy Broadhurst Film critic Richard Crouse with his films to watch throughout the Toronto International Film Festival now underway Free For All Friday -- Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Chris Day, President of Winston Wilmont, and Sabrina Grover, Sr. Advisor at Spark Advocacy and NorthStar Public Affairs. Topic 1: The NDP-Liberal deal is no more - looking at this from the NDP perspective Topic 2: The NDP-Liberal deal is no more - looking at this from the outside perspective + ‘This is a significant change': How Liberals are reacting to the resignation of their party's campaign director Topic 3: Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program Topic 4: Pumpkin spice is freely flowing and people are making the mental pivot from summer to fall – which season is the best? And is it too soon to be making the jump when it's still so warm? Topic 5: Buying booze more 'convenient' across Ontario, but that convenience comes with a price

As autumn approaches DIG IT's Peter Brown and Chris Day provide a monthly round-up to the latest horticultural events, the gardening stories making the headlines and a look at those garden tasks requiring our attention.What's on3 - 8th September RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show, Wisley, Woking, Surrey.13 - 15th September The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire27 - 29th September Malvern Autumn Show. One of the UK's biggest annual harvest season celebrations, held at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire.5 - 6th October Buckingham Garden Centre's Apple Weekend, 10am - 4pm each day.NewsJekka McVicar appeals to gardeners to participate in the RHS climate change survey in BBC Breakfast news.Most influential in horticulture by decade survey results: Titchmarsh beats Thrower, Hamilton, Don in vote from Horticulture Week magazine.Broad beans could improve our mental health new study finds.The search is on for the Tree of the Year and voting is open until 21 October.Plant breeder Ball Colegrave announced the winners of this summers showcase.World's largest Titan Arum bloom in Meise Botanic Garden in Belgium.A new jade vine – Strongylodon juangonzalezii - is donated to Kew Gardens.Kew trees at risk from climate change.Historic allotments in Nottingham handed back to council due to rising costs.Almost 455,000 trees felled by UK councils in past 10 years. World-first project launched to track hedgehogs and reverse decline.Gardening aids better sleep new report uncovers.Knoll Gardens launch new Pennisetum Black Arrow.Dog backpacks used to help seed nature reserve.Sheffield's love of figs helps create fig tree forests.Dutch campaign encourages reducing paving for greener gardens.Couple transform their garden into £27,000 Jurassic Park - complete with 10ft T-Rex.Our DIG IT Top Tulips 5th ‘Chocolate Orange' 4th ‘Red Riding Hood' 3rd ‘Peach Blossom', 2nd ‘Queen of the Night' and at number 1 ‘Purple Rain Fusion' (a combination of different varieties from Taylors Bulbs).Plants mentioned: Acer drummondii, Crocosmia, Dahlias, Hosta, Penstemons and Roses. Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Peaches and Strawberries. Veggies: Peas, beans, Carrots, Spring Onions, Winter and Spring Cabbage plug plants.Products mentioned: Compost bin, Wolf Fruit Picker, Rose and Autumn Lawn Fertilisers, Lawn seeds and lawn patch products. Control Vine Weevil and lawn chafers or leatherjackets with a biological control (nematodes).Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vassy Kapelos, CTV News Chief Political Correspondent joins gust host Tamara Cherry to discuss how day 3 of the Liberal cabinet retreat will be focused on Canada-U.S. relations. On todays show:  Stephen Maher, Long time political journalist and author of ‘The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau' joins guest host Tamara Cherry to discuss how Canada's leaders have approached the debate over safe supply.  Carmi Levy, CTV tech expert joins guest host Tamara Cherry to discuss the biggest tech stories of the week.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Shachi Kurl, Chris Day, and Sabrina Grover.  Syed Hussan, Executive Director, Migrant Workers Alliance for Change joins guest host Tamara Cherry to discuss the Liberal governments announcement on restricting temporary foreign workers. 

Next up is episode 3, with CEO of Project Evolve and Co-Founder of the GCNC Chris Day.Chris is the co-founder of the Global Cannabis Network Collective and CEO of Project Evolve, with over 25 years of experience in corporate reinvention, small business growth, and marketing excellence.  Join us as our host Shahbaaz Kara-Virani chats with Chris about some of the issues the GCNC is tackling today. Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events. This channel highlights the cannabis companies, cannabis brands, cannabis leaders and cannabis trends driving the global sector.  www.businessofcannabis.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/bofc_global / www.twitter.com/bofc_europeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: www.instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: www.facebook.com/bofcmediaApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Spreading the gardening word with Dave The PlantmanDIG IT hosts Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with top all-round horticulturalist and internet sensation Dave The Plantman. Dave has been creating daily 90 second videos since April 2023 and has a huge 360k following, including a younger gardening audience on TikTok hungry for advice. Dave shares his knowledge in a unique style with his signature thumbs up and ‘interesting fact' tagline. A lively chat filled with fun anecdotes and plenty of common-sense gardening is guaranteed! Plant mentions: Agapanthus, Astilbe, Buddleja (butterfly bush), Carnivorous plants, Coffee plant, Cordyline, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Dieffenbachia (dumb cane plant), Himalayan Balsam (Impatien), Potatoes, Dandelion, Skimmia, wildflowers, brambles (blackberries), Rose ‘Sheila's Perfume', Phalaenopsis orchids, Taxus baccata 'Standishii' (RHS AGM), Good scented rose ‘Chandos Beauty' and Rose ‘The Chelsea Pensioner', a charity rose launched at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Willow (Salix) weaving. Alpines for gravel drive. People, Places and Products: Phillip Harkness, Harkness Roses. Myerscough College of Horticulture, Preston, Canal and River Trust, Barton Grange Nursery, RHS flower shows. Sulphur (coal smoke), Garlic infusion for controlling aphids – they don't like the smell, good for roses and hostas. Tomato food is excellent for roses as is chicken manure and well-rotted manure. Uncle Tom's Rose Food (Potassium phosphite).Desert island luxuries: Tomatoes (seeds could be saved for future crops). Tool: “A pair of secateurs in my holster.”Memorable quote: “My mum could put a root on a chair leg!”Dave's socials: YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Dave The Plantman's Chatterbox on Facebook and Instagram.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Host Scott Reid breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Scott Hutcheson, Executive Chair of Aspen Properties and Chair of the 2026 Olympic Bid Corporation joins Scott Reid to talk about how Canadians would feel if Canada were to host the next Olympics. Scott recaps historical moments that have happened on August 9th throughout history. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Bob Richardson, senior counsel at National Public Relations and Chris Day, President, Winston Wilmont. Harris v. Trump debate is already looming as another historic pivot point in an extraordinary campaign  Supreme Court nixes Jordan Peterson's fight to not enter remedial coaching program  'Irresponsible, unethical, and dangerous': Pickering councillor slammed over appearance on 'far-right' podcast Olympics – Canadians on hosting and Tom Cruise closing the Olympics.  

Summer gardening reaches it's peak this month as Peter Brown and Chris Day discuss the latest stories in the world of horticulture, must-visit events and a run-down of those essential tasks to keep your garden productive and colourful in the weeks to come. What's on 31st July - 4th August: RHS Garden Hyde Hall Flower Show, Essex. 2 - 3rd August: Taunton Flower Show, Somerset.Until 4th August: 2024 Big Butterfly Count – have you got involved yet? There's still time!3 - 11th August: Singapore Garden Festival at Suntec, Singapore. 9 - 10th August: Shrewsbury Flower Show, Shropshire. 15 - 18th August: Southport Flower Show at Victoria Park, Southport. 16 - 18th August: RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower Show, Devon. 30th August - 1st September: BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair at Audley End House & Gardens, Essex. NewsNew YouTube short film filmed at the RHS Urban Show in May featuring Cloudscape and creating 7 amazing gardens. Trees for bees at Wakehurst Wakehurst is using citizen science to help discover the trees most favoured by pollinators. A unique flower shaped Cyclamen Illusia picks up top New Houseplant Award. RHS Tatton Park Show celebrates its 25th anniversary by actively promoting awards for new designers, plants people and contractors aged 31 or over. Scottish topiary artist wins major award for their Moby Dick inspired design. Gardeners urged not to plant or purchase Rhodendron ponticum as The Woodland Trust says its invasive nature is creating problems. Native vegetation does no impact insect biodiversity in small urban gardens. Rare ‘Puya sapphire tower' blooms outdoors in Scotland for the first time. Dianthus breeding specialist Whetman Pink changes hands. War against poaching succulent plants in South Africa. Manchester's Castlefield aerial garden Viaduct gets green light to develop from National Trust. OBE awarded to Horatio's Garden founder Dr Olivia Chapple. Rittershausen family orchid nursery celebrate 75 years. Dr John Grimshaw appointed Editor-in-Chief of Curtis's Botanic magazine. Head of horticulture at Garden Organics and former Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins has been named a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. Natural History Gardens are now open and free to visit. Olympic Dahlias shine at Paris 2024 games. The 2025 rose of the year is announced. Plants, and product mentions: Hardy geraniums, Chrysanthemum, Lavender, Lupins, Delphiniums, Blueberries, Strawberry, Wisteria Amethyst Falls, Leeks, Potato/Tomato blight proection, Taylors Seed Potatoes for growing for Christmas, Sow the seeds of Basil, Borage, Dill and Fennel, Mint. Summer pruning top fruit trees, dahlias, Lilies and Gladioli staking and feeding. Children seed sowing projects for the school holidays. Cut flowers from the garden. Continue with slug, snails and earwig control. Miracle-Gro, Tomato fertiliser, garden twine and canes. Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host Scott Reid breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: ·         Ritesh Kotak, a cybersecurity expert, joins Scott to go over the massive and worldwide Microsoft IT outage. ·         Scott recaps historical moments that have happened on July 19th throughout history. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Chris Day, President of Winston Wilmont, and Sabrina Grover, a Senior Advisor with Spark Advocacy and NorthStar Public Affairs. Trump's speech, and rumors of Biden stepping down on Sunday. Is this the best call for the Democrats? Travel, banking and businesses take a direct hit after s software bug causes worldwide IT chaos. It seems easy for our current system to descend into anarchy. Are we too reliant on our technological foundations? Is a potential Cabinet shuffle later this summer enough to start turning the polls in the Liberals' favour? More than a dozen Liberal MPs are not running in the next election, so what does that signal about the party's position? Jenn McElvie wants to rename the route from Nathan Phillips Square to Rogers Centre ‘Taylor Swift Way'. Is this a good idea or bad idea? And if you could, what star would you rename something after?

With frozen tuition fees, falling international student enrolment and the very real possibility of a university going bankrupt, the UK's new Labour government has inherited a sector in crisis. The need for fast action is apparent, but where should priorities lie? Two higher education leaders share their perspectives on what the sector needs in the short and long term.  For this episode of the Campus podcast, we talk first to Vivienne Stern, chief executive of Universities UK, about universities' valuable opportunity to make a first impression, where Labour might turn for advice on higher education and how the sector may “tilt” in a quest for balance and stability.    Our second guest, Chris Day is chair of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and vice-chancellor of Newcastle University. He details what is at stake for a sector amid a funding crisis, job cuts and department closures – and where new revenue streams might come from – as well as hope that the 4 July election has brought a chance to reset the sector's relationship with Westminster.

In this edition of DIG IT Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with special guest Andrew Mikolajski. Andrew, a well-known horticulturalist, and prolific author of over 40 gardening books, including his latest, ‘Who Ate My Plants'. Andrew discusses the ongoing battle gardeners have with garden pests and diseases.Plant mentions: Grow as many varieties and species – native and non-native from the Northern Hemisphere as you can to increase insect biodiversity of wildlife to help attract predators. Marigolds as a companion planting with Tomatoes and the pairing of alliums with roses. Check vegetable seed packets for disease resilience. Lavender, Penstemon, Fuchsias and Hebes would benefit from a dose of a high potash fertiliser to help toughen them up. Use vine weevil nematode control for Heuchera, Heucherella, alpines and Fuchsias.Product mentions: Slug pellets (use the jam jar method mentioned). Sand, Garlic wash, Box Tree Caterpillar Biological Control, Provanto Fungus Fighter (for Box Blight), Pheromone Traps (codling moth and plum moth), Organic pesticides, fleece over cabbage, good drainage essentials, include sand, potting grit, or Perlite to avoid overwet compost, Potassium (K) High potash fertilisers such as Sulphate of Potash, Tomorite, to help harden growth for the winter. Nematodes for slugs and vine weevil. Ladybird larvae and adults can be introduced.Pest / Disease mentions: Aphids, Slugs, Snails, Muntjak, Deer, Rabbits, Oak Processionary Moth - a notifiable pest, Xylella fasidiosa, Box Blight, Box Tree Caterpillar, Rose Black Spot and Rose Mildew.No Mow May, or maybe simply mow less often to encourage more flowers and diversity.Look for the RHS Plants for Pollinators logo.Make friends with your fellow allotment holders, or join a gardening club / society to learn about local growing conditions if you move into a new area.Judging at RHS show.Andrew's desert island essentials: A ball of garden twine and a pair of scissors and the Rose ‘Nostalgia.' Find out more about Andrew on his websiteAndrew's book, Who Ate My Plants? is published by Michael O'Mara Books Limited.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month on DIG IT Peter Brown and Chris Day discuss the latest gardening news, what's on's and as the peak gardening season is well underway, a look at those tasks to keep your garden looking its best this month and beyond.What's on2 – 7th July: RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival is held in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace, Richmond.12th July and 4th August: The Big Butterfly Count 2024.17 – 21st July: RHS Flower Show Tatton Park in Cheshire.20th July: Great Dixter Summer Plant Fair at Great Dixter Gardens, Rye, East Sussex.NewsPlant Heritage will showcase a range of its National Plant Collections, including Kniphofia, Rubus and Hosta (miniature and small) at Hampton Court. New 4-year project by the University of London is evaluating prescribing social pursuits like gardening to children. New garden around the Natural History Museum opens this month.The BBC Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don will be out on tour to share tales from his garden at Longmeadow and gardens he has visited around the world.Belinda Howell has been appointed chair of the Peat-free Partnership to establish peat-free legislation across the UK and NI.Susan Raikes is appointed the new Director of Wakehurst at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.Nick Bailey, Gardener's World presenter is appointed director of the University Leicester's botanic garden.Percy Thrower's greenhouse, which once featured Shrewsbury's main park, The Quarry, is to be restored by Shrewsbury Men's Shed.Bumper year for Box Tree Caterpillar reveals RHS.Be alert for toxic oak processionary moth caterpillars.How to take part in the Great Stag Hunt to help record the UK's largest, and endangered beetle.Asian Hornets: help needed to irradicate imported bee-killers.The winning plants at last month's BBC Gardeners World Live Show, include Hydrangea Eclipse and Apple Peter's Gold. New plant awards annouced at the HTA Show including Digitalis Apple Blossom and Prunus Crystal Falls.This month's DIG IT top 5: Strawberry varieties. 1st Strawberry ‘Symphony' 2nd ‘Cambridge Favourite' 3rd ‘Hapil' 4th ‘Honeoye' and in 5th ‘Elsanta'.Plant mentions: Apples (variety Scrumptious), Cherries, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Delphiniums, Euonymus Jean Hugues, Euonymus Green Spire, Pears, Plum, Sweet corn, Yew, Lonicera nitida, fuchsias, Dianthus, Carnations, Purple loosestrife, and Salvia Hot Lips. Sow Foxgloves, Sweet Williams, Wallflowers and Forget-me-nots and veggies including Round Carrots, Beetroot, Radish, Lettuce, and Spring Onions. Continue to plant Tomatoes and Peppers.Product mentions: Bug Clear Ultra 2, Box Tree Caterpillar Killer Nematodes, Poppyforge plant supports, bird food, straw and terracotta pots for earwig control.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Day, Director of Product Line Engineering – CATV Amplifiers; Richard Marlow, Global Market Manager for Telecom, Broadband Optical & CATV; and Steve Scheinkopf, Vice President of Technical Marketing – Core Business Unit at Mini-Circuits talk with Microwave Journal about the CATV market, their acquisition of the ADI business, and outlook for the market and group. Sponsored by Mini-Circuits.

Bible Project has become increasingly popular in recent years. While the production value of their resources is high, we believe that there are some concerns that need to be addressed. What some perceive as minor differences among believers on Genesis has far-reaching implications. This episode article was written by Chris Day and podcast produced by Joseph Darnell out of the CMI-USA office. Become a monthly contributor at our site. You can also help out by telling your family and friends to check out the podcasts.

Wages are going up, but are people feline better off? Bloomberg's John Stepek discusses what record pay growth means for the economy, the government and pensioners. Plus, we get the inside story on a senior figure at the heart of government: Larry the cat. National Archives historian Chris Day, author of 'Larry the Chief Mouser: And Other Official Cats,' gives us a potted history of the feline residents of Whitehall. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Hank's himself comes back on the podcast for the first time since 2020; when he first jumped off the porch and into the truck. He updates us on his journey as we approach the last 72 hours before opening his first brick and mortar restaurant called “Hank's.” Chris tells how important it is to […]

What looks to be a brilliant teaching on creation week by BibleProject is really an already refuted view of the framework hypothesis. This literary view is typically used to allow the idea of millions of years into the text of Genesis 1. Join us as we use Scripture to examine some of the core problems with this view. This episode features Chris Day and Joel Tay. Creation.com Talk is produced by Joseph Darnell out of the CMI-USA studios. Become a monthly contributor at our donate page. Share your thoughts in the comments and share the video with your friends! ✍️ Links and Show Notes Chris' original article Is Genesis poetry / figurative, a theological argument (polemic) and thus not history? The Framework hypothesis, missionary societies and the Gospel Six Days … Really?

Good morning, afternoon, and evening! Kaylie, Bodio, and Gibby are headed to the Wild West...of the Future! Hold on tight 'cause they're hot on the trail of the legendary gunslinger Vash the Stampede, the Humanoid Typhoon, who's got a 60 Billion Double-Dollar Bounty on his head (and frankly, they could really use that kind of cash right now). Along the trail, they'll discuss the classic '90s anime series that's full of rich characters, brilliant environmental storytelling, kickass music, and the absolute worst outlaws you've ever seen. Also included: sleep-deprived conversations, a grand achievement that took 40+ episodes to complete, and "Sh*t on Chris Day."Creative Commons License for "Rattlesnake Railroad" by Brett Van Donsel can be found here.

***This episode was recorded before the tragic shootings involving the UVA football players who were killed as well as those that were killed in the Tidewater area of Virginia in the Wal-Mart shooting.***Thank you to Blake Woloson for filling in last minute for Alberto Salvado who was under the weather (covid related) when we recorded this episode. We also are grateful to Chris Day, a local attorney who has a general practice which focuses partially on 2nd Amendment (firearm rights).  Chris joined us as a guest in this episode to talk about how your 2nd Amendment constitutional rights can be impacted by various laws and charges within the criminal justice system.  He also educated us on how to try to petition to restore your firearms rights in Virginia.LEGAL DISCLAIMER:If you are listening to this podcast, thank you!  We sincerely hope you are listening to this podcast for its entertainment value and not with the intention of acquiring legal advice for any individual case or situation.  I mean, come on! You wouldn't take advice from someone you have never met or spoken to directly, right?   If you were bleeding profusely, you wouldn't listen to a podcast in hopes of a bandage somehow materializing over the internet and onto your 3D printer.  Seeking actual legal advice can be just as important as a tourniquet.  The hosts of this podcast are in no way intending to create an attorney-client relationship with any listener.  Sorry.  We are sure you all are great people but we cannot stress enough how little we know of you and your case and rather than risk an awkward moment, let us just remember we have never met.  Nothing on this platform be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation!  We are just a group of friends with differing opinions and viewpoints which we will try to explore through discussions of current events, law changes, and whatever else floats our fancy.  

Chris tells us all about his CHRIS DAY yesterday. From having a "blast" to the trunk or treat where he heard super funny jokes, it was a great day for him indeed. Deanna then takes us to Cincinnati, Ohio where we meet Mike Fremont, a world record holder (a few times over) who took up running as a way to cope with a devastating loss. His story will leave you mouth-wide-open as you hear how his health choices not only saved his own life, but has inspired others in his community, as well. Deanna shares some valuable advice on how others can "Be Like Mike", and how if you are looking to take up running, he'll be the first to say "I'LL RUN WITH YOU". THE GOOD ALL AROUND US podcast is a celebration of uplifting stories and events from around the world.Each week, hosts Deanna and Chris Ley will alternate telling stories of good things that have happened to real people all across the globe.It's time to celebrate THE GOOD ALL AROUND US!It's time to HAPPY UP YOUR LIFE!Please make sure to subscribe so you can stay up to date on all new podcast releases....and if you like us, please give a 5-star rating in Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It will only take a sec! We'd appreciate it!...and if you really, really like us, head on over to Patreon and become our Neighbor! By joining our Patreon Community at the link below, you can get some fun GOODies, including access to our private Facebook group, monthly bonus episodes, and other awesome stuff. Best of all, you will be our Neighbor! You can move right in to the GOOD 'HOOD by clicking here.Be sure to follow us on social media!It's where we share about all the goings-on here at THE GOOD ALL AROUND US podcast.Facebook at THE GOOD ALL AROUND USInstagram at @TheGoodAllAroundUsPodcastTwitter at @HappyUpYourLifeYouTube at THE GOOD ALL AROUND US PodcastLinkedIn at THE GOOD ALL AROUND US PodcastGet your GOOD GOOD Merch!Grab some fun (and funny) gear at the Get GOOD Merch Store.Access everything above and so much more in one easy place - our website!www.TheGoodAllAroundUs.comJoin our Facebook group PODAPALOOZA where podcast creators and podcast listeners unite!Email us at any time at Hello@TheGoodAllAroundUs.com! We'd love to hear from you! Music courtesy of the amazingly talented Timur Khakimov. Check him out at OCHTAHEDRONMUSIC.Support the show

Featured Artist - Chris Day - In this episode of the podcast, we talk about fan phases. Carl and Greg get into a spat over the number "10". And we contemplate if we should retire one of our questions. Our featured artist of the week is Chris Day and he also answered our "Questions of the Week!" Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episode and support us if you feel inclined to – and leave a comment or review to let us hear from you! Links from this episode: Chris Day Billy Idol Adam Ant The Ramones The Records The Beatles David Bowie The Rolling Stones Bad Bunny Elton John PreFab Sprout Radiohead Jack White Rival Sons The Coasters Foghorn Stringband The 94twenty Spotify Playlist

We enter the fromagerie de Teej for some cheese news, Johnny celebrates Chris Day and discovers one of the greatest ever headlines in this week's papers. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk