Podcast appearances and mentions of Diarmuid Gavin

In the hills above Mevagissey on the Cornish coast, where mist clings to the trees and time seems to linger in the hedgerows, there lies a garden that once disappeared from the world. Not just abandoned. Not merely overgrown. Lost. Forgotten by its owners, swallowed by ivy, bramble, and silence. It was not only the plants that vanished, but the lives of the people who had shaped them—names unspoken, stories untold. Diarmuid Gavin tells us the story of the lost Gardens of Heligan.All with thanks to Tirlán.

"Perched high above the city of Granada, the Alhambra appears less like a fortress and more like a dream suspended between heaven and earth" Take a moment for tranquility with Garden Stories from Diarmuid Gavin.All with thanks to Tirlán.

In the heart of Dublin's bustling city centre lies St Stephen's Green, a place of calm amid chaos, a patch of peace in a fast-moving metropolis. Known simply as “the Green” to Dubliners, it's where students loll on sunny afternoons, office workers grab quiet lunch breaks, and tourists pause for breath amid their sightseeing. But behind its ornamental lake, elegant railings and leafy paths lies a fascinating and, at times, fiery history stretching back nearly a millennium. Diarmuid Gavin brings us the story of St Stephen's Green.All with thanks to Tirlán.

There are gardens that dazzle. There are gardens that soothe. And then there are gardens that haunt you. That lodge themselves in the corners of your mind and whisper to you years after you've gone. Today, I want to tell you about one of those. A place where history and nature have coiled so tightly around each other, it's hard to tell where stone ends and blossom begins. This is Ninfa - The Garden of the Nymphs. Located just south of Rome, near Cisterna di Latina, Ninfa is unlike anywhere else.Diarmuid Gavin, Garden Designer tells us all about these wonderful gardens.All with thanks to Tirlán.

Garden Stories: Mount Congreve, the Magnate, the Magnolias, and the Masterpiece. Today on Garden Stories, we return to one of the greatest gardens in the world and the singular man behind it. Diarmuid Gavin tells us all.All with thanks to Tirlán CountryLife.

Barber poles were a sign for drawing blood?Diarmuid tells Dave all about the PTSB Ideal Home Show and his moving plants!

Diarmuid Gavin takes us to Japan on The Pat Kenny Show this week!As the countries cherry Trees bloom in the Sakura season, Japan braces itself for a time of natural theatre across the country.

Here's a story about one man's vision, a man who saw cities drowning in floods and believed they could be saved not with more concrete, but with nature. His name is Professor Kongjian Yu, a landscape architect. Ridiculed, rejected, even accused of betraying progress, he stood by his radical idea that cities should work with water, not against it. Today, China and many other countries are reaping the benefits of his persistence.Diarmuid Gavin shares the story of sponge gardens.

Irish garden designer and presenter Diarmuid Gavin opens up to Sean about why he passionately wanted to change gardening forever, he speaks about his friendship with Charlie Haughey, mingling with the Royal family, and what the unwavering support of Journalist Terry Keane and her family did for his career.  

This week Diarmuid Gavin tells us the history of Derek Jarman's garden Prospect Cottage. Derek Jarman was never a man to follow convention. A filmmaker, artist, writer, and activist, his life was one of relentless creativity and defiance. his artistic journey took an unexpected turn when he found himself on the windswept shingle of Dungeness, a desolate landscape on the Kent coast, dominated by a looming nuclear power station and battered by salt-laden winds. Most people would have seen it as barren, inhospitable. Jarman saw possibility. When he overheard talk of a small black fisherman's cottage for sale, he bought it on impulse and named it Prospect Cottage

Imagine stepping into a garden where power, politics, and artistry collide. A place where kings and queens once walked, where war and diplomacy shaped the very landscape, and where a hidden tunnel of green shielded a queen from he relentless summer sun. This is Het Loo, the Dutch palace of William of Orange and Queen Mary, a Baroque masterpiece built in an era when gardens were not just for pleasure but for power.Diarmuid Gavin tells us the story of these wonderful gardens and palace.

Ellen Wilmot was an English horticulturist and influential member of the Royal Horticultural Society, and a recipient of the first Victoria Medal of Honour, awarded to British horticulturists living in the UK by the society.

Diarmuid Gavin joins us to talk about the creation of the Garden at Garnish Island.

In this week's show:Diarmuid Gavin on preparing your garden for a season of growth and colour!Interior Designer and renter Gillian Lawlee and the mind behind ‘My Life in Colour' on making a rental feel like home.Finding treasure in charity shops with Interior Designer Natasha Rocca Devine.Showcase Ireland's Creative Expo 2025 returns to the RDS. Two exhibitors: Alison Byrne from Wildbird Studio and Ceramicist Ola Wartak-Tolak, creator of Stories by Ola, join to discuss.

Award winning Garden designer Diarmuid Gavin on the 43ft vertical garden in the shape of a puppy in Spain.

Award winning Garden designer Diarmuid Gavin shares the story of cosmic speculation in Scotland.

The story of the Gibside estate is a fascinating tale of grandeur, estate making, gardening, resilience, and intrigue, spanning generations of the Bowes family. Diarmuid Gavin, Garden designer tell us more about the estate.

In the heart of Beijing's prestigious Haidian district, amidst government buildings and universities, a surreal sight captured the imagination of many a sprawling traditional Chinese garden perched atop a 26-storey luxury apartment block. Diarmuid Gavin tells us more about these wonderful gardens.

Award winning Garden designer Diarmuid Gavin shares some Christmas gardening advice.

This week Diarmuid Gavin takes us on a historic tour of Powerscourt Gardens.

Diarmuid Gavin brings us some advice on gardening during the cold winter weeks.

Diarmuid Gavin joined Anton in studio this morning to answer listeners gardening queries.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden has a wonderful story that begins long before it became one of the most iconic gardens in England. The garden is fascinating not only for its beauty but for its complex and innovative design. Diarmuid Gavin brings us the story behind this iconic garden.

Award winning garden designer Diarmuid Gavin joined Pat on the show this morning to answer listeners green fingered questions but also to explain why our autumn colour is expected to be so good this year, its all to do with the weather!

Award winning garden designer Diarmuid Gavin joins us to share the remarkable and slightly scary story of Sacro Bosco Gardens.

This morning Diarmuid Gavin joined Pat to share the story of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Diarmuid Gavin joined Anton in studio to give some great gardening advice to our listener as we head into Autumn.

This morning Diarmuid Gavin brings us the story behind the wonderful Iveagh Gardens.

Today on Garden Stories Diarmuid Gavin delves into the fascinating world of power, jealousy, and intrigue that shaped one of the Renaissance's most stunning masterpieces. We hear about the history of the Gardens of the Villa d'Este, created in large part to make the pope jealous!

Gardener Diarmuid Gavin joins Kieran Cuddihy to put his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder's Bookshelf!

Diarmuid Gavin joined Pat in studio to help listeners with their gardening questions.

One of the world's richest women outbids the king of Belgium for a prime piece of land at Cap-Ferratand and builds a pink palace surrounded by 8 extraordinary gardens. This week award winner gardener Diarmuid Gavin tell us the story behind Villa Ephrussi and Béatrice de Rothschild.

Award winning garden designer Diarmuid Gavin shares the story behind The Rock Garden of Ryōanji Kyoto, Japan.

Love/Hate Creepy Crawlies exhibtion has opened at Limerick's Hunt Museum. It was launched this week by Celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin and well-known biodiversity expert Éanna Ní Lamhna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award winning gardener Diarmuid Gavin joined Jonathan this morning on the show and gave some great gardening tips and advice to our listener.

Ireland has joined a European-wide effort to underscore the importance of plant health. The #PlantHealth4Life campaign is led by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Commission (EC), and is active in 22 European member states. PlantHealth4Life, European Initiative Speaking about the campaign, Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity with special responsibility for Horticulture at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine said: "We are proud to stand alongside our European partners to raise awareness of the profound interdependence between plant health and our collective well-being. This collaborative effort is a unique opportunity to engage citizens from all walks of life - be it the intrepid traveller, the conscientious gardener, or the vigilant parent - in safeguarding plant health." Ms Louise Byrne, Chief Plant Health Officer for Ireland, added that the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine conducts comprehensive inspections on imports of regulated plants and plant products. Importantly however, a critical element is educating the public across all spectrums, from commercial importers to amateur gardeners on the need for heightened awareness of the issues at stake and to not attempt to import unchecked plants and plant products that pose a risk to Ireland. The campaign urges travellers not to bring back any plants, flowers, seeds, fruits, or vegetables from outside the EU, as these items may harbour plant pests or diseases detrimental to native flora. Additionally, consumers are advised to buy plants and seeds online only if accompanied by a valid phytosanitary or plant health certificate. Embracing good plant hygiene practices and promptly addressing signs of plant pests or diseases in home gardens and communal outdoor spaces will also prevent their spread to neighbouring plants and natural habitats. Speaking on Ireland's involvement in the campaign, leading Irish garden designer Diarmuid Gavin, who was appointed as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' Goodwill Ambassador for Ireland in May 2022, said: "Safeguarding Irish plant health is paramount. As gardeners, we hold the power to effect change - by allowing our gardens to flourish naturally, propagating your own plants from seeds, sourcing plants responsibly, and vigilantly monitoring for abnormalities, we can collectively protect our botanical heritage." Tobin Robinson, Head of EFSA's PLANTS Unit added: "Plant health impacts not only the environment, the economy, and the European food chain but also our present and our future - by keeping plants healthy, we are protecting life. It is therefore a source of pride to see how Europeans are engaged in the topic, as demonstrated by the unprecedented participation of Member States in the #PlantHealth4Life campaign." Claire Bury, Deputy Director-General for Food Sustainability of DG SANTE stated: "Informed European citizens armed with accurate information on plant health can help protect and preserve our biodiversity. Plant health is a priority for the European Commission within the One Health approach. By informing people about the importance of not importing pests into the European Union and empowering them with the knowledge to take appropriate actions, we can make a difference." Visit the #PlantHealth4Life campaign at www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l and discover how to safeguard plant health. About the campaign #PlantHealth4Life is a multi-year and multinational campaign developed at the request of the EC and based on an in-depth analysis of perceptions and behaviour on plant health across the EU. This year, the campaign involves 21 Member States and a candidate country, doubling the reach from the previous year: Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Montenegro. About EFSA The European Foo...

Diarmuid Gavin tells the tales behind the creation of some of the world's most remarkable gardens.

Sometimes Dave will google the answer and sometimes he will just ask his friends.Celebrity Gardener, Diarmuid Gavin was on hand to answer this weeks question about an Apple Tree.

While we're on our short summer break, I'm playing some of my favourite episodes from the series so far. This one is from May 2021, its with my friend and colleague Dermot Whelan, who has just announced that he's leaving the Dermot and Dave Show on Today FM to focus on his mindfulness business. When we record this episode, Dermot had just released his bestselling book Mind Full. He told me all about the book, the business and how and why it all started. Dermot is also a very talented impressionist. Diarmuid Gavin, Rory McIlroy, Professor Snape from Harry Potter and even the late great Terry Wogan all make an appearance in this interview. Enjoy the chat and don't forget to follow the series for free, and drop us a rating and review if you're feeling generous! Produced by Patrick Haughey, AudioBrand

As part of this week's industry review, we're getting some fresh air with a panel of garden designers and landscapers. Here to tell us about the nature of their work is Nicola Haines, Landscape Designer, Mark McDowall, Principal Landscape Architect & Garden Designer at Hoctor Smyth, and Diarmuid Gavin, Celebrity Gardener.

It's time for our bonus live episode with Diarmuid Gavin from April 2023!Before the launch of season 4, we present a bonus live episode!Recorded in the lovely surrounds of Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin, the lads chat to everyone's favourite plant botherer, Diarmuid Gavin.Of course, because it's WWYTMT, Diarmuid doesn't expound on his favourite plant but details the story of the Irishman who changed an airport, a town, a country and how everybody in the world flies. What a topic! What a man! Part 1 sees Dave and Neil exchange aviation and space trivia,I'll see your “first meal consumed on the moon” and raise you “how to get through airport customs without being cavity searched”.Season 4 coming Wednesday, June 28th, 2023!Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the heat wave continuing Gardeners' Corner is live at Garden Show Ireland in Antrim Castle Gardens. David Maxwell is joined by Diarmuid Gavin, Cherry Townsend and Mary Doris who will take questions from an invited audience. Also on the programme, with house plants one of the big themes at this year's show, Conrad McCormick will pick some of his favourites and away from the show David heads to nearby Ballyrobert Cottage Garden where Maurice Parkinson believes that summer can be perhaps the best time to get new plants established in the garden. Email the programme - gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

John is joined by Diarmuid Gavin show ambassador for Garden Show Ireland to chat about the show and the recently completed Coronation Garden Diarmuid completed. Garden Show Ireland returns to Antrim Castle GardensThe three-day gardening extravaganza takes place from 16-18 June 2023Now in its 19th year, the show runs from Friday 16 – Sunday 18 June and is expected to attract some 30,000 visitors across the weekend.Northern Ireland's largest gardening festival, the horticulture showcase is bigger and better than ever before with a great programme featuring a range of horticultural experts.Taking inspiration from acclaimed garden designer Diarmuid Gavin's magical, mechanical Jubilee Garden, this year's show is adopting ‘Pure Imagination' as its theme for 2023 as weird and wonderful exuberance meets gardening excellence.Diarmuid and distinguished plantsman Paul Smyth get potty about pots with an enormous co-designed plant pot display, a centrepiece of the show that must be seen to be believed.Serving up plenty of ideas and inspiration for your own garden, green-fingered veterans and budding gardeners can soak up expert advice from the industry's brightest, uniting with specialist plant growers to celebrate this year's bloom and share creative insights across a range of Workshops, panel discussions and masterclasses on topics ranging from flower farming and growing your own produce to pots, planting and gardening for small spaces.Cultivating knowledge, Diarmuid will be joined by gardening extraordinaires Marie Staunton, Paul Smyth, Michael Kelly, Biruk Hailu, Klaus Laitenberger, Geoff Stebbings and Brian McCarthy for panel discussions on topics including gardening for health, food empathy, zero waste, indestructible plants, how to achieve year-round colour and more.For the amateur, take part in masterclasses and come away with the inspiration and know-how to create your own dream garden, and for the novice, dust off those gardening utensils for some hands-on workshops guided by experienced organic gardeners and innovators. Klaus Laitenberger will host a series of demonstrations on seed growing and propagation while the Northern Ireland Flower and Foliage Association (NIFFA) will deliver workshops on foraging for table arrangements, sustainable floristry techniques, wearable floral creations and more.Show ambassador Diarmuid Gavin said: “I'm so excited about this year's Garden Show Ireland which is going to be different to any other Show"Tickets for Garden Show Ireland cost £10 and can be purchased online at https://gardenshowireland.com Children under 16 go free.There will be a blog post on this episode very soon on my website. This blog and previous blogs along with all podcast episodes are available on my   Website :https://mastermygarden.com/   If there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know.   Please like and follow Master My Garden on the following channels    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/  Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/  Twitter:https://twitter.com/tweetsbyMMG  or email info@mastermygarden.com   Until next week  Happy gardening  John Support the show

The coronation of King Charles is just ten days away, and as is tradition in the UK, there are commemorative pieces and merchandise popping up. Everything from mugs, plates, coins, tankard, t-shirts, food - but also, gardens. Two months ago, Diarmuid Gavin moved to Antrim and has been working on a garden to commemorate the King's big day, and he joined Sean to tell him all about it... Image: Instagram @diarmuidgavin

With two weeks until the coronation, David visits a garden under construction to mark the event. Diarmuid Gavin's bold design for The King's Coronation garden will soon be an eye catching attraction at Hazelbank Park on the shores of Belfast Lough. Among those helping to get the garden finished on time are some students from CAFRE's Greenmount campus. Also on the programme, Helen Mark visits the National Trust's Florence Court where Ian Marshall and his volunteers are busy planting broad beans and potatoes in the kitchen garden. Jekka McVicar reveals her favourite herb for April and Reg Maxwell joins David in studio to answer questions and provide some seasonal inspiration for the gardener at home. Contact the programme – gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk . Email the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Marie Staunton, Diarmuid Gavin

In this week's episode, Dave wants to tell Neil about The Oscars. Not The Oscars in 2023 but The Oscars in general and how an irishman is key to it all. With the help of the Historian in Residence at EPIC, Catherine Healy, we learn about Cedric Gibbons, the man with 39 Oscar nominations, 11 wins and the fact that he designed the Oscars statuette. We also encounter a man twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty and a woman from Scotland who swam, cycled and ran her way into the Academy Awards!Don't forget to buy tickets to our live gig on April 3rd in Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin with the inimitable Diarmuid Gavin:https://smockalley.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873634000And read about Cedric Gibbons here:https://epicchq.com/story/cedric-gibbons-the-irish-american-who-designed-the-oscar/Presented and Produced by Neil Delamere and Dave MooreEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Maxwell heads to Powerscourt Gardens in County Wicklow where 3000 roses are being planted in the Italian garden. Head gardener, Alex Slazenger introduces David to some of the winter highlights in a garden for all seasons. In Hazelbank Park on the north shore of Belfast Lough, Diarmuid Gavin is starting work on a garden to mark the coronation. Mary Doris has tips of creating garden for all the senses and award winning author Eoghan Daltun on the need to let nature in. Brendan Little joins David live in studio to take questions and to give tips for the week. gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Marie Staunton, Gardener, Diarmuid GAvin, Gardener

It's a festive edition of one of our favourite parts of the week! In Say Stuff That Suits The Music, we're catching up with Ray D'Arcy, Diarmuid Gavin and the inside of Dermot's head.