Podcasts about Garden centre

In this episode Pauline and Peter talk about Hedging.Our Hedging business, was started by John Brown on a small plot of Land in Harrow on the Hill, but due to a lack of space the business was moved to our present location by his son Richard back in 1970. With a vast range of Hedging, Fruit and Ornamental trees on offer and being one of the oldest Mail Order specialists in the country in this episode we learn a little more about the changes that have happened over the last 75 years and reasons why Buckingham Nurseries and Garden Centre is one of the best places to get your new hedge from. We sell most of our hedging plants in the winter when the plants are dormant. We also sell pot grown hedging which is available all year round. Before getting your hedge, it is best to prepare the soil in advance. Dig the area your hedge is going to go in before your new plants arrive, incorporate some well rotted manure or slow release fertilizer like Bonemeal, or Vitax. If drainage is an issue incorporate some grit. Once the plants arrive, plant them with Mycorrhizal fungi like Rootgrow, keep watered if needed for the first year or two to help them establish. Keep the weeds down with Landscape fabric. If you are wondering what hedges will do best for you, have a walk around your neighbourhood and see what hedges are doing well in your local area as the likelihood is you will have a similar soil type to your neighbours, so what they can grow well hopefully you will be able to do to.We also discuss some of the different types of hedges we sell from Native hedging to Peter's pet hates Rosa rugosa, and Berberis as they are painful to pack but great for creating a very secure, impenetrable hedge great for deterring burglars and trespassers who you don't want on your land.Pauline gives us some help and guidance on how to plant a hedge, care for it, from the moment it arrives to getting it established over the first couple of years, growth rates and how often you might need to cut it. Pauline also explains how the business has evolved from simple lists of plants being advertised in National Papers to more modern methods like our website and more recent advertising campaigns through the likes of YouTube and social media. Over the years our shop has gone from a simple shed with tools, fertilizers and a small range of sundries through to today's large modern shop, including our very popular Restaurant, with all the different departments from Houseplants, Cookshop and Foodhall, Giftware, Christmas and all the other departments that make up a modern destination Garden Centre worth a visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HortWeek editor Matt Appleby and senior reporter Rachael Forsyth report on the essential horticulture stories of the week.HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby and Rachael talk about:The "outrageous" ongoing delays and reports of damaged to imported plantsThe latest on the prospective peat banWhat the garden centre of the future might look likeDo check out our huge archive of HortWeek Podcast interviews with an unrivalled selection of prominent and fascinating figures from all corners of the horticulture sector.Podcast presenters: Matthew Appleby and Rachael ForsythPodcast producer: Christina Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On Monday's Morning Focus with Daragh Dolan, Judy Beck from Clonroad garden centre came into studio to talk on this weeks topic which was all about climbing plants. If you have any questions for Judy, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964. Photo (c) Clonroad Garden Centre

Samantha Carr talks with Chloe and Luke from Chessington Garden Centre about the business and their recnt gardening competition and the wins Southborough Care Home in Surbition.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined live in studio by Judy Beck, General Manager at Clonroad Garden Centre for our In The Garden slot. If you have any questions for Judy, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

Peter speaks with Gerry Edwards about apples and where they came from. Gerry tells us what to bring in to the Garden Centre for apple identification during our Apple Weekend and how he goes about identification. Why not come along and meet Gerry on the 27th and 28th of September!They discuss how they have evolved, which country grows the most apples and the many varieties available. Gerry gives us his favourite 5 apples to grow which are not the standard ones you will find in your local supermarket but are definitely worth the effort! They are Lord Lambourne, Laxtons Furtune, Discovery, Howgate Wonder and Lanes Price Albert.Did you know that apples can cause food allergies and why people say ‘An apple a day keeps the Doctor away!'?Gerry has written a book called' Getting started with Growing Fruit' and we discuss different plants you can grow and how to care for them. We talk through options for training apple trees so you can grow them in small spaces. We explore types of apples, how to grow new varieties and types of rootstock to grow them onHe tells us which are the best cider apples. Is it a Dabinet or a Kingston Black? Gerry has some other great suggestions of ones to try too. Fancy a trip out to see over 2000 varieties of Apple Trees? Then head to Brogdale Farm, near Faversham in Kent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On Monday's Morning Focus, Sally-Ann Barrett was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan This week, Tom gave listeners advice on Autumn Lawn Care. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

Dave Gillam from the Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre, Galleywood, Chelmsford says they've 2 shows in 1 festival for dahlia lovers coming up. Find out more on the dahlia festival being held at Abercorn between 24th to 29th August 2025: https://bit.ly/4oSDTeK #gardeningtips #garden #plantcare == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy Also, don't forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Today on the show we talk about the impacts of high temperatures and drought conditions on this year's grow season in Newfoundland and Labrador. Guest: Michael Murray, Murray's Garden Centre, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on a selection of Autumnal plants for containers & beds. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on Autumn Planting Seed Potatoes. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Derrick Lynch was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on salads to plant now for Autumn & Winter harvest. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

Join us as we mark the beginning of the third season of the Growing Up Podcast.  We look back at the incredible support that we've received for this slightly irreverent gardening chat and look forward to what we have lined up for you in season three.Oh, Andy also asks Kate what she would buy from the Garden Centre with one million pounds to spend.  Serious gardening journalism at it's finest.Thank you so much for listening guys.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on growing canna lilies for a beautiful tropical display If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on how to keep your garden thriving in hot weather. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on flowering perennials to grow for this time of year If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on ornamental grasses for containers and beds. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on taking cuttings from your favourite shrubs. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Peter O'Connell was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on Mid Summer Flowering Shrubs. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on Roses & Enjoying Summer Blooms And Fragrance In Your Garden! If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on Summer Flowering Shrubs Selection. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on Companion Planting. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on plants to grow in shaded Areas. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

Ken talks to dahlia expert, Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre. Dave has recently been elected as Chairman of the National Dahlia Society. He says 16 classification of dahlias and none are dinnerplate, - It's a giant. For more information on the National Dahlia Society: https://bit.ly/43kpYU4 #gardeningtips #garden #flowers #dahlias #flowers == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy Also, don't forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to Chris Cheswright a keen grower of hostas in his Essex garden and a member of the Essex Hardy Plant Society. Ken and Chris then discuss slug control with Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre. Dave explains how to protect dahlias from slug damage using pellets. For more information on the Essex Hardy Plant Society: https://bit.ly/4dnVLbJ #gardeningtips #garden #flowers #dhalias #hostas == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy Also, don't forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

It's the first gardening day of the season on The Signal. Join host Adam Walsh and gardener extraordinaire Michael Murray as they take calls and talk about how to get all systems growing in this spring of 2025. Guest: Michael Murray of Murray's Garden Centre 

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre to chat about Growing Lavender. Tom also answered your gardening questions! If you'd like to get in touch, email focus@clare.fm

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre to chat about An Edible Selection For Your Hanging Basket. Tom also answered your gardening questions! If you'd like to get in touch, email focus@clare.fm

They're popping up faster than your daffodils. Digging up the dirt on these tiny, temporary, urban forests of lies!

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre to give us advice on growing Hydrangea. Tom also answered your gardening questions! If you'd like to get in touch, email focus@clare.fm

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave advice on planting a hanging basket to last all summer. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom talked about easy to grow perennial plants for beds and containers. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Peter O'Connell was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on spring flowering trees to brighten up your garden. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on easy to grow bee friendly plants. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on planting bulbs for long lasting summer colour. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on growing your own tomatoes. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on looking after your lawn in spring. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on planting a tree for national tree week. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on flowering shrubs for spring. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

An Essex garden centre group has recently topped the Garden Centre Association's Top 100 League Table. The GCA carries out an annual unannounced inspection of all its members and uses this to compile the league table. The association scores several elements, including customer service, merchandising, sustainability, creativity and innovation, quality, range of products, and much more. Ken Crowther talks to Hannah Powell, Communications and HR Director at Perrywood Garden Centre. #gardeningtips #gardening #shopping #flowers #plants #wheretobuy == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy Also, don't forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on growing roses. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on flowering camellias. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on growing your own fruit. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on seed potatoes. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on what herbs to grow indoors. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tom Stewart from Keane's Garden Centre in Kilcolgan. This week, Tom gave listeners advice on extending your stock of garden shrubs for free, with hardwood cuttings. If you have a question for Tom, contact the show on 0818 400 964 or send a text or WhatsApp to 086 1800 964.

Chris and Rosie have been creating some new Christmas traditions at a Garden Centre and there's been some online chat about Santa V's Father Christmas. Rosie has started a new greeting and there is some important retro Gladiator updates! All of this plus an email from a listener about a very unusual spelling task! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/sma. https://plus.acast.com/s/sma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're part of the garden centre world, you may have heard the name Boyd Douglas-Davies. Boyd has had a long year career in ther garden centre industry, most recently heading up the PR and Communications of the popular British Garden Centres brand. He is now working as a freelance consultant, and chair of Greenfingers Charity. Boyd has a wealth of knowledge about garden centres, so if you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes, this is the episode for you.   Afterwards, @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening gossip about naughty squirrels, midlife crisis and procrastination.   Series 16 is sponsored by Grow This, Not That - the Substack about new plants, horticulture news, botanical travel and more from Michael Perry.  https://mrplantgeek.substack.com