Podcasts about Head gardener

Geoff and Rory discuss the remarkable life of a Victorian genius; the upwardly mobile Joseph Paxton. The son of a farmer, he found a patron in the 6th Duke of Devonshire and by the age of 23 Paxton was Head Gardener at Chatsworth. He would later become a nationally sought-after engineer and latterly a Member of Parliament.The Silicon Valley entrepreneur of his day, Paxton embraced the latest technology, designing the Great Conservatory and Conservative Wall at Chatsworth, before catapulting to fame as the designer of the Crystal Palace in London.

There is something special about Branklyn Garden - a 2-acre garden, set on the side of Kinnoull Hill, overlooking Perth, created from 1922 onwards by beginner gardeners John and Dorothy Renton, using amongst other things seeds and plants collected by plant hunters. The garden was left to the National Trust for Scotland in the late 1960s by the couple, and today attracts 18,000 visitors a year to its enchanting space, and infamous tea room. So what makes Branklyn Garden so special?  Back in series 7 of the Scotland Grows Show, we chatted with Jim Jermyn, former head gardener at Branklyn, on his memories of the garden, and in this episode, M.T. O'Donnell catches up with Kate White, the current Head Gardener at Branklyn Garden for her inside take on the enduring popularity of this very special garden. -------------------------------------------- Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows magazine is our digital title which celebrates Scottish gardening, and drops into your inbox 6 times a year. If you would like to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com. -------------------------------------------- This series is sponsored by ROOTS, a brilliant subscription from the National Trust for Scotland which helps both your garden and Trust gardens thrive. For £7 a month you will be sent a ROOTS pack every six weeks, with gardening gifts, including Scottish seeds six times a year, stories about Scotland's plant life, and tips from  expert Trust gardeners, as well as an invitation to two exclusive ROOTS events a year with the Trust gardens team. Whether you buy ROOTS for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, your £7 a month will go towards supporting Trust gardens and designed landscapes in Scotland. Sign up today at nts.org.uk/roots and use the code Grows25 to receive an extra packet of seeds in your first pack.

Spring is the season when gardeners throw off the hibernation and slumber of months of wet feet, many layers and waterproofs and are reborn anew! The stirring of life in the garden is one of the years great experiences, and makes a gardening life such a worthwhile pursuit, not only is it good for the planet to see the earth greening up, it is also good for the gardeners soul. But there is still lots of hard work to get on with - seeds have to be sown, mulch laid, supports erected and lawns mown. So join Lucy and Saul as they continue their professional gardening lives in the pure heaven that is Spring!With no rain on the horizon for Lucy and plenty for Saul, the East - West divide is playing out true to form. But other traditionally damper UK regions are also experiencing dry weather, giving the gardening duo plenty to talk about. Musing aside, Saul has been busy erecting bamboo canes, whilst Lucy has been wielding her saws and fine-tuning her ears to local birdsong. Mr Walker can also now celebrate his first decade as a Head Gardener - congratulations, Mr W! Let's hope the NGS group left you a decent slice of cake on Thursday.LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

We start this week with a journey back in time, exploring some of the oldest and most resilient plants on the planet: ferns. Gardener, botanist and author Ben Dark has been uncovering some surprising stories about these living fossils as part of his sweeping journey – 2.5 billion years deep – into the fascinating history of plants. Ferns thrive in damp, shady garden corners — but they're not the only ones. Horticulturist Alessandra Sana faced this exact challenge when she took on the north-facing wall of RHS Wisley's walled garden. She shares her go-to plants and creative inspiration for transforming those tricky, low-light spots into lush, green sanctuaries. And finally, we cross the Atlantic to hear from John Sonnier, Head Gardener at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. His pioneering sustainable gardening practices have just earned him the prestigious Elizabeth Medal of Honour from the RHS. Host: Guy Barter Contributors: Ben Dark, Alessandra Sana, John Sonnier Links: The Grove: A Nature Odyssey in 19 ½ Front Gardens Shade planting: annuals, bulbs and perennials What can I grow in a dry shady spot? Sustainable planting combinations: shade collection RHS People Awards

David Maxwell heads to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens where nearly 20,000 spring bulbs are blooming. Head Gardener, Claire Woods shows off the large collection of daffodils bred in Northern Ireland and gives some tips on getting the best out of these bulbs. Ann FitzSimons explains what she's learnt after living with a living wall for 2 years and Adam Frost reveals his shrub for April (Euonymus nanus var. turkestanicus). In studio, David is joined by Anna Hudson, who will suggest what we can all sow now for a home grown harvest later this year and, with David, she'll take questions from listeners including suggestions for a shallow planter and how to cure an unhappy looking holly tree. Email the programme at gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Beaulieu Head GardenerKelvin Yapp is the head gardener at Beaulieu. As the head gardener, he's been involved in every one of the Fair's five years (fifth year in 2025). Kelvin leads the Plant Expert Tours of Beaulieu's Victorian Walled Gardens with the Fair's Plant Experts (Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker). Visitor to the Fair can pre-book these tours, as an added extra during their visit.

Bea Andrews is no stranger to Perch Hill - she was head gardener for many years, and is now back in a new guise as our visiting florist, aka Botanika Flora.It's a joy to welcome Bea back for this nostalgic episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange' with Sarah as she shares her fascinating background and route into horticulture in her native Hungary, the story of how she came to Perch Hill, and the inspiration she draws from the garden and the Sussex countryside in her stunning floral designs.In this episode, discover:The early inspirations behind Bea's journey into gardening, horticulture and floristryFond memories of Perch Hill, her impeccable eye for colour, and humorous anecdotes from her time as head gardenerWhat Bea looks for in seasonal cutting, and how she combines these flowers and foliage in her unique arrangementsProducts mentioned:Bea's Summer Dahlia Collection: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/beas-summer-dahlia-collectionFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Botanika Floral: https://www.botanikafloral.co.ukGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Order Sarah's latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest

Plant names get changed, but who decides? We're answering this listener's question, plus meet Tom Brown, the head gardener in charge of West Dean, a garden near Chichester, and memories of the recent trip to Australia. Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see the PlantGrow website for detailsVisit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodesEmail Questions to info@potsandtrowels.com Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTubeThe Pots & Trowels team:Martin FishJill FishSean RileyFind out more about Martin & Jill at martinfish.com Find out more about Sean at boardie.comPodcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com

Having been in the landscape industry for over 53 years Alan Sargent is regularly commissioned to either take part in, or organise job interviews and recruit new senior and head gardeners.On this week's HortWeek Podcast Sargent takes us through some real life questions produced by himself for a recent interview for a head gardener. Beginning with advice on what to wear and bring to an interview Sargent examines interview questions, breaking down why they are being asked and how best to respond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the extraordinary world of exotic gardening with Paul Spracklin, author of The Dry Exotic Garden. Paul shares his infectious passion for transforming gardens conditions into lush, visually striking landscapes using drought-tolerant plants. Tune in to hear about the inspiration behind his book, the unique joys of cultivating exotic species, and the techniques that make gardens with drought loving plants not just possible, but breathtakingly beautiful. About The Dry Exotic Garden Discover everything you need to know about designing, choosing and planting cacti and succulents to create a drought-tolerant garden in this lavishly illustrated guide with experts forecasting reduced summer rainfall, xeriscaping – the practice of landscaping with minimal water – is now a popular choice for many gardeners.  Links The Dry Exotic Garden: A Gardener's Guide to Xeriscaping with Succulents by Paul Spracklin Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with Paul Spracklin you might also enjoy this one from the archives:  161: The Jungle Garden with Philip Oostenbrink - This week's guest is Philip Oostenbrink, Head Gardener at Walmer Castle and Gardens, Collections Coordinator for Plant Heritage in Kent, Plant Trials committee member for the RHS and self-confessed jungle plant nut. Philip has just published a new book titled ‘The Jungle Garden' and in this interview, I talk to him about what a jungle garden is, whether they can work in shady and sunny aspects, easy jungle plants, rarer ones, plant hardiness, seasonal and winter interest and where to get plants. 175: Seeking Rare Plants - This week's guest is Nick Macer, plant hunter, self-taught botanist, rare species expert and owner of Pan Global Plants, a nursery based in the Severn Valley, which, to quote the website, offers “a selection of the finest, most desirable and often rarest plants capable of growing on these isles”. And that's key – Nick hand selects plants, in the past, directly from where they were growing in the wild and brings them into cultivation. He's renowned for choosing sublime varieties and for openly sharing his knowledge and experience. I did intend to talk to Nick a bit about his plant hunting trips, but as a stop has been put to these recently due to rules around the transportation of plant materials, the conversation went in other directions. Please support the podcast on Patreon

In this episode Andy talks to Dan, Head Gardener of Winterbourne House and Gardens about the idea of gardening FOR the month of December, practical jobs to complete during December and how this seems increasingly tricky in a changing climate.There is so much that you can do to bring seasonality into your December garden and it was so much fun to chat to Dan about the options we all have.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

We get loads of tips and advice on what gardening jobs to do this week with Paul Smyth, Head Gardener of RHSI Bellefield in Shinrone Co Offaly.

Deadly potions, poison, murder and intrigue – dangerous plants were used in many of Agatha Christie's novels. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, Frances Tophill discusses the plants that Christie exploited to great effect in her fictitious murder mysteries and why poisoning is a more feminine method of committing a crime with Ali Marshall, Head Gardener at Torre Abbey and the Potent Plants Garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get gardening tips and advice with Head Gardener of RHSI Bellefield in Shinrone, Co Offaly.

#QuintaCrewTuesday #QuintasInPortugal #GrowYourOwn #PortugalWildfiresLet's get started with a Portugal wildfire update given the grave situation in Portugal in the last 24 hours.Lee and Jason of the Quinta Crew are our regulars for this Tuesday session, so get your wellies on as we head back to Quinta Essencial and chat with the Head Gardener on his way to work in Lisbon - if they are available, given the circumstances.Find Jason here - www.facebook.com/QuintaEssencial Professional Gardener'Lee works around the Lisbon area and can be contacted on (00 351) 928 115 005 ---Visit www.goodmorningportugal.com for:This week's 'Portuguese Point of Interest''Portuguese Property of The Week'Portuguese 'Treat of the Week'Our Go Motoring Portugal! Car of The WeekHow to buy Euros the stress-free and more competitive wayHelp on how to move to Portugal (-:Want to create live shows like mine? Try https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4668289695875072Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.

We hear about dead heading and taking late summer cuttings in this weeks gardening slot with Paul Smyth Head Gardener at RHSI Bellefield, in Shinrone, Co Offaly.

Regular listeners will have picked up my abiding interest in the 'regenerative agriculture' movement. While science is teaching us more and more about the world and providing the tools to understand it better, it seems we are returning to more traditional ways of producing food. This is true of the great undertaking that is Babylonstoren, where natural farming methods lead and very clever and dedicated people like Alex Bosman - head gardener on the estate - are pushing and teaching better ways of looking after our soil and the food we eat. This was a really enlightening chat, and I hope to sit with hime some time in the future to learn more.Babylonstoren Gardens Thumbnail image provided by Babylonstoren On Instagram @a_table_inthecorner Cover image sketched by Courtney Cara Lawson All profile portraits by Russel Wasserfall unless otherwise credited

#QuintaCrewTuesday #ChakraShakers #QuintasInPortugal #PortugalPlaylistLee and Jason of the Quinta Crew are with us for this Tuesday session, so get your wellies on as we head back to Quinta Essencial and chat with the Head Gardener on his way to work in Lisbon Lee will, as ever, share his knowledge and answer any gardening questions you might have.Find Jason here - www.facebook.com/QuintaEssencial Professional Gardener' Lee works around the Lisbon area and can be contacted on (00 351) 928 115 005Silver Coast sensations, The Chakra Shakers, will also be dropping by with a preview of their latest 'crisp biscuits' as well as sharing news of their upcoming show plans... ---THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS, SPONSORS & THE GUMPERS WHO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE! Who doesn't LOVE them, first thing in the morning?!Find out more about us, Portugal and moving to Portugal at www.goodmorningportugal.comSupport our work, this community and learn loads more about Portugal at www.gmpvip.comDiscover the D2 'Residency through Investment' Visa - https://d2visaportugal.com/ Need to exchange Dollars for Euros? Try https://www.goodmorningportugal.com/sup.../currency-exchangeContact Carl Munson - carl@goodmorningportugal.comWant to create live shows like mine? Try https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4668289695875072Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.

In celebration of the Lunuganga gardens 75th anniversary, Tree Talks podcast explores the lives of flora and ecosystems within the gardens. Bought on the eve of independence in 1948, Lunuganga is Geoffrey Bawa's first and longest running architectural endeavour, join us as we unravel the intricacies of this living archive. This episode is in reverence to Lunuganga, to capture the essence of the garden, brimming with life and wonder, as an auditory experience. The vistas around the garden house varying ecosystems with their own soundscapes that change through the day. Changes in seasons bring with it shifts in care. The delicate and mammoth task of preserving and planning through the years are a credit to the custodians of the garden; this episode is our homage to the pulse of Lunuganga, the gardeners. This episode follows the auditory landscape from the Sandella, across the Red Terrace, beside the bamboo near the Black Pavillion, to the Field of Jars via the Broadwalk, a cut across the hâ hâ and finally a light trek to the peak of Cinnamon Hill. A map with the sites and sounds of this episode along with other resources are available on our websites. To Lunuganga: https://lunuganga.garden/Tree-Talks Geoffrey Bawa Trust: https://geoffreybawa.com/tree-talks Special thanks to Mulle Widanalage Amarasiri, the Head Gardener, for his service, passion and devotion to the care of Lunuganga and Shamin De Silva for the editing and sound design of this episode.

This episode my guest is former jewellery designer to the stars, turned social media veg grower, Lucy Hutchings. Along with music festival organiser, Kate Cotterill, Lucy set up SheGrowsVeg, an heirloom seed company which is bringing the most unusual veg, fruit, and edible flowers to veg patches and plates everywhere.    About SheGrowsVeg   Would you like to enliven your dishes with homegrown veg that looks and tastes incredible? Jet black tomatoes, stunning pale pink chicory that looks like a rose or salad leaves that taste like wasabi are just a few of the tasty veg that could grace your plate thanks to exciting new seed brand, SheGrowsVeg.   SheGrowsVeg is disrupting the seed market with its range of over 150 open pollinated heirloom seed varieties that promise the most beautiful, unique and delicious veg to give your dishes the wow factor.   Launched by former jewellery designer to the stars, turned social media veg grower, Lucy Hutchings (@shegrowsveg), along with top marketeer and music festival organiser, Kate Cotterill, SheGrowsVeg is set to bring the most unusual veg, fruit, and edible flowers to veg patches and plates everywhere.    SheGrowsVeg's range is entirely open pollinated seed from heirloom or rare origins, meaning they are packed full of nutrients, are outstanding in the looks department and taste phenomenal.    Explains Lucy, “We want to disrupt the seed market with varieties that, up until now, have largely been unavailable. We firmly believe that the only way to give yourself the most incredible range of ingredients, at a price that won't break the bank, is to grow it yourself. You don't have to be into gardening to grow food and we've created our range to give you beautiful open pollinated veg and the helping hand you need to get growing.”   SheGrowsVeg wants to attract everyone from ardent growers, to kitchen garden novices, along with experimental cooks who are dreaming of using unique and delicious produce they simply can't buy in the shops. To help those new to growing their own, ‘Sow, Grow and Taste' Youtube videos can be found via QR codes on every single pack, giving confidence to all.   So if you're dreaming of bringing new colour, taste and variety to your plate, growing your own could be the answer and SheGrowsVeg will help you turn that dream into a reality. Each pack features stunning photography and jargon free instructions, making them a pleasure to collect. SheGrowsVeg have also carefully curated seed collections such as ‘chef's choice' and ‘top 5 heirloom tomatoes' that make beautiful gifts tucked in little eco cotton bags.    To find out more about the huge variety of seeds available and to buy online visit www.shegrowsveg.com.    Other episodes if you liked this one:   Edimentals - This week, I'm speaking to one of the world's foremost experts in ornamental, edible plants, Stephen Barstow. Stephen grows a dazzling range of plants, some you probably haven't even heard of, let alone eaten and more still that you may have heard of but may not have considered to be edible.   Stephen's book Around the World in 80 Plants looks at perennial, leafy plants from around the globe that play a big part in the diet of those living where these plants naturally occur in abundance. He's grown and studied these in his garden in Norway and selected varieties for taste, growth performance and for nutritional, ornamental and entomological value. that please the eye, work from a maintenance perspective and can evolve successfully over time. We talk about what he grows in his garden, his passion for onions, his book and some of the varieties mentioned therein.   Sky Gardening - 
My guest this episode is the super-talented and creative gardener and designer Brent Purtell and we're talking about the Capitaspring Rooftop Garden in Singapore, which shares the ‘2nd highest' building ranking along with 3 other buildings, all the same height. There are 3 gardens on the building, covering an area of 10,000 square feet and containing a mixture of ornamentals and edibles, all growing at dizzying heights. Brent was involved on the build and design side before he became the Head Gardener, overseeing the maintenance of Capitaspring Rooftop Garden.   Support the podcast on Patreon

Nothing shouts summer in the garden more than beautiful colourful borders. Daniel Hale, Head Gardener at Brodworth Hall and Gardens, gives advice for how to create sensational summer borders. With plants that provide flowers all summer long, add height to the border, are wildlife friendly and have the ‘wow' factor too, there's plenty of inspiration for that ‘summer kiss' border this year and for future years too.Brodsworth's borders have been restored to their Victorian grandeur and include topiary, ferns and over 100 varieties of roses. Brodsworth is also part of our 2 for 1 Gardens Guide, which is on sale now – pick up a copy and enjoy 2for1 entry to over 400 gardens, including Brodsworth, packed full of inspiration for your garden. Buy in stores or online: https://bit.ly/3wgR9mV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spring is the time of the gardening year where all gardeners sigh with relief, it's really time to get out and about and enjoy the wonderful world of horticulture.  A garden waking up and showing its early colour and form is a wonderful space to live and work in, an it's no exception that Lucy and Saul revel in this time of year, as their gardening lives start to get busier with sowing, planting, propagation, mowing, mulching and all other gardening tasks. Sprinkle in some early flower shows and the odd plant fair and our gardening life is complete, so thank god for Spring!A favourite annual fixture in their diaries, Lucy and Saul report back from the recent BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair, held at the beautiful gardens of Beaulieu in the New Forest. This year the Talking Heads duo have had the pleasure of giving their usual Plant Expert tours with Head Gardener, Kelvin Yapp, and former gardener, Dan Blaney - but also giving workshops on Seed Sowing, Houseplants and Grow our Own! As ever the Beaulieu garden gang have been consummate hosts - and for the first time this year we've even had the back-up and incredible plant knowledge of Tamsin Westhorpe - the newest member of the plant expert cadre!Instagram Links:Lucy headgardenerlcTamsin tamsinwesthropeTwitter links:Saul @GardeningSaulTamsin @TamsinWesthropeIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the Show.

He's back! The last time we caught up with Ben Preston he was departing York Gate Garden (where he was Head Gardener) and heading for his own nursery. Now Cliff Bank is up and running and selling a crop of exquisite plants! This week we take a look at the Anemones he's been building a collection of. Next week more planty treats in part two!PLANT LISTAgrostemma githagoAnemone ranunculoides 'Kai' Anemone ranuculoides 'Prinz Eugen' Anemone flaccida Anemone ranuculoides 'Golden Dream'Anemone nemorosa 'Explosion'Anemone ranunculoides ‘Sirje'Anemone ranuculoides 'Kreet'Anemone ranuculoides 'Dagerōt'Anemone ranuculoides 'Leida'Anemone nemorosa 'Salt and Pepper'Anemone nemorosa 'Thekla' Anemone nemorosa 'Vestal' Anemone nemorosa 'Flore Pleno' Anemone nemorosa 'Jummer's Fienrood' Anemone nemorosa 'Denmark' Anemone nemorosa 'Virescens' Anemone nemorosa 'Viridescens'Iris 'Russian Kavelguard'

This week one of the nicest men in horticulture is back on The Talking Dirty Podcast. Joe Whitehead is Head Gardener at Burghley House on the Cambridgeshire/Lincolnshire border. He talks Alan Gray (East Ruston Old Vicarage) and Thordis through some of the changes which have been going on in the garden, and shares his favourite shade plants of the moment.PLANT LISTCatalpa bignonioides 'Aurea'Paulownia tomentosaCornus kousa 'Milky Way'Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontiiDodecatheon meadia syn Primula meadiaLonicera involucrataTulip bakerii 'Lilac Wonder'Tulipa sylvestrisLunaria annua 'Chedglow'Lunaria annua 'Somerset Marble'Smilacina racemosa syn Maianthemum racemosumArum italicum subsp. neglectum 'Monksilver'Lamium orvalaEpimedium 'Amber Queen'Epimedium 'Sphinx Twinkler'Epimedium pubigerumOmphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram'Lamium orvala 'John Foster'Lunaria annua 'Corfu Blue'Digitalis purpurea 'Pam's Choice' Taraxacum pseudoroseumCrepis rubraToona sinensis 'Flamingo'Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' Ficaria verna 'Brazen Hussy'Ficaria verna 'Double Mud'Helianthus annuus 'Teddy Bear'Erysimum 'Parish's'Erysimum 'Ruston Copper Knob'Campanula medium

Knepp plays host to one of the most breathtaking rewilding projects in Britain, and from it we can take such inspiration to channel into our own green spaces.Sharing the evolution of the project from its initial thousand species and how you can encourage biodiversity in your garden is Charlie Harpur - Knepp's Head Gardener joins Sarah this week alongside her husband, Adam Nicolson.In this episode, discover:How much or how little control you should impose on a garden that's being rewildedCharlie's work with Tom Stuart-Smith, Jekka McVicar and James HitchmoughKnepp's work on balancing what each plant provides, not allowing dominant species to run rampantWhy we at home should focus on succession throughout the yearFollow Charlie: https://www.instagram.com/charlie.harpur/https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-harpur/Knepp Rewilding Project: https://knepp.co.uk/rewilding/Order Sarah's book - A Year Full of Flowers: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Sarah's new book - A Year Full of Veg:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sarah-ravens-a-year-full-of-vegGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

In this week's episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I return to Kingston Maurward, horticultural college, where I learnt my trade many, many years ago. Nigel Hewish, the Head Gardener there, is responsible for the national collection of salvias held within the grounds of the college. What Nigel doesn't know about salvias frankly, isn't worth knowing. In this informative episode, we chat about: Where salvias originate from How to grow them How to propagate them How to get the very best from them Planting companions Pests and diseases, and much more My thanks to Nigel for taking time to come and talk to us today. If you want to know more about me and my own garden, you can follow me on my Instagram account, mike_the gardener.  My thanks to you for listening, and please don't forget to follow/subscribe as there are more great episodes to come. And, if you are able to, please leave a review so that other gardening enthusiasts can find us here. Thanks for listening and see you next week.

Heligan's Head of Gardens and Estate, Alasdair Moor, is joined by our Seed Guardian, Katie Kingett, to delve into the wonderful world of seeds. Alasdair also discusses the stubborn nature of our Rhododendrons and elaborates on how our historic Flower Garden wall has become an integral part of the garden's ecosystem with Head Gardener, Nicola Bradley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Sarah Raven and Perch Hill's Head Gardener, Josie Lewis, for a rundown of February's essential gardening jobs.In the next of this mini-series leading you through the month's most important tasks, we run through the flower groups that need sowing soon, how to keep your potatoes growing, and what wildlife to look out for - plus plenty more to keep you busy throughout February!Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

Join Sarah Raven and Perch Hill's Head Gardener, Josie to create your very own check list of gardening jobs to tackle in January. Whether you're planning your gardening goals for the New Year, or need inspiration to get outside during the winter months, this short, digestible episode provides practical advice on making the most of your outdoor space in January. Sarah and Josie discuss covering rhubarb, pruning fruit trees, sowing early vegetables, order bulbs and cleaning greenhouses and much more!Get in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/

In this weeks episode, I chat to another Head Gardener, Nigel Hewish of Kingston Maurward college in Dorchester. I completed my horticultural training at Kingston Morwood many years ago, and it was a delight to catch up with Nigel to talk about the gardens and his career. In this chat, we cover: Nigel's career to date His love of trees and shrubs The plant collections at Kingston Maurward The impacts of climate change, and lots more. There's also some very handy gardening advice and tips about caring for penstemons and salvias. To learn more about Kingston Maurward, click here. To learn more about me, click here Thanks to you all for listening to this series and I will be back shortly with Series 7. Mike

In this episode, we dig deep into gardening jobs for January.  Andy is joined by Dan, Head Gardener of Winterbourne House and Gardens as we chat on a rainy day about practical jobs that you can do NOW in January to get your garden off to the best possible start to the year.Each month in 2024 we aim to release a podcast offering practical advice, tips that you can implement at that point in the year.  All too often gardening advice tells you what you should have done 6 weeks earlier - and we hope that this monthly 'advice podcast' really adds value to your gardening year.Happy New Year to all of our amazing listeners.

00:00 - Sweater Talk and MoviesTyler's the bloatiest in the middle. That's today's bit of TMI from the CBP. We start out today with a call-back to the episode with Dad. Tyler felt compelled to retroactively vote for Home Alone 2 as one of his favorite Christmas movies. We share a few others too. 04:08 - Rockefeller Center Christmas TreeWe wanted to know if there's anything interesting that we can learn from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree –maybe even something about construction. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree tradition started in 1931 when a few construction workers pooled their money to get a tree in an attempt to raise the spirits of downtown visitors in the midst of the Great Depression. This year's tree was in a standard old subdivision side yard in New York. 08:50 - The Tree Guy and the DecorationsTyler explains that each year's tree is chosen and the delivery/installation process is overseen by Erik Pauze, who worked his way up from the position of summer worker at Rockefeller Center to the role of Head Gardener.Once the tree is in place, workers decorate the tree with 50,000 multi-colored LEDs. These are partially powered by solar panels atop Rockefeller Center. At the top is a 9-foot, 900-pound Swarovski star covered in 3 million crystals.15:50 - What Happens After?For many years, the tree was mulched after the holiday season and the mulch used in New York parks. In recent years, the trees have been milled and dried, with the lumber being donated to Habitat for Humanity.We discuss what this topic has to do with construction, and… Well, to be honest, we're not sure. But it's the holidays. We're trying to do our part in bringing Christmas cheer. Check out the partners that make our show possible.Find Us Online: BrosPodcast.com - LinkedIn - Youtube - Instagram - Facebook - TikTok - Eddie's LinkedIn - Tyler's LinkedInIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening

In this episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I go back to a garden, that's not too far from me, the Harold Hillier Gardens in Ampfield near Romsey to chat to Head Gardener, Fran Clifton. I last visited Fran a couple of years ago, when we talked about the stunning winter garden, but today, we talk about: Fran's role as head gardener What the role entails How much time does she actually get to spend in the garden as opposed to looking after the paperwork in the office How has her role as head gardener changed over the years and more.  We also touch upon the very important topic of climate change and Fran shares how she is responding to the challenges of an ever-changing weather pattern. And for those of you, who think that gardening comes to an end in winter, Fran tells us exactly how she and her team get ready for next year's season and what jobs need to be done. We also talk about dahlias, tulips, the Chelsea Flower Show, re-wilding, National Collections and lots, lots more. I think it's fair to say this episode is crammed with helpful information.

How do I make my cactus healthier? Which 1930's style plants could I grow indoors? How do I prune mistletoe?Peter Gibbs and his panel of horticultural experts are at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens for this week's postbag episode of Gardeners' Question Time. Joining Peter on a tour of the gardens are Head Gardener of Horatio's Garden Ashley Edwards, ethnobotanist James Wong, and garden designer Bunny Guinness.Alongside the questions, the Head of Horticulture at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens, Sally Petitt, gives the pane a tour of the greenhouses and gardens on the historic site.Producer: Dominic Tyerman Assistant Producer: Dulcie WhadcockA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

We all sometimes feel that we are the head gardener of our corner of planet earth but today we talk to Daniel Cartwright, who is genuinely the Head Gardener at Winterbourne House and Gardens in Birmingham.  We chat honestly about the challenges and opportunities in designing, curating and maintaining a heritage site.  We talk honestly about the importance of bringing a new generation into the horticultural industry and describe the amazing space that is Winterbourne House and Gardens.  You will love listening to the passion and energy of "One Take Dan".Find our more about Winterbourne House and Gardens here.

Considering the climate, what type of produce should we grow in Cornwall? How can I reduce the number of woodlice in my shed? I've been asked to grow flowers for a wedding in June. What would you recommend? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural experts are in the coastal setting of Penzance for this week's episode of Gardeners' Question Time. Joining Kathy on the panel are houseplant expert Anne Swithinbank, self-proclaimed ‘botany geek' James Wong, and garden designer Chris Beardshaw. Head Gardener at Trebah Gardens, Darren Dickey chats to James Wong about the wonderful array of ferns growing on the sub-tropical site. Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

In October, 140 years ago, Mr R. Gilbert of 'the Gardens Burghley House in Stamford' exhibited the Peasgood's nonsuch apple at the National Apple conference held by the RHS in Chiswick. In Episode 5, we learned of the Peasgood's nonsuch; apples the size of small training footballs.Mr R. Gilbert was a prize winning Victorian gardener in charge of the walled and pleasure gardens at Burghley House. His staff: 120 gardeners! The walled gardens have hardly been touched since the late sixties. The current Head Gardener has a passion for walled gardens and a vision to bring this one back to life and there will be Peasgood's nonsuch apples in there. Join Joe Whitehead for a tour.You can see pictures of the fruit galleries, mushroom house and walled garden on the website.Music: Fade to Black by Howard Levy

Summer days are here again - sipping G&T on the terrace, lounging in our pools and holidays in the Algarve!? You must be kidding, for Head Gardeners Lucy and Saul it's full-on gardening, as our plots and patches reach the zenith of there horticultural output. This is the season when we really see the results of all those labours over the previous 6 months - colour, texture, scent and flavour all reach their crescendo as the garden provides us with the visual and edible treats that we work so hard for. Enjoy theses long days and wallow in the best gardening has to offer.After nine years working as Head Gardener for East Donyland Hall, Lucy's time at the garden's helm is coming to an end. As she, Ian, Nick and Boo prepare to say goodbye to the almighty walls that have kept them company over the years, she reminisces over the many happy memories that sit within them. Expect tales of badger invasions, wildflower meadow virals, smuggler catacombs, moat fatalities, notebook tete-a-tetes and, of course, kitchen garden feasts. This is the 85-acre garden where Lucy cut her 'head gardener' teeth - it's been a joyful journey for her and privilege to hold that role.Instagram Links:Lucy headgardenerlcTwitter links:Saul @GardeningSaulIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Fergus Garrett, Head Gardener of Great Dixter launches the series with a discussion of how you can garden for good: how you can use both environmentally sound gardening techniques and have a stunning garden. You don't have to choose one or the other! The Dixter team has created a beautiful oasis of biodiversity with a low carbon footprint. Great Dixter is a garden that not only respects the nature that surrounds it, but, in an unexpected reversal, actually preserves and replenishes plants and insects that have died out in the natural areas of Sussex that surround it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer days are here again - sipping G&T on the terrace, lounging in our pools and holidays in the Algarve!? You must be kidding, for Head Gardeners Lucy and Saul it's full-on gardening, as our plots and patches reach the zenith of there horticultural output. This is the season when we really see the results of all those labours over the previous 6 months - colour, texture, scent and flavour all reach their crescendo as the garden provides us with the visual and edible treats that we work so hard for. Enjoy theses long days and wallow in the best gardening has to offer.Phew! There doesn't seem much time to catch breath, at the moment. Lucy is still unpacking from her show garden adventures, while Saul is dashing between RHS Plant (TOP!) committee duties and Hardy Plant Society events. But the estate gardens are still growing so the duo must also give them due attention and management. Scorching weather has lessened the speed of turf growth (thankfully) so mowing tasks have been replaced by watering and deadheading. Plus, we must also make time for the all-important job of biscuit eating! Thanks Audley End visitors, you're keeping us going ;-)Twitter links:Saul @GardeningSaulInstagram Links:Lucy headgardenerlcIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

In this weeks episode, Michael got to achieve an ambition, which was to swim in the sky pool at embassy gardens! He forgot that he can't actually swim. More importantly, he was there to interview Head Gardener of the complex, Andrew Woodhouse. They had a brilliant chat all about gardening up high, and Andrew shared various tips and tricks when it comes to planting up areas for public use. Michael also discovered that Andrew used to garden for Janet Jackson! Also, in this episode, we bring you the latest news, and there is a very intriguing story of mushroom poisoning…   Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services.    Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.   Offer code valid until the end of series 12. *terms and conditions may apply.

Summer days are here again - sipping G&T on the terrace, lounging in our pools and holidays in the Algarve!? You must be kidding, for Head Gardeners Lucy and Saul it's full-on gardening, as our plots and patches reach the zenith of there horticultural output. This is the season when we really see the results of all those labours over the previous 6 months - colour, texture, scent and flavour all reach their crescendo as the garden provides us with the visual and edible treats that we work so hard for. Enjoy theses long days and wallow in the best gardening has to offer.Gardening is a wonderful occupation and hobby (sometimes both) for the mind, soul and body. Saul and Lucy discuss their representative loves through a Summer where the weather has proved to be anything but loved. But the gardens don't care, in fact they are revelling in it! So the head Gardening pair compare tomatoes, talk gingers, discuss whether stress good for flowering and how a little time away from there garden makes all the difference. Twitter link:Saul @GardeningSaulInstagram link:Lucy @HeadGardenerLCIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Support the show

From time to time Lucy and Saul decided they wanted to record conversations with other Head Gardeners, Curators, Garden Owners and fellow horticulturists across the UK, these will be published as Bonus Episodes alongside their usual format of chatting about their gardening lives. We hope you enjoy.For the Bonus Episode #19 we are joined by Horticultural Polymath David Hurrion - a very familiar figure in the Horticulture press, at Flower Shows and those who are lucky enough to join him on his adventures across the world of gardening and plants. David has 50 years experience in gardening from his start as Head Gardener of his home plot at the tender age of 8 years old, through training at Writtle College, through Garden Journalism, Teaching,  Nursery Work and regularly hosting stage's at some of the countries biggest flower shows. Website:www.davidhurrion.comYouTube:David HurrionTwitter links:David @DavidHurrionSaul @GardeningSaulLucy @HeadGardenerLCInstagram links:David davidhurrionLucy headgardenerlcIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Brent Purtell runs the 51st floor kitchen garden at Capitaspring skyscraper in Singapore, and in this episode we take a look into what his job's like on a day-to-day basis.What's it like to grow veggies on a skyscraper? What unique challenges are present? How can you tackle them?Brent's moving back to Melbourne this year, so if you're looking to hire a highly capable horticulturist looking for their next chapter, click play and listen to him speak about his experience.EPISODE LINKSBrent's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentpurtelldesign/?hl=enBrent's resume - inquire via brent.purtell@ediblegardencity.com.Search for horticulture jobs: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou'll find heaps of educational blog articles, including How To Prune For Natural Shape, What Relationships Do Plants Have With Other Organisms?, and What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

Nick Stewart Smith spent seven years as Head Gardener at Lambeth Palace. Here he tells Ben Dark about his hidden life as a link in thousand-year horticultural chain, about his unique philosophy of place-making and about how to work in dialogue with a garden.Nick's book: https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-thousand-year-old-garden/9781803993041/Wild Times in a London Park by Nick Stewart Smith: https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/wild-times-in-a-london-park/Support Dear Gardener on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/bendarkEpisode Breakdown:[00:00:03] Podcast intro: introducing Nick Stewart Smith, author of "The Thousand Year Old Garden"[00:04:07] The personal nature of the book.[00:06:23] Gardeners and garden features as links in a very long chain.[00:09:38] Creating a dialogue with the garden.[00:13:26] Life at Overbecks, the eccentric National Trust garden of rock face and banana.[00:16:07] Exploring the book's focus on the forgotten gardeners of Lambeth Palace[00:21:50] The Glades, Nick's signature effect with colourful perennials and nomadic annuals.[00:27:56] Gardening, finding balance, small scale focus.[00:29:33] Awareness of nature crisis, positive gardening, adaptation.[00:32:36] Tolstoy, Levin and the transcendental power of scything.[00:35:57] Van Gogh & Dürer - painters as inspiration.[00:40:51] Farewell and thanks to guest, Nick.

What is that on the horizon - well, it's Spring of course. The klaxon for warmer, longer days is finally sounding and Head Gardeners Saul and Lucy are looking forward to it immensely. Spring is a wonderful time of year but also incredibly busy for all professional gardeners up and down the country as the gardens come alive with colour, texture and the occasional weed! Join them both as they navigate this beautiful time of year, bringing you the sights and sounds of Stonelands and East Donyland, as well as their home gardens and beyond.Hold onto those horticultural reins and steer her steady - May madness has hit! Both Saul and Lucy are feeling the pressure of spring, what with shows, seedlings, sunshine, rainfall (and subsequently, LOTS of weeds!). So, how do the Head Gardener duo navigate the bombardment of jobs? By taking a few deep breaths! And also remembering to take time out to enjoy why we are all here in the first place, to garden. We also have exciting Chelsea Flower Show plans, as Lucy helps build a show garden for the first time, and Saul then joins her for the marvel that is Monday Press Day.Twitter link:Saul @GardeningSaulInstagram link:Lucy @HeadGardenerLCIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Support the show

The Sense-Making in a Changing World podcast, hosted by Morag Gamble is an initiative of the Permaculture Education Institute.  We teach permaculture teachers around the world, and host global permaculture conversations and learning communities.  Our Permaculture Life is our  permaculture gardening Youtube channel with hundreds of helpful videos.I am joined here by the wonderful Pippa Chapman -  author, permaculture designer, forest gardener and mother - based in Yorkshire, who has been gardening for 30 years. In 2007 she left her job as Head Gardener on a private estate, to take a year-long practical apprenticeship at RHS Harlow Carr and then she discovered permaculture and everything changed!In her (first) book, The Plant Lover's Backyard Forest Gardenpublished by Permanent Publications, Pippa explores how to grow your own beautiful multilayered food forest in your own backyard. Pippa explains how to create multiple layers on a small-scale to maximise your growing area, using polycultures and guilds for healthy, low-maintenance food. She shares how to use perennials for structure and for year-round food, and how to incorporate flowers for beauty, wildlife and for the kitchen.She was introduced to forest gardening and permaculture and in 2010 set up a sustainable gardening business with her husband - Those Plant People.She grows a wide variety of fruits, flowers, herbs and annual and perennial vegetables in her small backyard, creating a beautiful, edible and wildlife friendly space.You can find her on instagram and youtube too.LEARN PERMACULTURE WITH MORAG GAMBLE Permaculture Gardening Course Permaculture Design Course (coming June 2023)Permaculture Educators Program - includes integrated Permaculture Design Certificate and Permaculture Teacher Certificate program This podcast is an initiative of the Permaculture Education Institute.Our way of sharing our love for this planet and for life, is by teaching permaculture teachers who are locally adapting this around the world - finding ways to apply the planet care ethics of earth care, people care and fair share. We host global conversations and learning communities on 6 continents. We teach permaculture teachers, host permaculture courses, host Our Permaculture Life YouTube, and offer free monthly film club and masterclass. We broadcast from a solar powered studio in the midst of a permaculture ecovillage food forest on beautiful Gubbi Gubbi country. I acknowledge this is and always will be Aboriginal land, pay my respects to elders past and present, and extend my respect to indigenous cultures and knowledge systems across the planet. You can also watch Sense-Making in a Changing World on youtube.SUBSCRIBE for notification of each new episode. Please leave us a 5 star REVIEW - it really it does help the bots find and myceliate this show.

What to plant to turn my garden into an oasis? Where do I start with an allotment riddled with weeds? How do I grow saffron? In Hale to answer these questions and more are Peter Gibbs and this week's GQT panel - plants expert Christine Walkden, self-proclaimed botanical geek James Wong, and Ashley Edwards, Head Gardener of Horatio's Garden. Also, we return to Horatio's Garden in Stanmore, West London to find out more about the effect nature has on our mental and physical health. Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Louisa Field A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

How quickly can you grow a Christmas tree from seed? When should you prune a fig tree? Why should you avoid putting mirrors in your garden? And what plants best protect your modesty when gardening in the nude? Joining Kathy Clugston to help answer questions from the GQT inbox are garden designer Matthew Wilson, houseplant-lover Anne Swithinbank and grow-your-own expert Bob Flowerdew. This week the team visits a 32 acre garden which was designed and built from scratch by two passionate horticulturalists -– it's the East Ruston Old Vicarage in Norfolk. They explore the vast gardens and greenhouses with co-founder and Head Gardener, Alan Gray. Producer: Daniel Cocker Assistant Producer: Bethany Hocken Executive Producer: Louisa Field A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4