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  • A frond farewell

    December 22, 2020 · 27 min

    In the final edition of The Garden Podcast, Chris is joined by garden writer and podcast regular Melissa Mabbitt for a look back at the highlights of the programme in 2020, an extraordinary year in gardening. Including an interview with a…

  • Homegrown Christmas decorations, city garden design and gardens for wellbeing

    November 25, 2020 · 23 min

    Renowned florist Simon Lycett offers tips on what you can pick from your garden to make homegrown floral displays this Christmas. Designer Adolfo Harrison reveals the thought processes behind a joyful and striking small urban garden…

  • Grasses, John Evelyn and mad for mangaves

    November 11, 2020 · 29 min

    This month, Chris speaks to one of Britain’s foremost ornamental grass experts, Neil Lucas – proprietor of Knoll Gardens. From tiny seslerias to towering miscanthus, Neil shares tips on choosing and using grasses in a variety of…

  • Pears, asters and tulip trees

    September 22, 2020 · 24 min

    How do you pick the perfect pear? Food writer and grower Mark Diacono shares tips on growing, storing and eating this most delicious of autumn fruits. Dr Andrew Ward of Norwell Nurseries gives tips on growing asters and Peter Jones of RHS…

  • Welcoming a new president, gardening careers, pineapple lilies

    August 18, 2020 · 23 min

    Chris talks to incoming RHS President Keith Weed about what he hopes to achieve in his new role. Writer and Wisley graduate Holly Farrell extols the virtues of learning your trade with an RHS Diploma in Practical Horticulture, highlighting…

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  • Cucumbers, cacti and crickets

    July 21, 2020 · 22 min

    Life-long vegetable grower and cucumber connoisseur Sue Stickland shares her secrets of success for growing cucumbers outdoors. Garden designer Paul Spracklin encourages us to brave the prickly pleasures of outdoor cacti. His Essex garden…

  • Sour pleasures, authors' gardens, urban design

    June 23, 2020 · 24 min

    What do salsas, sauces for sea bass and knickerbocker glories all have in common? They're all good uses for the humble redcurrant of course! Food writer Mark Diacono shares his love of redcurrants, along with their white and pink cousins…

  • Herb secrets with Jekka, mad about moths, through a plantsman's window

    May 26, 2020 · 26 min

    Jersey tiger, vapourer, Mother Shipton... this month we flutter into the weird and wonderful world of day-flying moths with RHS scientist Dr Stephanie Bird. Back on the ground, multiple award-winning herb grower Jekka McVicar shares wisdom…

  • A new look at nasturtiums and what does it really mean to be green?

    April 21, 2020 · 23 min

    This month, Chris talks to broadcaster, industry insider and lover of all things brazen, Mr Plant Geek (aka Michael Perry) about an undeservedly neglected but hardworking plant, the nasturtium. Michael shares growing tips and outlines some…

  • Gardening for wellbeing, gin botanicals and The Plant Review

    March 19, 2020 · 26 min

    Did you know that growing plants can boost your mental health and wellbeing - and even help boost your immunity? Chris talks to Alistair Griffiths, RHS Director of Science, about his new book 'Your Wellbeing Garden', co-authored with…

  • The unexpected beauty of spring leaves, high-security gardening at Yarl's Wood, and does anyone love bergen

    February 20, 2020 · 27 min

    Leaves are green, right? Wrong! Curator Matt Pottage shares the reds, oranges, yellows and even shocking pinks to be found among the spring foliage at RHS Garden Wisley. Chris talks to writer and broadcaster Jane Perrone about a…

  • Rachel de Thame on garden making, snowdrop secrets & tackling a new plant disease

    January 23, 2020 · 27 min

    When was the last time you stepped back and took a long hard look at your garden? Television presenter and writer Rachel de Thame talks to Chris about her new column discussing how and why gardeners should tackle making changes to their…

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About the show

A peek behind the scenes at The Garden magazine with exclusive interviews, gardening advice and more. Come behind the scenes with editor Chris Young as we meet the people behind the stories and articles featured in the UK's biggest gardening magazine, The Garden. Each month we'll be delving a little deeper into a range of horticultural topics, meeting garden designers, wildlife experts, nurserymen and women and other luminaries of the gardening world. For more information see www.rhs.org.uk/thegardenpodcast