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BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast
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Listen to gardening inspiration from some of the UK’s most loved and well-respected gardening experts in the award-winning BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast.
Enjoy growing advice throughout the year with our Conversations series. Join Monty Don, Frances Tophill, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson, Carol Klein and more for friendly gardening chat and informative discussion with the magazine team, perfect for everyone who enjoys gardening.
Hear Alan Titchmarsh solve your gardening problems in Ask Alan, find advice for what to do in the garden in our What To Do Now series, and travel the globe with the BBC Gardeners’ World magazine team in Travel Tales: Gardens of the World.
With new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and bonus episodes every Saturday, subscribe now, wherever you get your podcasts, and never miss an episode. Find out more at GardenersWorld.com/podcast
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Why wildflowers matter: Frances Tophill on gardening for nature
Yesterday00:36:45Tap to summarizeJoin Frances Tophill for a joyful celebration of wildflowers, wild gardening and the beauty of so-called weeds. From poppies, cow parsley and bluebells to medicinal plants, folklore and pollinator-friendly planting, Frances explores how wildflowers connect us to nature, memory and the changing seasons. Discover practical tips for growing wildflowers in your garden, supporting bees and butterflies, and creating a more natural, wildlife-friendly space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →What To Do Now - Heatwave gardening
4d ago00:08:07Tap to summarizeHot weather hitting your garden? Here’s how to water smarter, protect pots, rest your lawn, and support wildlife through the heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Inside Beth Chatto’s garden: drought-proof planting, gravel gardens and climate resilience
6d ago00:37:43Tap to summarizeFrom drought-tolerant gravel gardens to wildlife-friendly planting and sustainable new-build landscapes, Beth Chatto CEO Julia Bolton and head gardener Asa Gregers-Warg reveal how the garden continues to evolve in response to climate change, biodiversity loss and modern gardening challenges. Sharing practical ideas for creating resilient, beautiful gardens that work with nature, staying true to Beth Chatto’s pioneering vision, they explain how through observation, experimentation and thoughtful planting can transform the way we garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Monty Don’s water-wise gardening guide
1w ago00:37:06Tap to summarizeFrom prolonged droughts to repeated flooding, Monty draws on experiences at Longmeadow and shares what he’s learned about water-wise gardening, climate resilience and the surprising ways plants respond to changing conditions. Discover practical advice on mulching, saving rainwater, autumn planting and choosing plants that can better cope with dry summers and wet winters. Monty explains why gardeners are entering a new era of experimentation, observation and adaptation and why understanding water has become one of the most important parts of modern gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →What To Do Now - Propagating herbs, lawn care, and training climbers
2w ago00:07:39Tap to summarizeOliver’s mid-June jobs are here! Take softwood herb cuttings, give the lawn a lift, and tie in climbers before they turn into a massive floppy mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Adam Frost’s favourite herbs: what he grows, cooks and couldn’t garden without
2w ago00:22:47Tap to summarizeFrom rosemary, mint and basil to herbal teas and edible flowers, Adam explains how fresh herbs can transform both your garden and your food. He reveals why herbs are the one thing he’d always grow, how he keeps plants productive, and the simple ways he uses homegrown flavours in everyday cooking. Along the way, he shares memories of learning to cook, tips for growing herbs in pots and borders, and why nurturing the soil is the secret to better flavour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Small garden, mighty impact: what you can create in one square metre, with Lucy Chamberlain
2w ago00:36:27Tap to summarizeFeel inspired to join the magazine’s Make a Metre Matter campaign this year with gardener and author Lucy Chamberlain. Discover practical, wildlife-friendly ways to assess your conditions and choose crops that thrive, and even a tiny growing space can deliver big results. From herbs and salads to containers and one-square-metre ideas, learn how to grow more food, support biodiversity, and cut waste in even the smallest garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →What To Do Now - Feeding roses, monitoring pests, and creating a wildlife corner
3w ago00:07:35Tap to summarizeMid‑June garden glow-up! Feed your roses, outsmart pesky pests, and build a mini wildlife hangout with three quick wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Roses: how to grow, prune and choose the best varieties, with Liam Beddall
3w ago00:55:57Tap to summarizeExploring everything from wild species and wildlife-friendly roses to climbers, ramblers and container growing, Head Rosarian at David Austin Roses, Liam Beddall, shares expert rose-growing advice on how to plant and prune your roses, and choose the best rose for your garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Go behind the scenes at the National Theatre to visit its rooftop Dye Garden
3w ago00:30:23Tap to summarizeExplore how plants can be grown and used to create natural dyes for theatrical textiles, the craft and heritage behind indigo dyeing, challenges of achieving consistent colour for stage costumes, with trainee textile artist Lorelle Aboagye and Skills Centre head Simon Stephens. Discover why natural dyes offer a more sustainable alternative to synthetics and beginner-friendly ideas for growing your own dye plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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