Pots & Trowels The Gardening Podcast

Chop & Drop Craze, Urgent Veggie Planting & Royally Connected Canadian Guest'S New Flower Book!

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

We're answering listeners' questions, we've got a Canadian guest on with a royal connection and there are all the usual weekly gardening tasks. Mary Kelava joins us to talk about how her Sandringham connection as well as to give us some insights into modern flower meanings from her book 'a bouquet of words' https://marykelava.com/

Chop & Drop Craze, Urgent Veggie Planting & Royally Connected Canadian Guest'S New Flower Book!

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Climbing Rose Question, Dogwood Pruning, Lawn Care, Spontaneous Plum Tree Purchase & Moss, Love it or Loathe it?

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

We're talking moss after one of our recent short videos on lawn moss control went viral!

Martin's tips include lawncare and dogwood pruning and we're tackling listeners' questions on tomato watering and rose planting, plus, what's budding?!

Sean reveals he made a spontaneous plum tree purchase and there's the usual gardening chat.

This episode was originally titled: Moss, Love it or Loathe it? - Climbing Rose Q, Dogwood Pruning, Lawn Care & Spontaneous Plum Tree Purchase!

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How can I get More Flowers on my Rose? Royal Horticultural Society's Library of Horticulture & Lacklustre Blackcurrant Question

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

A rose that grows well but has few flowers, a blackcurrant that needs some TLC - Martin gives his valuable advice to our listeners on gardening dilemmas. plus we meet Kirsten Van Graan of the RHS's Lindley Library where we find that a horticultural library has more treasures than books alone!

Videos mentioned:

Veggie Patch Prep: https://youtu.be/8iDOCOQ_AY0

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Why is my Rose not Flowering? Lacklustre Blackcurrant Question & Library of Horticulture

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Hydrangea Renewal Pruning, Rose Spring Pruning, Fig Tree Questions & Specialist Nurseries & Saving Rare Plants

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Hydrangea Renewal Pruning, Rose Spring Pruning, Fig Tree Questions & Specialist Nurseries & Saving Rare Plants

Renewal pruning can help you shape a hydrangea over several seasons without compromising on the blooms. It's that time of year to prune roses and we're answering listeners' questions about magnesium, hibiscus and a fig tree. Martin reunites with Saul Walker of Plant Heritage and we chat to the founders of NEO, the Nursery Exhibitors Organisation, a newly founded group helping rare plants to thrive.

NEO: https://nurseryexhibitors.co.uk

Plant Heritage: https://www.plantheritage.org.uk

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Agapanthus Help, Sweet Pea Potting Advice, Get Even More Snowdrops Next Year & National Garden Scheme CEO

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

We have your weekly garden tasks as usual, we're answering listners' questions on agapanthus and sweet peas and Martin has a tip to increase your snowdrop drifts! Our special guest is Dr Richard Claxton, the newly appointed CEO of the National Garden Scheme. The NGS raise huge amounts of cash for charity by helping people open their private gardens to the public and Martin and Jill are participating this year, listen to find out all the details!

NGS: https://ngs.org.uk

VIDEOS MENTIONED:

How to Pot on Sweet Peas: https://youtu.be/3jZnWsZmf9k

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Crucial Wisteria Pruning Info, Apple Grafting Tips, 3 in 1 Cherry Tree Question Answered & Aussie Bush Garden!

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:12 GMT

We say goodbye to Australia with an incredible look around the Barossa Garden - the valley is famed for its wines these days, but the indigenous plant life is fascinating too, as volunteer Trevor explains! We're answering your questions as usual with topics of fruit trees and wisteria this week. The weekly tasks include firing up the mower, clearing out the perennials and getting ahead with your produce!

Australia Trip Videos Mentioned:

Western Australia Botanic Garden, Perth : https://youtu.be/pdbVWpqwwAk

Adeleide Botanic Gardens : https://youtu.be/PPwTpOlRBQc

Raised Beds With Wicking System : https://youtu.be/YZ5l_-ALLGY

Crucial Wisteria Pruning Info, Apple Grafting Tips, 3 in 1 Cherry Tree Question Answered & Aussie Bush Garden!

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Vital Pelargonium Advice, Gooseberry Bush & Rat Run Questions Answered plus an Aussie Theatre Garden

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Our regular weekly advice includes a vital tip for pelargonium, we answer gardening questions about a tired gooseberry bush and what to do if your garden becomes a rat run. Plus, our featured guests are Dave Simms and Rob Andrewartha who have created a marvellous garden from scratch which they open for charity. They even put on the odd al fresco play!

VIDEOS MENTIONED:

Adelaide Botanic Gardens: https://youtu.be/PPwTpOlRBQc?si=CEm2eryK7Tu1hfMr

How to Take Pelargonium Cuttings: https://youtu.be/P-B7UUiV90g?si=dBpKlaSDqC1Ga7Gr

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Essential Clematis Job, Cheers for Chestnuts, Lawn Rolling Question & Australian Adventure Continues!

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

We're continuing the journey down-under as P&T visit a Chestnut farm with an unlikely link back to Martin! There are the usual jobs for the week, we have listeners' questions about lawn rolling and the topic of climate change is discussed.

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Forsythia Pruning, Path Planting Q, Apple Cordon Q & Aussie Horti Legend Sophie Thompson Joins Us!

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Forsythia pruning, Control an apple cordon, Plant ideas for a refreshed front yard, Propagating blackberries and all the usual weekly jobs are tackled this week, and all from down under this week as P&T goes on tour! While we're in Australia, Martin catches up with his antipodean doppelgänger and meets gardening writer and broadcaster Sophie Thompson, a veritable Aussie horticulture Legend!

Videos mentioned this week:

Apple Cordon: https://youtu.be/b29Osis97qA?si=4kDhIgvu-xLxFxHG

Pruning & Revitalising Blackcurrant Bushes: https://youtu.be/txhl2PiQ1cA

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Martin Fish

Jill Fish

Sean Riley

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Liquid Amber Sucker Problem, Sad Sarcococca Plants Plus Mediterranean Plant Nursery

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

We've been to Tower nursery in Lincolnshire to ask about the mediterranean plant collection, we're answering listeners' questions and Martin has all the weekly tasks you need to consider for your garden at this time of year!

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Hydrangea Question, Leaf Miners & Leeks & Talking Plant Heritage & National Collections with a Talking Head

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

We are answering hydrangea pruning questions, a problem with a pesky leek pest and chatting all things Plant Heritage with Talking Heads podcast star Saul Walker.

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Force Rhubarb, Rejuvenate Fruit Bushes, Hellebore Help & Dave the Plant Man!

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Rhubarb can be forced for beautiful tender stems early in the season, but there are some gotchas, so check Martin's advice, plus we answer listeners questions on fruit bushes and hellebore, plus, meet Dave the Plant Man, the internet sensation explains how it all started.

Videos Mentioned:

How to Pot on Sweet Pea Seedlings: https://youtu.be/3jZnWsZmf9k?si=cA9Q1sU0C__aZhzT

How to Prune an Old Fruit Bush: https://youtu.be/C85Vtwf6Oj0?si=VCULUDBw6GP2oX1n

How to Force Rhubarb:

The Yorkshire Vet's Garden: https://youtu.be/yKQMWkfXa5Y

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Creating New Vegetable Breeds, Fuchsia Flowering Question & Wisteria? Wonder no More!

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Elsom Seeds are plant breeders who supply everyone from Kings Seeds to Farmers for their fields. We meet David Coop, the Managing Director who tells us about how they come up with new varieties of vegetables with the properties we desire! There's a listeners' question on fuchsia and advice on wisteria.

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Raised Beds? What to fill them with? Can we entice the King onto the Potting Shed Stage?

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

We are looking forward in this brand new year, with some questions about what we'll do in our own gardens. Plus there's a chat about what we're going to be doing in the year ahead with shows and gardening talks.

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Moisture Probes, Apple Pruning, Terracotta vs Plastic & Urban Green Spaces with The Cloud Gardener

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We’re talking about what to do with your Christmas tree once you’ve finished with it, how to check the moisture levels in your pot plants, how to approach a monster apple tree & our special guest this week is Jason, the Cloud Gardener.

The Cloud Gardener Website: https://cloudgardeneruk.co.uk

The Cloud Gardener Instagram: @cloudgardeneruk

Videos Mentioned:

Pruning Monster Bramley Apple: https://youtu.be/Nbguzqmlac4

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Chinese Lantern Plant, Lily Growing Question, Sprout Recipe & Mr Plant Geek Michael Perry Joins Us

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We're having a controversial sprout conversation, answering a listeners' lily question and talking chinese lantern plants.

Videos Mentioned:

Rose Care: https://youtu.be/gaiRPeDhcIc

Chinese Lantern Plant, Lily Growing Question, Sprout Recipe & Mr Plant Geek Michael Perry Joins Us

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Free Festive Display, Divide Raspberry Canes & Meet Helena of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture at Grow North

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

How to Divide Raspberry Canes, sort yourself a free festive display from garden pruning and Martin chats to Helena Glassup of Chartered Institute of Horticulturalists at the Grow North event.

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Winterize Your Garden, Plus: Climate-Proof Gardening & Growing Tropicals in the UK with Lucy Chamberlain & Saul Walker

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

This week we're joined by Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker from the popular Talking Heads gardening podcast to discuss how UK gardens are adapting to changing weather patterns.

Lucy gardens on sandy soil in dry Essex, while Saul works with clay soil in wet Devon - their contrasting experiences offer fascinating insights into regional gardening challenges and opportunities. They share how they're both experimenting with more exotic, tropical-looking plants as our climate shifts.

In This Episode:

How different UK regions are experiencing climate change and what it means for your garden
Drought-tolerant edibles: amaranth, tree spinach, globe artichokes and more
The rise of hardy tropical plants - creating exotic gardens that survive UK winters
Lucy and Saul's journey creating the Talking Heads podcast (now over 300 episodes!)
Their work with RHS expert groups on fruit, vegetables and tender ornamentals
Saul's exciting plans for a national collection of hardy gingers

Listener Questions:

What to do next with successfully rooted pelargonium cuttings
How to water houseplants during winter when central heating is on

Seasonal Tips:

Collecting and using leaf mold as mulch
Ornamental water storage solutions
Winterizing your garden: protecting taps, tender plants and repairing lawns

Featured Guests: Lucy Chamberlain - Trained at Writtle and Wisley, head gardener in Essex, RHS Fruit, Vegetable & Herb Expert Group member, author of "Grow Food Anywhere"

Saul Walker - Former National Trust, Kew and RHS gardener, now head gardener at Stoneland's House, Devon, RHS Tender Ornamental Expert Group member

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Sponsors: Plantgrow - creating organic, sustainable compost, mulch and soil conditioners from green electricity by-products in Norfolk.

Videos Mentioned:

Pelargonium Cuttings: https://youtu.be/P-B7UUiV90g

Secret Garden of Louth: https://youtu.be/QSH_GO96-kQ

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Wintery Plant Suggestions, Tom Allen’s Questionable Cucumbers & Why Arit Anderson is Speechless!

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We've visited the Garden Media Guild to watch Arit Anderson be honoured - and backstage we spoke to the inimitable Tom Allen, self-confessed novice gardener plus actor and comedian on the side!

Videos Mentioned:

Secret Garden of Louth Video: https://youtu.be/QSH_GO96-kQ

Grow Stunning Chrysanthemums: https://youtu.be/46mQR8i1UbE

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Renewal Pruning, Root Stock Extravaganza, Now's the Perfect Time to Transplant/Move Plants & Meet New RHS Advisor Katy Merrington

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We meet the incoming RHS Harlow Carr garden advisor Katy Merrington, who looks after the Hepworth Wakefield Garden. We are talking renewal pruning, transplanting or moving plants around the garden and it’s almost a Root Stock Special as we have a detailed analysis of what root stocks are & what happens to the leftovers? Plus, we put the pot in Pots & Trowels with a chat about sculpture and ceramics.

VIDEOS MENTIONED:

How to Create an Apple Cordon (Pruning Apple Trees)

https://youtu.be/b29Osis97qA?si=fiQF_yVDvSBTU0zv

How to Graft Apple and Fruit Trees

https://youtu.be/kQWeQEOJ7eo?si=hVRZZsEvNLJlWA5K

Renewal Pruning, Root Stock Extravaganza, Now's the Perfect Time to Transplant/Move Plants & Meet New RHS Advisor Katy Merrington

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Royal Horticultural Society MBE Advisor, Bare Root Season, Water Butts & Gladioli in Winter?

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Heaps going on this week on the podcast as we chat to John Grimshaw who is hanging up his RHS Harlow Carr Advisor trowel (and picking up yet another trowel as he landed his Dream Job!) - all the usual weekly advice and listeners' questions answered.

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100th Episode! Reclaiming the Chrysanthemum, Dahlia Just from Seed & Screening Options?

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We have listeners' questions, hints and tips for your week in the garden, Paula from Floral Media tells all and we clink our glasses together to celebrate our 100th episode of the PT Gardening Podcast!

Videos Mentioned:

Six Superb Autumn Flowering Perennials: https://youtu.be/f5g9f0w8xQw

Autumn/Fall Dahlia Care: https://youtu.be/PmR2MYrOkq4

How to Prune Gooseberry Bushes: https://youtu.be/JgJp453eS-0

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Secret Garden of Louth, Perennial Geraniums & How To Get Plants For Free!

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Visiting Louth's secret tropical garden, answering questions on perennial geraniums & dahlias and Martin has his hints for the week, including some excellent advice on propagation so you too can get plants for free!

Secret Garden of Louth: facebook.com/thesecretgardenoflouth

Videos Mentioned:

How to Transplant an Olive Tree: https://youtu.be/eUUwXE6P6l0?si=nScjADGj7MEO8_vz

Autumn/Fall Dahlia Care: https://youtu.be/PmR2MYrOkq4

this episode was renamed from "Tropical United Kingdom, Perennial Geraniums & How To Get Plants For Free!"

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The Alan Titchmarsh Connection! Bamboo Control & Bulb Lasagne Troubleshooting

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

What's the connection between 'digger' and Alan Titchmarsh? Will succulents live in an unheated greenhouse? How do we manage a bamboo patch? We'll answer all these and more in this week's podcast! Plus all the regular gardening advice and help and a bit of fun thrown in!

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Joy of Forests and Trees, Northumberland Road Trip & Sowing Sweet Peas

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Gardens, Forests, Castles & Tea feature this week as Martin and Jill take us on a Northumberland road trip! Plus, the team have all your weekly advice and answer some listeners' questions on Fungi infestation & sweet pea sowing

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World Record Vegetables! Bulb Essentials, Question on Heather & Lavender & a Delicious Jam Recipe!

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

It's bulb o'clock, so get all the essential info on planting your spring flowering bulbs, plus we're talking gigantic vegetables with King of giant Veg and multiple world record holder Joe Atherton and we have all the usual advice for your garden.
#garden #gardening #plants #GrowYourOwn #giantvegetables #worldrecord

Videos Mentioned:
Create a Autumn / Fall Planter or Container
https://youtu.be/VavHZDm9at4

How to Take Lavender Cuttings (Lavender Propagation)
https://youtu.be/ydrSrKQdqqY

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Bumper Tree Special, Cloud Pruning, Fruiting, Ornamental and Questions on Timing of Shrub Shifting and Droseras

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Whether you like apples or pears, acres or hazels, we're talking trees! There's a question on cloud pruning, more details on our long running carnivorous plant seed controversy and we have all the usual information on what to do in your garden this week!

Thanks to Nick Dunne from Frank P Matthews: https://www.frankpmatthews.com

Videos Mentioned:

Dahlia: https://youtu.be/PmR2MYrOkq4

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Clematis Crisis, Fake Seed Imports & Perfecting Your Pond Plants

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Martin's been to Lincolnshire Pond Plants, who are busy moving to a larger site! We've got listeners' questions on clematis and basil, there's an update on the suspect Venus fly-trap seeds and the usual weekly garden tasks!

Pauline’s Dad’s Green Tomato Chutney Recipe

Makes about 1 ½ kg or 3 ½ lb

1.2kg (2 ½ lb) green tomatoes roughly chopped

2 onions, peeled and chopped

6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

Thumb size piece of root ginger, peeled & finely sliced

3 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped

225g (8oz) sultanas or raisins

1 level tbspn yellow mustard seeds

1 level tbspn salt

½ cinnamon stick

2 pieces star annise

280ml (½ pint) cider vinegar

140ml (¼ pint) orange juice

450g (1lb) light muscovado sugar

Sterilised jars and lids

Method

Put all the ingredients, except the sugar into a preserving pan and place over a medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 1-1 ½ hours until the ingredients have softened.

Remove from the heat and add the sugar. Stir until it dissolves

Return to the heat and simmer for approx. 1 hour until the mixture has thickened

Stir occasionally but as it starts to thicken stir a little more to stop the chutney from catching on the bottom of the pan

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RHS Harlow Carr Curator Conversation, Cucumber Conundrum, Carrot Care & Holm Oak Q

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT

RHS Harlow Carr curator Paul Cook has a chat to Martin about the famous northern garden, and his plans. We're answering your questions and have some top tips for you bulb lovers, so stay tuned for that!

notes:

Plants for under Holm Oak:

Pachysandra terminalis

Videos mentioned this episode:

Harlow Carr Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSanz-SarwwkrWucL9hPNKSa

How to Take Pelargonium Cuttings:

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BBC Beechgrove Gardeners, Box Hedge & Eucalyptus Q's plus Early Bramleys!

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

BBC's Beechgrove Gardens has been on the TV since 1978. Known for its practical approach to gardening we're big fans! - Martin meets a couple of the longtime hosts, Carole Baxter & George Anderson, plus we have all the usual questions and jobs for the week!

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Giant Onions, Rose Rescue, Harrogate Autumn Show & Fake Venus Fly Trap Seeds?

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

We're back for a brand new season (why did my fingers want to type 'series' then?) - We've got Nick Smith, director of Harrogate Flower Shows joining Martin for a chat, we're answering listeners questions and Sean's been busy sowing some suspected carnivorous plant seeds!

Correction - at one point Martin mentions that the show was a couple of weeks ago when he meant 'in a couple of weeks time'

Videos Mentioned in this episode:

Sow Superb Sweet Williams

https://youtu.be/g-CveyUUmaI

Apple Special (Care, Pruning, Variety Gallery & More!)

https://youtu.be/FEHTh3t3d0A

How to Take Lavender Cuttings (Lavender Propagation)

https://youtu.be/ydrSrKQdqqY

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We're Back! - Season 3 is coming this Sunday

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Our Gardening Podcast is back!

We've got three hosts, with a range of knowledge whether you're a seasoned expert or a fresh seedling looking for inspiration!

We hit you with all the gardening goodness every Sunday with several seasons of back catalogue to chomp through if you're brand new to the podcast!

#vegetables #garden #gardening #plants #gardentok #planttok #planttiktok #GrowYourOwn #gyo #growyourownfood #fyp #beetroot #propagate #propagateplants #apple #fruit❤️❤️❤️ #FlowerShow

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Epic End of Season Finale! Q&A, Jonathan Moseley & Leafy Lytham’s Greg

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

We're answering questions on Aliums, Apples & Roses. There's a roundup of the season just gone and a look around the Chorley Flower Show!

We'll be back in September with bags more gardening goodness!

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RHS Wentworth Woodhouse, Miner's Garden, Arit Anderson and Gardening Questions on Fuchsia & Plums

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

We've got a packed show including highlights from the brand new RHS Wentworth Woodhouse show, a snippet from the Great Yorkshire Show, some of your gardening questions and another special guest appearance from Arit Anderson.

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Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival - Grow Roses on any Soil! Carrot Recipe & Floral Marquee

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Garden tips, a super carrot recipe & Martin and Jill take time out of the busy show schedule to chat to some of the exhibitors at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Carrot Biryani Recipe Link:

Carrots-star-of-the-show-in-julys-kitchen

Videos Mentioned:

01:20 Streptocarpus Masterclass https://youtu.be/14-pEN5nz1s

05:52 Fuchsia Masterclass https://youtu.be/_Ekhm1sCEms

07:01 Alpine Masterclass https://youtu.be/TXfPhQ10P8I

08:30 Saracenia / Carnivorous Plants https://youtu.be/6nWLZqfplEIef

25:01 How to Thin Carrots https://youtu.be/op4H_iioL-M

Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival - finding how to Grow Roses on any Soil! Carrot's the Star of the Show & Floral Marquee Highlights

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Shrubs and Sub-Shrubs, Sweet Pea String Trick, Florist and RHS Answer Your Questions.

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

We're talking to a master florist and the horticultural advisers at RHS Harlow Carr. There's a discussion and definition of shrubs and sub-shrubs as well as the usual advice on what you need to do in the garden this week. We answer a sweet pea question as well as a query about salvia Caradonna.

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Celebrity Chef Rachel Green, Mints, Herbs & Fruit - Plus: Timely Tomato Tip!

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Top tips as always - plus Rachel Green pops in to chat & there are questions on fuchsia, penstemon cuttings and pear trees in pots.

Videos mentioned:

How to Pot a Pear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogbKXtftYgM

Fuchsia Masterclass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ekhm1sCEms

Penstemon Cuttings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vsX6V6NSI0

Robot Mower: https://youtu.be/-xpFWZx6k9c

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Skin Cancer Special - Plus, Fuchsia Question and Time Critical Veg Patch Info

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

We're highlighting the potential problems of working in the elements this week as Martin talks to four other horticulturalists who have been affected by conditions such as skin cancer. We also talk to a consultant dermatologist to find out what simple measures can help protect you from the sun.

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From Coriander to Space! BBC Gardener Mark Lane on Xeriscaping & The Future of Gardens

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

We discuss gardening in space, accessibility and xeriscaping with BBC Gardening Presenter Mark Lane.

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Kings Seeds Sweet Pea Fields, Lawn Laughter & June Drop

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Surveying the sweet pea fields at Kings' Seeds in Essex, we talk to Andrew Tokely, Horticultural Director. There are the usual weekly jobs and the team answer a couple of questions - one on sweet peas and another on apples.

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Adam Frost from BBC Gardeners World, Scale Insects on an Acer & Essential Rose Care!

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Martin catches up with old friend and BBC Gardeners World Presenter Adam Frost, We have some essential rose care that you need to look at this week and we're also dealing with scale insect on an Acer.

Do let us know if you have questions for the live show! 7pm UK time, June 12th 2025 - follow this link to watch: https://youtube.com/live/VPyhiP7mNMw?feature=share

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Chelsea Flower Show Update, Muddybootz Allotment & Urgent Job if you're Growing Lillies!

Sun, 25 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Martin's been judging at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, but caught up with a couple of old friends while he was down there. We've also had a chat with allotmenteer "Muddybootz" as well as discussed some Chelsea memories. There're all your usual gardening tasks for the week including something you need to get sorted now if you're growing Lillies!

Chelsea Flower Show Update, Muddybootz Allotment & Urgent Job if you're Growing Lillies!

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The Chelsea chop, Fruit Tree Job to do Now! & Stella, Queen of Camassia!

Sun, 18 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

We're talking camassia today with Stella Exeley from Hare Spring Cottage Plants. We have the usual weekly gardening jobs roundup as well as listeners' questions.

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Early Chelsea Chop

https://youtu.be/mv6vwuCebkg

Pinching Out Sweet Peas

https://youtu.be/ZBA5_yyx9MA

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Asparagus Picking & Recipe, Institute of Horticulture & Time to Train Your Climbers!

Sun, 11 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

We've got wisteria and climbing tips and advice, we're answering plant feed questions and our guest is from the Chartered Institute of Horticulturalists as well as all the usual gardening talk and of course, what you should be doing in your garden this week!

Jill's Asparagus Recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/more-asparagus-in-mays-kitchen/

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TV Gardener, Saving a lawn from "Puppy Love" and Comparing Zebra Plants!

Sun, 04 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

We meet '90's TV gardener Alan Mason, a man responsible for getting Martin on the 'box' in the first place! if you watched gardening TV from all over Europe in the nineties, chances are you watched today's guest, we've also got the usual tips and tricks and answer your gardening questions

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Chelsea Plant of the Year Judges, Pear Tree Problem, A Lifetime of Gardening & This Week's Gardening Must-Do!

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Martin's met Alan to shortlist Chelsea's plant of the year and couldn't resist asking about Alan's background and how he made his way from a wildflower meadow to a job in Germany and his own TV Show!

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Chelsea Exhibitor Prepares Daffodils for May?! Plus Minty Fresh News & Rhubarb Q

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

A new episode fresh off the mint - and mint is on our minds today as Jill has a new role to explain! Plus, we meet Charlotte Daubney from bulb specialists Taylors in Lincolnshire and she explains how they get such a wonderful display at the wrong time of year!

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Camellia Myth, Hydrangea Flowering Advice and Tips from a Flower Farmer!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

RHS Harlow Carr's Spring Gardening Weekend provided the questions for this week's podcast, involving camellia myth, hydrangea flower questions and more!

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Royal Horticultural Society Peoples Awards & Don't Miss This Week's Tips!

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Arit Anderson, James Alexander-Sinclair and other award winners chat to Martin at the RHS Awards event and the team discuss this week's must-do garden tasks.

Videos Mentioned:

Agapanthus Essential Care: https://youtu.be/MGZs2vQgTl0

Planting Strawberries: https://youtu.be/_oTabeON7Eo

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Mind Your Back! - Lupin Question Answered and its Dividing Time for These Plants!

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Healthy body, healthy garden! - We're discussing ways to garden that won't leave you grunting and groaning - plus we've got listeners' questions, jobs for the week and find out why Sean sounds like Barry White. Our guest this week is Jenny Clarke from Saxilby Physiotherapy:

Link to physio website Jenny Clarke (Saxilby Physiotherapy)

To watch this episode, here's the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/b07Fr0wqZSc

Videos mentioned in the podcast:

How to Love Your Lupins!: https://youtu.be/BOjBDghe-lI

Streptocarpus Masterclass: https://youtu.be/14-pEN5nz1s

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Battery Powered Gardening & Hellebore Questions Answered

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Full power ahead this week as we discuss battery powered garden kit with Jason from Henton & Chattel! Jill has a recipe for delicious celeriac, smoky bacon and mustard soup as Matin pulls up the last of the celeriac from the veg plot, we have a question on mildew on Euonymus & is it too late to remove hellebore leaves?

Recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/celeriacsmokybaconandmustardsoup/

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RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year Competition & Why Pruning Roses Hard Now Could Mean Amazing Blooms

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

How Chelsea Flower Show's "Plant of the Year" is chosen, what you should be doing in the garden this week plus how to divide snowdrops to share with your friends!

#chelseaflowershow #plantoftheyear #snowdrops

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RHS Orchid Expert Tells All, Plus, Be Eating Early Potatoes in Just 13 Weeks!

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

"RHS Orchid Expert Group" Chair David Ridgeway talks about his work on one of the Royal Horticultural Society's oldest committees, we hear about the thousands of orchid paintings the RHS has commissioned as well as some tips on how to care for orchids as houseplants. We're also answering your questions, finding out about camellia and learning about growing potatoes in pots.

Recipe for veggie Shepherd's Pie (aka Gardeners' Pie) https://www.martinfish.com/in-the-kitchen/

Videos mentioned:

Pruning Autumn Fruiting Raspberries: https://youtu.be/8HM0IT-_gKk

How to Grow Potatoes in Pots: https://youtu.be/reTQcoF6cZk

Sowing Seeds in Peat-Free Coir Compost: https://youtu.be/V6EJnboX0uc

RHS Orchid Expert Tells All, Plus, Be Eating Early Potaotes in Just 13 Weeks!

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Behind the Scenes at Gardening Press Event, Plus, Pruning Job That Won't Wait!

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Perfect pears, granular goodies & Eve from British Garden Centres. Martin and Jill go behind the scenes to meet some of the exhibitors at the gardening press event. As usual we have listeners' questions & Martin's weekly advice as we catch up with some old friends and learn about some exciting new gardening products headed your way!

VIDEOS Mentioned:

Celebrity Florist’s Garden: https://youtu.be/WTTpWzAP6Ys

Amarine & Nerine Masterclass: https://youtu.be/KRHGq07zEDM

How to Create an Apple Cordon (Pruning Apple Trees): https://youtu.be/b29Osis97qA

How to Start Your Dahlia Tubers: https://youtu.be/bfWzEKl3RWk

How to Grow Potatoes in Pots: https://youtu.be/reTQcoF6cZk

Behind the Scenes at Gardening Press Event, Plus, Pruning Job That Won't Wait!

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Royal Provenance of Allotment Cooks, Plus Why Now's Best to Sort Suckers!

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We're talking to Jayne Hickling, AKA the Allotment Cook! Plus there are answers to questions on Fruit Tree Suckers, Privets & Poinsettia and what to do about Vine Weevils.

Links and Videos:

Allotment Cooks: theallotmentcook ( https://www.theallotmentcook.co.uk/ )

How to Prune Hellebores: https://youtu.be/1r_VjYgjxDw

How to Prune Raspberry Canes: https://youtu.be/8HM0IT-_gKk

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Stunning New Veg Varieties for this Season, and Oh, Bambi! Are There Any Deer Proof Plants?

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

With a new growing season fast approaching, we're discussing some of the new seeds available this year with Andrew Tokely of Kings Seeds. Also, what to do in your garden this week and we're answering listeners' questions on Amaryllis, Sleeper Walls and the all important question of deer-proof plants!

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Sunshine, Gardeners' Friend or Foe? Time to Prune Your Borders & Redcurrant Listeners' Question

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Save your skin! We're meeting skin care expert Tracey Hughes to talk about sun protection in the garden, plus we've got a listeners' question on redcurrants and chatting about what you should be doing in your garden this week.

VIDEOS MENTIONED:

Redcurrant Question:

Pruning Blackcurrants and Redcurrants, What's the Difference?

https://youtu.be/gWduTe-6kTw

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Germinator: 40,000 Tulips! & Why it's now time for Onions, Onions, Onions!

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Visiting a flower nursery we meet 'Germinator' Steve Routledge, plus, we have advice for planting onions now & a delicious onion-related recipe to boot!
#onions #floralmedia #flowers #nursery #propagation garden #gardening #plants #GrowYourOwn (Thanks to Floral Media for having us! floralmedia.co.uk )

Videos mentioned:
How to Plant, Prune & Propagate Soft Fruit Bushes
https://youtu.be/C85Vtwf6Oj0?si=40dm2XoARVc64jgQ

Recipe:
https://www.martinfish.com/blog/onion-tart-sweet-slow-cooked-onions-in-a-cheesy-herb-crust/

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Chelsea Flower Show Floral Judge, Urgent Garden Jobs for This Week & Cherry & Chrysanthemums Questions Answered

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Meet the latest addition to the RHS Chelsea Floral judging team: Paula Routledge of Floral Media! Plus we're answering listeners' questions and Martin has the lowdown on what you need to be doing this week in your garden.

#garden #gardening #plants #GrowYourOwn #floraljudge #floristry #rhschelsea

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For links to Paula's Floral Media Socials go to Floralmedia ( www.floralmedia.co.uk )

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Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Venue Changes & More!

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Talking to the RHS's head of events about some exciting new gardening show venues, plus we're answering an important question about hydrangeas.
#garden #gardening #plants #GrowYourOwn #rhschelsea

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What's in a Name? Why Plant Names Change, Aussie Highlights & Meet West Dean's Head Gardener!

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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.

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Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, Australia - P&T On Tour!

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Martin visits his first ever Australian garden centre as P&T goes on tour down under! Jill and Martin walk us through the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney Australia, a wonderful and beautiful free resource right in the heart of the city.

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#gardening #GardeningPodcast #Sydney #Australia #GYO #GardeningVideos

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The Pots and Trowels Gardening Videos and Podcast: Who are we and why do we do this!?

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Royal Horticultural Society judge, and more importantly, host of the Pots & Trowels videos, Martin Fish & Cookery Whiz Jill Fish talk to Sean about how they met and what got them into gardening and cooking. Plus, where did the idea for Pots & Trowels come from? How did the team met and what's next for P&T!

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BBC Radio Producer with a Horticultural Dream, Plus, Pruning Job that Won't Wait!

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT

When Martin talks gardening on BBC radio he works with Ross, a horticulturalist with a big gardening dream! We're also talking about the jobs you should do this week in the garden and Jill has a super seasonal recipe that made all our mouths water!

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#gardening #kalettes #recipe #seasonal #winter

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Perfect Peat-free Compost & If You Have Box Blight, There's Still Hope!

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT

We meet The team behind Plantgrow, our super sponsors, Martin and Jill visit and find out how they make their organic products - and we're answering gardening questions such as - why box blight might not be the end for your hedge!

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Videos mentioned in this episode:

Where Peat Free Compost Came From: https://youtu.be/h72TxIbCkUY
How to Prepare a New Vegetable Patch (Veggie Plot): https://youtu.be/Lcf0PECz1vg

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Keep Cyclamen & Poinsettia Perfect for Christmas & Hear from International Garden Designer David Stevens

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT

We meet international garden designer David Stevens, There are listeners' questions on apple trees and tips on keeping your seasonal houseplants such as cyclamen and poinsettia looking tip top!

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Transcript

Hello and welcome to Pots and Trowels the podcast with Sean Me and Jill. And today I'm going to be talking about a legend in the world of garden design. It's David Stevens International garden designer who's got a string of RHS Chelsea Gold medals under his belt.

Thank you. Then or later in the show, we got some listeners questions. We're going to be talking about a nearly deceased Apple tree. Luckily, Martin might have the answer for that one. And also those important seasonal Christmas House plans. But first, let's go over and meet David Stevens.

David, Lovely to see you and thank you for joining us on the pots and Trowels podcast. We've known each other for for a long time. We've just been reminiscing before we started to record and we think it's probably about 30 years ago we met. But before we talk about that, how did you get to be where you are now? You know, you were a world renowned international. Our designer string of RHS gold medals under your belt and everybody knows you in the world of horticulture and garden design. But how did that all start for you going back where? Where was the very beginning?

Well, it's it's it's a long journey up the garden path. But when I was at school, nobody really talked about horticulture or design or whatever, but I always loved drawing. I drew as a kid and I I've I've got quite good at it over the years, but I left school and I went into the police force for three months. I couldn't stand much of that. I got a Commission in Marines. I didn't go in for that because that would have been bad as well and and eventually I joined a firm making gold leaf and stamping falls gold leaf, which is beaten. Hand and a friend at the company made a lot of squash, and so did I, and he became a landscape gardener and he said, well, why don't you do me a couple of drawings? I know you can draw. So I did that and I got paid for it so well, that beach working for a living, didn't it? So it seemed quite straightforward. So I joined him. Yeah, little garden centre. And I drove the. The company Van and went down to Wandsworth plant auctions and bought plants. I hadn't a clue what they were and we brought them back and sold them on the market and we had a lot of fun and then he went bust, which is always a good experience cause you learn a few things out of that. And I started my own little. Well, little landscaping company laying turf and laying crazy paving, which was the popular thing in those days, and turfing all that sort of thing. And I learned, you know, mowing lawns. I had a wonderful old stuff at Punch 10 Blade Mower, which was one of the cracking things in an

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Plant Bare Root Roses Now, Plus, Perfect Christmas Trees and the age-old "Real vs. Artificial" Debate

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Discover the secrets behind choosing the perfect Christmas tree with Paul Maxey of Scothern Nurseries near Lincoln. You'll walk away with a new-found appreciation for the Nordman fir's soft needles. From historical choices to modern selection techniques, Paul shares his expertise on trimming and shaping these festive staples to achieve that picture-perfect holiday look.

Plus we're answering YOUR questions and sharing why now's the time to plant bare root roses!

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Explore the nuances between cut, potted, and pot-grown trees, and learn why pot-grown choices might just be your most sustainable option yet. Our discussion highlights the environmental benefits and the importance of sourcing locally-grown trees, ensuring your holiday celebrations are both beautiful and eco-friendly. Plus, we sprinkle in some creative inspiration on incorporating smaller trees into your decor, transforming any space into a winter wonderland.

Videos Mentioned in this episode:
How to Store and Plant Bare Root Roses: https://youtu.be/ryJ89JiqZjU
Christmas Tree Farm: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0rGRDZKTqs
Rose Summer Special: https://youtu.be/iIU2BZdXrOw

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Hardwood Cuttings: Now’s the Time to Act & Why RHS Gardens are Set to Glow this Winter

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Martin Explains why now's the right time to take hardwood cuttings of soft fruit bushes, we answer some listeners’ questions on preparing new borders and fig trees & meet Sarah Mullan of the RHS as she talks about the Glow festivals illuminating gardens across the UK.

#propagation #garden #gardening #plants

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Glow / RHS link: https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/articles/glow-illuminations

Videos Mentioned in the show:

How to Prune a Fig Tree

https://youtu.be/QW3xsWwpWE8

Fixing a Fig

https://youtu.be/7fOA4VANXbA

Preparing a Border

https://youtu.be/n84JFO48Evw

Harlow Carr P&T Playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSanz-SarwwkrWucL9hPNKSa

Fruit Bush Pruning:

Pruning Blackcurrants and Redcurrants, What's the Difference?

https://youtu.be/gWduTe-6kTw

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From Tennyson to Tulips: Bardney Manor’s Revival & The Gardening You Need to do this Week!

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

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Tulip tips, a mature tree discussion, less than mature chicken discussion and Martin takes a trip to Bardney Manor & meets Samantha, who shares her ambitious plans to transform its historic gardens. From a pavilion-turned-tea-room to Tennyson-inspired Secret Gardens, her vision celebrates heritage and community engagement. Meanwhile, Sean, Martin, and Jill share seasonal gardening tips, including the best time for planting tulips, starting sweet peas, and managing garden pests. Join us for a mix of history, horticulture, and practical gardening wisdom!

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Ginger Lily, Cloud Tree, Aeonium & Lavender Questions, plus Martin's first Boss!

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Martin runs into his first boss who recalls the time Martin told legendary TV gardener Percy Thrower that he wanted to be in his job! Martin & Jill also visit the U3A in Mansfield and answer their questions on Ginger Lily, Cloud Tree, Aeonium & Lavender.

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Scarification Clarification, Camellia Masterclass & Perfect Parsnip Cake

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Camellia expert Jeremy from Stretegate Camellias joins Martin for a masterclass, we clarify what it means to scarify and Jill has a recipe for a beautiful parsnip cake that we can all make (though this episode concentrates on us demolishing it!)

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Recipe:

Stretegate camellias: stretegatecamellias.co.uk

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Magnificent Mulch, Rose and Fig Questions & all the Usual Garden Goodness

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Martin has been a PlantGrow customer for a few years so we are delighted to welcome them on board as a supporter and this episode we meet Daniel from PlantGrow to tell us what they do. Also we have the usual gardening advice and we answer a couple of listeners' questions on roses and figs.

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How's About Those Apples? Heritage Orchard, Geum Question, Garden Tips & Jill's Seasonal Recipe

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Over 300 apple varieties, the heritage orchard has all sorts of apple flavours! Martin and Jill meet some of the volunteers, plus we're answering your questions, sharing a recipe or two plus, Martin tells you what you can be doing in the garden at this time of year.

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Gardening Behind Bars, Fruit Bush Query, Winter Colour and Jon Wheatley as Guest of Honour

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Martin chats to fellow senior RHS judge and gardener Jon Wheatley, the pair discuss gardening in prison and how Jon got started in horticulture. The team talk winter garden colour options and answer a listeners' question about fruit bushes.

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Gigantic Vegetables, Malvern Flower Show, Spring Cabbage & Geranium/Pelargonium Question

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Horticultural Director Charlie Gwynne is our guest today and the team talk gigantic vegetables, what we did with last week's marrow and Martin answers some of your gardening questions.

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Marrow Musings, Logan House, Scotland's Hidden Gem and Rhododendron Resuscitation!

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Logan House is in Scotland but is able to grow some extremely unusual plants due to its location. The team answer a listeners' question about a poorly rhododendron and Jill has a marrow recipe! (also available in video over on YouTube!)

Jill's recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/slowcookerratatouille/

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Rhubarb, Carnivorous Plants, Bulbs, Tomatoes & What Wisteria Options Do I Have? - Pots & Trowels Podcast S02EP01

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT

We're popping up in person for the first time in a video podcast (check that out over on our YouTube channel!) But as we begin season two, we're back to answering your questions on wisteria and rhubarb and talking tomatoes and bulb planting too.

Videos Mentioned:
Carnivorous Plants Masterclass: https://youtu.be/6nWLZqfplEI
How to Divide Rhubarb: https://youtu.be/hDdjfi7kSgo

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Season 2 is coming, and it's a Whopper!

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

We're back!

Season 2 begins this Sunday, 10am UK time - we're starting with an episode featuring carnivorous plants and we're even trying to do this season with some video, so check out our YouTube channel for that!

As ever, all the episodes are available from the website

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Bonus Bloopers! - P&T Podcast Recording Mistakes

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Just a bonus episode of some of the outtakes from our first year of podcasting!

See you for Season Two!

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Southport Flower Show, Raspberry Riddle & Floristry Fun!

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Martin and Jill are at Southport Flower Show for it's centenary - They meet one of the organisers Pauline, have some floristry fun with Linda Hardman and answering some listeners' questions!

Videos mentioned:

Heuchera Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t-KonaRd8wQ
How to Prune Raspberry Canes: https://youtu.be/4JtLOEKnJw4

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Agapanthus Expert, What does NPK Mean on Plant Food Plus Apple Pruning Question

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT

The team get together for the penultimate pod of the season - We're meeting Agapanthus specialist Steve Hickman, and there are listeners' questions and the usual tips for what to do in your garden this week.

Agapanthus Specialists Hoyland Plant Centre: https://somethingforthegarden.co.uk/

Videos mentioned:

Heucheras Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t-KonaRd8wQ

Summer Apple Pruning: https://youtu.be/NqNXTa1_LI4

How to Create a Fruit Tree Espalier: https://youtu.be/mtZ5VTvAy48

Masterclass playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSZr7F-EIm-PRP7N6BKZrEM-

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Chilli Growing Explained, Spacing in the Border & Confidence in your Cuttings!

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Martin catches up with Amrit of South Devon Chilli Farm and learns all sorts of tips and tricks to do with chillis. We've got listeners questions, a chilli recipe and some things you should be doing in the garden this week!

Recipe Link (South Devon Chilli Farm's Website):
https://southdevonchillifarm.co.uk/blogs/recipes

Videos Mentioned:
Malvern show video featuring schools gardens: https://youtu.be/qbkivrfd4Mc

Tomatoes video: https://youtu.be/t1GgNEQ8lN4

Chillis Video (coming soon!) (Masterclass playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSZr7F-EIm-PRP7N6BKZrEM- )

Plant a Border: https://youtu.be/BV8mZwTSsIE

Penstemon Cuttings: https://youtu.be/0vsX6V6NSI0

Name of unusual beef tomato mentioned: Noire de Crimee

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Wonderful Walled Garden, Leafy Lytham & Help! My Hydrangea Has No Flowers!

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Flower show season is in full flow so Martin and Jill are working their way around the country - this week it's Chorley's turn as the pair visit Astley Park. There's a chance to look behind the scenes at the old walled garden, we meet Leafy Lytham's Greg and Martin answers some gardening questions.

Debbie from Chorley asked about plants for a damp spot.

Martin mentioned dogwoods and willow, here are the names:

Dogwoods grown for colourful stems

Cornus 'Flaviramea' - yellow stems

Cornus 'Sibirica' - deep red stems

Cornus 'Midwinter Fire' - orange-red stems

Willows for stem colour

Salix 'Vitellina' - Golden stems

Salix 'Britzensis' - orange-red stems

Salix daphnoides - purples stems

Videos mentioned in this episode:

Wonderful Walled Garden at Astley Park: https://youtu.be/xfOXL3NXLLM

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Mr Plant Geek, Sweet Pea Problems, Tomato Tips and Rose ID!

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT

We're meeting the one & only Mr Plant Geek (aka Michael Perry) on this week's episode! Michael tells us how he got into gardening and shows Martin some of his favourite plants. There are some listeners' questions and Martin tells us what you should be doing in the garden this week!

Videos Mentioned:
Sweet Pea Pinching Out: https://youtu.be/ZBA5_yyx9MA
Carnivorous Plants: https://youtu.be/6nWLZqfplEI
Fuchsia Masterclass: https://youtu.be/_Ekhm1sCEms

#gardening #MrPlantGeek

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BBC Gardeners' World's Arit Anderson on Peat Free, Heritage Veg, Scented Pelargonium & Penstemon

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Hampton Court is just the place to meet a variety of gardening gurus! Martin and Jill take time out from their own duties to catch up with Arit Anderson, chat heritage veg with Lucy from 'She Grows Veg' and discover a wonderful scented Pelargonium at Potash Nurseries.

Videos Mentioned:
Flower Shows playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSagC2RwOQd9St74DGJpdB0o
Pelargonium Masterclass: https://youtu.be/PFbfXCwibck
Fuchsia Masterclass: https://youtu.be/_Ekhm1sCEms

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Carnivorous Plants, Allium Propogation & One Man Wants to Mow

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 23:00:00 GMT

Carnivorous Plants aren't as fragile as they might look! We meet Pete from Wack's Wicked Plants. Plus, how to naturalize Alliums & can Sean mow his newly grown grass?

Wack's Wicked: Carnivorous Plants | Wacks Wicked Plants

Videos mentioned:
Rose Summer Special (Deadhead like a Pro!) : https://youtu.be/iIU2BZdXrOw
Sow Superb Sweet Williams: https://youtu.be/g-CveyUUmaI

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We Need to talk about Peat! Plus, Pelargonium or Geranium, What's the Difference?

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT

We're in potentially controversial waters as we discuss the problem with peat! Also, Martin's been to meet some of the members of the Yorkshire Pelargonium Society.

Videos mentioned:

How to Create / Prepare a New Border: https://youtu.be/Dzv0obBWkiw?si=OWxPeAxyiH-JmNgg

Pelargonium Masterclass:
https://youtu.be/PFbfXCwibck

Also useful:
How to Propagate Pelargoniums (A Martin Masterclass): https://youtu.be/Ba99PoaX2-U

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Lincolnshire Show, Have we found the Perfect Plant? Plus a recipe with, maybe, the Perfect Veg too!

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Martin and Jill visit the Lincolnshire Show, chat to a couple of exhibitors, plus the team answer a listeners' question on camelia, and Jill has a recipe for spring onions that's delicious!

Videos Mentioned:
Lincolnshire Show: https://youtu.be/vItUno-qqcc
Harrogate Spring Flower Show: https://youtu.be/5CkFp0zGnSQ

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Slug Deterrents that Work, Auriculas, Hostas & a Bridal Wreath

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Martin and Jill have been to meet James and Nicki and have a look at their collections of auricula and hosta. Martin answers a listeners question on Spiraea Bridal Wreath and we discuss slug deterrents!

Videos mentioned:
Harrogate Spring Flower Show: https://youtu.be/5CkFp0zGnSQ

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Rose Deadheading, Martin's Milk Tray Outfit & Discussing Soft Fruit with a Head Gardener

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

This week it's all go as we chat about everything from rose deadheading & Snow in Summer through to grape vine cuttings and robot tractors!

Please do watch the charity video Sean has produced (and buy the song to help the charity if you are able): https://youtu.be/Q8ocOhBVALc

P&T Videos mentioned this week
Grape Vine video: https://youtu.be/y3BH0axaRAE
Penstemon Cuttings video: https://youtu.be/0vsX6V6NSI0
Catch Up in the Greenhouse video: https://youtu.be/lSYwiRqjfHw

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Patio Perfection, Straightening a Rowan, Apple Tree Followup and a Birthday Spade!

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Martin chats to old friend and landscaper Adam Tomlinson. We answer your gardening questions and Martin has some patio-related things you can be doing in your garden this week.

Training a Tree’s roots to go deep https://youtu.be/Gg8FgLp8aC4

Bramley Apple Tree Summer Pruning: https://youtu.be/NqNXTa1_LI4

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Laughing Gardener, Bramley Apple Chat, plus, Lupin & Fuchsia Growing Questions

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Martin meets the Laughing Gardener, we have updates on the strawberries, some top tips for tying tomatoes and how to grow lupins from seed.

Paul Robinson, aka The Laughing Gardener is here on Facebook: (8) The Laughing Gardener | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Laughing-Gardener/100051593361368/

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Chelsea Flower Show: Exhibitor Updates, Celebrity Catchup and Qs on Apples & Manure or Growing Compost?

Sun, 26 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT

We have an update from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show where Martin has been judging! Our podcast guests Jonathan (Cosmos) Barry (Proctors) and Dawn from Lincolnshire Pond Plants all give us their experience. There's a chance to hear from some celebrities and we answer your questions!

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show First Timer! Hydrangea, Asparagus Beetle & Fig Q's

Sun, 19 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT

We're talking to Jonathan Sheppard today who's a Cosmos enthusiast! He's going to Chelsea for the first time. Plus we have questions on fig pruning, hydrangea problems and the asparagus beetle.

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Young Horticulturist of the Year, Dividing Primulas, Everlasting Sweet Peas & Strawberry Update

Sun, 12 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT

We're talking to Horticulturist Graham Porter about the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. The team discuss the difference between the terms horticulturist and gardener. There are some jobs to be getting on with around the garden, plus we answer a couple of listeners' questions on tomatoes & sweet peas.

Jill's Blackcurrant Smoothie Recipe:

Try a boost at breakfast time with a healthy blackcurrant drink full of vitamin C which will release energy slowly through the morning:

Use a stick blender to whiz about 50g blackcurrants and three quarters of a glass of milk together. For a smooth texture pass through a fine sieve then add a couple of teaspoons of runny honey and heaped tablespoon of oats. Whiz again till smooth.

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Chelsea Flower Show: What goes into Preparing an Exhibit? & Fuchsia Questions Answered!

Sun, 05 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT

RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most prestigious events in the world. Martin's been to meet Barry Proctor who switched from agriculture to horticulture and found success at Chelsea!

We're answering listeners'/viewers' questions about fuchsia and Martin has some things you could do in your garden this week.

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Growing Mushrooms & Questions on Dahlia Lifting and What to do about Nettles in your Compost?

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT

We're talking to Niall from the Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium about how low tech mushroom farming works, and how you can grow your own.

We also have listeners' questions on:
Whether or not to lift dahlias and why?
What to do about stinging nettles in your compost heap?

Check out the Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium here: Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium

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Urban Garden Special, Questions on Silver Birch, Samaras & When Will My Cutting Have Roots?

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT

This week Martin's met We're at the RHS Urban Show in the heart of Manchester, chatting about what you can accomplish if space and funds are limited!

Videos Mentioned:
How to Plant Beans: https://youtu.be/8P0jiXl1DtM
How to Take Shrub Cuttings: https://youtu.be/8ui3HQKBeZs?si=Q0q6lxypFVheRZzA

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Lawncare Special with added Spanish Bluebells & Strawberries (No Cream!)

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT

We're loving our lawn this week as we go all in on lawn care!

There's an interview with Peter Chaloner, a mowing mogul and Martin has some top tips for keeping your grass in perfect condition.

Lawncare Video: https://youtu.be/w6U2YLePBTI

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Northern Garden Questions, Rhubarb Cream & Tales from Wales

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Martin visits Morpeth and meets the gardening club, who have a few questions!

Jill has a recipe & Sean checks in from his holiday in North Wales' Llyn Peninsula.

Links:
Jill's rhubarb recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/blushingrhubarbcream/

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Barnsdale Gardens, Seed Drying, Rhubarb & Fig Tree Questions

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Martin goes to the former BBC Gardeners World garden at Barnsdale to meet Nick Hamilton, whose father was a presenter. Nick explains how they manage this wonderful garden organically.

We've got some listeners' questions and the team chat all things horticultural!

Barnsdale Gardens: https://barnsdalegardens.co.uk/

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Raising Your Game on Raised Beds! (David Hurrion RHS Judge)

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Martin chats raised beds with an absolute expert who wrote the book! With over 50 years of practical experience in gardening and horticulture, David Hurrion has a wealth of hints, tips and inspiration to share.

Plus, the team discuss some of our listeners' questions on pleached hedges, camelia and sweet peas.

#gardening #GardeningPodcast #garden #RaisedBeds #GYO #GrowYourOwn

David Hurrion Website:
UK Garden Expert - Plants & Horticulture, Writer & Speaker - David Hurrion

Videos Mentioned

Pleached Hedge Video: https://youtu.be/JoEauCuvv4o

Sweet Peas: https://youtu.be/8ui3HQKBeZs

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Pruning 1000 Roses! Dogwoods, Rhubarb Recipe & Blind Daffodils

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

The National Holocaust Centre in North Nottinghamshire, UK is home to a thousand white rose bushes - they all need pruning & Martin's been to find out more.

Jill has a rhubarb dessert recipe from heaven and we're answering dogwood and daffodil questions.

Link to Jill's recipe:

https://www.martinfish.com/blog/rhubarb-heaven-recipe/

Rose pruning video:

https://youtu.be/SYOMSFUsxMY

For information about helping out with the roses at the Holocaust Museum:

https://www.holocaust.org.uk

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Royal Horticultural Society's Jewel in the North Curator Paul Cook

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Martin chats to RHS curator Paul Cook about developing the RHS's most northerly garden. Jill and Sean chat lawn edging and killing plants!

Some of the videos mentioned in this episode:

Harlow Carr on P&T Playlist of videos and podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSanz-SarwwkrWucL9hPNKSa

Skern Alpines: https://youtu.be/TXfPhQ10P8I

Herbaceous Border pruning video: https://youtu.be/eT7PMRqyGEs

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Bramble Garden Blog, Royal Themed Sweet Peas & Listeners' Question on Seed Sowing

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Loads to discuss this week as Martin catches up with Bramble Garden Blog's Karen Gimson. Plus, we talk sweet peas, wet lawns & whether you can sow seeds in pots outside instead of straight into the garden.

This week's video on pruning raspberry canes: https://youtu.be/4JtLOEKnJw4

Plus it's a video bonanza this week as we have bonus videos on gooseberries: https://youtu.be/JgJp453eS-0

and also blackcurrants & redcurrants: https://youtu.be/gWduTe-6kTw

We also mentioned last week's podcast episode on the Royal Parks: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2265919/14560578

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Secrets of the Royal Parks in London!

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Martin chats to Mark Wasilewski, who is a manager at the Royal Parks in London.

Marks' planting decisions can be debated over the royal breakfast table. He was once warned that King Charles might sneak out to inspect his work by flashlight!

The team also address some of your gardening questions.

Videos mentioned in this episode:
Herbaceous Border video: https://youtu.be/eT7PMRqyGEs
How to Take Cuttings from a Blackcurrant Bush: https://youtu.be/TOnkheyfwRU

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Queen of Pelargoniums & Hydrangea & Paperwhite Questions Answered

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

"Queen of Pelargoniums" Helen Bainbridge joins Martin for a chat about her specialist subject and how she started out in gardening aged seven! There are hints and tips for what to do with these magnificent plants at this time of year & the team address some listeners questions.

Specific Videos mentioned this episode:

Pelargonium Masterclass: https://youtu.be/PFbfXCwibck

Harlow Carr Winter Garden : https://youtu.be/unF6qFaMTiY

Chitting Potatoes: https://youtu.be/j5C-2DPTjpc

Pot Perfect Sweet peas: https://youtu.be/dWaS9kdg1_0

Podcast episode mentioned:

RHS Harlow Carr Winter Walk: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2265919/14334124

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A £1900 Snowdrop! Plus, Martin Answers a Listeners' Hydrangea Question

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Snowdrop supremo Michael Myers tells Martin about some of the hundreds of different types of snowdrops out there.

Jill finds an eBay bargain and Martin answers a hydrangea question from one of our YouTube viewers.

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Kings Seeds: Sowing Super Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables & More is Within Everyone's Grasp!

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

We're chatting to Kings Seeds Horticultural Director Andrew Tokely this week and getting inside info on all sorts of wonderful seed options!

Martin answers some questions about leaf curl aphid and what to do when you're faced with a new build house with a blank canvas of a garden.

(see Martin and his box of Kings Seeds in our latest P&T video here: https://youtu.be/8_dmL7TvQc0 )

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Celeriac, Cardamom & Bananas, This Week's Turned Tropical!

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

We've been answering some listeners' questions and most of them are tropical in flavour!
Martin's been to visit Snape Gardening Club in Bedale, North Yorkshire & the group asked Martin about some exotic plants!

The P&T team discuss celeriac, aeoniums, cardamon and even an ornamental banana!

Plus, what to do in your garden at this time of the year.

Remember, if you email us your gardening question, we'll do our best to answer it on the podcast.

#GardeningPodcast #Gardening #garden #Winter #GYO #GrowYourOwn

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Plant Colour and Interest in Winter - RHS Harlow Carr's Winter Walk

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

We're braving the sub-zero temperatures this week as Martin meets Russ Watkins who is the Floral Team leader in charge of the Winter Walk!

The pair discuss plants that bring something to the garden whatever the season.

Martin has some tips for your garden plus the P&T team stick to the warmth of indoors to chat about the plants that are worth having in your border at this time of year, dogwood, winter box, birch and daphnes.

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RHS Harlow Carr Visit, Plus: Chicory, Rhubarb & Kalettes!

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

RHS Harlow Carr is the northernmost of the Royal Horticultural Society's five gardens.

Martin is one of the gardening advisors to this North Yorkshire gem and he's been to chat with some of the gardeners about the food they're growing.

Jill has tasty recipe ideas for you plus, the team discuss chicory, kalettes and rhubarb!

RHS Garden Harlow Carr | Events & attractions in Harrogate, Yorkshire / RHS Gardening

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From Eastenders' Arthur's Allotment to the "Life on Pig Row" Blog!

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

This week Martin meets scriptwriter turned garden blogger Andrew Oldham.

After a life-changing accident, Andrew's consultant suggested gardening as rehabilitation. He and his wife moved to Saddleworth, and tried their hand at gardening and growing; learning & blogging their exploits as they went along. So the "Life on Pig Row" blog and vlog was born!

Plus, this week the P&T team chat about what to do in the current soggy climate, and there's an idea about recycling Christmas trees & dead hedging.

Life on Pig Row: Life on Pig Row

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Kitchen Garden Magazine Editor & What to Do in the Garden Now!

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

How do you decide what goes in each edition of a regular gardening magazine?

Martin talks to the editor of Kitchen Garden Magazine: Steve Ott

Martin and Jill reveal the monthly feature they're excited about writing for the magazine.

Plus Martin answers some of your gardening questions.

#GardeningPodcast #podcast #garden #gardening

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Specialist Tree Nursery, Christmas Recipe and some Festive Fun!

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Martin's been to meet Christopher Pike at a specialist tree nursery, Jill has a last minute recipe idea and the team have a good chat!

Specialist Tree Nursery, Christmas Recipe and some Festive Fun!

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Roots to Podcasts: Behind the Scenes with Lucy & Saul of 'Talking Heads'

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

This week Martin shares a chat he had with the top team over at the ‘Talking Heads’ podcast - all about their own gardens, the gardens they look after as head gardeners* and how their podcast keeps going from strength to strength. There are a few tips from Martin about what to do in your garden right now, or more importantly, what not to do at this time of year!

Talking Heads Podcast:
Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast (talkingheadspodcast.co.uk)

Lucy & Saul

Instagram: @HeadgardenerLC

Twitter: @ GardeningSaul

Videos Mentioned:

August Bank Holiday Special where Martin got soaked:
https://youtu.be/whYXkCgy5ug

Specialist masterclass with Robinsons seeds (Large Onion Growers):
https://youtu.be/nTatq4V92ik

*or former head gardeners!

#gardening #podcast #GardeningPodcast #Growing #Plants

00:00 Introduction
00:55 Talking Heads Part 1
11:04 Martin Jill Sean Middle Chat
15:42 Talking Heads Part 2
29:58 Martin Jill Sean Post Interview Chat

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In Full Bloom: Q&A Extravaganza with Gardening Guru Sarah Hopps

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Martin's moseyed up to North Yorkshire to meet plantswoman and friend Sarah Hopps, who began a nursery from her back garden and never looked back! Together they answer some questions from Hunton gardening club:

Questions:
Why haven't new Nerines flowered?
If I lift Dahlias early is that OK?
How to plant bare root roses (Advice has changed)

Videos Mentioned:

Bare Root Roses
Lifting Dahlias
https://youtu.be/VjpHkOQESb0
Choosing Christmas Trees
https://youtu.be/5T9RXg8qXqM
Winter Houseplants (Poinsettia / Cyclamen)
https://youtu.be/9-2vq-w7ut4

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Head Gardener at Newby Hall & Gardens, North Yorkshire

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Martin’s climbed in to Newby Hall this week to catch up with head gardener Lawrence (even though the gardens are closed for the season!) - Plus we’ve been to Barnard castle and taken a couple of your gardening questions.

Newby Hall & Gardens:
https://www.newbyhall.com/

Questions answered:

What to put in a 60 foot rock garden/border?
What to do with area with shallow soil?
Will my cyclamens survive -5?
How often/When to turn compost

Videos we mentioned in the podcast:

Belvoir Flower Show (Frilly Knickers Flower)
https://youtu.be/BnW_S0x8GQg?si=l8UAFZgIhP1xSGn6

Alpines
https://youtu.be/TXfPhQ10P8I?si=fxJ0LzJ9B-6FrbW6

#gardening #podcast #planting #NewbyHall

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Gardening eBay Business That Moved to an Airfield! (S01E05)

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Pond plants feature in this week's episode as Martin visits the award winning Lincolnshire Pond Plants. We've got tips for what to do with leeks in the kitchen and we're answering a few viewer/listeners' questions!

Questions answered:
How do you pronounce Gooseberry ? (and can I split a Gooseberry shrub?)
What to do with pots of seed grown asparagus
Should water butts be emptied at this time of year?
Why Martin doesn't always wear wellies

Videos we mentioned in the podcast:

Lincs Pond Plants @ Malvern
Propagate Fruit Bushes Hardwood Cuttings
Moving an Established Shrub

#gardening #podcast #planting #PondPlants

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RHS Long Service Medal (50 Years of Horticulture John Stirland) (S01E04)

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

We've got your questions answered and some things to take care of around the garden on this week's episode. Plus, Martin catches up with his old mate and onscreen partner John Stirland, who's just received his Long Service Medal from the Royal Horticultural Society for 50 years of green fingers!

This week's questions:
Question about a fig tree in a pot.
General question about growing fruit trees in pots/containers

#growing #gardening #garden #horticulture

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Flowers Fit for a King's Coronation (S01E03)

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Growing flowers locally and having whatever's in season available is about as sustainable as it gets. Martin's popped over to Floral Media in North Nottinghamshire to chat to his old friend Paula, who is a florist & horticulturist with Chelsea flower show medals to her name!

There's also a chance to answer some listeners' questions, some (amateur gardener) co-host's questions and Jill explains some tasty ways to enjoy kale.

Things mentioned this week:

Paula & Steve's Floral Media website

See their ‘field of dreams’ PT Video re Florists’ Garden

Our first video on Dahlias (spot where the microphone cover disappears!)

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Arit Anderson from BBC Gardeners World (S01E02)

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

We've got tips for elephant garlic, what to do with Autumn leaves & an Alpaca beans update on this week's P&T podcast, plus Martin and Jill have a great chat with Arit from BBC Gardeners World (should there be an apostrophe on gardeners? never mind...)

Connect with Arit on Instagram: Arit Anderson

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Pots and Trowels the Podcast!

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Introduction to P&T and a 'Meet the Team' pilot episode.

The Pots & Trowels team have been making gardening videos on YouTube and Facebook since 2019.

Martin Fish is a gardener with over 40 years practical gardening experience and now speaks & judges at flower and garden shows across the globe!

Jill Fish is a dab hand with the camera and as well as being our chief camera operator has a sideline in sumptuous food creations! - see her instagram for the proof!

Sean Riley is the technical bod who presses (mostly) the right buttons to get the Podcast prepped & the YouTube videos edited.

Find all our videos and podcasts at potsandtrowels.com

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