Episodes

  • Climate-change-proof your garden, with Dr Amanda Rasmussen

    Climate-change-proof your garden, with Dr Amanda Rasmussen
    Jul 15 2025
     As the climate changes, what should we be planting in our gardens? Plant Ecophysiologist Dr Amanda Rasmussen offers advice for shaping our spaces to make them more resiliant in the future. She uncovers how plants respond to different environments, and which plants are most adaptable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Travel Tales - Morocco

    Travel Tales - Morocco
    Jul 11 2025
     Combine a sunshine break with a visit to some of the world's most beautiful gardens in Morocco and, under four hours away from the UK by plane, it's an ideal location for a weekend break or a longer retreat. Visit iconic gardens and discover  drought tolerant planting, while also taking in the nature and wildlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Flower arranging for the Royal Family, with Shane Connolly

    Flower arranging for the Royal Family, with Shane Connolly
    Jul 10 2025
     Shane Connolly, reveals what it's like to arrange the flowers for a royal wedding and how to create a bouquet that's worthy of a princess. Shane created the floral installations for two royal weddings, including Prince William and Catherine, and the Coronation of King Charles. He shares the secrets behind his spectacular designs and how he manages without floral foam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • My Desert Island plants, with Carol Klein

    My Desert Island plants, with Carol Klein
    Jul 7 2025
    In Carol Klein's illustrious career, she's come across more plants than most and is bursting with fascinating facts and entertaining anecdotes about almost all of them. In this special episode, Carol reveals the plants she'd take with her to a desert island and what makes them so special, and what her luxury item of choice would be too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Travel Tales - Nevada, USA

    Travel Tales - Nevada, USA
    Jul 4 2025
    Enjoy botanical and cultivated gardens in the desert state of Nevada, where it's not  all about gambling and cacti. With breathtaking scenery and spectacular views,  the area is also known for its stargazing. Full of adventure,  history, culture, and community there's plenty to  satisfy the appetite of a garden and nature lover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • The secrets of wildflowers, with Chris Thorogood

    The secrets of wildflowers, with Chris Thorogood
    Jul 3 2025
    Chris Thorogood, botanist at Oxford University, reveals the impact that wildflowers can have on us, as well as around the world and with the wildlife around us. He shares how and why it's so crucial that we make space for wildflowers in our gardens, woodlands, roadsides, and urban areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • How Wimbledon Tennis keeps its grass green and flowers blooming

    How Wimbledon Tennis keeps its grass green and flowers blooming
    Jun 30 2025
    Go behind the scenes at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon ahead of The Championships to discover spectacular floral displays, meticulous grass care, biodiversity, and bees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Sowalong - Marigolds with Sonya Patel Ellis

    Sowalong - Marigolds with Sonya Patel Ellis
    Jun 27 2025
    With their open, daisy like flower heads, marigolds are pollinator friendly plants and are great for planting next to crops such as tomatoes or courgettes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 mins