Each week we talk to RHS experts, along with garden designers, scientists, growers, and the movers and shakers of the horticultural world
Our award-winning Gardening with the RHS podcast offers seasonal advice, inspiration and practical solutions to gardening questions.Trusted gardening professionals give you the latest horticultural advice, scientific research and tried-and-tested techniques to bring out the best in your garden.Listen to the lastest episodes or subscribe for all episodes.
In this episode, RHS Plant Health Advisor Helen Latham shares practical advice to help your plants stay strong and resilient. Meanwhile, Nick Turrell returns to shine a light on the unsung heroes of the garden – weeds! He’s back with another surprising use for those persistent plants – and a fresh perspective on why they might deserve a second chance. Plus, as gardens burst into bloom, your questions have been flooding in. We’ve handed a few over to the RHS Garden Advisory Team to get the expert answers you’ve been looking for.
Useful links: Protecting biodiversity |What’s on: Plant Health Week | Identify common weeds | RHS Gardening Advice
In this episode, Nick Turrell from the RHS Gardening Advice Team shines a spotlight on one so-called ‘weed’ that’s actually packed with nutrients – a perfect addition to your summer salads. Liz Mooney from the Edibles team at RHS Garden Wisley is back to share her top tips for growing beans – whether broad, runner, or French. And Horticulturist Alessandra Sana dives into the crowning jewel of any summer pond: the glorious, timeless waterlily.
Useful links: How to grow broad beans | How to grow runner beans | How to grow French beans | Waterlilies
In this episode, horticulturist Liz Mooney shares her expert tips on getting the best from beetroot, turnips and parsnips – perfect for anyone looking to grow a productive plot from the ground up. The RHS Gardening Advice Team join us to answer your most frequently asked questions this month, and Elizabeth Medal of Honour winner Clare Hermans shares her enduring fascination with Madagascan orchids and the stories behind these rare and remarkable plants.
Useful links: How to grow your own veg | RHS Gardening Advice | RHS People Awards | The Orchid Review Yearbook
In this special episode, ecological home grower Poppy Okotcha invites us into her world of regenerative gardening. Dr. Hayley Jones explores how welcoming all creatures – even the less popular ones – can nurture a thriving, balanced ecosystem. And campaigner Russell Ball shows us simple, powerful ways to give our urban trees the care and attention they deserve.
Useful links: Gardening for the environment | RHS Bookshelf | Slugs and snails advice | All about trees
In this episode, we journey back in time, exploring some of the oldest and most resilient plants on the planet: ferns. Gardener, botanist and author Ben Dark uncovers some surprising stories about these living fossils as part of his sweeping journey, but they’re not the only ones. Horticulturist Alessandra Sana 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 RHS Elizabeth Medal of Honour.
Useful links: Ferns |Shade planting | What can I grow in a dry shady spot? | RHS People Awards
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