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, Fiona Davison, Head of RHS Libraries & Exhibitions, shares insights into plantswoman Elizabeth Blackwell’s life and her groundbreaking work, which was created at a time of rapid botanical discovery in Europe. We also hear from passionate plantswoman Jane Steward, a dedicated advocate for the medlar, a rare fruit that was once beloved across the UK – even by King Henry VIII. And finally horticulturist Sarah Wilson-Frost from RHS Hyde Hall shares some excellent advice on growing ornamental grasses to add year-round interest to your garden.
Useful links: A Curious Herbal | How to grow medlars | Grasses | AGM grasses for autumn
In this episode, we find out how to help our beloved prickly friends, as RHS Senior Wildlife Specialist Helen Bostock explains the threats to hedgehogs, and what we can do as gardeners to support them. Next we head indoors to find out how tailoring your potting mix can give your houseplants a new lease of life, with the lovely folks at Soil Ninja. Finally, if you’re looking for an autumn project, why not build some raised beds? We glean some expert advice on how to go about this, with RHS horticulturist Peter Adams.
Useful links: National Hedgehog Conservation Strategy | Hedgehog-friendly gardening | Houseplants | Making a raised bed
In this episode, we chat with RHS Senior Plant Pathologist Jassy Drakulic to find out about the notorious honey fungus, and how you can protect your beloved plants against infection. Next we stop off at RHS Garden Rosemoor’s Edible Forest Garden, which is based on one of the oldest forms of land use in the world. We catch up with horticulturist Peter Adams to hear more about an ancient method of permaculture. Finally, if you’re looking for a new addition to your spooky plant collection, look no further than the Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’. We fin out more, with the help of National Plant Collection holder Mellie Lewis.
Useful links: Honey fungus | RHS Rosemoor’s Edible Forest Garden | Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’
In this episode, Gareth Richards and Guy Barter discuss the science behind autumn colour and what we can expect to see across the UK in 2024. RHS Horticultural Advisor Jenny Bowden shares a Love Letter to her favourite tree that promises to shine bright at this time of year. We explore RHS Partner Garden Gordon Castle Walled Garden to find out what visitors can expect to see in autumn. And we hear from the RHS Wisley Trials team about the results of this year's lily-flowered and fringed tulip trial and ask what we should be planting this autumn for a great display next spring.
Useful links: Cercidiphyllum japonicum (katsura tree) | Gordon Castle Walled Garden | RHS Lily and Fringed Tulip Trial Results
In this episode, Gareth Richards talks to writer and designer Naomi Slade about the allure of chrysanthemums and their long history of symbolism. We head to RHS Garden Rosemoor for the second part of our series on storing produce over winter, focusing on onions, potatoes and root vegetables. And RHS Garden Wisley’s Ian Trought brings us a masterclass on dividing perennials to create more plants for our gardens next year.
Useful links: Chrysanthemums | Storing root vegetables | Dividing perennials | Visit RHS Gardens
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