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BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

Immediate Media 574 episodes Latest May 29, 2026

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 the Conversations series, featuring Monty Don, Frances Tophill, Adam Frost, and more. Hear Alan Titchmarsh solve your gardening problems in Ask Alan, find advice for what to do in the garden in What To Do Now, and travel the globe with Travel Tales: Gardens of the World. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday, with bonus episodes on Saturday.

Episodes

Roses: how to grow, prune and choose the best varieties, with Liam Beddall Jun 10, 2026 3357 Exploring 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
Go behind the scenes at the National Theatre to visit its rooftop Dye Garden Jun 8, 2026 1823 Explore 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 Stevens. Discover why natural dyes offer a more sustainable alternative to synthetics and beginner-friendly ideas for growing your
What To Do Now - Spring shrubs, sowing biennials and watering wisely Jun 5, 2026 496 Prune spring-flowering shrubs with confidence, sow biennials for next year’s colour, and water wisely to keep your garden thriving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Packham on rewilding, wildlife and making a difference Jun 4, 2026 2007 Chris Packham joins the podcast to talk about rewilding, biodiversity and the power of noticing what’s right in front of us. From the wildlife that first captured his imagination to the value of focusing on just one square metre, he shares how small, thoughtful actions can help gardeners create richer habitats at home. Touching on the magazine's Make a Metre Matter campaign, managing garden spaces
Productive gardening: grow more food with less work, with Frances Tophill Jun 1, 2026 1798 Grow along with Frances Tophill as she shares practical, time-saving ways to build a more productive garden. Starting with soil and light, choosing “good doer” crops, and using low-maintenance methods like no-dig, perennials, and container growing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What To Do Now - Sowing tender veg, deadheading spring blooms, and caring for containers May 29, 2026 484 End‑of‑May gardening tips for sowing tender veg, deadheading spring blooms, and turbo-charging pots and hanging baskets for a riot of summer colour - and a tastier harvest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lavender to lilies: The best scented plants for summer and night, with Ashley Edwards May 28, 2026 1789 Join Gardeners’ World TV presenter Ashley Edwards as he shares the best plants for summer scent. From lavender, rosemary and catmint to roses, jasmine and lilies, you’ll also pick up practical tips on where to plant for maximum fragrance, plus pruning and feeding advice to keep the perfume coming all season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam Frost on easy vegetables to grow at home May 26, 2026 1442 Grow your own vegetables with Adam Frost as he shares easy veg to grow at home. From quick salad crops and carrots to long-term favourites like asparagus, practical advice on soil, containers, flavour and low-stress gardening. Adam shares his expert vegetable growing tips to help you start a productive veg garden in any space, perfect for beginner gardeners and kitchen garden enthusiasts alike. Le
What To Do Now - Chelsea Chop, earthing up potatoes and planting out sweet peas May 22, 2026 535 The Chelsea Chop explained, plus how to earth up potatoes in bags for bigger harvests and plant out sweet peas for summer fragrance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The MIND Garden: How one Chelsea garden transformed a community May 21, 2026 2161 Garden designer Andy Sturgeon and Peer Support Worker Glenn Mahaffy explore how the MIND Garden evolved from a Chelsea Flower Show garden into a thriving community space supporting mental health and nature connection. They also discuss the vital role of Project Giving Back in bringing the garden to life and ensuring its lasting impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc
Designing with purpose: growing a show garden for Chelsea, with Arit Anderson May 19, 2026 2027 Show Garden season is nearing, and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and designer Arit Anderson takes us behind the scenes of creating a RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden that blends innovation, teamwork and deeply personal storytelling. From the early idea to the intense 18‑day build, she reveals the pressure, passion and people behind a purpose‑led garden inspired by Parkinson’s UK, and what it really
What To Do Now - Hardening off, dividing and planting up summer containers May 16, 2026 500 Harden off and plant out tender seedlings, divide perennials for stronger growth (and free plants), and create show-stopping summer pots and hanging baskets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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