Not Just a Garden
A companion podcast for Gardeners' World viewers, featuring weekly recaps and chit-chats with guests and presenters from the programme. The hosts, a mother and daughter, share their love of gardening and discuss the show's content. They also reflect on their own gardening journey, transforming an overgrown field into a beautiful garden.
Episodes
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 25 Recap
On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 25 Recap, we discuss sterile mosquitos, the perils of taking too many antibiotics, magic shampoo, Monty modelling, mountain ranges, and how we got on with Toby Buckland's efficient scything technique.On Gardeners' World this week, Adam Frost shares the latest upgrades to his new garden, and Sue Kent shows us some jobs that need doing in her place in Swansea. We mee
Ep82: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Carlos Magdalena
Awarded the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic for his dedicated work in the field of Horticulture, and once dubbed "The Plant Messiah" (a name subsequently used by Sir David Attenborough), we were delighted that Señor Don Carlos could join us for a Chit-Chat. Carlos had many a story to tell! We learn all about the smallest waterlily in the world, how it was
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 24 Recap
Post Drama FrenzyOn Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 24 Recap, we learn the sad news that Monty Don is hanging up his Gardeners' World boots and blue shirts at the end of this series.We also find out about how vultures deal with parasites and bacteria on carcasses, the unsavoury way Xanthan gum is made, what it means if you have nightmares once a week, a final indefinite definitive answer to whether
Ep81: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Kevin Martin
Kevin, Head of Tree Collections and Arboriculture at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 8 when he joined Eliot Barden at Majestic Trees to talk about native versus non-native trees in our changing climate.On this episode of Chit-Chats, we hear about Kevin's background as a commercial tree surgeon for 10 years before arriving at Kew and pursuing an HND, degree, a Ma
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 23 Recap
On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 23 Recap, we look at returning to uni, mushroom-based coffins, droughty plans for the garden, and was it mould or moles?🤷🏼♀️In our CCCUP, we hear about the wonderful Nigel Palfrey from ep15 of Chit-Chats. He was of course on Gardeners' World in 2024 showing viewers his incredible Crinkle Crankle Folly, and is currently working on a Crinkle Crankle Cabin for St Mar
Ep80: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Stephanie Hafferty
Stephanie was on Gardeners' World 2022 Winter Special Episode 4 when she gave a masterclass in growing food for year-round harvests.On this episode of Chit-Chats, Stephanie shares her views on crop rotation and companion planting, how she's handling heatwaves and drought on her smallholding, grim reaper waterproofs, viking zombies, what to do with rhubarb, and the beauty of bleak.We also hear what
Not Just a Garden Bonus ep12
With no Gardeners' World this week, we have a bonus episode for a quick catch up on the garden, our guests, and some more No Way News.In this episode we learn about turning peanut butter into diamonds, how the Netherlands are leading the way in pulling up concrete paving and replacing with planting, the connection between helicopters and cherry farming, how we can all help our local donkeys from b
Ep79: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... André Tranquilini
André, Estate Manager at Waltham Place, was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 10 when he gave Frances Tophill an insight into biodynamic farming.On this episode of Chit-Chats, we dig a little deeper into the principles and practices, some of which leave us picking our jaws up off the floor, but as André says, "don't say no, say OH"!We also find out about the importance of diversity in our planting,
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 22 Recap
On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 22 Recap, we share news of an exciting new RHS show in the calendar for next year as well as the return of an old favourite, we congratulate our 3 lucky winners - Cynthia, Samantha and Claire who've each won a pair of tickets to the fantastic Southport Flower Show taking place this week🥂, and we learn another awesome tip from Top-Tip-Toby.On Gardeners' World this w
Ep78: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Liz Knight
Liz was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 10 when she showed us how to forage in our own back gardens, putting ground elder, nettles and Honesty in a whole new edible light. On this episode we find out about the little book that opened up a whole new world of foraging for Liz, how to use plants to stimulate hair-growth, enjoying the sound of rain on a tin roof, and the amazingly delicious and nutri
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 21 Recap
On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 21 Recap, we find out what the largest family of flowering plants is, how frogs, newts and snakes are coexisting in the pond, where you can find some interesting, unusual and free plants for your garden, how man's best friend can help on a date, what interesting parterre discoveries are being made across the country thanks to the drought, and we have a very generou
Ep77: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Alina Hibbert
Alina was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 9 when we saw her win a Gold for her first ever Indoor Plant show garden - Back to Grandma's House - at the 40th RHS Malvern Spring Festival.We were delighted that Alina could join us for a Chit-Chat about her (fever) dream garden, and we find out more about her preparation for the show and get some helpful tips for anyone thinking of doing the same. We a
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 20 Recap
On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 20 Recap, we clear up the difference between using Epsom salts versus table salt on your garden, reminisce about Dame Edna Everage, and find out how grandad could throw away his walking sticks with the addition of a certain poppy-seed to his home-made bread.On Gardeners' World this week, Adam Frost takes us to Geoff Hamilton's place at the beautiful Barnsdale Garde
Ep76: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Steve Bustin & John Williams
Steve & John were on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 12 when they welcomed the viewers into their beautiful garden at 1 Belton Close.In this episode of Chit-Chats, Steve & John tell us how they transformed the garden after the build of their bold extension, as well as how they keep the rill and ponds so clean! We also find out about their involvement with The National Garden Scheme, the incr
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 19 Recap
On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 19 Recap we ponder interveinal chlorosis and get dates in the diary for some Geoff Hamilton content.On Gardeners' World, we speed 'round RHS Sandringham Flower Show, checking out some of the Show Gardens, Feature Gardens, Grow Forward Gardens, and Long Borders. Tony Kirkham gives us some insight into the future of trees, before ZCSucculents' Chen from Beijing and h
Ep75: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Joshua Sparkes
https://notjustagarden.co.uk/joshua-sparkes/Joshua was on Gardeners' World 2024 episode 23 when Frances Tophill visited him at Birch Farm in North Devon and described him as "a horticultural maverick"!Joshua joins us for a Chit-Chat and shares his remarkable transformation of Birch Farm as well as what would make it into his beautifully biodiverse dream garden.We also learn about the importance of
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 18 Recap
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 18 recap and we hear a bit about Tom Nielsen's work with The Sustainability Centre and we consider the highs and lows of teenage first dates.On Gardeners' World this week, we share a cuddle with Adam Frost at Loseley Park in Guildford as Head Gardener Richard Burnip gives him a tour of the magnificent walled garden, and Amanda Whittaker in Hook shows us her beautiful
Ep74: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Diarmuid Gavin
https://notjustagarden.co.uk/diarmuid-gavin/You may know him from Home Front, Top of The Pops, Come Dine with Me, Only Fools on Horses, Strictly Come Dancing, Gardening Together, Greatest Gardens... the list is endless, but you may also know him from his incredible and elaborate and fantastical show gardens at Chelsea. So it was an absolute pleasure that Diarmuid could find time to join us for a C
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 17 Recap
Strap in for this recap as we follow Gardeners' World 2026 episode 17's flying visit of the first ever RHS Badminton Flower Show. We check out the movers & shakers, the growers & showers, and marvel at cuttings in glass bottles, despite the hot-flushes.And in our CCCUP we hear that Greg Anderton from Leafy Lytham won Best Plant Village Exhibit, and Dan Stearne from Dan's Plants won yet ANO
Ep73: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Marylyn Abbott
https://notjustagarden.co.uk/marylyn-abbott/Renowned Australian garden designer Marylyn Abbott was on Gardeners' World 2025 Winter Special episode 1 when she and Head Gardener Dominic Rendell showed us her spectacular gardens at West Green House. We were thrilled that Marylyn could join us for a Chit-Chat and on this episode we hear about the incredible history of the house and gardens and the hid
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 16 Recap
Disclaimer: Adam was NOT digging out 200mThis week on our recap of Gardeners' World 2026 episode 16 we finally discover the truth behind Sweetpea and the missing Hidcote White. We also have a healthy debate about what a "more perennial" plant is, relearn the health benefits of mullein, establish the difference between tulip fire and fire blight, and ask why oh why oh why are our courgettes only pr
Ep72: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Nic Howard
https://notjustagarden.co.uk/nic-howard/Award winning garden designer Nic was on Gardeners' World 2023 episode 3 when he was visited by Joe Swift at his beautiful 1/4 acre plot in Surrey - the one with the very pink wall! In this episode we learn more about Nic's garden, some of his favourite gardens that he's designed, and also his truly spectacular garden created for The Chelsea Flower Show.We a
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 15 Recap
This week on our recap of Gardeners' World 2026 episode 15, we dig deeper into the difference between cork and a sponge and learn the REALLY good news that pasta can be good for you. We also find out from a listener about Oregon exploding whales and beautiful mixed hedgerows in the USA, whilst also hearing from a couple of the designers from last week's Gardeners' World Live and learning a bit mor
Ep71: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Ben Newell
https://notjustagarden.co.uk/ben-newell/Ben from Worcester Terrariums was on Gardeners' World 2025 Winter Special Episode 2 during which he showed just a few of his many incredible terrariums whilst giving top tips on creating our own.We were delighted Ben could join us for a Chit-Chat and not just so that Sweetpea could gather intel on her terrarium attempts! We also learned about the various and
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 14 Recap
This week on episode 14 we follow Gardeners' World to GW Live and a whistle-stop tour of some of the gardens, border, and barrows at the show, with a plant list available to our subscribers.The show has Sweetpea wondering if it's better to eat more but smaller pieces, or fewer but larger pieces of cake in one sitting, and we consider the pros and cons of using cork, both in the bathroom, in wine b
Ep70: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... James Baker
https://notjustagarden.co.uk/james-baker/A wise man once said, "gardening adds years to your life and life to your years" and on this episode of Chit-Chats, we meet that wise man.James was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 2 when he and his son Noah gave us a tour of their pretty garden in Weymouth, but you may also know James from his appearance on series 4 of the BBC's The Traitors.In this Chit-C
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 13 Recap
This week on episode 13 of our Gardeners' World 2026 recap we find out the word for slapping someone across the face with a wet fish, before hearing more about stigmatic lips.On Gardeners' World we join Arit Anderson as she meets with Sharon Hockenhull in the stunning wildlife attracting garden she designed 8 years ago, and we consider the importance of our nocturnal pollinating friends. We're giv
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 12 Recap
This week on episode 12 of our Gardeners' World 2026 recap, we get up to speed on what constitutes an aromatic herb (versus their non-aromatic siblings), and we have a quick fact check on last week's episode. In our CCCUP we hear about Gokul Asokan's artwork for Keemar Keemar's Nothing New Under the Sun art exhibition and Farida Sober's fantastic new eBook, with a listener discount available🕺.On G
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 11 Recap
This week on our recap of Gardeners' World 2026 episode 11 we clear up some housekeeping on Madame Clicquot, tonic immobility in sharks, the sugar content of Subway bread, and how Efudix works.In our CCCUP we hear about Farida Sober's eBook progress on the fermented grass method, and Benn Storey's fantastic steep terraced garden opening through the NGS imminently.On Gardeners' World this week, Mon
Not Just a Garden Bonus ep11
In the absence of Gardeners' World this week, we have a Not Just a Garden Bonus Episode 11. We have a wee look at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and some of our Chit-Chat guests who were involved. We also check out a couple of gardens that caught our eye, including Arit Anderson's award-winning and beautiful Parkinson’s UK – A Garden for Every Parkinson’s Journey.Next we explore the edibility of bin
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 10 Recap
This week on our recap of Gardeners' World 2026 episode 10, we get the low down on arachibutyrophobia and discuss the difficulties of peanut butter consumption in the family. We also explore nettle pesto, the impact of ultra processed foods on jaw development, mice being born to two mums, botrytis blight, and how spinach leaves are scientifically changing the way we mend broken hearts.On Gardeners
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 9 Recap
This week on Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 9 Recap the National Highways press office get in touch to set the record straight regarding The Cockcrow Heathland Bridge near Cobham in Surrey. We also learn about the legend Rachel Entrekin and her extraordinary ultra marathon win, how to remove nitrogen from the soil, what makes an Oreo more vegan than a fig, who can run faster out of an ostrich and a
Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 8
This week on Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 8 Recap we reminisce about an old episode of Gardeners' World dating way, way back to the middle ages of... 2005.We also find out how many trees Kew lost in 2022, what Zach Galifianakis has to do with gardening, just how fast crocodiles can run, the incredibly positive impact rose oil has on the brain, how you can catch leprosy from soil, what happened to
Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 7
This week on our Gardeners' World 2026 recap of episode 7 we have a look at the UK’s first heathlands wildlife bridge and compare it to the The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California, though we struggle to process the contrast in build costs🤷🏼♀️We also find out the origin of Caesar Salads, why a pound cake is called a pound cake, the chemistry behind why some people don't like coriander
Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 6
It's Gardeners' World 2026 episode 6 recap time and we take a look at dermatology experiences, the unfeasibly long rye grass root systems, Papua New Guinea toxic birds, the benefits of eating ice-cream, the incredible bi-annual Brussels Carpet of Flowers, and how humans could take a leaf out of a Madagascan Fossa's book when it comes to their anatomy design.On Gardeners' World this week we get to
Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 5
It's Gardeners' World 2026 episode 5 recap time and this week we have a quick look at Spetchley Park Garden, learn about a highly venomous animal's contribution to Ozempic, the frightening world of kamikaze exploding ants, why you should never stand behind or even beside a mule, and how useful hot flushes are for skunk cabbages. We also learn about Gokul Asokan's Masters project which pre-empted
Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 4
On this recap of Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 4, we consider how Alla Olkhovska and her family are coping in Kharkiv, given the latest world events and subsequent rising fuel prices.We also delve a little deeper into how to avoid dehydration in the desert, how our own wisdom teeth can be an insurance against future health problems, which surprising animals are now recognised as sentient beings by
Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 3
On this recap of Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 3 we challenge Joe Swift's hatred for red robins and channel a more untamed and rugged version alongside a fireworks forsythia in our garden.We also discuss sharks on cocaine, the adaptability of red dung moss, the very real concerns of plastic eating plankton, whether it's safer to drink urine or cactus water if dehydrated in the desert, and vampire
Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 2
It's Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 2 Recap time and with Sweetpea in the middle of 2 days of exams, she watches the show at double speed and is very impressed with just how sprightly Monty is.In this episode we give the low down on mammograms, the extraordinary powers of the Gympie Gympie plant, despite and on account of the extreme pain it causes, why you wouldn't want to confront a honey badger
Ep69: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Ashley Edwards
Horticulturist and horticultural therapist Ashley needs little introduction as one of the presenters on Gardeners' World. But not just that, he’s also a member of the DIY SOS team, appears on ITV’s Love your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh, is a regular on the BBC Gardeners' Question Time panel, is one of the Ask the Experts team in Gardeners' World Magazine, and is head gardener at Crocus at Dorney
Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 1
Gardeners' World is back - hurrah - and so are a sleep-deprived Sweetpea and a bemused Bear with an Episode 1 Recap.In this episode we look at the continued success of seed snails, the chicken or egg of Sonic the Hedgehog and protein, gruesome bird-killing trees, beautiful brain healing cock's combs, and the goodest boy ever.On Gardeners' World we kick off with a title shake-up and Monty back at L
Ep68: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Chris Howell
Chris was on Gardeners' World 2025 Winter Special Episode 2 when Adam Frost joined him at John Massey's stunning gardens at Ashwood Nurseries near Kingswinford in the West Midlands.On this episode of Chit-Chats, Chris shares his passion for the winter garden and the important part scented witch-hazels play, and we learn about the enormous numbers in John's Garden as well as some of Chris' favourit
Ep67: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Tom Cranham
Tom Cranham from Tom's Terraria Design was on Gardeners' World 2025, Winter Special episode 3 showing his stunning (and huge!) terraria as well as his exquisite collection of iridescent begonias.On this episode of Chit-Chats, we get an idea of what it must feel like to be walking through the world of Avatar, thanks to the incredible variety and beauty of begonias, and we learn some handy tips on w
Not Just a Garden Bonus ep10
On the final Not Just a Garden Bonus Episode 10 for this series, we are looking at spring in the garden in the form of hyacinths, crocuses, daffs, hummingbird hawkmoths and newts.We also take a look at sonic hedgehog proteins, dogs licking cane toads, a beautiful antidote to AI images, whether AI can be used to help with grief, beaver reintroduction to the UK, the perils of Atropa belladonna in th
Ep66: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Eleanor Cochrane
Eleanor Cochrane was on Gardeners' World 2025, ep28 when she showed us her beautiful late summer jewel borders at The Copper House Garden on the Kent/Sussex border.On this episode of Chit-Chats, not only do we set the record straight on Eleanor's feelings towards yellow flowers, but we also find out about her incredible experiences volunteering at Great Dixter, how she manages her sizeable garden
Not Just a Garden Bonus ep9
On Not Just a Garden Bonus Episode 9, now that spring is approaching, we consider our seed-snails, Jetfire daffs, Yin Yang beans, and Hobbes' favourite stick.We also explore the variable world of licking toads, active-volcano-dwelling sharks, Portuguese urine toothpaste, bioluminescent honey fungus, and the pitfalls of chewing tobacco leaves, even for cowboys.In our Quazy Quiz, Sweetpea flummoxes
Ep65: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Sharon Darlington
Sharon Darlington was on Gardeners’ World 2025 episode 19 when Sue Kent visited her magical millpool. In this Good Ol’ Chit-Chat we learn how Sharon first came across Millpool-by-The-Sea and how she developed it to become the stunning space it is today. We also find out what took Sharon all the way to Anglesey, her natural ability to grow meconopsis with minimal effort, the big plans for
Not Just a Garden Bonus ep8
On Not Just a Garden Bonus Episode 8 we explore some residual valentine's thoughts, more seed snails, bad decisions, edible sunflower steaks, and a bit more on rape alarms - thank you Penny for sharing! We also take a look at controversial behaviour at the winter olympics involving the male anatomy, road closures on account of breeding toads, why red roses are synonymous with February 14th, and wh
Ep64: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Pat Havers
Pat Havers was on Gardeners’ World 2025 episode 32 when she showed Carol Klein around the beautiful borders at Waterperry Gardens. Pat joins us for a Chit-Chat and we learn about managing troublesome badgers, the importance of Silent Spaces, clever rose hacks, Pat’s fortuitous route into horticulture, her daughter’s determination in finding the perfect garden gift, and a disembodied voice sha
Not Just a Garden Bonus ep7
On account of slick mother/daughter communication skills we have a partially Valentines-themed Not Just a Garden Bonus Episode 7 this week. We learn about M&S's Only Ingredients range, Google Synth ID, naming a cockroach after an ex, every day items that are worryingly radioactive, the correlation between nuclear weapons and bananas, the wonders of Knepp Farm, how frogs, ferrets, bonobos, crow
Ep63: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Claire Lowrie
Houseplant legend Claire Lowrie was on Gardeners’ World 2024 episode 3 when she showed her magnificent Jungle Haven of stunning indoor plants, so we were thrilled that she could join us for a Good Ol’ Chit-Chat about her magical dream “garden”. We learned a top tip for looking after monstera (given Bear’s propensity for laziness), about using semi-hydroponics to make usually hard-to-grow plan
Not Just a Garden Bonus ep6
Bonus episode 6 from Not Just a Garden and we look at garden, plant and gardening events around the country this month, (including snowdrop gardens through the NGS), giving ChatGPT a piece of our minds, alpine plant hunting, Scotland making bird history, frozen frogs, carnivorous oyster mushrooms, how Tyrian purple is made, Adam Frost's new garden plans, Frances' feature garden at this year's Chel
Ep62: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Advolly Richmond
We were delighted to be joined by plant, garden & social historian, author, and TV & Radio presenter Advolly Richmond OBE, FLS for a Good Ol’ Chit-Chat. We talked all sorts from OBEs and blue plaque high jinks, to making pivotal career changes and writing books. We also learned about Advolly’s dream garden with sentimental Edgeworthia chrysanthas, self-cleaning greenhouses, private pe
Not Just a Garden Bonus ep5
Not Just a Garden Bonus Episode 5 and we explore the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, octopuses, legless starfish, mushroom bandages, collective nouns for animals, the impact of lightning on shiitakes, and we find out which spring garden shows have early-bird tickets available (if you're quick).On the Quazy Quiz this week we look at a plant Tinder profile and who's their Hate, Date, or Room-mate, and w
Ep61: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Farida Sober
Farida Sober was on our screens for far too short a time back on Gardeners’ World 2024 episode 11, where she showed us her revolutionary and hugely successful seed snails. So we were delighted when she joined us for a Good Ol’ Chit-Chat and we found out all about Vitaly Gennadievich Alifirov tomatoes, the importance of soil health in Farida’s incredibly productive allotment, the great success
Not Just a Garden Bonus ep4
Bonus episode 4 of Not Just a Garden and we cover a plethora of topics including; Arit Anderson's exciting plans for 2026, more of the down low on mammalian gestation periods, the incredible work of Franziska Trautman in Louisiana, mind-blowing facts about the volume of bacteria and germs on planet earth, Italy's ban on male chick elimination, zombie ants, sloth myths, and some good news for green
Ep60: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Helleentje & Peter
Helleentje and Peter Walker from Wack’s Wicked Plants showed us their beautiful collection of carnivorous plants on Gardeners’ World 2025 episode 28. They join us for a Good Ol’ Chit-Chat and take us on a stroll down memory lane from the UK, to The Netherlands, to Azerbaijan, before settling in Scampston. We also find out about the science of growing melons and chrysanthemums, Capability
Not Just a Garden Bonus ep3
The third of our Not Just a Garden Bonus episodes and this week we look at cigarettes with asbestos filters, how London Bridge was once inhabited, which guests were on the latest Gardeners' World compilations episode, drunk Australian bees, how the term "horse power" really came about, the fascinating world of fungi, the efficient mechanics of "Josh" and The Ocean Cleanup, and the varied and unpre
Ep59: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Dwayne Black
Dwayne Black was on Gardeners’ World 2025 episode 27 showing us his stunning garden packed with lavender paths, grasses and immaculate dahlias. He joins us for A Good Ol’ Chit-Chat and we talk about how Dwayne prep’d for the big day, how the decision was made to add a fountain to the garden, the experience Dwayne has had with social media when it comes to the gardening community, what impact
Not Just a Garden Bonus ep2
Another Not Just a Garden Bonus episode and this week we look at which jobs are threatened by AI and which are safest, pursuing careers in arts or sciences or both, which country in the world gets to celebrate the new year first, clever things to do with sunflower stems, a biotechnology company that uses fungi to improve tree growth and their survival rates, some interesting - and funny - gardenin
Ep58: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Ash Whiffin
Curator of Entomology Ashleigh Whiffin from National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh was on Gardeners' World 2025 episode 26 where she showed us the transformation of surrounding land from lawn to floral diversity. She joins us for a Good Ol' Chit-Chat and we find out about how Ash became curator, the intriguing world of forensic entomology (not necessarily for the faint-hearted☠️), th
Not Just a Garden Bonus ep1
The first of our bonus episodes to tide us over until Gardeners' World is back on our screens. This week we discuss the absolutely mind-blowing attributes of the Eastern Emerald Elysia sea-slug, the serious concern with golden oyster mushrooms all over the world, a lesser known but world-changing Chernobyl event, plants that can count, interesting careers in the natural world, and some fun-facts a
Ep57: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Jamie Quince-Starkey
Jamie Quince-Starkey from Down to Earth Derby was on Gardeners’ World 2025 episode 19 sharing a glimpse of Electric Daisy, and he joins us for a very inspiring Good Ol’ Chit-Chat. We find out about Jamie’s Ready-Fire-Aim philosophy, working with Tim Smit from The Eden Project, nature-based regeneration, how Nev helped shape Electric Daisy, and Jamie’s future plans including fungus inspired ta
Gardeners' World 2025 Winter Special Recap: Ep 4
The final episode of Gardeners' World 2025 as we have a look at the last Winter Special Episode 4. This week we look at apple allergies, unnamed and undescribed plants, ingenious Swiss drive-over bridges, some Humber oyster news, fire amoebas, the incredible benefits of English ivy, the awesomeness of mangroves, and electric eels.On Gardeners' World we have two national collections to look at; Fra
Ep56: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Harriet Rycroft
Harriet Rycroft was on episode 6 of Gardeners' World 2023 sharing her extensive collection of beautiful pots. She joins us for A Good Ol' Chit-Chat and we learn not just about the wide array of containers one can use in the garden and how to maintain them, but also what would make it into Harriet's fantastical dream garden. We hear about childhood memories of treehouses and rope ladders, imaginary
Gardeners' World 2025 Winter Special Recap: Ep 3
On Gardeners' World 2025 Winter Special Episode 3 Recap we talk about the wonders and perils of garlic, how Finland is utilising datacentre heat, the sad demise of the world's loneliest tree, how AI is saving rhinos, the marvel of resurrection spikemoss, and the rare Crikey steveirwini.On Gardeners' World Adam Frost introduces Andrew and Janet Rowe in Leicestershire and their incredible colle
Ep55: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Pippa Chapman
Pippa Chapman from Pippa Chapman Permaculture was on Gardeners' World 2025 episode 21 where she showed us her productive permaculture garden packed with insect life. She joins us for A Good Ol' Chit-Chat and we hear all about what would make it into Pippa's beautifully appointed dream garden with Wales-inspired views. We also find out about how to quickly disguise a neighbour's ugly fence, breedin
Gardeners' World 2025 Winter Special Recap: Ep 2
We have the second of the four Gardeners' World winter specials and we talk watching Gardeners' World on Britbox, endangered lemurs, turning old wind turbines into benches, clams saving the health of Warsaw citizens, moss replacing solar power, and an escape artist orangutan.On Gardeners' World this week Adam Frost talks with Chris Howell and Nigel Hopes at John Massey's stunning garden at Ashwood
Ep54: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Tim Marshall
Head Gardener Tim Marshall was on Gardeners' World 2025 Episode 25 showing Adam Frost his office - the exquisite and expansive gardens of Mount St John. He joins us for a Chit-Chat and we learn what ignited a little Tim's passion for cacti from a young age, becoming the youngest member of the British Cactus and Succulents Society and setting him off on a successful and varied career in horticultur
Gardeners' World 2025 Winter Special Recap: Ep 1
First of the Gardeners' World Winter Specials and we talk revising for uni exams, useful study apps, getting a second opinion on skin anomalies, very scary tyre blowouts, uk based Wollemi pines, megafauna paleoburrows, giant armadillos the size of cars, some good news for ash dieback, and a legendary albatross called Wisdom.On Gardeners' World Winter Special Episode 1, Advolly Richmond gives us a
Ep53: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Sophia Gray
Sophia Gray from Sophia Grows was on Gardeners’ World 2025 episode 24 where we saw her stunning cut flower allotment. She joins us for A Good Ol’ Chit-Chat and we find out what her dream garden would look like, SPOILER - it’s gorgeous! Sophia dreams of sociable summer evenings in the garden, opulent greenhouses, acres of woodlands, natural swimming ponds, and this is all despite her prev
Gardeners' World 2025 Recap: Ep 32
The final recap episode of Gardeners' World 2025 and we witness Sweetpea winning £100. We also find out about Adam Frost's pet garden hate, Chit-Chat guest Delia May West's gorgeous new member of the family, more tips on identifying AI on social media, how New Zealand flatworms are managed in New Zealand, the discovery of the first new plant genus found in a US national park since 1976, a robot th
Ep52: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Tanya Anderson
Tanya Anderson from Lovely Greens was on Gardeners' World in 2019 and joins us for A Good Ol' Chit-Chat. We learn about the benefits of Polycrubs, the issues the Isle of Man has with New Zealand flatworms, using your garden to make skincare products, managing a successful website and YouTube channel, and could Tanya's imminent house move see her dream garden becoming a reality?Some mentions from T
Gardeners' World 2025 Recap: Ep 31
The penultimate episode of Gardeners' World 2025 and we talk identifying AI videos, the return of Vine, radiation eating fungi, lichen and blue-green algae surviving Mars, wool pots, and potty-mouthed parrots. We also have an update on Alla Olkhovska and her family in Kharkiv and how we can help.On Gardeners' World this week we join Ashley Edwards and Ian Ball at Hyde Hall, and Jānis Raubiška show
Ep51: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Chris D'Agorne
Chris D'Agorne was on Gardeners' World 2025, episode 24 where he showed us his bog garden in his pocket wilderness. On this Chit-Chat, Chris tells us about planting over 600 trees, his 7 ponds, mapping hedgerow from RAF aerial survey images, growing sphagnum moss, childhood memories of Skomer Island, his dream garden full of native plants, surprising and shocking facts about teasel, and how he was
Gardeners' World 2025 Recap: Ep 30
This week we graduate from Riverdance to Death Valley as we enter phase 2 of Operation Ratatouille. In the meantime, we hear about another troublesome African Grey parrot, the UK honey fungus pandemic, plastic eating mushrooms, another planet-saving use for bamboo, what's special about Scotland's national flower, the cunning of lotus flowers, and the hero homing pigeon.On Gardeners' World we're wi
Ep50: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Nick Macer
It's our half century episode and to celebrate we have our very first Gardeners' World presenter!🎉🕺 Nick Macer from Pan Global Plants presented a series of episodes in 2016 and he joins us as we travel back in time to a little schoolboy Nick still finding his feet, through to a big adult Nick owning one of the most celebrated specialist plant nurseries in the UK. We also hear about plant hunting,
Gardeners' World 2025 Recap: Ep 29
In this podcast episode we find out who's been stealing all the walnuts. We also learn about the use of dandelion root extract in medicine, plastic stuffed birds, bluebell glue, cheeky parrots, Advolly's yellow dress, and butt-breathing.And on Gardeners' World, we see a very speedy Monty Don, Carol Klein shows us around RHS Rosemoor in Devon and we meet Andy Farrington and Liz Dalby-Webb at The Pl
Ep49: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Liz Zorab
Liz Zorab was on Gardeners' World last year and joins us for a Chit-Chat about her autumn inspired dream garden. We find out how Liz's dad instilled her initial happy curiosity in nature from a young age, which has taken her from reading books on gardening before she even had a garden, to her incredibly beautiful and productive space at Byther Farm. We also find out about "Horsefly Alley", how to
Gardeners' World 2025 Recap: Ep 28
This week we find out some good news about Martin Dohrn and some potentially even better news about the availability of his film, My Garden of a Thousand Bees. We also hear about what exists under the Antarctic, cancer-curing honeybees, fig trees turning carbon dioxide into stone, the lesser known yet intrepid plant hunter and botanist Dora B Stafford, and how seagulls are even more evil that we f
