Gardening with the RHS
door Royal Horticultural Society
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520: Shady borders, plant cures, and winter containers
520: Shady borders, plant cures, and winter containers
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'Gardening with the RHS' offers seasonal advice, inspiration and practical solutions to gardening problems. Trusted gardening professionals give you the latest horticultural advice, scientific research and tried and tested techniques to bring out the best in your garden.
Topics covered include: growing your own vegetables, flowers, garden design, lawn care and gardening with children. Plus expert masterclasses in topics ranging from cottage garden plants, growing orchids, to pest control and eco-friendly gardening.
Plus we’ll have behind the scenes reports from the country’s most prestigious flower shows. There’s something in these podcasts to interest every gardener, whatever your level of expertise.
For more info see www.rhs.org.uk/podcast
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- 520: Shady borders, plant cures, and winter containers · 30 minIt’s dark outside, but rather than simply dreaming of brighter days, why not embrace the gloom and use it as inspiration in the garden? A shady corner needn’t be dull or…
- 519: Winter care, sowing broad beans, and lovely leafmould · 35 minIt’s turned. The big coats are on, stew is on the menu, and we’re seriously thinking about putting the heating on. And just as we’re feeling the chill, so are our plants, some of…
- 518: Perilous pumpkins, ghoulish garlic, boo-tiful bats · 32 minIt’s spooky season, and what better time to investigate three garden topics that are indelibly linked to Halloween. Pumpkins are everywhere, carved into grizzly expressions and…
- 517: How to feed birds, a turf masterclass, and another essential job for autumn · 34 minAs the weather cools and birds flock back to gardens, many of us enjoy putting more food out for them. But have we been feeding birds all wrong? How can we help our feathered…
- 516: Incredible ivy, vegetable folklore and autumn planting essentials · 31 minMeet one of our most loved and hated native plants. You might think of ivy as a destroyer of buildings or a nuisance weed, but it’s actually just been crowned the most popular…
- 515: The Plant Review: Waxcap Wonderlands, ancient apples, and your questions answered · 27 minA new season, and a new edition of The Plant Review, the quarterly magazine published by The RHS that delves a little deeper than the regular RHS Garden mag. If you prefer your…
- 514: Plants for pollinators, dividing perennials, and no more cauliflowers? · 34 minSo many jobs to do at this time of year, but not enough time! As we rush to garden centres and nurseries, you can make it easier on yourself by narrowing down your new plant…
- 513: Autumn gets real, root cuttings, and what do spiders ever do for us? · 30 minHead to the bottom of the garden this month and you might end up with a face full of spiders’ webs. Before you run screaming into the house, RHS spider expert Ben Brough offers…
- 512: Turf wars, houseplant MOT, and a final bulb of the week · 33 minMany listeners’ turf will have taken a bashing over summer, and now is the time to glow-up the green. RHS Garden Wisley’s Jim Millward shares his tips on how to get your grass…
- 511: Saving drought-hit plants, the wildlife wonder of apples, more bulb inspiration · 33 minIs it dead? Or is it just sulking? That’s what many listeners will be wondering after returning from their summer holidays to find many plants exhausted by hot and dry weather…
- 510: Magnificent mini-beasts, figs, and another bulb of the week · 31 minThere’s a myriad of weird and wonderful beasties out there who feast on flowers, but all is not rosy inside the garden gate. Pollinators are in trouble, and Josie Stuart, RHS…
- 509: Lovely lantanas, deadheading guide and our autumn bulb of the week · 32 minWhile many garden plants have struggled for survival this summer, one which has truly thrived is the lantana. Horticulturist David Hurrion was one of the judges of last year's…
- 508: Seed collecting, apple pruning, and wildflowers · 30 minEven though it's still August, the signs of autumn are starting to show. False autumn is a survival-driven stress response where trees shed leaves and change colour prematurely…
- 507: Heatwave survival guide for pots and powdery mildew mayhem · 32 minIn a summer of rolling heatwaves, we look at what we can do to help out one of the garden areas most vulnerable to parching - plants in pots. RHS Horticultural Advisor Nick…
- 506: Garden wildlife care for heatwaves: dahlias, cinnabar moths, and more · 34 minAs we experience one of the most extreme summers on record, how can we help our garden wildlife cope with the heat? RHS Science and Horticulture Editor Olivia Drake explains why…
- 505: Summer SOS: holiday-proof your garden, midsummer planting guide, a giant bug hunt · 29 minIf you’re going away this summer and are worried about your garden RHS Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter shares some top hacks for ensuring your plants survive the heatwaves while…
- 504: RHS Sandringham Flower Show: climate resilient trees, rainwater capture, frogs · 31 minThe team head to North Norfolk to fill their boots with inspiration from the show gardens, floral exhibits, specialist growers, and innovative designs on display at RHS…
- 503: Pollinators at RHS Badminton, Elms at RHS Sandringham, and Edimentals · 30 minIt’s time to recuperate and relish one of the best times in the gardening calendar. Taking inspiration from some of the Pocket Planting gardens at RHS Badminton Flower Show…
- 502: RHS Badminton Flower Show · 34 minJoin us at the inaugural RHS Flower Show at Badminton in Gloucestershire! It’s a brand-new addition to the gardening calendar, the next in a massive year of RHS events that…
- 501: After the heat, multifunctional fennel, and roses 101 · 37 minThis week we’re recovering from extreme heat to get back to what we love best: celebrating the joy of plants, how to grow them, and some tips for doing more in our gardens. Guy…
- 500: Insect week: Beetling about, solitary bees, and summer strawbs · 32 minInsects are vital ecosystem engineers in our gardens. Small but mighty, they help create healthy, balanced environments where plants can thrive. Of course, not all insects are…
- A celebration of British blooms · 31 minInsects are drawn to them, poets and artists are inspired by them, and without them, much of our agriculture simply wouldn’t exist. Flowers are one of nature’s most remarkable…
- Plants for sunny spots: the familiar and the unexpected · 27 minIn this summer edition of the Plant Review podcast special, we get stuck into the plants which love to bask in the sun. Journalist Phil Clayton shares his tips for success with…
- June in the kitchen garden · 28 minJune is when many kitchen gardens begin to hit their stride. Horticulturist, author, and YouTuber Huw Richards joins us to explore the joys of growing your own food, the benefits…
- Heatwaves, houseplant hacks, hot new hostas, and more! · 32 minAs the UK experiences some of the hottest May weather on record, we share practical tips for helping your garden cope during heatwaves. And if the soaring temperatures have you…
- The best of RHS Chelsea Flower Show · 29 minThe highlight of the horticultural calendar is back. This week, we’re bringing you the very best of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. We speak to designer Darren Hawkes about The…
- Chelsea’s gnome battle, marvellous mulleins and free plants with hidden costs · 32 minLove them or loathe them, garden gnomes are back… and this time, they’ve even got royal approval as they’ll be appearing in the Kings Foundation garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower…
- Moths, hydrangeas and a royal flourish at Chelsea · 29 minWe’re diving into the fascinating lives of moths with RHS Principal Entomologist Dr Hayley Jones. She tells us what sets them apart from butterflies, and how to set up nighttime…
- Wild about gardens: from birds to blossom · 35 minToday we’re getting wild in the garden and taking a look at some of the abundance that's on display as spring hits its peak. The RSPB’s Emma Marsh joins us to unpack the results…
- Alternatives to wildflower meadows, supercharge your garden with leftovers, cultivating unusual crops · 33 minTo celebrate Earth Day, we’re looking at how we as gardeners can make small changes to benefit the world around us. Nick Turrell and Jenny Laville will be digging into the topic…
- Helping hedgehogs, DIY potting mix, and crispy cabbages · 32 minThis week Grace Johnson from the Hedgehog Street Campaign joins us once again to tell us more about what we can all do to support the recovery of hedgehog populations, right…
- Spring’s hidden heroes: comfrey, carrots, and hedgehogs · 32 minThis week, we’re shining a light on some of the plants and creatures that play a vital role at this time of year: the ones that truly make spring what it is… starting with an…
- Climate resilient gardens, lettuces, and gladioli · 31 minThis week we head to RHS Wisley's Hilltop where the science and advisory teams are working tirelessly to come up with solutions to some of the biggest pressures facing…
- Resilient gardens, blossoming trees & growing cucumbers · 30 minThis week we’re embracing the arrival of spring in the garden. RHS horticultural advisor Jenny Bowden applies a right plant, right place approach in her sandy, drought-prone…
- An ode to home grown · 34 minThis week, we’re focusing on the edible garden, and the simple yet radical act of growing your own food in an age of convenience. Food writer Nancy Matsumoto explores how our…
- Spring into wellbeing: primroses, pollinators, and peas · 35 minWith the first glimmers of spring starting to show through, this week we’re diving into the theme of wellbeing – both for us and our garden wildlife. RHS Science & Horticulture…
- Learning From The Wild · 37 minThis week, we’re leafing through the pages of The Plant Review to explore a simple question: what can we learn from the wild? American plantsman Daniel J. Hinkley reflects on a…
- Rethinking rose pruning, self-sufficiency, and ornamental grasses · 32 minThis week we join gardener and biologist Benny Hawksbee in his rose beds to find out how one small adjustment to the traditional rose pruning method can create vital habitat for…
- Wet winter gardening, woodland walks and pruning wisteria · 31 minThis week, we’re heading to RHS Garden Wisley to discover how its horticulturists are turning one of the wettest starts to the year on record into a garden that’s primed for…
- The wildlife wonders of hazel, the science of winter wellbeing and hot crops from Wisley · 35 minThis week, as its delicate catkins unfurl on bare branches, Digital Science Editor Olivia Drake introduces this month’s RHS Wildlife Wonder plant — the hazel – which not only…
- Planning the perfect veg plot: heirlooms, tomatoes and what lies beneath · 35 minNow is a great time to start planning what to grow, and this week, we’re diving headfirst into the seed catalogues for inspiration! We’re exploring some of the tastiest, and most…
- Beyond peat · 29 minThis week we’re telling the story of peat: from the value of this amazing otherworldly habitat, to the threats facing these rare landscapes and work being done to protect them…
- Wildlife-friendly gardening: winter edition · 33 minThis week we’re rolling up our sleeves to look at how we can support our garden visitors, while also preparing for the burst of life that spring will bring. The RSPB’s Emma Marsh…
- Feathers, Fruit and Fascinating Plants · 28 minToday, we’re joined by the RSPB’s Emma Marsh, who shares how she has made her garden into a haven for birds. We’ll also conclude Nick Turrell’s countdown of the most influential…
- Midwinter Gardens: Influential Plants, Christmas Trees and New RHS Gardens · 27 minThe new year has arrived with an Arctic blast, and so it feels like the perfect moment to retreat indoors and let the garden live in our imaginations for a while. Nick Turrell…
- A Year in the Garden: Hellebores, Hoverflies and Temperate Rainforests · 30 minAs 2025 comes to a close, host Nick Turrell looks back on a year of discovery in this special end-of-year edition of Gardening with the RHS. From the quiet resilience of…
- A Quiet Beauty: Plants That Carry Us Through the Cold · 39 minOh the weather outside is frightful but there’s still plenty of wonder to be found out there. James Armitage, editor of The Plant Review, joins Gareth Richards to reflect on the…
- At the Turning of the Year: From Great Dixter to Tomorrow’s Gardens · 26 minThis week, we honour the stillness of winter and the returning promise of light as we mark the winter solstice. At this turning of the year, we reflect on the people, plants and…
- Garden Books We’re Obsessed With This Year · 42 minThis week, RHS Head of Libraries Fiona Davison, garden designer Zoe Claymore and RHS Gardening Advisor Nick Turrell gather to share their must-read gardening books of 2025. Along…
- Atomic Gardens and Other Remarkable Histories · 33 minDecember is the perfect time to take stock of the garden and dream of the seasons ahead. With this in mind, this week we’re bringing you some extraordinary stories from…
