Neil Porteous
Plantsman and garden consultant who appears regularly on Gardener's Question Time, known for practical tips on planting and maintenance.
Top 3 podcasts with Neil Porteous
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May 9, 2025 • 43min
Bangor: Second Chance, Shopping Lists and Hedgehog Gardens
In this engaging discussion, ethnobotanist James Wong shares his expertise on unusual plants, while Neil Porteous tackles gardening in challenging climates. Kirsty Wilson offers practical tips for creating hedgehog-friendly gardens. They explore how to get a second season out of tulips, enrich depleted soil naturally, and the optimal edible plants for the season. Insights on gardening resilience in Northern Ireland and personal anecdotes about hedgehog conservation make this conversation both entertaining and informative!
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Dec 12, 2025 • 43min
Dundee: Amaryllis, Monkey Puzzles and Australian Plants
Join horticulturists Matthew Pottage, Kirsty Wilson, and Neil Porteous as they delve into pressing gardening questions. They reveal expert tips on propagating monkey puzzle trees and recommend hardy Australian plants that can brave Dundee's winters. Curious about why your Amaryllis isn't flowering? They share insights on optimal care for Hippeastrum. Plus, they assess storm-damaged trees and explore the fascinating Garden Futures exhibition. It's a treasure trove of plant wisdom and gardening advice!
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Jan 12, 2026 • 42min
Firth of Tay
Bunny Guinness, garden designer offering fresh-year resolutions. Neil Porteous, practical plantsman with down-to-earth planting tips. Kirsty Wilson, Balmoral head gardener and botanist. Matthew Pottage, Royal Parks head gardener and pruning pro. They discuss naming plants, planting walnuts from foraged nuts, pruning magnolias, discreet composting and why lichens are best left alone.
