BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast
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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 our Conversations series. Join Monty Don, Frances Tophill, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson, Carol Klein and more for friendly gardening chat and informative discussion with the magazine team, perfect for everyone who enjoys gardening. Hear Alan Titchmarsh solve your gardening problems in Ask Alan, find advice for what to do in the garden in our What To Do Now series, and travel the globe with the BBC Gardeners’ World magazine team in Travel Tales: Gardens of the World.With new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and bonus episodes every Saturday, subscribe now, wherever you get your podcasts, and never miss an episode. Find out more at GardenersWorld.com/podcast
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Sep 6, 2025 • 7min
What To Do Now - Sow Winter Greens
To keep your vegetable plot productive in the colder months - and if you’re keen to extend the sowing and growing season – why not grow winter greens for a supply of fresh and nutritious food. Winter greens are just that – green vegetables that can grow and thrive in cooler conditions. Plus, you’ll reap the benefit of the added vitamins which can be welcome in the bleaker, colder months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2025 • 48min
Frances Tophill on maximising your harvests
Make sure none of your homegrow harvests goes to waste, and that you can enjoy them for longer. Frances Tophill shares top tips for dealing with gluts and ways to preserve your bounty. She also reveals how she makes her produce go further. After months of growing and nurturing, and saving from all manner of pests and diseases, join Frances as she shares how she enjoys her home-grown crops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 2, 2025 • 36min
Monty Don on pruning advice and when to cut back or not
Monty Don, a renowned gardener and broadcaster, shares insights from his garden, Longmeadow. He talks about the timing and techniques of pruning, emphasizing the balance between aesthetics and supporting wildlife. Monty explains the importance of using the right tools and methods for winter pruning, particularly for apple trees and roses. He reassures listeners that mistakes in gardening are normal, as plants often recover swiftly. Discover the art of mulching and how it can enhance garden resilience while keeping your space thriving!
Sep 1, 2025 • 58sec
Autumn Trailer
As we head into autumn, enjoy a new series of the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast for gardening inspiration and motivation. Join me and some of the UK’s most loved and respected gardening experts as we discuss whether to ‘cut back or not’, how to enjoy the harvest, gather seeds, and look after your soil. We also uncover how to bridge the gap between urban communities and nature. Plus, we’ll take you inside celebrity gardens and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 30, 2025 • 9min
Travel Tales - Madrid
Madrid is a beautiful place to explore. Located in the Tajuña Valley, there are many viewpoints where you can look for miles across the landscape and Madrid is home to many Judas trees. The parks are full of them, and they line the sides of many streets. Their beautiful hot pink blooms and almost haunting dark bean pods were everywhere. It was truly so special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 27, 2025 • 27min
Making the most of a tiny space with Frances Tophill
Join Frances Tophill, gardener and conservationist known for her talent in small space design, as she shares brilliant ideas for maximizing tiny gardens. She delves into the art of multifunctional spaces and offers clever recycling tips to enhance your green zone. Listeners will discover practical plant selection strategies and innovative ways to personalize their gardening areas, ensuring beauty and productivity even in compact settings. It's all about making the most of what you have in your garden!
Aug 26, 2025 • 30min
Monty Don's Great British gardens behind the scenes
Discover what goes on behind the TV scenes with Monty Don as he talks to Nicki Chapman at BBC Gardeners' World Live in June 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 22, 2025 • 10min
Travel Tales - The Dolomite Mountains, Italy
When I told an Italian friend we were going on holiday to the Dolomites, she told me it's her favorite place in the whole world, and yet word of its delights doesn't seem to have reached these shores yet. Breathtakingly beautiful, and a great destination to visit with the family in both summer and winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2025 • 26min
Monty Don's favourite summer flowers
Late summer bridges the lushness of summer and the early signs of autumn. Plants have grown and filled out, the borders are bursting and the garden is relaxed and full-grown. Monty Don discusses his flower borders at Longmeadow and how the Jewel Garden was created. Recorded live at BBC Gardeners' World Live in June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2025 • 38min
Growing in urban spaces, with Hafsah Hafeji
For some people living in the city means a private house and private space to grow plants and flowers of choice, but for many, especially those who live in flats on a budget and rented accommodation, access to a garden can be a real issue. East London based community gardener and nature educator, Hafsah Hafeji talks about her experience of growing in urban spaces, campaigning for access to nature for all, and encouraging young people, especially teenagers, to get outside and get involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
