The Afterlife of Plants

The Afterlife of Plants

This week, we’re exploring the afterlife of plants. We’re looking at what happens when we remove different plant material from our gardens – either parts of flora still growing or others long dead – and preserve or display them as they were then, frozen at a particular stage of their life cycle. Flower farmer and author Rachel Siegfried shares her secrets on growing perennials and woody plants for cut flowers, Tivvy Harvey and Lydia Walles take us into the inner sanctum of Wisley’s herbarium, and then horticulturist Mark Tuson shows us the ornamental structures he’s made from pine cones and dried flowers. Finally, Fiona Davison, Head of Libraries and Exhibitions at the RHS, takes us away from dead plants and into the world of dead insects. She’ll help uncover a piece of the RHS’s rich history, giving us an inside look at the life and legacy of entomologist George Fox Wilson. Links: The Cut Flower Sourcebook RHS Herbarium How to dry flowers and foliage The Old Laboratory

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Indoor passionflowers, Begonias, and miniature Christmas cactus

Indoor passionflowers, Begonias, and miniature Christmas cactus

This week, we're teaming up with The Plant Review magazine for a houseplant special. Jenny Laville talks to Rebecca Hilgenhof of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to learn about the exciting prospect of ...

28 Marras 202442min

National Tree Week

National Tree Week

We’re marking National Tree Week, an annual celebration at the start of the tree planting season, and an opportunity for us to wax lyrical about the wonderful world of trees. We’ll be hearing some fas...

21 Marras 202429min

Medlars, Ornamental Grasses, and Elizabeth Blackwell

Medlars, Ornamental Grasses, and Elizabeth Blackwell

This week we explore the fascinating stories and brilliant work of three exceptional plantswomen. Only recently has pioneering 18th-century herbalist Elizabeth Blackwell received proper recognition fo...

14 Marras 202437min

Hedgehogs, Houseplants and Homegrown veg

Hedgehogs, Houseplants and Homegrown veg

This week we find out how to help our beloved prickly friends, as RHS Senior Wildlife Specialist Helen Bostock explains the threats to hedgehogs, and what we can do as gardeners to support them. Next ...

7 Marras 202432min

Edible forests, honey fungus, and black aeoniums

Edible forests, honey fungus, and black aeoniums

This All Hallow's Eve, we’re venturing into the woods to see what treasures we can find… First up, one of the gardeners' most feared garden inhabitants is stirring. We’ll be chatting with RHS Senior P...

31 Loka 202435min

A Celebration of Autumn Colour

A Celebration of Autumn Colour

This week, Gareth Richards and Guy Barter discuss the science behind autumn colour, why some years are more dazzling than others, and what we can expect to see across the UK this year. RHS Horticultur...

24 Loka 202434min

Chrysanthemums, storing produce, and dividing perennials

Chrysanthemums, storing produce, and dividing perennials

This week, Gareth Richards talks to writer and designer Naomi Slade about the allure of chrysanthemums and their long history of symbolism. We head to RHS Garden Rosemoor for the second part of our se...

17 Loka 202430min

Compost, fungi, and giant vegetables

Compost, fungi, and giant vegetables

This week, RHS Garden Wisley’s Sheila Das talks to ‘no dig’ champion Charles Dowding all about his new book on composting, and how you can go about starting the perfect sized heap to suit your own gar...

11 Loka 202438min

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