Wild about gardens: from birds to blossom

Wild about gardens: from birds to blossom

Today 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 of this year's Big Garden Birdwatch, offering a revealing snapshot of the health of some of our most cherished garden visitors. Emma also shares how new research is informing New RSPB advice on feeding birds seasonally and safely. One key food source for young chicks at this time of year is juicy caterpillars; RHS Principal Entomologist Dr Hayley Jones shares her advice on how to live with these misunderstood critters, and why moths in general deserve some more credit in the garden. And finally, we turn to a seasonal highlight: crab apples. Nurseryman Nick Dunn of Frank P Matthews nursery joins us to celebrate these remarkable trees as they burst into bloom, offering beauty, abundance and a vital source of food for birds, insects - and even us. Host: Guy Barter Contributors: Emma Marsh, Dr Hayley Jones, Nick Dunn Extra links: Wild About Gardens: magical moths RHS Wildlife gardening advice Remembering Nigel Dunnett

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Insect week: Beetling about, solitary bees, and summer strawbs

Insect week: Beetling about, solitary bees, and summer strawbs

Insects 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 flying or scuttling abov...

25 Jun 31min

A celebration of British blooms

A celebration of British blooms

Insects 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 inventions, and in honou...

18 Jun 30min

Plants for sunny spots: the familiar and the unexpected

Plants for sunny spots: the familiar and the unexpected

In 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 bearded irises, and tac...

11 Jun 27min

June in the kitchen garden

June in the kitchen garden

June 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 of self-sufficiency, ...

4 Jun 27min

Heatwaves, houseplant hacks, hot new hostas, and more!

Heatwaves, houseplant hacks, hot new hostas, and more!

As 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 seeking shade indoors, ...

28 Mai 31min

The best of RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The best of RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The 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 Lady Garden Foundation’s...

20 Mai 29min

Chelsea’s gnome battle, marvellous mulleins and free plants with hidden costs

Chelsea’s gnome battle, marvellous mulleins and free plants with hidden costs

Love 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 Show, which returns ne...

14 Mai 31min

Moths, hydrangeas and a royal flourish at Chelsea

Moths, hydrangeas and a royal flourish at Chelsea

We’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 nectar bars to give th...

7 Mai 28min

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