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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Unlocking the potential of your garden in midwinter

Unlocking the potential of your garden in midwinter

There’s plenty to do at this time of year to get your garden prepped for the growing season ahead. This week we’ll be finding out how hellebores can bring some winter joy to your garden with passionat...

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Winter pruning, alpine plants, and the beauty of hedgerows

Winter pruning, alpine plants, and the beauty of hedgerows

It may be bitterly cold outside but there's still plenty to get excited about in the garden. This week we’re joining Fruit Specialist Jim Arbury in the Orchard at RHS Garden Wisley to find out how to ...

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Grow Your Own in 2025

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Let’s make 2025 the year we all embrace growing our own fruit and vegetables—whether you’ve got a sprawling garden, a small balcony, or just a windowsill! No matter how much space or time you have, we...

2 Jan 202531min

Gardening highlights from 2024

Gardening highlights from 2024

Today Guy, Gareth, and Jenny reflect on the past twelve months of beautiful blooms and bountiful harvests, but also wet weather and guzzling gastropods! Join us as we revisit some of our favourite sto...

26 Des 202434min

Welcoming wreaths and mistletoe tales

Welcoming wreaths and mistletoe tales

This week we’re bringing the garden indoors and welcoming in the Christmas cheer. RHS Horticultural Advisor Jenny Bowden will be sharing her love letter to the tradition of the Christmas wreath, and F...

19 Des 202430min

Festive foliage and natural decorations

Festive foliage and natural decorations

This week we’re decking the halls with seasonal foliage, as RHS Garden Hyde Hall’s Sarah Wilson-Frost shares her ideas for natural decorations foraged from your own garden. Gareth Richards is here to ...

12 Des 202423min

Great garden reads and botanical books

Great garden reads and botanical books

With the festive gift giving season just around the corner, this week we’ve turned our attention to the botanical wonders awaiting us on the bookshelf. We’ve invited journalist, author, and gardening ...

5 Des 202433min

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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 Nov 202442min

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