Atomic Gardens and Other Remarkable Histories
December is the perfect time to take stock of the garden and dream of the seasons ahead. With this in mind, this week we’re bringing you some extraordinary stories from horticulturists past and presen...
4 Des 202532min
The Power of Trees: Wellbeing, Wildlife and the Future of Our Woodlands
It’s National Tree Week, and we’re heading into the woods to celebrate the trees that shape our landscapes, enrich our lives, and quietly support the world around us. We’re joined by Sally Bavin from ...
27 Nov 202534min
When seasons slip: How to maximise your garden for plants and wildlife
As frosts arrive across the UK – later than usual this year – we’re exploring how to give nature a helping hand when the seasons fall out of step. In this installment of our wildlife ponds mini-series...
20 Nov 202536min
Tiny Wetlands, Big Impact: The Wildlife Power of Garden Ponds
All life begins with water — and in gardens across the UK, ponds are becoming vital sanctuaries for wildlife. Now is an excellent time of year to create one, and RHS expert Helen Bensted-Smith walks u...
13 Nov 202534min
Plants for Purpose: How Research is Reimagining Our Gardens
This week we’re taking a moment to look ahead. Carol Barrie from the RHS Science and Collections Department joins us to talk about Plants for Purpose, an ambitious new project she’s leading in collab...
6 Nov 202531min
Halloween in the Garden: From Bats to Deadly Blooms
As the days grow shorter and Halloween marks the end of harvest and the beginning of winter, we explore the mysterious, the nocturnal, and the beautifully eerie corners of nature. Ecologist and bat ex...
30 Okt 202536min
Grow Forward: Designing Resilient Gardens and Stronger Communities
It’s time to look ahead to the future: From the coming season to the years beyond, the way we garden must evolve with a changing world. Award-winning garden designer Tom Massey joins us to share his t...
23 Okt 202532min
