How green is your garden?

How green is your garden?

You might think of gardening as an intrinsically green activity, but our verdant hedges and lush lawns can cause some very dirty habits. In an eye-opening interview, low-carbon gardening expert Sally Nex gives the lowdown on how ditching petrol power tools is important for the health of both gardeners and our planet. Plus we head to COP26 host city Glasgow to discover a pioneering urban seed library that helps create resilience in local food systems. And in Cornwall we meet artist Dr Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg who's created an inter-species installation using an algorithm to create gardens designed from the perspective of pollinating insects, rather than humans. For links to more information on today's topics please check out our show notes or visit rhs.org.uk/podcast

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Gardening with a conscience

Gardening with a conscience

This week we're talking about gardening as a force for good. We visit an inspiring hospital garden that has brought joy from tragedy, and meet Mothin Ali, founder of the Dig It Out campaign, which aim...

13 Maj 202131min

Plastic – not fantastic!

Plastic – not fantastic!

From plant pots to compost bags to watering cans and much more, it can be hard to avoid using plastic in the garden. In this week’s programme we examine how to go plastic-free on your plot. With contr...

6 Maj 202128min

Wildlife ponds, sweet peas, strawberries and going chemical-free

Wildlife ponds, sweet peas, strawberries and going chemical-free

This week we’re discussing wildlife ponds with author Kate Bradbury and growing sweet peas with top breeder Roger Parsons. In our weekly GYO feature, Dr Sylvia Travers of RHS Garden Bridgewater shares...

29 Apr 202129min

Gardening with pets, our new Editor and crop rotation explained

Gardening with pets, our new Editor and crop rotation explained

This week we're discovering how to garden the pet-friendly way. Whether that's making a dog-proof garden, keeping cats at bay or growing food for small animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits – there'...

22 Apr 202133min

Alpines, terrariums and the gardener who changed British art

Alpines, terrariums and the gardener who changed British art

This week we're zooming in on gardening to appreciate some miniature marvels. James Wong shares his experiences creating miniature tropical worlds at home using terrariums, and Peter Goodchild of RHS ...

15 Apr 202126min

Love your lawn and garden design greats

Love your lawn and garden design greats

Perfect green sward or flowery meadow? Or maybe a bit of both? RHS gardening advisor Nikki Barker gives advice on how to grow a lawn that works for both people and wildlife. Editor-at-Large Chris Youn...

8 Apr 202123min

Peat – the miracle beneath our feet

Peat – the miracle beneath our feet

Did you know that you can help fight climate change and protect rare plants and animals simply by changing what type of compost you buy? Peat bogs hold more carbon than all the world’s forests combine...

1 Apr 202132min

Spring into action: seasonal advice special

Spring into action: seasonal advice special

This week's programme is jam-packed with great gardening advice from our RHS experts on a huge range of topics to get your garden off to a flying start, including how to smarten up your garden and pla...

25 Mars 202132min

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