What's That Weed?

What's That Weed?

Weeds have many faces. They feed birds, butterflies, bees, and the like. They spread like wildfire, but are resilient. They compete with crops, yet can add colour and beauty at times when our gardens feel lacklustre. They’re complicated – and the way we regard them, even more so. So, in today's show, we’re taking a holistic look at the weeds in our gardens – discussing what constitutes a weed, how to deal with them safely, and how we can see them as more than the enemy. Chief horticulturist Guy Barter chats about this upcoming book What’s That Weed?, the students who brought together Wisley’s ‘What is a Weed?’ exhibition share their perspectives on these rapid spreaders, and finally, author Ann Treneman gives her advice on creating weed containers. Presenter: Gareth Richards Contributors: Guy Barter, Ann Treneman, Students from St John the Baptist School Links: RHS Weeds: The beauty and uses of 50 vagabond plants Identify common weeds Controlling Weeds Exhibition: What is a weed?

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Episode 51: Growing your own herbs and caring for snowdrops

Episode 51: Growing your own herbs and caring for snowdrops

We visit the RHS Garden Wisley fruit team for advice on what you should be doing in February with fruit trees such as apples and pears. We have expert advice on growing herbs from seed by bestselling ...

19 Feb 201528min

Episode 50: Celebratory clips from Alan Titchmarsh, Mary Berry and Colin Crosbie, plus pruning wisteria, winter tips and a chance to win show tickets

Episode 50: Celebratory clips from Alan Titchmarsh, Mary Berry and Colin Crosbie, plus pruning wisteria, winter tips and a chance to win show tickets

We celebrate the 50th episode of the RHS Gardening Podcasts with some of our favourite moments from the archives, including words of horticultural wisdom from the likes of gardening guru Alan Titchma...

5 Feb 201532min

Episode 49: Tackling problem areas of dry shade and growing chillies successfully

Episode 49: Tackling problem areas of dry shade and growing chillies successfully

We have expert seasonal advice on what you could be doing in your garden on a bright, crisp winter’s day including: • Caring for blackberries • Choosing the right size pot for re-potting plants ...

22 Jan 201522min

Episode 48: Gardening bestsellers and expert advice to start the new year

Episode 48: Gardening bestsellers and expert advice to start the new year

On the first 2015 edition of the RHS Gardening Podcast RHS Head of Libraries, Fiona Davison completes her guide to the best-selling gardening books of all time. We ask staff at the RHS what they are l...

8 Jan 201529min

Episode 47: Bestselling books,  help our research and looking after birds this winter

Episode 47: Bestselling books, help our research and looking after birds this winter

In this Christmas edition of the RHS Gardening Podcast, Head of Libraries and Exhibitions Fiona Davison talks us through the biggest bestsellers in gardening books. RHS Horticultural Advisor Jenny B...

23 Dec 201424min

Episode 46: Controlling pests in winter and looking at plants with a bad reputation in a new light

Episode 46: Controlling pests in winter and looking at plants with a bad reputation in a new light

The advisory team at RHS Garden Wisley are on hand to answer your winter gardening questions on subjects including: • Tips for planting allium bulbs • Changing the colour of hydrangeas • First ai...

11 Dec 201426min

Episode 45: Seasonal advice, troubleshooting plant diseases and choosing gardening gifts for Christmas

Episode 45: Seasonal advice, troubleshooting plant diseases and choosing gardening gifts for Christmas

We hear seasonal advice from the team at RHS Garden Wisley gardening team including: • Hedge trimming • Tree planting • Dealing with worm casts Geoff Denton from the RHS Plant Pathology team d...

27 Nov 201421min

Episode 44: What to do now, plus tips on how to get better fruit and veg next year

Episode 44: What to do now, plus tips on how to get better fruit and veg next year

The team at RHS Garden Wisley have advice on what you should be doing now in your garden as the festive season approaches, including: • Preparing the glasshouse for winter • Caring for climbing ro...

13 Nov 201426min

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