
Sowalong - Angelica with Jekka McVicar
This time on Sowalong, herb farmer Jekka McVicar, shares her love of growing angelica from seed. Jekka’s shares her advice on ‘tricking’ germination, plus how to use the young leaves in salads, candy ...
13 Sep 20226min

Bees with Brigit Strawbridge
We’ve long known that bees and other pollinators are in decline. But did you know how many types of bees there are, and the wonderful ways they live their lives? Today, author and committed wildlife g...
8 Sep 202253min

Sowalong - Parsley with Emma Crawforth
This time on Sowalong, BBC Gardeners’ World magazine Gardening Editor, Emma Crawforth, shares why she likes to grow parsley from seed. One sowing of this tasty herb can produce pickings for up to a ye...
6 Sep 20228min

Wasps with Prof Seirian Sumner
Did you know that wasps are the best pest controllers you could wish for in the garden? Today, entomologist and wasp expert Professor Seirian Sumner and Kate Bradbury explore these wonderful, often mi...
1 Sep 202251min

Sowalong – Basil
This time on Sowalong, herb farmer Jekka McVicar, shares her love of raising basil from seed. Jekka’s favourite pick for flavour, here she explains all the tips and tricks for a great crop and rounds ...
30 Aug 20227min

Flies with Dr Erica McAlister
The wonderful world of flies is so amazing and varied. Today, Dr Erica McAlister and Kate Bradbury delve into why they really are the unsung heroes of the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
25 Aug 202245min

Sowalong - Valerian withJack Wallington
Today on Sowalong, landscape garden designer and writer Jack Wallington shares his passion for growing valerian. This perennial wildflower loves part-shady, woodland spots and is easy to grow from see...
23 Aug 20225min

Frogs with Jules Howard
Frogs, toads and newts are water-loving garden visitors that anyone can enjoy if you make a pond. Experts Jules Howard and Kate Bradbury geek out in wildlife’s weird world of water. Hosted on Acast. S...
18 Aug 202253min




















