Plant Bare Root Roses Now, Plus, Perfect Christmas Trees and the age-old "Real vs. Artificial" Debate
Discover the secrets behind choosing the perfect Christmas tree with Paul Maxey of Scothern Nurseries near Lincoln. You'll walk away with a new-found appreciation for the Nordman fir's soft needles. F...
1 Dec 202431min
Hardwood Cuttings: Now’s the Time to Act & Why RHS Gardens are Set to Glow this Winter
Martin Explains why now's the right time to take hardwood cuttings of soft fruit bushes, we answer some listeners’ questions on preparing new borders and fig trees & meet Sarah Mullan of the RHS as sh...
24 Nov 202426min
From Tennyson to Tulips: Bardney Manor’s Revival & The Gardening You Need to do this Week!
Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see the PlantGrow website for details.Tulip tips, a mature tree discussion, less than matu...
17 Nov 202438min
Ginger Lily, Cloud Tree, Aeonium & Lavender Questions, plus Martin's first Boss!
Martin runs into his first boss who recalls the time Martin told legendary TV gardener Percy Thrower that he wanted to be in his job! Martin & Jill also visit the U3A in Mansfield and answer their que...
10 Nov 202436min
Scarification Clarification, Camellia Masterclass & Perfect Parsnip Cake
Camellia expert Jeremy from Stretegate Camellias joins Martin for a masterclass, we clarify what it means to scarify and Jill has a recipe for a beautiful parsnip cake that we can all make (though thi...
3 Nov 202437min
Magnificent Mulch, Rose and Fig Questions & all the Usual Garden Goodness
Martin has been a PlantGrow customer for a few years so we are delighted to welcome them on board as a supporter and this episode we meet Daniel from PlantGrow to tell us what they do. Also we have th...
27 Okt 202436min
How's About Those Apples? Heritage Orchard, Geum Question, Garden Tips & Jill's Seasonal Recipe
Over 300 apple varieties, the heritage orchard has all sorts of apple flavours! Martin and Jill meet some of the volunteers, plus we're answering your questions, sharing a recipe or two plus, Martin t...
20 Okt 202435min
Gardening Behind Bars, Fruit Bush Query, Winter Colour and Jon Wheatley as Guest of Honour
Martin chats to fellow senior RHS judge and gardener Jon Wheatley, the pair discuss gardening in prison and how Jon got started in horticulture. The team talk winter garden colour options and answer a...
13 Okt 202432min
