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Gardens and gardening discussed by people who know their onions. Martin Fish (RHS judge, broadcaster and gardener for over 40 years) and a series of like-minded green fingered folk have a chat!Find all our videos and podcasts at potsandtrowels.com
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A new episode fresh off the mint - and mint is on our minds today as Jill has a new role to explain! Plus, we meet Charlotte Daubney from bulb specialists Taylors in Lincolnshire and she explains how they get such a wonderful display at the wrong time of year!
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RHS Harlow Carr's Spring Gardening Weekend provided the questions for this week's podcast, involving camellia myth, hydrangea flower questions and more!
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Arit Anderson, James Alexander-Sinclair and other award winners chat to Martin at the RHS Awards event and the team discuss this week's must-do garden tasks.
Videos Mentioned:
Agapanthus Essential Care: https://youtu.be/MGZs2vQgTl0
Planting Strawberries: https://youtu.be/_oTabeON7Eo
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Healthy body, healthy garden! - We're discussing ways to garden that won't leave you grunting and groaning - plus we've got listeners' questions, jobs for the week and find out why Sean sounds like Barry White. Our guest this week is Jenny Clarke from Saxilby Physiotherapy:
Link to physio website Jenny Clarke (Saxilby Physiotherapy)
To watch this episode, here's the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/b07Fr0wqZSc
Videos mentioned in the podcast:
How to Love Your Lupins!: https://youtu.be/BOjBDghe-lI
Streptocarpus Masterclass: https://youtu.be/14-pEN5nz1s
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Full power ahead this week as we discuss battery powered garden kit with Jason from Henton & Chattel! Jill has a recipe for delicious celeriac, smoky bacon and mustard soup as Matin pulls up the last of the celeriac from the veg plot, we have a question on mildew on Euonymus & is it too late to remove hellebore leaves?
Recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/celeriacsmokybaconandmustardsoup/
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How Chelsea Flower Show's "Plant of the Year" is chosen, what you should be doing in the garden this week plus how to divide snowdrops to share with your friends!
#chelseaflowershow #plantoftheyear #snowdrops
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"RHS Orchid Expert Group" Chair David Ridgeway talks about his work on one of the Royal Horticultural Society's oldest committees, we hear about the thousands of orchid paintings the RHS has commissioned as well as some tips on how to care for orchids as houseplants. We're also answering your questions, finding out about camellia and learning about growing potatoes in pots.
Recipe for veggie Shepherd's Pie (aka Gardeners' Pie) https://www.martinfish.com/in-the-kitchen/
Videos mentioned:
Pruning Autumn Fruiting Raspberries: https://youtu.be/8HM0IT-_gKk
How to Grow Potatoes in Pots: https://youtu.be/reTQcoF6cZk
Sowing Seeds in Peat-Free Coir Compost: https://youtu.be/V6EJnboX0uc
RHS Orchid Expert Tells All, Plus, Be Eating Early Potaotes in Just 13 Weeks!
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Perfect pears, granular goodies & Eve from British Garden Centres. Martin and Jill go behind the scenes to meet some of the exhibitors at the gardening press event. As usual we have listeners' questions & Martin's weekly advice as we catch up with some old friends and learn about some exciting new gardening products headed your way!
VIDEOS Mentioned:
Celebrity Florist’s Garden: https://youtu.be/WTTpWzAP6Ys
Amarine & Nerine Masterclass: https://youtu.be/KRHGq07zEDM
How to Create an Apple Cordon (Pruning Apple Trees): https://youtu.be/b29Osis97qA
How to Start Your Dahlia Tubers: https://youtu.be/bfWzEKl3RWk
How to Grow Potatoes in Pots: https://youtu.be/reTQcoF6cZk
Behind the Scenes at Gardening Press Event, Plus, Pruning Job That Won't Wait!
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We're talking to Jayne Hickling, AKA the Allotment Cook! Plus there are answers to questions on Fruit Tree Suckers, Privets & Poinsettia and what to do about Vine Weevils.
Links and Videos:
Allotment Cooks: theallotmentcook ( https://www.theallotmentcook.co.uk/ )
How to Prune Hellebores: https://youtu.be/1r_VjYgjxDw
How to Prune Raspberry Canes: https://youtu.be/8HM0IT-_gKk
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With a new growing season fast approaching, we're discussing some of the new seeds available this year with Andrew Tokely of Kings Seeds. Also, what to do in your garden this week and we're answering listeners' questions on Amaryllis, Sleeper Walls and the all important question of deer-proof plants!
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Save your skin! We're meeting skin care expert Tracey Hughes to talk about sun protection in the garden, plus we've got a listeners' question on redcurrants and chatting about what you should be doing in your garden this week.
VIDEOS MENTIONED:
Redcurrant Question:
Pruning Blackcurrants and Redcurrants, What's the Difference?
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Visiting a flower nursery we meet 'Germinator' Steve Routledge, plus, we have advice for planting onions now & a delicious onion-related recipe to boot!
#onions #floralmedia #flowers #nursery #propagation garden #gardening #plants #GrowYourOwn (Thanks to Floral Media for having us! floralmedia.co.uk )
Videos mentioned:
How to Plant, Prune & Propagate Soft Fruit Bushes
https://youtu.be/C85Vtwf6Oj0?si=40dm2XoARVc64jgQ
Recipe:
https://www.martinfish.com/blog/onion-tart-sweet-slow-cooked-onions-in-a-cheesy-herb-crust/
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Meet the latest addition to the RHS Chelsea Floral judging team: Paula Routledge of Floral Media! Plus we're answering listeners' questions and Martin has the lowdown on what you need to be doing this week in your garden.
#garden #gardening #plants #GrowYourOwn #floraljudge #floristry #rhschelsea
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For links to Paula's Floral Media Socials go to Floralmedia ( www.floralmedia.co.uk )
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Talking to the RHS's head of events about some exciting new gardening show venues, plus we're answering an important question about hydrangeas.
#garden #gardening #plants #GrowYourOwn #rhschelsea
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Plant names get changed, but who decides? We're answering this listener's question, plus meet Tom Brown, the head gardener in charge of West Dean, a garden near Chichester, and memories of the recent trip to Australia.
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Martin visits his first ever Australian garden centre as P&T goes on tour down under! Jill and Martin walk us through the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney Australia, a wonderful and beautiful free resource right in the heart of the city.
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#gardening #GardeningPodcast #Sydney #Australia #GYO #GardeningVideos
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Royal Horticultural Society judge, and more importantly, host of the Pots & Trowels videos, Martin Fish & Cookery Whiz Jill Fish talk to Sean about how they met and what got them into gardening and cooking. Plus, where did the idea for Pots & Trowels come from? How did the team met and what's next for P&T!
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#gardening #GardeningPodcast #Cooking #GYO #GardeningVideos
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When Martin talks gardening on BBC radio he works with Ross, a horticulturalist with a big gardening dream! We're also talking about the jobs you should do this week in the garden and Jill has a super seasonal recipe that made all our mouths water!
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#gardening #kalettes #recipe #seasonal #winter
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We meet The team behind Plantgrow, our super sponsors, Martin and Jill visit and find out how they make their organic products - and we're answering gardening questions such as - why box blight might not be the end for your hedge!
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Videos mentioned in this episode:
Where Peat Free Compost Came From: https://youtu.be/h72TxIbCkUY
How to Prepare a New Vegetable Patch (Veggie Plot): https://youtu.be/Lcf0PECz1vg
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We meet international garden designer David Stevens, There are listeners' questions on apple trees and tips on keeping your seasonal houseplants such as cyclamen and poinsettia looking tip top!
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Transcript
Hello and welcome to Pots and Trowels the podcast with Sean Me and Jill. And today I'm going to be talking about a legend in the world of garden design. It's David Stevens International garden designer who's got a string of RHS Chelsea Gold medals under his belt.
Thank you. Then or later in the show, we got some listeners questions. We're going to be talking about a nearly deceased Apple tree. Luckily, Martin might have the answer for that one. And also those important seasonal Christmas House plans. But first, let's go over and meet David Stevens.
David, Lovely to see you and thank you for joining us on the pots and Trowels podcast. We've known each other for for a long time. We've just been reminiscing before we started to record and we think it's probably about 30 years ago we met. But before we talk about that, how did you get to be where you are now? You know, you were a world renowned international. Our designer string of RHS gold medals under your belt and everybody knows you in the world of horticulture and garden design. But how did that all start for you going back where? Where was the very beginning?
Well, it's it's it's a long journey up the garden path. But when I was at school, nobody really talked about horticulture or design or whatever, but I always loved drawing. I drew as a kid and I I've I've got quite good at it over the years, but I left school and I went into the police force for three months. I couldn't stand much of that. I got a Commission in Marines. I didn't go in for that because that would have been bad as well and and eventually I joined a firm making gold leaf and stamping falls gold leaf, which is beaten. Hand and a friend at the company made a lot of squash, and so did I, and he became a landscape gardener and he said, well, why don't you do me a couple of drawings? I know you can draw. So I did that and I got paid for it so well, that beach working for a living, didn't it? So it seemed quite straightforward. So I joined him. Yeah, little garden centre. And I drove the. The company Van and went down to Wandsworth plant auctions and bought plants. I hadn't a clue what they were and we brought them back and sold them on the market and we had a lot of fun and then he went bust, which is always a good experience cause you learn a few things out of that. And I started my own little. Well, little landscaping company laying turf and laying crazy paving, which was the popular thing in those days, and turfing all that sort of thing. And I learned, you know, mowing lawns. I had a wonderful old stuff at Punch 10 Blade Mower, which was one of the cracking things in an Anglia van. So I cut my teeth on on landscaping. Spouse, but I've always wanted. To to be a designer, and so I went to Thames Poly
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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. From historical choices to modern selection techniques, Paul shares his expertise on trimming and shaping these festive staples to achieve that picture-perfect holiday look.
Plus we're answering YOUR questions and sharing why now's the time to plant bare root roses!
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Explore the nuances between cut, potted, and pot-grown trees, and learn why pot-grown choices might just be your most sustainable option yet. Our discussion highlights the environmental benefits and the importance of sourcing locally-grown trees, ensuring your holiday celebrations are both beautiful and eco-friendly. Plus, we sprinkle in some creative inspiration on incorporating smaller trees into your decor, transforming any space into a winter wonderland.
Videos Mentioned in this episode:
How to Store and Plant Bare Root Roses: https://youtu.be/ryJ89JiqZjU
Christmas Tree Farm: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0rGRDZKTqs
Rose Summer Special: https://youtu.be/iIU2BZdXrOw
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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 she talks about the Glow festivals illuminating gardens across the UK.
#propagation #garden #gardening #plants
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Glow / RHS link: https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/articles/glow-illuminations
Videos Mentioned in the show:
How to Prune a Fig Tree
Fixing a Fig
Preparing a Border
Harlow Carr P&T Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSanz-SarwwkrWucL9hPNKSa
Fruit Bush Pruning:
Pruning Blackcurrants and Redcurrants, What's the Difference?
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Tulip tips, a mature tree discussion, less than mature chicken discussion and Martin takes a trip to Bardney Manor & meets Samantha, who shares her ambitious plans to transform its historic gardens. From a pavilion-turned-tea-room to Tennyson-inspired Secret Gardens, her vision celebrates heritage and community engagement. Meanwhile, Sean, Martin, and Jill share seasonal gardening tips, including the best time for planting tulips, starting sweet peas, and managing garden pests. Join us for a mix of history, horticulture, and practical gardening wisdom!
#gardening #podcast #GardeningPodcast
Jill's Recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/roastedbutternutsquashsoup/
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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 questions on Ginger Lily, Cloud Tree, Aeonium & Lavender.
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#podcast #gardening #gardeningPodcast
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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 this episode concentrates on us demolishing it!)
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Recipe:
Stretegate camellias: stretegatecamellias.co.uk
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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 the usual gardening advice and we answer a couple of listeners' questions on roses and figs.
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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 tells you what you can be doing in the garden at this time of year.
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Jill's Seasonal Recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/toffeeapplepie/
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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 listeners' question about fruit bushes.
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Horticultural Director Charlie Gwynne is our guest today and the team talk gigantic vegetables, what we did with last week's marrow and Martin answers some of your gardening questions.
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Logan House is in Scotland but is able to grow some extremely unusual plants due to its location. The team answer a listeners' question about a poorly rhododendron and Jill has a marrow recipe! (also available in video over on YouTube!)
Jill's recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/slowcookerratatouille/
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We're popping up in person for the first time in a video podcast (check that out over on our YouTube channel!) But as we begin season two, we're back to answering your questions on wisteria and rhubarb and talking tomatoes and bulb planting too.
Videos Mentioned:
Carnivorous Plants Masterclass: https://youtu.be/6nWLZqfplEI
How to Divide Rhubarb: https://youtu.be/hDdjfi7kSgo
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We're back!
Season 2 begins this Sunday, 10am UK time - we're starting with an episode featuring carnivorous plants and we're even trying to do this season with some video, so check out our YouTube channel for that!
As ever, all the episodes are available from the website
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Just a bonus episode of some of the outtakes from our first year of podcasting!
See you for Season Two!
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Martin and Jill are at Southport Flower Show for it's centenary - They meet one of the organisers Pauline, have some floristry fun with Linda Hardman and answering some listeners' questions!
Videos mentioned:
Heuchera Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t-KonaRd8wQ
How to Prune Raspberry Canes: https://youtu.be/4JtLOEKnJw4
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The team get together for the penultimate pod of the season - We're meeting Agapanthus specialist Steve Hickman, and there are listeners' questions and the usual tips for what to do in your garden this week.
Agapanthus Specialists Hoyland Plant Centre: https://somethingforthegarden.co.uk/
Videos mentioned:
Heucheras Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t-KonaRd8wQ
Summer Apple Pruning: https://youtu.be/NqNXTa1_LI4
How to Create a Fruit Tree Espalier: https://youtu.be/mtZ5VTvAy48
Masterclass playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSZr7F-EIm-PRP7N6BKZrEM-
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Martin catches up with Amrit of South Devon Chilli Farm and learns all sorts of tips and tricks to do with chillis. We've got listeners questions, a chilli recipe and some things you should be doing in the garden this week!
Recipe Link (South Devon Chilli Farm's Website):
https://southdevonchillifarm.co.uk/blogs/recipes
Videos Mentioned:
Malvern show video featuring schools gardens: https://youtu.be/qbkivrfd4Mc
Tomatoes video: https://youtu.be/t1GgNEQ8lN4
Chillis Video (coming soon!) (Masterclass playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSZr7F-EIm-PRP7N6BKZrEM- )
Plant a Border: https://youtu.be/BV8mZwTSsIE
Penstemon Cuttings: https://youtu.be/0vsX6V6NSI0
Name of unusual beef tomato mentioned: Noire de Crimee
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Flower show season is in full flow so Martin and Jill are working their way around the country - this week it's Chorley's turn as the pair visit Astley Park. There's a chance to look behind the scenes at the old walled garden, we meet Leafy Lytham's Greg and Martin answers some gardening questions.
Debbie from Chorley asked about plants for a damp spot.
Martin mentioned dogwoods and willow, here are the names:
Dogwoods grown for colourful stems
Cornus 'Flaviramea' - yellow stems
Cornus 'Sibirica' - deep red stems
Cornus 'Midwinter Fire' - orange-red stems
Willows for stem colour
Salix 'Vitellina' - Golden stems
Salix 'Britzensis' - orange-red stems
Salix daphnoides - purples stems
Videos mentioned in this episode:
Wonderful Walled Garden at Astley Park: https://youtu.be/xfOXL3NXLLM
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We're meeting the one & only Mr Plant Geek (aka Michael Perry) on this week's episode! Michael tells us how he got into gardening and shows Martin some of his favourite plants. There are some listeners' questions and Martin tells us what you should be doing in the garden this week!
Videos Mentioned:
Sweet Pea Pinching Out: https://youtu.be/ZBA5_yyx9MA
Carnivorous Plants: https://youtu.be/6nWLZqfplEI
Fuchsia Masterclass: https://youtu.be/_Ekhm1sCEms
#gardening #MrPlantGeek
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Hampton Court is just the place to meet a variety of gardening gurus! Martin and Jill take time out from their own duties to catch up with Arit Anderson, chat heritage veg with Lucy from 'She Grows Veg' and discover a wonderful scented Pelargonium at Potash Nurseries.
Videos Mentioned:
Flower Shows playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSagC2RwOQd9St74DGJpdB0o
Pelargonium Masterclass: https://youtu.be/PFbfXCwibck
Fuchsia Masterclass: https://youtu.be/_Ekhm1sCEms
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Carnivorous Plants aren't as fragile as they might look! We meet Pete from Wack's Wicked Plants. Plus, how to naturalize Alliums & can Sean mow his newly grown grass?
Wack's Wicked: Carnivorous Plants | Wacks Wicked Plants
Videos mentioned:
Rose Summer Special (Deadhead like a Pro!) : https://youtu.be/iIU2BZdXrOw
Sow Superb Sweet Williams: https://youtu.be/g-CveyUUmaI
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We're in potentially controversial waters as we discuss the problem with peat! Also, Martin's been to meet some of the members of the Yorkshire Pelargonium Society.
Videos mentioned:
Pelargonium Masterclass:
https://youtu.be/PFbfXCwibck
Also useful:
How to Propagate Pelargoniums (A Martin Masterclass): https://youtu.be/Ba99PoaX2-U
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Martin and Jill visit the Lincolnshire Show, chat to a couple of exhibitors, plus the team answer a listeners' question on camelia, and Jill has a recipe for spring onions that's delicious!
Videos Mentioned:
Lincolnshire Show: https://youtu.be/vItUno-qqcc
Harrogate Spring Flower Show: https://youtu.be/5CkFp0zGnSQ
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Martin and Jill have been to meet James and Nicki and have a look at their collections of auricula and hosta. Martin answers a listeners question on Spiraea Bridal Wreath and we discuss slug deterrents!
Videos mentioned:
Harrogate Spring Flower Show: https://youtu.be/5CkFp0zGnSQ
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This week it's all go as we chat about everything from rose deadheading & Snow in Summer through to grape vine cuttings and robot tractors!
Please do watch the charity video Sean has produced (and buy the song to help the charity if you are able): https://youtu.be/Q8ocOhBVALc
P&T Videos mentioned this week
Grape Vine video: https://youtu.be/y3BH0axaRAE
Penstemon Cuttings video: https://youtu.be/0vsX6V6NSI0
Catch Up in the Greenhouse video: https://youtu.be/lSYwiRqjfHw
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Martin meets the Laughing Gardener, we have updates on the strawberries, some top tips for tying tomatoes and how to grow lupins from seed.
Paul Robinson, aka The Laughing Gardener is here on Facebook: (8) The Laughing Gardener | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Laughing-Gardener/100051593361368/
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We have an update from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show where Martin has been judging! Our podcast guests Jonathan (Cosmos) Barry (Proctors) and Dawn from Lincolnshire Pond Plants all give us their experience. There's a chance to hear from some celebrities and we answer your questions!
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We're talking to Jonathan Sheppard today who's a Cosmos enthusiast! He's going to Chelsea for the first time. Plus we have questions on fig pruning, hydrangea problems and the asparagus beetle.
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We're talking to Horticulturist Graham Porter about the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. The team discuss the difference between the terms horticulturist and gardener. There are some jobs to be getting on with around the garden, plus we answer a couple of listeners' questions on tomatoes & sweet peas.
Jill's Blackcurrant Smoothie Recipe:
Try a boost at breakfast time with a healthy blackcurrant drink full of vitamin C which will release energy slowly through the morning:
Use a stick blender to whiz about 50g blackcurrants and three quarters of a glass of milk together. For a smooth texture pass through a fine sieve then add a couple of teaspoons of runny honey and heaped tablespoon of oats. Whiz again till smooth.
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most prestigious events in the world. Martin's been to meet Barry Proctor who switched from agriculture to horticulture and found success at Chelsea!
We're answering listeners'/viewers' questions about fuchsia and Martin has some things you could do in your garden this week.
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We're talking to Niall from the Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium about how low tech mushroom farming works, and how you can grow your own.
We also have listeners' questions on:
Whether or not to lift dahlias and why?
What to do about stinging nettles in your compost heap?
Check out the Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium here: Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium
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This week Martin's met We're at the RHS Urban Show in the heart of Manchester, chatting about what you can accomplish if space and funds are limited!
Videos Mentioned:
How to Plant Beans: https://youtu.be/8P0jiXl1DtM
How to Take Shrub Cuttings: https://youtu.be/8ui3HQKBeZs?si=Q0q6lxypFVheRZzA
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We're loving our lawn this week as we go all in on lawn care!
There's an interview with Peter Chaloner, a mowing mogul and Martin has some top tips for keeping your grass in perfect condition.
Lawncare Video: https://youtu.be/w6U2YLePBTI
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Martin visits Morpeth and meets the gardening club, who have a few questions!
Jill has a recipe & Sean checks in from his holiday in North Wales' Llyn Peninsula.
Links:
Jill's rhubarb recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/blushingrhubarbcream/
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Martin goes to the former BBC Gardeners World garden at Barnsdale to meet Nick Hamilton, whose father was a presenter. Nick explains how they manage this wonderful garden organically.
We've got some listeners' questions and the team chat all things horticultural!
Barnsdale Gardens: https://barnsdalegardens.co.uk/
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Martin chats raised beds with an absolute expert who wrote the book! With over 50 years of practical experience in gardening and horticulture, David Hurrion has a wealth of hints, tips and inspiration to share.
Plus, the team discuss some of our listeners' questions on pleached hedges, camelia and sweet peas.
#gardening #GardeningPodcast #garden #RaisedBeds #GYO #GrowYourOwn
David Hurrion Website:
UK Garden Expert - Plants & Horticulture, Writer & Speaker - David Hurrion
Videos Mentioned
Pleached Hedge Video: https://youtu.be/JoEauCuvv4o
Sweet Peas: https://youtu.be/8ui3HQKBeZs
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The National Holocaust Centre in North Nottinghamshire, UK is home to a thousand white rose bushes - they all need pruning & Martin's been to find out more.
Jill has a rhubarb dessert recipe from heaven and we're answering dogwood and daffodil questions.
Link to Jill's recipe:
https://www.martinfish.com/blog/rhubarb-heaven-recipe/
Rose pruning video:
https://youtu.be/SYOMSFUsxMY
For information about helping out with the roses at the Holocaust Museum:
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Martin chats to RHS curator Paul Cook about developing the RHS's most northerly garden. Jill and Sean chat lawn edging and killing plants!
Some of the videos mentioned in this episode:
Harlow Carr on P&T Playlist of videos and podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSanz-SarwwkrWucL9hPNKSa
Skern Alpines: https://youtu.be/TXfPhQ10P8I
Herbaceous Border pruning video: https://youtu.be/eT7PMRqyGEs
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Loads to discuss this week as Martin catches up with Bramble Garden Blog's Karen Gimson. Plus, we talk sweet peas, wet lawns & whether you can sow seeds in pots outside instead of straight into the garden.
This week's video on pruning raspberry canes: https://youtu.be/4JtLOEKnJw4
Plus it's a video bonanza this week as we have bonus videos on gooseberries: https://youtu.be/JgJp453eS-0
and also blackcurrants & redcurrants: https://youtu.be/gWduTe-6kTw
We also mentioned last week's podcast episode on the Royal Parks: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2265919/14560578
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Martin chats to Mark Wasilewski, who is a manager at the Royal Parks in London.
Marks' planting decisions can be debated over the royal breakfast table. He was once warned that King Charles might sneak out to inspect his work by flashlight!
The team also address some of your gardening questions.
Videos mentioned in this episode:
Herbaceous Border video: https://youtu.be/eT7PMRqyGEs
How to Take Cuttings from a Blackcurrant Bush: https://youtu.be/TOnkheyfwRU
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"Queen of Pelargoniums" Helen Bainbridge joins Martin for a chat about her specialist subject and how she started out in gardening aged seven! There are hints and tips for what to do with these magnificent plants at this time of year & the team address some listeners questions.
Specific Videos mentioned this episode:
Pelargonium Masterclass: https://youtu.be/PFbfXCwibck
Harlow Carr Winter Garden : https://youtu.be/unF6qFaMTiY
Chitting Potatoes: https://youtu.be/j5C-2DPTjpc
Pot Perfect Sweet peas: https://youtu.be/dWaS9kdg1_0
Podcast episode mentioned:
RHS Harlow Carr Winter Walk: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2265919/14334124
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Snowdrop supremo Michael Myers tells Martin about some of the hundreds of different types of snowdrops out there.
Jill finds an eBay bargain and Martin answers a hydrangea question from one of our YouTube viewers.
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We're chatting to Kings Seeds Horticultural Director Andrew Tokely this week and getting inside info on all sorts of wonderful seed options!
Martin answers some questions about leaf curl aphid and what to do when you're faced with a new build house with a blank canvas of a garden.
(see Martin and his box of Kings Seeds in our latest P&T video here: https://youtu.be/8_dmL7TvQc0 )
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We've been answering some listeners' questions and most of them are tropical in flavour!
Martin's been to visit Snape Gardening Club in Bedale, North Yorkshire & the group asked Martin about some exotic plants!
The P&T team discuss celeriac, aeoniums, cardamon and even an ornamental banana!
Plus, what to do in your garden at this time of the year.
Remember, if you email us your gardening question, we'll do our best to answer it on the podcast.
#GardeningPodcast #Gardening #garden #Winter #GYO #GrowYourOwn
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We're braving the sub-zero temperatures this week as Martin meets Russ Watkins who is the Floral Team leader in charge of the Winter Walk!
The pair discuss plants that bring something to the garden whatever the season.
Martin has some tips for your garden plus the P&T team stick to the warmth of indoors to chat about the plants that are worth having in your border at this time of year, dogwood, winter box, birch and daphnes.
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The Pots & Trowels team:
Martin Fish
Jill Fish
Sean Riley
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RHS Harlow Carr is the northernmost of the Royal Horticultural Society's five gardens.
Martin is one of the gardening advisors to this North Yorkshire gem and he's been to chat with some of the gardeners about the food they're growing.
Jill has tasty recipe ideas for you plus, the team discuss chicory, kalettes and rhubarb!
RHS Garden Harlow Carr | Events & attractions in Harrogate, Yorkshire / RHS Gardening
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This week Martin meets scriptwriter turned garden blogger Andrew Oldham.
After a life-changing accident, Andrew's consultant suggested gardening as rehabilitation. He and his wife moved to Saddleworth, and tried their hand at gardening and growing; learning & blogging their exploits as they went along. So the "Life on Pig Row" blog and vlog was born!
Plus, this week the P&T team chat about what to do in the current soggy climate, and there's an idea about recycling Christmas trees & dead hedging.
Life on Pig Row: Life on Pig Row
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How do you decide what goes in each edition of a regular gardening magazine?
Martin talks to the editor of Kitchen Garden Magazine: Steve Ott
Martin and Jill reveal the monthly feature they're excited about writing for the magazine.
Plus Martin answers some of your gardening questions.
#GardeningPodcast #podcast #garden #gardening
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Martin's been to meet Christopher Pike at a specialist tree nursery, Jill has a last minute recipe idea and the team have a good chat!
Specialist Tree Nursery, Christmas Recipe and some Festive Fun!
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This week Martin shares a chat he had with the top team over at the ‘Talking Heads’ podcast - all about their own gardens, the gardens they look after as head gardeners* and how their podcast keeps going from strength to strength. There are a few tips from Martin about what to do in your garden right now, or more importantly, what not to do at this time of year!
Talking Heads Podcast:
Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast (talkingheadspodcast.co.uk)
Lucy & Saul
Videos Mentioned:
August Bank Holiday Special where Martin got soaked:
https://youtu.be/whYXkCgy5ug
Specialist masterclass with Robinsons seeds (Large Onion Growers):
https://youtu.be/nTatq4V92ik
*or former head gardeners!
#gardening #podcast #GardeningPodcast #Growing #Plants
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Talking Heads Part 1
11:04 Martin Jill Sean Middle Chat
15:42 Talking Heads Part 2
29:58 Martin Jill Sean Post Interview Chat
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Martin's moseyed up to North Yorkshire to meet plantswoman and friend Sarah Hopps, who began a nursery from her back garden and never looked back! Together they answer some questions from Hunton gardening club:
Questions:
Why haven't new Nerines flowered?
If I lift Dahlias early is that OK?
How to plant bare root roses (Advice has changed)
Videos Mentioned:
Bare Root Roses
Lifting Dahlias
https://youtu.be/VjpHkOQESb0
Choosing Christmas Trees
https://youtu.be/5T9RXg8qXqM
Winter Houseplants (Poinsettia / Cyclamen)
https://youtu.be/9-2vq-w7ut4
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Sean Riley
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Martin’s climbed in to Newby Hall this week to catch up with head gardener Lawrence (even though the gardens are closed for the season!) - Plus we’ve been to Barnard castle and taken a couple of your gardening questions.
Newby Hall & Gardens:
https://www.newbyhall.com/
Questions answered:
What to put in a 60 foot rock garden/border?
What to do with area with shallow soil?
Will my cyclamens survive -5?
How often/When to turn compost
Videos we mentioned in the podcast:
Belvoir Flower Show (Frilly Knickers Flower)
https://youtu.be/BnW_S0x8GQg?si=l8UAFZgIhP1xSGn6
Alpines
https://youtu.be/TXfPhQ10P8I?si=fxJ0LzJ9B-6FrbW6
#gardening #podcast #planting #NewbyHall
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Pond plants feature in this week's episode as Martin visits the award winning Lincolnshire Pond Plants. We've got tips for what to do with leeks in the kitchen and we're answering a few viewer/listeners' questions!
Questions answered:
How do you pronounce Gooseberry ? (and can I split a Gooseberry shrub?)
What to do with pots of seed grown asparagus
Should water butts be emptied at this time of year?
Why Martin doesn't always wear wellies
Videos we mentioned in the podcast:
Lincs Pond Plants @ Malvern
Propagate Fruit Bushes Hardwood Cuttings
Moving an Established Shrub
#gardening #podcast #planting #PondPlants
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Martin Fish
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We've got your questions answered and some things to take care of around the garden on this week's episode. Plus, Martin catches up with his old mate and onscreen partner John Stirland, who's just received his Long Service Medal from the Royal Horticultural Society for 50 years of green fingers!
This week's questions:
Question about a fig tree in a pot.
General question about growing fruit trees in pots/containers
#growing #gardening #garden #horticulture
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Growing flowers locally and having whatever's in season available is about as sustainable as it gets. Martin's popped over to Floral Media in North Nottinghamshire to chat to his old friend Paula, who is a florist & horticulturist with Chelsea flower show medals to her name!
There's also a chance to answer some listeners' questions, some (amateur gardener) co-host's questions and Jill explains some tasty ways to enjoy kale.
Things mentioned this week:
Paula & Steve's Floral Media website
See their ‘field of dreams’ PT Video re Florists’ Garden
Our first video on Dahlias (spot where the microphone cover disappears!)
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Podcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com
We've got tips for elephant garlic, what to do with Autumn leaves & an Alpaca beans update on this week's P&T podcast, plus Martin and Jill have a great chat with Arit from BBC Gardeners World (should there be an apostrophe on gardeners? never mind...)
Connect with Arit on Instagram: Arit Anderson
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The Pots & Trowels team:
Martin Fish
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Sean Riley
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Find out more about Sean at boardie.com
Podcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com
Introduction to P&T and a 'Meet the Team' pilot episode.
The Pots & Trowels team have been making gardening videos on YouTube and Facebook since 2019.
Martin Fish is a gardener with over 40 years practical gardening experience and now speaks & judges at flower and garden shows across the globe!
Jill Fish is a dab hand with the camera and as well as being our chief camera operator has a sideline in sumptuous food creations! - see her instagram for the proof!
Sean Riley is the technical bod who presses (mostly) the right buttons to get the Podcast prepped & the YouTube videos edited.
Find all our videos and podcasts at potsandtrowels.com
Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes
Email Questions to [email protected]
Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTube
The Pots & Trowels team:
Martin Fish
Jill Fish
Sean Riley
Find out more about Martin & Jill at martinfish.com
Find out more about Sean at boardie.com
Podcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com
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