Gardening with the RHS
'Gardening with the RHS' offers seasonal advice, inspiration and practical solutions to gardening problems. Trusted gardening professionals give you the latest horticultural advice, scientific research and tried and tested techniques to bring out the best in your garden.
Topics covered include: growing your own vegetables, flowers, garden design, lawn care and gardening with children. Plus expert masterclasses in topics ranging from cottage garden plants, growing orchids, to pest control and eco-friendly gardening.
Plus we’ll have behind the scenes reports from the country’s most prestigious flower shows. There’s something in these podcasts to interest every gardener, whatever your level of expertise.
For more info see www.rhs.org.uk/podcast
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 487
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
Indoor passionflowers, Begonias, and miniature Christmas cactus
This week, we're teaming up with The Plant Review magazine for a houseplant special. Jenny Laville talks to Rebecca Hilgenhof of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to learn about the exciting prospect of…
00:42:55 |
Thu 28 Nov 2024
National Tree Week
We’re marking National Tree Week, an annual celebration at the start of the tree planting season, and an opportunity for us to wax lyrical about the wonderful world of trees. We’ll be hearing some fa…
00:29:57 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Medlars, Ornamental Grasses, and Elizabeth Blackwell
This week we explore the fascinating stories and brilliant work of three exceptional plantswomen. Only recently has pioneering 18th-century herbalist Elizabeth Blackwell received proper recognition f…
00:37:12 |
Thu 14 Nov 2024
Hedgehogs, Houseplants and Homegrown veg
This week we find out how to help our beloved prickly friends, as RHS Senior Wildlife Specialist Helen Bostock explains the threats to hedgehogs, and what we can do as gardeners to support them. Next…
00:32:45 |
Thu 07 Nov 2024
Edible forests, honey fungus, and black aeoniums
This All Hallow's Eve, we’re venturing into the woods to see what treasures we can find… First up, one of the gardeners' most feared garden inhabitants is stirring. We’ll be chatting with RHS Senior …
00:35:40 |
Thu 31 Oct 2024
A Celebration of Autumn Colour
This week, Gareth Richards and Guy Barter discuss the science behind autumn colour, why some years are more dazzling than others, and what we can expect to see across the UK this year. RHS Horticultu…
00:34:22 |
Thu 24 Oct 2024
Chrysanthemums, storing produce, and dividing perennials
This week, Gareth Richards talks to writer and designer Naomi Slade about the allure of chrysanthemums and their long history of symbolism. We head to RHS Garden Rosemoor for the second part of our s…
00:30:29 |
Thu 17 Oct 2024
Compost, fungi, and giant vegetables
This week, RHS Garden Wisley’s Sheila Das talks to ‘no dig’ champion Charles Dowding all about his new book on composting, and how you can go about starting the perfect sized heap to suit your own ga…
00:38:18 |
Fri 11 Oct 2024
Gardening for a greener future
This week Gareth Richards and James Armitage journey to RHS Garden Wisley’s Hilltop Science Centre to hear how cutting edge research on the changing climate is shaping the way we think about our gard…
00:37:48 |
Thu 03 Oct 2024
Muscari, storing produce, and fungi
As the cooler weather of autumn settles in, there's still plenty to do when it comes to keeping your garden in top shape. We’ll be hearing from RHS Garden Rosemoor’s Catherine Mawdsley about how to s…
00:33:21 |
Thu 26 Sep 2024
Holehird Gardens, Echeverias, and dividing perennials
On this week's show we take a trip to Holehird Gardens nestled in the beautiful Cumbrian landscape, with chair of the Lakeland Horticultural Society, Maggie Mees. Next, host Jenny plunges into the my…
00:35:39 |
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Balcony gardens, peat-free, and gardening for bats
As September rolls in, there's a crispness in the air and the first signs of autumn are upon us. In this episode we demystify the peat-free with Jenny Laville and the RHS’s Peat-Free Transition Coord…
00:40:37 |
Thu 12 Sep 2024
Bearded irises, asters, and bitterns
This week, renowned nurserywoman Claire Austin shares her top picks of stunning bearded irises – the perfect blooms to plant now for a burst of beauty next spring. Plus, join us as we explore the vib…
00:34:29 |
Thu 05 Sep 2024
Unexpected Opportunities in a Changing Landscape
This week, we're teaming up with The Plant Review magazine to explore how to future-proof your garden in the face of our changing climate. We discover resilient plants that thrive in both flood and d…
00:47:40 |
Thu 29 Aug 2024
Denmans Garden, blueberry harvest, and National Plant Collections
This week we head to the Sussex South Downs to explore RHS Partner Garden, Denmans – and hear about its unique history intertwined with the lives of two unsung garden pioneers, Joyce Robinson and Joh…
00:35:22 |
Thu 22 Aug 2024
Flower anatomy, August allotmenting, apples and pears.
Do you get confused between your “sepals” and “stigmas”? This week Jenny Laville will be studying the anatomy of flowers, with the help of RHS botanist James Armitage. Guy Barter shares top tips for …
00:35:27 |
Thu 15 Aug 2024
Lavender love, a dahlia extravaganza, and a wisteria masterclass.
This week we talk about all things lavender, exploring the array of varieties and sharing top tips for growing. We hear from a group of gardeners with a passion for growing and showing dahlias. Plus,…
00:33:15 |
Thu 08 Aug 2024
A wild gardener, celebrating craftsmanship, and explosive seed pods
This week we explore the life and work of William Robinson and look at his enduring legacy. We take a tour of an Arts and Crafts inspired show garden at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. Plus, we have the…
00:32:58 |
Thu 01 Aug 2024
From towering blooms to tiny microbes
This week we explore the history of Kiftsgate Court Gardens and catch a glimpse of their famous, gigantic, eponymous rose. We chat to self-confessed fern fanatic Julian Reed about what makes this gro…
00:29:27 |
Thu 25 Jul 2024
Take-home ideas from RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Welcome to the largest flower show in the North of England; RHS Flower Show Tatton Park! This show is all about exploring the infinite possibilities of your back garden – whether you have an acre of …
00:32:57 |
Fri 19 Jul 2024
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