BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

Discover gardening inspiration and advice from your favourite gardening experts with the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine team. Join Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, Arit Anderson and others to garden for wildlife and wellness, sow and grow flourishing flowers, immerse in the benefits of nature, get the most from your vegetable plot, successfully use colour in the garden, enjoy the beauty of house plants and much, much more. With Sowalongs and Tea Break Tutorials too, we have your gardening needs covered.

This month in the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast - tour a King’s garden with Alan Titchmarsh, enjoy Bridgerton’s floral feasts, visit Griff Rhys-Jones’ formal garden, learn how Adam Frost designs a show garden, create sensational summer borders, peak behind the scenes at the Chelsea Flower Show and discover an award-winning coastal garden.


Additionally, you can find advice, chat and information for allotment growing, grow your own flowers, outdoor living, garden design, organic and sustainable ways to tackle pests and solve problems, growing from seed, caring for plants, looking after roses, pruning tips, thrifty/money saving ideas, plant-based eating, preserving and pickling, spending time in nature, winter evergreens, greenhouse knowhow, favourite garden plants, container planting, raised beds, marking a garden look good year round, small garden and tiny spaces, patio gardening, window boxes, supporting urban birds and wildlife, lawn care, hedgerow help, green roofs, biodiversity, benefits of trees, compost and soil health, rewilding, gardening for mental health and wellbeing, gardening for health and fitness, hospital gardens, gardens for healing, green spaces for reflection, plants and trees to aid poor air pollution, taking cuttings, propagating, pruning, plants for free, succeeding with roses, growing soft fruit, tackling weeds organically, growing herbs, planting shrubs, taking hardwood cuttings, caring for houseplants, plants for all seasons, trees for spring blossom, fruit trees, climbing roses, flowering shrubs, coastal gardens, making a show garden, behind the scenes at Chelsea, gardening for time-poor gardeners, allotment life, decoding nature’s secrets, companion planting, the healing power of gardens, gardening with trees, gardening with cancer, downsizing a garden, making a new garden, battling slugs and snails, no mow May, spring bulbs, growing sweet peas, sunflowers, cosmos, nasturtiums, tomatoes, beetroot, dahlias, foxgloves, carrots, parsley, onions, shallots, garlic, cucumbers, chillies, potatoes, beans, French beans and runner beans, cabbage, kale, broccoli, pumpkins, squash, courgettes, spinach, chard, leafy veg, parsnips, strawflowers, Verbascum, basil, echium, rocket, zinnia, camellia, tasty soft fruit, successful wisteria, superfoods, tropical gardens, community gardens, Great Dixter, Knepp.


With James Alexander Sinclair, Nick Bailey, Errol Reuben Fernandes, Terry Walton, Rachel de Thame, David Hurrion, Sheila Das, Caroline Quentin, Deliciously Ella, Tristan Gooley, Plant Kween, Nancy Birtwhistle, Matt Biggs, Tom Allen, Ashely Edwards, Joe Lycett, Spicy Moustache, Patrick Gale, Georgina Yates, Griff Rhys Jones, Kate Bradbury, Rekha Mistry, Rich Heathcote, Marchelle Farrell, Tayshan Hayden-Smith, Advolly Richmond, Fergus Garrett, Alistair Griffiths, David Hedges-Gower, John Little, Cel Robertson, Ken Thompson, Charlie Harper, Suzi Turner, Moly Fierheller, Rukmini Iyer, Jamie Johnson, Ingrid Chiu, Ray Mears, Sarah Gerrard-Jones, Jason Williams, Sue Kent, Tom Brown, Sarah Price, Liz Schofield, Kevin Smith, Cat Mansley, Adam Duxbury, Emma Crawforth.

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Home & Garden
Nature
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Family gardening - with Alan Titchmarsh
Alan Titchmarsh reflects on gardening as a child, how it shaped his life to come and the impact it’s had on his own children and grandchildren. Discover why he believes all children should be given the chance to connect with the natural world
29 min
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Beginner gardening with Joe Lycett
Comedian Joe Lycett explains his less conventional view of the plant world, what about it makes him laugh, plus his own recipe for perfect compost.
40 min
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Adam Frost – welcome to my garden
Soak up the atmosphere as Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost, gives GW Deputy Editor, Kevin Smith, an exclusive tour of his private garden
52 min
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The BBC Gardeners' World Season 3 Trailer
Are you looking for ways to get your gardening fixed this autumn? Don't miss the BBC Garden as World magazine podcast. Perfect for everyone who's got the gardening bug.
0 min
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Sustainable gardening – with Arit Anderson
Can any one of us really make a difference in a world where climate change is reaching into every part of our lives? Arit Anderson, designer and Gardeners' World presenter, passionately believes that sustainable gardening is a force for good
44 min
406
Making a garden – with Alan Titchmarsh
What’s the secret to making a beautiful garden? How do you turn the patch at your backdoor into a space that’s not just a collection of plants but one that suits your personality – and makes you happy?
43 min
407
Monty Don on organic gardening
As millions turn to gardening, to switch off from the pressures of city life and connect with nature, Monty Don reveals why growing organically is the natural choice – for now and the sake of future generations
49 min
408
Raymond Blanc on growing for flavour
Food is at the heart of chef Raymond Blanc's world – and it's never fresher, healthier nor more flavoursome than when grown and picked just moments from the kitchens at his Michelin-starred restaurant
30 min
409
The power of birdsong - with David Lindo
Why do birds sing – and why do we find it so calming? Bird expert David Lindo reveals what's behind the power of birdsong - and how it's not just good for birds but for our health, too
33 min
410
Garden design made easy - with Ann-Marie Powell
Unsure how to turn the dream of a perfect garden into reality in your back garden? We turn to one of the most creative designers at work today, Ann-Marie Powell
43 min
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Success with cacti
The plant that's launched a million Instagram posts is a must-have accessory on every well-dressed shelf – but cacti aren't always as easy to grow as you think.
32 min
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Gardening for wildlife with Alan Titchmarsh
Gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh reveals his lifelong fascination for wildlife – and the small steps everyone can take to make their garden a haven for wildlife
25 min
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Adam Frost – my gardening life
Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost, reveals how gardening has impacted his life – after dropping out of school, just how did he get where he is today?
49 min
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Success with veg – with Pippa Greenwood
Homegrown food is fresher, healthier and tastier than anything you buy at the supermarket – so veg expert Pippa Greenwood shares how to get started now
46 min
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Chris Packham on gardening for wildlife
More of us than ever want to help wildlife in our gardens but are unsure of the practical steps to take, so we call on Chris Packham – naturalist and Springwatch TV presenter – to share how he's turning his garden into a backdoor nature reserve
33 min
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The Gardeners' World Podcast - Season 2 Trailer
Are you looking for ways to get your gardening fix this spring? Do you love to escape into the garden? Don't miss the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast - perfect for everyone who's got the gardening bug.
0 min
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Growing your own food
Claire Ratinon shares why the tastiest and healthiest way to enjoy veg is to grow it yourself – and how this benefits our wellbeing as well as the planet.
37 min
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Gardening in schools
We discover how gardening can play a key part of school life – plus improve the health of our kids and nurture family relationships
21 min
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Mark Lane on gardening with a disability
Mark Lane reveals how he adapted the way he gardens after a life-changing accident resulting in disability – and how gardening supports his wellbeing today.
35 min
420
Gardening against the odds
Two gardeners reveal creative ways to overcome physical challenges – one with an upper arm difference and the other, hearing and visual impairment.
36 min
421
Gardening for a healthier life, with Rangan Cha...
Dr Rangan Chatterjee reveals how he got into gardening during lockdown and why it is so beneficial for all aspects of our health, including relieving stress.
38 min
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Monty Don on gardening for wildlife
As natural habitats disappear, gardens have become vital for the protection of wildlife. Monty Don shares ways to create a space as good for wildlife as you
46 min
423
Success with orchids
Plant guru Michael Perry shares how to keep the nation’s favourite houseplant thriving – all year round
34 min
424
Gardening as therapy
From boosting your mood to helping your dexterity, gardening is good for you! Kathryn Rossiter, from the gardening health charity Thrive, explains all
28 min
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Growing your own food with Alan Titchmarsh
Alan Titchmarsh reveals why growing your own food has never been more vital than now, and shares his tips for success – whatever your growing conditions
36 min