Tales From The Potting Bench
By Adam Kirtland
Flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, herbs and more - it’s bound to be covered. On your commute, or in the garden of your choosing - we’ll be here to keep your ears busy.
Tales From The Potting BenchSep 27, 2021
Katie Rushworth - Love Your Garden!
Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling 'A Celebration of Women in Plants'! Have you ever watched Love Your Garden and wondered whether they actually do it in the time they say they do? Or, have you ever thought whether the neighbours want to get involved? Well in this week’s episode we answer those exact questions as I talk with presenter, designer and garden consultant, Katie Rushworth. In this episode we also talk about what garden trends Katie thinks we could still see happen this year and so much more, enjoy!
You can find out more from Katie by following her on Instagram where you’ll find her as @katie_gardens. Katie’s website, katierushworth.com is where you can find out about the rest of Katie’s garden work and how you can book your own consultation.
The Cottage Herbery that Katie mentioned in this episode has sadly now closed its doors, but they are still active on Instagram where you’ll be able to find them as @thecottageherbery
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Kim Stoddart - Resilient Gardening!
Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling 'A Celebration of Women in Plants'! Sustainability and resilience are two words we often hear, but what do they really mean, and why should we be thinking about how to be more of both? Kim Stoddart is an author and resiliency warrior, not to mention that she’s also the editor of Amateur Gardening Magazine and in this episode we discuss all of that and just why she had to follow up her first book with another, focussing on how to grow the perfect vegetables n a changing climate and world, enjoy!
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Alice Hare - Fabulous Florals!
Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling 'A Celebration of Women in Plants'! So many of us grow so many wonderful flowers in our gardens and on our allotments, and if you’re anything like me then you’ll cut a great deal to bring indoors. But, there is a difference between simply cutting and plonking (like I do!) and artistically arranging them into eye catching and beautiful displays with the skill that only a florist can have. Alice Hare is a luxury event florist extraordinaire and not only that, she can also boast being a florist for none other than ITV’s This Morning too. Join me and Alice as we talk about our favourite blooms, why it was floristry that called her and much more, enjoy!
You can find out more from Alice by following her on Instagram where you’ll find her as @alicehareflorist. You may also see her popping up on ITV’s This Morning from time to time too, so keep your eyes peeled!
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Sophie Van Gerwen - Floral Days In The Shires!
Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling 'A Celebration of Women in Plants'! Have you ever dreamt of growing your own cut flowers to fill your house with colour and scent? Well, my guest this week will teach you exactly how to do that for yourself and it couldn’t be easier. Sophie Van Gerwen, otherwise known online as @floraldaysintheshires. Is a cut flower fanatic, who is desperate to share her love of cut flowers with you and help you have a garden to die for. Enjoy!
You can find out more from Sophie by following her on Instagram where you’ll find on both as @floraldaysintheshires. Make sure to also check out her website www.sowsandgrows.co.uk to shop the seed collection and book your place on the next course
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Lucy Hutchings - She Grows Veg!
Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling 'A Celebration of Women in Plants'! Throughout this season I’ve spoken to and will speak to many people who started their working life, without even a thought given to plants from the start. However, they have found gardening and the joy of plants slightly later in life and as a secondary career and my guest this week did exactly that. Lucy Hutchings, otherwise known as She Grows Veg on social media is known both for her beautiful Instagram page and also now, her heritage seed company. In this episode, we discuss how Lucy and Monty aren’t all that dissimilar, why she loves veg so much and much more. We also do a bit of a deep dive into social media too which lots of you will find quite interesting too. Enjoy!
You can find out more from Lucy by following her on Instagram where you’ll find her as @shegrowsveg. You can find out more about Lucy’s seed company, and perhaps get yourself a couple of packets from shegrowsveg.com 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on plantgrow.co.uk for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: Listen/Read Here 📚 Latest Book Review: Read Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here ☕ Join my Patreon: Click Here 📩 Email Me: Here!
Nicola Hope - Gardening Organically!
Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling 'A Celebration of Women in Plants'! What happens when you just know that gardening is your future? Well, you find yourself a job working for our future king of course! And that’s essentially what happened to my guest this week! Nicola Hope started her life in gardening by working at Highgrove, the then home of Princes Charles. From the age of 15 she worked there, on and off during school holidays and since then has gone on to work in other high profile gardens and has developed a huge passion for organic gardening in particular. In our conversation we discuss Highgrove, working for the singer Sting and much more, enjoy!
You can find out more from Nicola by following her on Instagram where you’ll find as @nicolahopegardener. Nicola also delivers talks up and down the country on a wide range of subjects and find out more about that and more on her website nicolahope.com 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on plantgrow.co.uk for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: Listen/Read Here 📚 Latest Book Review: Read Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here ☕ Join my Patreon: Click Here 📩 Email Me: Here!
Advolly Richmond - History and Flowers!
Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling 'A Celebration of Women in Plants'!
Gardener’s World continually inspires and entertains us in equal measure, but I find myself hooked, in particular, to the segments that delve into the history of gardens and gardening over the years.
Advolly Richmond is a historian who specialises in this exact area, and she can frequently be seen on Gardener’s World, bringing us the past, present and future of gardening. Now, Advolly brings us a book that shares the history of plant names, their origins and so much more. In this episode we discuss the book and a great deal else too, enjoy!
You can find out more from Advolly by following her on Instagram and Twitter. A Short History of Flowers is out now from Frances Lincoln and is available in all good bookshops.
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Rosie Irving - Garden Rescue and Beyond!
Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling 'A Celebration of Women in Plants'!
Sometimes we gain inspiration from the gardens around us, from the books we read, and also from the television we watch. We’re lucky to have so many wonderful gardening television programmes now, and one such show is the sensational Garden Rescue. Rosie Irving is one of the producers on that programme and in this episode today, we discuss all the behind the scenes goings-on with what it takes to make the show. Rosie is also a complete font of knowledge when it comes to plants in general, so this is an episode you won't want to miss, enjoy!
You can find out more from Rosie by following her on Instagram @rosieposieirving and if you’d like to check out one of the TOD tours (which I’d highly recommend from personal experience) then be sure to look at michaelmarriottrosarian.org for all the details of this year’s upcoming dates. 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on plantgrow.co.uk for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: Listen/Read Here 📚 Latest Book Review: Read Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here ☕ Join my Patreon: Click Here 📩 Email Me: Here!
Charlotte Howard - Design, Plastic Grass and Beyond!
Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling 'A Celebration of Women in Plants'! We're onto episode three, and this episode's guest is someone who is known for her design prowess as much as she is for her sometimes strong opinions online about topics such as 'plastic grass'. Charlotte Howard, and her work, have also lead to her becoming one of Hort Week’s 100 most influential women in horticulture! She is certainly an interesting person, and this was a conversation that will give you a lot to think about...enjoy! You can find out more about Charlotte, by following her on X/Twitter or on Instagram, and you can also look at her website too, which is capabilitycharlotte.com 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on plantgrow.co.uk for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: Listen/Read Here 📚 Latest Book Review: Read Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here ☕ Join my Patreon: Click Here 📩 Email Me: Here!
Pippa Greenwood - Grow Your Own!
We're onto episode two and this episode's guest is another person I've wanted to talk to since the very beginning and thankfully we've made it happen for this season. Pests and diseases are te plight of many a gardener and often cause us to give up on certain plants all together. My guest this week has made it her mission to know everything there is to know on the topic and help others know it too. Pippa Greenwood is known to many from her many years on BBC's Gardener's World and also for her 30+ years on BBC Radio 4's 'Gardener's Question Time' too. We discuss her career and just what it is about pests that had her hooked from the start - along with many tips for helping with slugs, fungus gnats and much more!
You can find out more about Pippa, as well as her Grow Your Own range by visiting pippagreenwood.com
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Jekka McVicar - Queen Of Herbs
Jekka McVicar - Queen of Herbs!
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling 'A Celebration of Women in Plants'!
- Now we’re kicking this season off with a huge guest and someone I’ve wanted to talk to since the podcast first began. This week I’m joined by herb fanatic and who I'd like to dub, the Queen Of Herbs - Jekka McVicar. Jekka is an absolute treasure trove of information when it comes to sowing, growing, propagating and cultivating herbs of an almost endless number of varieties. In this episode we discuss it all, and we talk about Jekka's excellent new book.
- Jekka's new book '100 Herbs To Grow is out on 7th March and you can order it by clicking here.
- Don't forget, you can find Jekka on Instagram @jekkamcvicar for all of that Herby goodness!
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Season 6 - Trailer!
👋Hello...we're back - almost!
After a short break the podcast is back for the whopping 6th season and this time, its a little bit different! As usual, I'll be joined by a guest every week but in this season I'm bringing together many of the women that inspire me across the planty world. Horticulturalists, writers, florists, experts - you name it, they're here - in what I'm calling 'A Celebration of Women in Plants'.
And this all kicks off on Monday 4th March with my first guest, the queen of herbs - Jekka McVicar!
I'm thrilled that this podcast continues to be sponsored by the wonderful people at PlantGrow. Producers of award organic compost, mulch and fertiliser - by nature, for nature. If you're shopping on plantgrow.co.uk then do make sure to use the code POTTINGBENCH for 10% off your order!
Keith Weed - President of the RHS
Keith Weed - President of the RHS
- Hello and welcome! Well, here we are at the last episode of season 5 of the podcast and I thought we’d go out with a bit of a bang!
- In this week’s episode I’m joined by someone with the most apt name possible for the role that they undertake. You’ll no doubt be familiar with the Royal Horticultural Society, the work they do and the gardens that they keep and this week I’m talking to their President, Keith Weed. Keith talks to me about his passion for horticulture, his own personal garden and all of his other many exciting interests. And, he might just reveal his favourite RHS garden, although that is a little like choosing your favourite child!
- If you’d like to find out more about the RHS then you can visit rhs.org.uk. And don't forget, you can follow along with Keith on social media where you'll find him on Instagram @keithweed and also on Twitter/X where he's also as @keithweed.
- Gosh, so we’ve arrived at the end of another monumental season of the podcast, with wonderful guests, conversations and insights into the minds and thoughts of some of gardening’s most well known and lesser well known characters and faces. Over 5 seasons we’ve delved deep into their inspirations for what they do, no matter their role. Designers, gardeners, writers, presenters, social media sensations, houseplant aficionados and more – all with a common passion for one thing, plants.
- I’m thrilled to say that plans are already afoot for season 6 and I’ll be back in the new year with that and much more.
- As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, reviewing and supporting this podcast and helping it become a chart topping success. Without you, the listeners, this is nothing – and thankfully, because of you – this is very much something.
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Faye Whitley - To BEE or not to BEE?!
Faye Whitley - To BEE or not to BEE?!
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- In this week’s episode, I’m in conversation with someone who is passionate about bees, so much so that she helped to create a kit for us all to use to save bees every day. Faye Whitley is the co-founder of a company called Beevive, who you’ve likely seen on social media, online and in shops all around the U.K. The Beevive kit, in its essence, is simple – but the story leading up to its creation is one that comes from genuine intrigue in bees and how they all fit into the bigger picture. Listen now to hear more from Faye and all about Beevive. Enjoy!
- If you’d like to find out more from Faye and Beevive then you can follow them on Instagram where you’ll find them as @beevive_uk. You can also visit their website beevive.com to buy your very own kit and so much more.
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Tom Coleman - Sip, Sow...Grow!
Tom Coleman - Sip, Sow...Grow!
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- In this week’s episode, I’m in conversation with a wonderful friend and without a doubt the person that I know the best out of all of my previous guests. Someone I’ve spent a tremendous amount of time with this year, as we’ve drove up and down the country to and from every single garden show on offer. With all of that in mind, you’ll be unsurprised that my guest this week with the social media guru and Instagram wizard, Tom Coleman. Tom knows EVERYTHING there is to know about Instagram but he’s also a mean gardener too and a dahlia expert to boot! This year has arguably been one of the best ever for Tom, as he’s started a new business, hosted his own podcast and so much more, so let’s dive in!
- If you’d like to find out more from Tom then you can follow him on Instagram where you’ll find him as @imtomcoleman. You can also listen to Tom’s podcast on all major podcast apps and websites by searching for ‘Sip and Sow’.
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Alan Gardner - The Autistic Gardener!
Alan Gardner - The Autistic Gardener!
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- In this week’s episode, I’m talking to someone that you possibly might not know, but you’ll be oh so glad that you do by the end of the episode. My guest is a gardener by name and a gardener by nature, at this point some of you will have guessed that this week my guest is the truly unique Alan Gardner. Known by most over on Twitter and also on Instagram as @autisticgardner. Alan is a garden designer, a TV presenter and is perhaps most well known for his TV show ‘The Autistic Gardener’ which aired for two seasons on Channel 4 between 2015 and 2017. In this conversation we discuss Alan’s 40 designs at Hampton Court, Chelsea and Tatton Park, among others and how Alan embraces his Asperger’s Syndrome to create the most diverse designs around. Enjoy!
- If you’d like to find out more from Alan then you can follow him on Instagram and Twitter, but be warned, he is quite formidable on Twitter and he won’t mind me saying that!!
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Dave Goulson - Where to Begin with Bees!
Dave Goulson - Where to Begin with Bees!
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- In this week’s episode, we’re talking about (amongst other things), bees! We all know that we should be making our gardens into pollinator friendly habitats but why exactly and how easy is it? Thankfully this week I’m joined by a true authority on all things bees, Dave Goulson. Dave is famous for his love of bees and his multiple books on the subject, including ‘A Sting In The Tale’, ‘Bee Quest’ and ‘Gardening for Bumblebees’. Join me and Dave as we discuss our buzzy friends and so much more.
- If you’d like to find out more from Dave then you can follow him on Instagram @dave.goulson or on twitter @DaveGoulson. All of Dave’s incredible books are available in all good bookshops.
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JP Clark - Life, Loves and Gardening!
JP Clark - Life, Loves and Gardening!
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- In this week’s episode, I’m joined by probably one of my favourite people from Instagram. Someone who brings joy, entertainment, laughs, and just good fun to everything he does. My guest this week fuses wonderful interior inspiration with gardening prowess and ideas to keep your mind flowing, all the while doing so with a smile. I am of course talking about the sensational JP Clark, otherwise known on Instagram as @jpslifeandloves.
- JP is a hairdresser by trade but he’s also created a space on his Instagram page where he shares the joys of his house and his beautiful garden in equal measure. He’s amassed a dedicated following and if you’re following him already then you’ll know why, if you’re not – then you really should be. So sit down, get yourself a glass of something and listen along, enjoy!
- Do make sure you follow along with JP over on his Instagram page, and don’t forget to click the link in his bio to read his Substack newsletter too!
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Helen Cross - Grow, Cook, Inspire!
Helen Cross - Grow, Cook, Inspire!
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- In this week’s episode, we’re bringing it back to basics and understanding the fundamentals of why we should be getting children gardening! This week I’m joined by gardener, writer and RHS School Gardening Champion, Helen Cross. Helen is a passionate about bringing gardening to the forefront of the curriculum but she’s also impassioned about something else too growing your own food and creating delicious meals with those ingredients! In this conversation we talk in depth about Helen’s book ‘Grow, Cook, Inspire’ – a book dedicated to the highs and lows of seasonal growing!
- If you’d like to find out more from Helen then you can follow her on Instagram @grow_cook_inspire and you’ll also find more information on her website growcookinspire.com. Helen’s book also called ‘Grow, Cook, Inspire’ is available online and in all good bookshops.
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Joe Bagley - The Houseplant Doctor!
Joe Bagley - The Houseplant Doctor calls!
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- In this week’s episode, we’re bringing things indoors and exploring an urban jungle and its owner, somewhere near Leicester. There is no denying that houseplants have BOOMED over the last few years (thanks, in part to the covid lockdowns) but someone who was way ahead of the curve there is ‘The Houseplant Doctor ™’ Joe Bagley, otherwise known on Instagram as @ukhouseplants
- Joe is a houseplant expert, avid collector and public speaker on all things houseplants and he joined me this week to discuss how this all started for him and how one website used to call him Jungle Boy! Listen along now and dive into a world of indoor growing!
- If you’d like to find out more from Joe then you can follow him on Instagram @ukhouseplants and you’ll also find endless information on his website www.ukhouseplants.com
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Sue Kent - Gardener's World and Beyond...
Sue Kent - Gardener's World and Beyond...
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- In this week’s episode I’m ticking off another person from my ever-growing list of ‘presenters from Gardener’s World that have appeared on the podcast’. This week I had the huge pleasure of talking with the supremely wonderful, Sue Kent. Sue discusses how everything began with Gardener’s World and how that turned into something huge for her.
- I’ve known Sue for a while now, but this was the first chance we had to sit down and record something for the podcast. This is one of my favourite conversations so far, so I hope you enjoy it too!
- Sue’s new book ‘Garden Notes’ is out now and is available from Sue’s website (www.suekent.com) and from all good book retailers too. Do make sure to follow along with Sue on Instagram too where you can find her as @suekentathome.
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The Potting Bench Diaries - 18th October 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 18th October 2023
- I'm back with my weekly audio updates. For anyone new here, each week I bring you a snapshot of what's going on here - complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of gardener!
- 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features an onion update (I know you're all excited about that!), a new bulb order (with just about my favourite daffodils...) and much more!
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Chris Jesson - Make Gardening Groovy Again!
Chris Jesson - Make Gardening Groovy Again!
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- In this week’s episode I’m joined by someone who you are all bound to know, and love – whether its for is garden rambles and ‘live streams’ or for his generally positive presence on Instagram. This week I am of course, in conversation with Chris Jesson, otherwise known as @groovinggardeninguk.
- Chris is a well known and lovable figure online and is a constant source of inspiration and influence to many of us. In this conversation we discuss what gave birth to Chris starting up Groovy Gardening, his enthusiasm for all things gardening and also his admirable advocacy for autism, a passion close to his heart
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Lizzie Schofield - A Garden On A Cliffside In Scotland
Lizzie Schofield - A Garden On A Cliffside In Scotland
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- In this week’s episode I’m joined by someone with a truly unique garden, that borders the edge of a steep cliffside, that is also has a popular public footpath running alongside it. Lizzie Schofield, who you might know online as @cuthbertsbrae_garden – is the owner and she joined me this week to talk about the creation of the garden, the distinctive setting and how the garden went on to win Gardener’s World’s ‘Garden Of The Year’.
- If you’d like to see Lizzie and Malcolm’s garden for yourself online then do check them out on Instagram at @cuthbertsbrae_garden, I’d highly recommend following their journey.
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The Potting Bench Diaries is back!!
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 4th October 2023
- After a short hiatus (mainly to launch the main podcast!) I'm back with my weekly audio updates. For anyone new here, each week I bring you a snapshot of what's going on here - complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of gardener!
- 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features all things from the letter B, in true Sesame Street style! Bulbs, Books and...ok, the last thing isn't from the letter B, BUT it is exciting! Listen along now to find out what it is...
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Ramona Jones - Living In A World Inspired by Beatrix Potter...
Ramona Jones - Living In A World Inspired by Beatrix Potter...
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- In this week’s episode I’m joined by someone with one of the most beautiful Instagram pages I’ve ever seen. Firmly routed in the ‘cottage core’ niche online (more on what that means later) this account and the person behind it, is bound to inspire you and your garden in the future. I am, of course, talking about Ramona Jones, otherwise known on Instagram as @monalogue. Ramona talks to me here about her world of flowers, plants and cottages and also how her Autism lead her to an appearance on Gardener’s World….enjoy!
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Jenny Williams - Creating 'The Laundry Garden'
Jenny Williams - Creating 'The Laundry Garden'
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- In this episode I’m joined by someone that I’m sure you’ll all know from their insanely gorgeous garden, that you’ll have seen on Instagram AND Gardener’s World. This walled garden is one of the most Instagramable green spaces that I’ve ever had the luck of being in and staying at. I am of course talking about The Laundry Garden and this week I’m joined by one half of the couple behind it, Jenny Williams. We of course discuss the origins of the garden, the hard work put into bringing it to where it is now and much more – enjoy!
- If you’d like to see the garden for yourself online then do check them out on Instagram at @thelaundrygarden and also if you’d like to stay there then take a look at www.thelaundryretreatnorthwales.co.uk
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Kim Stoddart - How Climate Change is Effecting Our WHOLE Garden
Kim Stoddart - How Climate Change is Effecting Our WHOLE Garden
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- In this episode I’m joined by the wonderful Kim Stoddart. Kim is an award winning environmental journalist, editor, speaker, write and climate change savvy garden designer, not to mention that shes an author too. When it comes to how the environment impacts on our garden, then Kim is one of the leading voices and experts in that field. In this conversation we open up the debate about what we can expect from climate change and how that truly will affect our changing garden landscape – this is a thought provoking episode for sure!
- If you’d like to find out more about Kim then you can follow her on Instagram at @kim_stoddart and be sure to see which courses she has on offer, by looking at greenrocketcourses.com. And do make sure to check out Kim's book too, The Climate Change Garden, by clicking here.
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Gil Melham - Plants....aplenty! And some huge news...
Gil Melham - Plants....aplenty!
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- This episode features something....a little different as I'm in conversation with someone that you may well not have heard of, yet! Gil Melham is the managing director of a company called Aplanty House Ltd. Aplanty specialise in demystifying houseplants and reclaiming the title of 'rare' when it comes to varieties and species. This is a really eye opening conversation about the houseplant and one that I hope you'll enjoy. Also, we've got some HUGE news too...but you'll have to listen to find out what that is!
- Do give Aplanty a follow over on Instagram @aplantyhouse and also Gil, where you can find here at @gil_melham.
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Arthur Parkinson - Gardening, Hens, Bees and Flamingos?
Arthur Parkinson - Gardening, Hens, Bees and Flamingos?
- Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know
- Now we’re kicking this season off with a huge guest and someone I’ve wanted to talk to since the podcast first began. This week I’m joined by writer and gardener and someone who describes their Instagram page as being full of gardening, hens, bees and flamingos, the wonderful Arthur Parkinson. In this extra special, longer episode, we discuss Arthur’s introduction to gardening, his unique approach and how his style is completely changing as everything around us also changes. And, we discuss Arthur’s upcoming new book!
- If you'd like to pre-order Arthur's upcoming book 'Planting A Paradise' then you can do that by clicking here. The book is due to be released on 12th October 2023 and is bound to be full of all of the wonderful things that Arthur discussed with me in this episode.
- Don't forget, you can find Arthur on Instagram @arthurparkinson_ for all of that Gardening, Hens, Bees and Flamingos goodness.
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The Potting Bench Diaries - 30th August 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 30th August 2023
- 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features two new dahlias, a handy tip for growing salvias and another brand new plant in the garden. Plus a little dahlias quandary that I wonder if you've had too?
- 🍀 Each week I bring you a snapshot of what's going on here - complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of gardener!
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The Potting Bench Diaries - 23rd August 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 23rd August 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features some of the most amazing tomatoes, a pepper update (both chili and sweet), a favourite little purchase from the garden centre and a smart hack for keeping your borders full... 🍀 Each week I bring you a snapshot of what's going on here - complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of gardener! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links ☕ Join my Patreon: Click Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here 📩 Email Me: Here!
The Potting Bench Diaries - 16th August 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 9th August 2023
🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features some beautiful flowers, tough decisions and ripping plants out...for the greater good, I might add. So make yourself a cuppa (or something stronger) and sit down for a listen.
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The Potting Bench Diaries - 9th August 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 9th August 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features some of the most stunning dahlias I've ever grown and something black....not a dahlia though! You'll have to listen along to see what that is AND make sure you head to my website to see all the pictures too (link is at the bottom of these notes). So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of garden! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links ☕ Join my Patreon: Click Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here 📩 Email Me: Here!
The Potting Bench Diaries - 2nd August 2023
🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries is all about dahlias, entirely dedicated to those stunning flowers we all know and love. You'll want to check out the written version of this too, to see all the pictures (see that here on my website).
So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of garden!
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The Potting Bench Diaries - 19th July 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 19thJuly 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features the first dahlias of the year, yet more gap filler ideas for you to try at home and much more! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of garden!
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The Potting Bench Diaries - 5th July 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 5th July 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features strawberries, garlic and my favourite colour in the garden (possibly!). So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links
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The Potting Bench Diaries - 28th June 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 28th June 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features the emerging foxgloves, the first of (hopefully) many of a particular new bloom AND finally the garlic comes up?? So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links
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The Potting Bench Diaries - 20th June 2023
🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features a new geranium, a dilemma (help!) and a garlic update!!
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Alan Titchmarsh at Gardener's World Live!
Alan Titchmarsh at Gardener's World Live!
Welcome to a very special bonus edition of the podcast! This episode features a conversation with former Gardener's World presenter and legendary plantsman, Alan Titchmarsh. We discuss this year's BBC Gardener's World Live show at the NEC in Birmingham along with lots more! You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out what else I'm up to! 💐 Latest Diary Entry: Listen Here 📚 Latest Book Review: Read Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here ☕ Support The Podcast: Click Here 📩 Email Me: Here!
The Potting Bench Diaries - 14th June 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 14th June 2023
- 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries is all about what I'm growing with my dahlias and a mini fruit & veg update, enjoy!
- So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com
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The Potting Bench Diaries - 7th June 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 31st May 2023
- 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries is all about the big plant out! Finally its time to empty the greenhouse!
- So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com
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James from Plant Surge - Harnessing the Power of Lightning
James from Plant Surge - Harnessing the Power of Lightning
Now usually you’d hear me talking to a gardener, a houseplant expert or someone else directly linked to the plant world. However, this time is a little different. Because, in this conversation I’m joined by someone from a company that I use and love and I think you’ll also enjoy too. This is our chance to discuss their products and tell you exactly why they’re worth talking about.
- In this episode I’m joined by James from a company called Plant Surge. Plant Surge have created something that I think, is taking the gardening world by storm. But, we think it needs some explanation!
- Now, you may have seen PlantSurge on Instagram or at various flower shows over the last few years but not fully understand their product. Their device is set to revolutionise the gardening industry and this is mine and James’ chance to explain just how that’s going to happen. This is one that you need to hear to believe….!
- Now you’ve listened you’ll be wanting to get your own. Luckily I’ve got an exclusive discount code for you to buy your very own to give your plants a boost! You can use the code ADAM10 on plantsurge.co.uk to get 10% off AND Free Postage!
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The Potting Bench Diaries - 31st May 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 31st May 2023
- 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries is all things finally kicking into life, the VERY last of the tulips and the launch of something rather special...
- So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com
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Charlie from Leon Boots - Why These are Boots are Different!
Charlie from Leon Boots - Why These are Boots are Different!
Now usually you’d hear me talking to a gardener, a houseplant expert or someone else directly linked to the plant world. However, this time is a little different. Because, in this conversation I’m joined by someone from a company that I use and love and I think you’ll also enjoy too. This is our chance to discuss their products and tell you exactly why they’re worth talking about.
- In this episode I’m joined by Charlie from a company called Leon Boots. Leon make a wide range of boots of all sorts of styles and colours and we talk about just why Leon Boots are different from all the others!
- Now I already know that lots of you have bought a pair since you saw them on my Instagram page but if you haven’t then you can use my exclusive code POT20 to get 20% off your own pair from lbcboots.com
- I cant tell you just how light, comfortable and durable these are and I hope you love yours as much as I love mine!
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Alice Vincent - 'How Gardening Creeps in When We're Least Expecting It'
Alice Vincent - 'How Gardening Creeps in When We're Least Expecting It'
- This episode features a conversation gardener, writer and author, the sensational Alice Vincent. Alice began her career with music journalism, before making a gear shift towards gardening and in this conversation we discuss exactly why that happened…enjoy!
- Alice’s latest book ‘Why Women Grow’ is out now from Canongate Books and is available in all good bookshops or online. You can find Alice on Instagram @noughticulture or on twitter at @alice_emily
- This is technically the last episode of the current season, but join me again soon for a couple of bonus episode with people from some companies that I think you’ll enjoy as much as I do…more on that soon! Until then, you can follow me on Instagram at @viewfromthepottingbench to see what I’m upto in my garden or visit viewfromthepottingbench.com to read my blog and much more
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Adam Frost and Arit Anderson at RHS Malvern Spring Festival
Adam Frost and Arit Anderson
Welcome to a very special bonus edition of the podcast! This episode features conversations with Gardener's World presenters Adam Frost and Arit Anderson at this years' RHS Malvern Spring Festival. We talk all about the festival itself and what else they both might be upto this year! 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on plantgrow.co.uk for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out what else I'm up to! 🎧 Danny Clarke 'The Black Gardener: Listen Here 💐 Latest Diary Entry: Listen Here 📚 Latest Book Review: Read Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here ☕ Support The Podcast: Click Here 📩 Email Me: Here!
The Potting Bench Diaries - 17th May 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 17th May 2023
🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries is all about BIG things happening, both with me and with the garden. Big changes and its all very exciting! Listen now to see what I'm doing with my dahlias and much more.
So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com
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Danny Clarke - 'The Black Gardener'
This episode features a conversation with garden designer and presenter, Danny Clarke otherwise known as The Black Gardener. Danny is perhaps best known as part of the team on Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Garden as well as appearances on This Morning and Channel 5’s Filthy Garden SOS. We talk here about how all of this began, including how Danny’s mentor helped to inspire his love of being connected with ature...enjoy!
If you’d like to see more from Danny then you can follow him on Instagram @theblackgardener or on Twitter @theblkgardener. Or you can find out more on his website theblackgardener.co.uk
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The Potting Bench Diaries - 10th May 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 10th May 2023
🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries is shifting the attention to fruit and veggies! While we don't have acres of space, we cram a lot in including some edibles - listen now to hear what we're growing and how well (or not!) its doing.
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