World Radio Gardening: Recent Episodes

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Ken talks to Simon Essex from the Patio Black Spot Removal Company about how to clean patios and paving stones. Find out more here: https://patioblackspotremoval.com/

Ken Crowther talks to Mike Smith, Director of Meadow Croft Garden Centre in Battlesbridge, Essex, about preparing for spring sales.#violas #pansies ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Mark Gregory from Landform UK talks to Ken Crowther about designing and preparing for future Chelsea Flower Shows. #flowershows #events #designing==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Essex is fast becoming a centre of excellence for wine making with the Crouch Valley leading the way for vineyards. Martin's Lane Vineyard produces high quality Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and classic grape varieties. It supplies English producers and makes own label wines as Graham Martin tells Ken Crowther. More information on the vineyard is here: https://bit.ly/3LWDZTe#vines #redwine #whitewine #rose ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Anna Mudeka talks to Ken Crowther about the Norfolk Apple Press and how apple juice is made. For more information: https://bit.ly/446QOkb#orchards #applejuice #localproduce==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Hugh Pegrum has been farming in Essex for many years and he looks at some of the issues effecting agriculture as he talks to Ken Crowther.#borage #oilseedrape #fields #farms #defra==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to Jo Hughes from Root Up about their launch product, - the Growyo Hanger.Buy now online: https://bit.ly/4o1LjuW#plant #support #gardeningtips #tomatoes #cucumbers ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to allotment holder and gardener, Bill Matthews about some interesting tips to prevent weeds on a potato crop.#vegetables #growing #allotmentlife #gardenlife==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Dr Heather Barrett-Mold OBE talks to Ken about bee populations in London and encourages people to take part in protecting pollinators with Pollinating London Together action group. Normally in any survey of pollinators honey bees would make up around 11 percent of all the insects surveyed, but in London last year's Pollinating London Together survey found nearly 57 percent of those insects surveyed were honey bees. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4oQFjGj#bees #pollination #honey #wasps #hoverflies==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Lee Stiles is the Secretary of the Lea Valley Growers Association and he gives an insight into growing fresh vegetables for the British supermarkets. The Lea Valley area is made up of some 450 acres of glasshouses and is near London, on the Essex and Hertfordshire border, - straddling the River Lea.From here 80 million cucumbers are grown every year - three-quarters of the UK crop - as well as 100 million sweet peppers, 25 million aubergines and thousands of tonnes of vine tomatoes.About 70 growers are part of the association, with several of those based within Greater London.For more information on the Lea Valley Growers Association: https://bit.ly/45uvZAr#business #supermarkets #horticulture ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ali Capper is in partnership at Stocks Farm, Suckley, Worcestershire UK with her husband Richard and his father Mark, the Cappers specialise in growing hops and apples. They farm dessert & cider apples and hops. Stocks Farm is a 200 year old hop and fruit farm on the glorious Herefordshire/Worcestershire border. It has been farmed by the Capper family since 1962, and is proud to be growing Award Winning British Hops and Apples in an area of outstanding natural beauty.Ali is a Director of the Oxford Farming Conference and she is Chairman of the NFU's National Horticulture & Potatoes Board, British Apples & Pears and Wye Hops. Her Nuffield Scholarship in 2014 focused on the export of great British hops, and niche apple varieties, travelling to Germany, New Zealand, Canada, USA, France, Belgium and Vietnam.For more information on Stocks Farm: https://bit.ly/4mV6XAa#agriculture #farming #apples #hops #beer #cider==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Dave Gillam from the Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre, Galleywood, Chelmsford says they've 2 shows in 1 festival for dahlia lovers coming up. Find out more on the dahlia festival being held at Abercorn between 24th to 29th August 2025: https://bit.ly/4oSDTeK#gardeningtips #garden #plantcare==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Sandra from Hornchurch tells Ken Crowther about her garden in Hornchurch, Essex and how she cares for her collection of citrus fruit trees. She says she loves sitting in her shed to smell the wonderful scent of her citrus trees. Tell us about your garden and what you're growing - Post a comment below >>> #gardeningtips #water #garden #plantcare ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

John Kidson from JK Irrigation explains how to efficiently water your garden. For more information on JK Irrigation visit their website: https://bit.ly/3ULhp19#gardeningtips #water #garden #plantcare==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Jonathan Tebb Roger is the owner of Grazers, a company specializing in safe crop damage solutions for herbivores in horticulture and agriculture. To buy Grazer products visit their website: https://bit.ly/3pDRsVu #gardeningtips #pestcontrol #garden #slugs #snails #rabbits #lillybeetles ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival is taking place between 01 to 06 July in London and Ken's caught up with Landform UK's Mark Gregory as he prepares to see more gardens.#gardeningtips #showgardens #garden #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

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BBC Gardeners' World Live 2025 is taking place between 12 to 15 June at the NEC in Birmingham and Ken's caught up with Landform UK's Mark Gregory as he prepares to judge more show gardens.#gardeningtips #showgardens #garden #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his next gardening adventure as a judge at Bord Bia, Dublin, Ireland. #gardeningtips #showgardens #garden #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his 34th year of designing and building gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Mark previews the work he has coming up in May 2025 at this year's show.Mark also talks about the final destination for the garden they've been working on in Arbroath, Scotland. For more information on Landform UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: bit.ly/3ExYDGiPart 1 of the interview is here: bit.ly/437qvKzPart 2 of the interview is here: bit.ly/3F6mSLZPart 3 of the interview is here: https://bit.ly/4myMMbS#gardeningtips #showgardens #garden #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

A new product in development is the Bloomstay, which is a a device to hold a bulb in position in packaging and a vase.The 'spike' is an interconnecting device that keeps the bulb upright and allows the roots to grow downwards.Oliver Rogers talks to product designer, Thom van Rijssel about how the device works with packaging and plants.#gardeningtips #Netherlands #gardening #tulips #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to dahlia expert, Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre. Dave has recently been elected as Chairman of the National Dahlia Society. He says 16 classification of dahlias and none are dinnerplate, - It's a giant.For more information on the National Dahlia Society: https://bit.ly/43kpYU4#gardeningtips #garden #flowers #dahlias #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to Chris Cheswright a keen grower of hostas in his Essex garden and a member of the Essex Hardy Plant Society. Ken and Chris then discuss slug control with Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre. Dave explains how to protect dahlias from slug damage using pellets. For more information on the Essex Hardy Plant Society: https://bit.ly/4dnVLbJ#gardeningtips #garden #flowers #dhalias #hostas ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his 34th year of designing and building gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Mark previews the work he has coming up in May 2025 at this year's show.Mark also talks about some of the things to look out for at the show and on TV including a stand with South African Quiver trees and pines are very in-fashion with designers. He also highlights the Boodles Raindance Garden being built to mark 25th anniversary of the ‘Raindance’ jewellery collection. It is inspired by the impact of water on stone and the garden reflects the style and motifs of the jewellery.For more information on Landform UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: bit.ly/3ExYDGiPart 1 of the interview is here: bit.ly/437qvKzPart 2 of the interview is here: https://bit.ly/3F6mSLZ#gardeningtips #showgardens #garden #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to nursery manager, Ian Limmer from Peter Beales Roses about the launch of a new rose for Chelsea Flower Show 2025. The new rose is called Ashton Wold and there's a look at how the company prepares for a major Chelsea Flower Show as they try to secure a 30th gold medal.To buy Peter Beales Roses visit their website: https://bit.ly/3OzUcMy#gardeningtips #showgardens #garden #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his 34th year of designing and building gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Mark previews the work he has coming up in May 2025 at this year's show.For more information on Landform UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: bit.ly/3ExYDGiPart 1 of the interview is here: https://bit.ly/437qvKz#gardeningtips #showgardens #garden #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Tim Gillett reviews Bob Flowerdew's autobiography, which is available now through Bob's website: https://bit.ly/3RLThKt#gardeningtips #reviews #garden #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his 34th year of designing and building gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Mark previews the work he has coming up in May 2025 at this year's show. For more information on Landform UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: https://bit.ly/3ExYDGi#gardeningtips #showgardens #garden #flowers ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Jos Smit from JUB Holland shows Oliver Rogers the Bulb Mania Mix border created by JUB Holland and Rijnbeek Perennials (Boskoop) at the Keukenhof gardens in Netherlands.#gardeningtips #Netherlands #gardening #tulips #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Jos Smit from JUB Holland shows Oliver Rogers the JUB Holland border for 2025 at the Keukenhof gardens in Netherlands. #gardeningtips #Netherlands #gardening #tulips #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Andrew Tokely from Kings Seeds talks about some of the jobs he's been doing at the end of March and into the beginning of April.#gardeningtips #gardening #soil==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Gardener, Patrick Van Dyke talks to Oliver Rogers about how he came to be working at the Keukenhof and planting around 7 million bulbs on the 32 hectares (79 acres) every year. Have you visited the Keukenhof previously? Post a comment below about your experience of the grand tulip gardens in the Netherlands >>>For more information on visiting the Keukenhof look at their website: https://bit.ly/3HV3YFY#gardeningtips #Netherlands #gardening #tulips #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Oliver Rogers visits The Tulip Barn in Hillegom, Netherlands, and talks to founder, Romy Ruigrok about the tulip visitor attraction experience and being part of the family-business, Ruigrok Flowerbulbs, an exporter of bulbs to the USA and Canada. Romy started The Tulip Barn in 2021 as a visitor attraction and will open everyday from March 28 through to May 07.More information on The Tulip Barn Holland: https://bit.ly/4iwATRC#gardeningtips #Netherlands ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

David Hedges-Gower from the Lawn Association talks about the problems with artificial turf and sustainability in horticulture.#gardeningtips #gardening #astroturf #artificialturf #plasticgrass ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to David Hedges-Gower from the Lawn Association about caring for lawns and the best type of native British grass to use when laying a lawn. David also gives his opinion on whether artificial grass should be banned from sale in the UK.The Lawn Association's website is here: https://bit.ly/3r0DgpEDavid's personal website is here: https://bit.ly/463mEy8Lawncare advice videos from World Radio Gardening: https://bit.ly/47iIBcV#gardeningtips #gardening #lawns #lawncare #grass ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Mike Smith from Meadow Croft Garden Centre about their pansies and violas festival 2025. This year it runs from Saturday 15 March till 23 March 2025. More information on Meadow Croft Garden Centre can be found here: https://bit.ly/4iyNd3x#gardeningtips #gardening #events #flowershow==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to Jason Lock, business development manager with Boughton a top soil company based in Kettering. Jason has been heavily involved in the landscape and construction industry for over 30 years, starting as a trainee garden designer with Notcutts Garden Centre’s Landscape Division, and progressing to landscape director over a 20-year tenure. He then successful ran his own business ‘DeakinLock Garden Design’ for 10 years, before taking on a role at Bowles and Wyer as head of design and build for 3 years, before shifting focus on to new ventures. Jason has also been on the committee of Professional Landscapers for 10 years, spending 7 years as a chairman and is an active judge for the BALI Awards.For more information on Boughton: https://bit.ly/4hGlcG0#gardeningtips #gardening #topsoil #loam ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Oliver Rogers talks to Matt Jones, Director at Sipcam Home and Garden Ltd makers of Ecofective branded sprays. These are produced to have a low impact on the environment and to promote gardening with the wildlife in your garden. The sprays are used by professional growers and the brand primarily gives gardeners very effective alternatives to conventional chemical garden care products. For more information on the sprays visit Ecofective's website: https://bit.ly/4kf4qQQ#gardeningtips #gardening #roses #flowers #pests #diseases #bugs #powderymildew==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Fargro Home and Garden is set to import a fertiliser used by professional growers in Europe for the British market. Sean Whitworth from Fargro spoke to Oliver Rogers about the product.UK customers will soon be able to purchase this product online from Fargro Home and Garden: https://bit.ly/41rlVWKEU customers can already purchase this product: https://bit.ly/3QzNreB#gardeningtips #gardening #newplants #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Michael Perry aka Mr Plant Geek talks about some of the trends in new plants with Oliver Rogers. He says there has been a switch towards perennial plants away from annuals in bedding plants, meaning plants return year after year. The Plant Based Podcast is available on SoundCloud now.#gardeningtips #gardening #newplants #flowers==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

An Essex garden centre group has recently topped the Garden Centre Association's Top 100 League Table. The GCA carries out an annual unannounced inspection of all its members and uses this to compile the league table. The association scores several elements, including customer service, merchandising, sustainability, creativity and innovation, quality, range of products, and much more. Ken Crowther talks to Hannah Powell, Communications and HR Director at Perrywood Garden Centre.#gardeningtips #gardening #shopping #flowers #plants #wheretobuy==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Paul King from King and Co - The Tree Nursery at Rayne, Braintree, Essex spoke to Ken Crowther about tree planting and hedging plants.For more information on King and Co - The Tree Nursery visit their website: https://bit.ly/3ux3kuN#gardeningtips #gardening #hedging #hedges #plants #trees==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

HEMPE is a range of sustainable natural products combining the best natural ingredients with CBD (Cannabidiol) to help with muscle, joint and skin complaints.Gardeners may benefit from using a product to ease tired muscles and joints. Caitlin Ross-Weir from HEMPE explains how the products work.To order and receive a 10% discount visit HEMPE's website: https://bit.ly/4hHNlxb#gardeningtips #gardening #wellbeing #pain #natural #gel==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

David Griffiths from Vitax talks to Oliver Rogers about the slug control products and also about trends in liquid feed sales. For more information on Vitax's organic slug control called 'Slug Gone' visit their website: https://bit.ly/3ELvMxOVitax's Hydrangea feed: https://bit.ly/4b89hPNVitax's Dahlia feed: https://bit.ly/4i4xGYH #gardeningtips #gardening #plantfeed #pests #diseases ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to Adrian Scamp from Scamp's Daffodils in Cornwall. #gardeningtips #gardening #daffodils #flowers #plants #cornwall==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

TV gardener, David Domoney has written a new book called: 'Plants with Superpowers: 75 Remarkable Plants for your Garden and Home'. The seventy-five featured plants each have unique abilities that are wondrous to adults and children alike. They possess a dazzling array of powers and yet can be grown and enjoyed in your garden or home. Learn the mysteries of these plants and you too will be able to appreciate these true wonders.UK customers can purchase: https://amzn.to/3EHDqJwUS customers can purchase: https://bit.ly/4k3DyDc#gardeningtips #gardening #books #tvgardening==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Ray Drew from the Alpine Garden Society about their show on 01 March 2025 at Chelmsford City Racecourse.More details are available here: https://bit.ly/4hYeThK#gardeningtips #gardening #winter #shows #flowers #plants==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

National Garden Scheme Chief Executive George Plumptre talks to Ken Crowther about snowdrop openings and gardens to look out for in 2025.#gardeningtips #gardening #winter #snowdrops #flowers #gardenstovisit==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to Jill Goldsmith from the Gardens of Easton Lodge about snowdrops and the Italian sunken garden designed by Harold Peto.For more information and details on how to visit during February visit their website: bit.ly/3un3Ifw#gardeningtips #gardening #winter #snowdrops #flowers #gardenstovisit==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Graham Hull from Wool Pots about the benefits of using a naturally produced fibre rather than plastic for potting up your vegetables and flowers. UK customers can buy online here (UK website): https://bit.ly/3CgZwSk European customers can buy online here (EU website): https://bit.ly/4h0azysA zero waste product that’s good for farmers and your garden.#gardeningtips #gardening #winter #vegetables #fruits==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to rhubarb grower, Jonathan Westwood about growing the crop via candlelight and the centuries of tradition behind producing a brightly coloured forced vegetable. #gardeningtips #gardening #winter #vegetables #fruits ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Oliver Rogers talks to David Simmonds about the Essex-based naturalist, JA Baker.For more information on the exhibition at Chelmsford Museum: https://bit.ly/4a2vTk5 #gardeningtips #gardening #winter #birdwatching #peregrinefalcons==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Modern roofs are alive with plants and foliage like never before. Green roofs and Green walls are the some of the green infrastructure that we;re starting to see adorn our cities. Ken Crowther spoke to Dusty Gedge, a former President of the European Federation of Green Roof Associations and a recognised authority, designer and consultant on green roofs and green infrastructure. He says, "If you do it right you can deliver a lot of environmental gains."#gardeningtips #gardeningadvice #winter #garden #gardendesign #planning #greenroofs #livingroofs #roofs==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Rachel Matthews is a professional international garden designer with more than 30 years experience. Rachel now runs a series of online masterclasses teaching the principles of garden design, - visit her website for more information and to sign-up: https://bit.ly/3BGAE63 Use discount code 'TenTwenty' for 20% off on the latest workshop modules from Rachel#gardeningtips #gardeningadvice #winter #garden #gardendesign #planning==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe second newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3RWwhYR – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Debbie de Boltz, Head of Fundraising at Farleigh Hospice in Essex talks about the Christmas Tree recycling programme. #gardeningtips #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas #garden==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe second newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3RWwhYR – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken heads back to his roots and where he first started out in London for a tour of the Victoria Embankment Gardens. #gardeningtips #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas #garden ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe second newsletter is out now here: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYR – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (https://bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

gardening #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe second newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3RWwhYR – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

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Visit Vegplotter.com's website here: https://vegplotter.com/?wrg#gardening #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe second newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3RWwhYR – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Visit Gro-Rite Horticulture's website here: https://bit.ly/49GgVii#gardening #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe second newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3RWwhYR – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

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garden #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas #flowers ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe second newsletter is out now here: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYR – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (https://bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

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Highlights from Ken Crowther's new gardening phone-in show on City Sound Radio: bit.ly/3tDxV9NIn this show Ken answers questions on tulip bulb planting, cyclamen, dahlias and reviews mowers. Listen live on the third Sunday of the month from 09:00am.Send your questions in advance to post@worldradiogardening.com.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3NUFFKPFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Answer the question and find out how to enter this competition: https://bit.ly/4fJOqTW==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening.com, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to internationally renown garden designer and landscape architect, Peter Donegan.#MelbourneFlowerShow #Ireland #gardening #horticulture ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening.com, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Oliver Rogers talks to National Trust volunteer, David Simmonds and visits Hatfield Forest in Essex to see some of the many wonderful trees. #ancienttrees #wood #placestovisit @nationaltrustpodcasts==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken explains how to make a poinsettia turn its leaves red again. #poinsettias #rhubarb #gardeningadvice #plants #plantingideas==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Highlights from Ken Crowther's new gardening phone-in show on City Sound Radio: bit.ly/3tDxV9NListen live on the third Sunday of the month from 09:00am.Send your questions in advance to post@worldradiogardening.com.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Dick Woods from Finches Friend about the Cleaner Feeder range.For more information on the feeders visit their website: bit.ly/49IRTiw==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

John Mason in Australia takes a look at options for mulches and mulching in drier climates.For more information on ACS Distance learning and to apply for a course visit: bit.ly/3m5K7vI==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to TV presenter and wildlife gardening writer, Kate Bradbury. ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Ellen Miles known as the 'Guerrilla Gardener' about her latest book to encourage people to get out and garden.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken and Oliver talk about some of the pumpkin patches in Essex open during October 2024.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Some help with pruning a Stepover apple tree from Ken Crowther.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther and Oliver Rogers highlight some of the best apple tasting days for October. Includes a short interview with Elizabeth Waugh from the Rivers Heritage Site and Orchard in Sawbridgeworth. For more information on this apple day visit: https://bit.ly/4eb55j3==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to tv presenter and wildlife gardening expert, Chris Baines.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken offers some advice on what to do in the garden this month and suggests planting autumn flowering bulbs, such as Saffron Crocus. There is also plenty still to be doing in the vegetable patch.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Tips and hints from Tim's Allotment from this summer 2024.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Millie Bonas from coirproducts.co.uk talks about the many uses of this substitute for peat around the garden.To order visit their website: https://bit.ly/3K23kqY==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

BBC Gardeners' World Live Autumn Fair is coming to Essex and will be staged in association with English Heritage at Audley End House and Gardens at the end of August (30 August - 1 September 2024). Tickets are available here: https://bit.ly/4fR2JXJ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Hedging and fruit trees, such as apple and plum, get the Ken Crowther touch as he looks at what you should be doing in the garden during July.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Dave Gillam is vice-chair of the National Dahlia Society. He's been a dahlia exhibitor for over 38 years winning 4 National Best Exhibits in Show in the last 10 years.Follow Dave's efforts on YouTube @DaveGillamDahlias.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken visits the jam factory in Tiptree, Essex, to talk with Farm Manager, Andrey Ivanov and see the latest strawberry harvest for 2024. To buy Tiptree jam and products online: https://bit.ly/43WWdIA==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

The Lawn Association’s David Hedges-Gower says enjoy your lawn during the summer, but it will need weekly cutting.To find out more about the Lawn Association visit their website: bit.ly/3r0DgpE==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken learns more about how robotic mowers can be used in the garden.For more information visit Stiga here: https://bit.ly/4eXSAYD==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

The Chair of the Cottage Garden Society, Sue Clarke talks to Ken Crowther.Find out more about the society here: https://bit.ly/3Ld4i4h==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken looks at what to do in the garden during June.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Highlights from Ken Crowther's new gardening phone-in show on City Sound Radio: bit.ly/3tDxV9NListen live on the third Sunday of the month from 09:00am.Send your questions in advance to post@worldradiogardening.com.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

A review of a visit to this year's Chelsea Flower Show 2024.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken finds out about the thousands of tulips that are planted each year at Ulting Wick and how owner, Philippa Burrough, is re-planting for the summer season. More information on visiting Ulting Wick gardens: https://bit.ly/44UpN2D==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to Mark Gregory about his work building show gardens for Chelsea Flower Show 2024.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Bulldog Tools will be at the centre of this year's Chelsea Flower Show, helping gardeners to build the show gardens.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

John Dower from the Alpine Garden Society discusses starting out and building a rockery in your garden. He also looks at how to get started with alpine plants.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has teamed up with award-winning grower Peter Beales Roses to create a new rose to celebrate 200 years of saving lives at sea.Ian Limmer from Peter Beales Roses talks to Ken Crowther about the development of the new bloom.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Buy a watering system now: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHy==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

David Wolfe from Wakelyns in Suffolk talks to Oliver Rogers about Agroforestry Open Weekend happening between Friday 17 May to Sunday 20 May 2024. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3IUPAxH#springiscoming #gardening #flowers #garden #roses ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: https://bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (https://bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther gets ready for spring with some of the jobs to be doing during April '24. #springiscoming #gardening #flowers #garden #roses ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: https://bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (https://bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Highlights from Ken Crowther's new gardening phone-in show on City Sound Radio: bit.ly/3tDxV9NListen live on the second Sunday of the month from 09:00am.Send your questions in advance to post@worldradiogardening.com.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to Sandra Lawrence, the author of a book called 'Miss Willmott's Ghosts: the extraordinary life and gardens of a forgotten genius'. Sandra has been researching the life and times of Ellen Willmott the former owner of Warley Place in Essex.For more information on Sandra Lawrence visit her website here: https://bit.ly/4cmAJt6Warley Place in Essex has extensive daffodils during spring and details on how to visit are here: https://bit.ly/3IHJosQ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Elizabeth Waugh is the writer behind a book called the Rivers Nursery of Sawbridgeworth and she talks about the early innovator of fruit tree development. Oliver Rogers investigates the history of varieties such as the Conference Pear.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Roger Ward from Golden Grove Nursery talks about the carbon capture and net zero labels on their conifers.Golden Grove Nursery's website is here: https://bit.ly/3IBKOoE==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: https://bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (https://bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Dave Gillam is vice-chair of the National Dahlia Society. He's been a dahlia exhibitor for over 38 years winning 4 National Best Exhibits in Show in the last 10 years. Follow Dave's efforts on YouTube @DaveGillamDahlias.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: https://bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (https://bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

John Mason in Australia says gardening is art as much as science as he looks at ideas for planting in gardens.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: https://bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (https://bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Oliver Rogers talks to the Southport Gardening Group about their gold medal success at the Southport Flower Show with a special garden to celebrate the U3A.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: https://bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (https://bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Naturalist Chris Gibson talks about his work at Beth Chatto gardens advising on invasive species and plants from abroad. Find out more about Chris Gibson and his work at his website: https://bit.ly/49zEqtX==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: https://bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (https://bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Mike Smith from Meadow Croft Garden Centre about their pansies and violas festival in March 2024.For more information on the festival visit: https://bit.ly/3uVxisG==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via sign-up page: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYRThe first newsletter is out now here: https://bit.ly/3TfbXT1 – don’t miss the next one!Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (https://bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Plant packaging is increasing required to be recyclable and Modiform are one of the big producers of a new generation of plant pots and trays.

Andrew Jeanes from Guernsey Clematis talks about 2 new special varieties.

The Garden on a Roll is designed to provide easy planting ideas and come as a complete kit for anyone to plant up a garden. Antony Henn is the creator behind Garden on a Roll. Katie Wood is from VegTrug and the two companies are now partnering on a Garden on a Roll for planting in VegTrug's planters.For more information visit the Garden on a Roll website: https://bit.ly/3wr2ekZ

Jos Smit from JUB Holland and Martine De Ridder from Keukenhof gardens discuss the anniversary of these amazing displays.

Pamela Clark talks to Oliver Rogers about the Hardy Plants Society.Visit their website: https://hardy-plant.org.uk/

Help for repairing and cleaning a patio from Liam Bull, marketing manager for Azpects.For more information visit: https://www.azpects.co.uk/

Dick Woods from Finches Friend talks about their new design of safe and clean bird feeders. for more information on the feeders visit their website: https://bit.ly/49IRTiw

Kirsty Fleetwood is the marketing and sales Director at David Austin Roses and talks to Oliver Rogers about the new rose finder app.To use the app visit the David Austin Roses website: https://bit.ly/3T59vQg

Nick Hamilton talks to Oliver Rogers about spring at Barnsdale Gardens.For more information on visiting Barnsdale Gardens in Rutland: bit.ly/40pgiWl

Highlights from Ken Crowther's new gardening phone-in show on City Sound Radio: bit.ly/3tDxV9NListen live on the second Sunday of the month from 09:00am.Send your questions in advance to post@worldradiogardening.com.

Ken Crowther talks to Steve and Anne Vale from the Alpine Garden Society about a large plant show coming to Essex.The plant fair and show will be held on Saturday 2 March 2024 at Chelmsford City Racecourse. For more details: https://bit.ly/4bquMLl

Ken Crowther talks trees with Paul King from King and Co the Tree Nursery. For more information visit King and co's website: https://bit.ly/3ux3kuN

Ken Crowther talks to Jill Goldsmith from the Gardens of Easton Lodge about snowdrops and the Italian sunken garden designed by Harold Peto.For more information and details on how to visit during February visit their website: https://bit.ly/3un3Ifw

What does it take to teach gardening to students in an education setting? Oliver Rogers speaks to one educator, Wendy Gordon about her experiences in schools and academies in the UK. Wendy also writes about gardening for Kadamey's FREE online digital activities magazine aimed at parents and early years nursery providers. This can be viewed by visiting Kadamey's website: https://bit.ly/42xy2jW

John Mason in Australia looks back at 45 years of ACS Distance Education, a business he formed in 1979.Post below and tell us about your experience of long distance learning online? Have you ever undertaken a course? >>>For more information on ACS Distance learning and to apply for a course visit: bit.ly/3m5K7vI

For Children's Mental Health Week (5 to 11 February 2024) Ken asks Lee Connelly, the Skinny Jean Gardener, about his thoughts on getting children and young people involved in the garden.To buy a signed copy of 'How to get kids gardening with the Skinny Jean Gardener' click here: https://bit.ly/3OxHxtG

YouTuber, Naturally JB explains the benefits to making use of Vegplotter.com 's free online allotment planning tool. To sign-up and start using Vegplotter.com's FREE online planning tool visit their website: https://vegplotter.com/?wrg

Oliver Rogers goes to meet Old Knobbley, an oak tree that is thought to be 800 years old in Mistley, Essex. He talks to author, Morag Embleton about the book for children that she created about the tree.The book is called Old Knobbley the oak tree and is available online and in local independent stores: bit.ly/3U8G3tJFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via the sign-up page: bit.ly/3RWwhYRAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Oliver Rogers goes to meet Old Knobbley, an oak tree that is thought to be 800 years old in Mistley, Essex. He talks to author, Morag Embleton about the book for children that she created about the tree. The book is called Old Knobbley the oak tree and is available online and in local independent stores: https://bit.ly/3U8G3tJFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and deals for you as a gardener. Make sure you don’t miss out by signing up today via the sign-up page: https://bit.ly/3RWwhYRAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (https://bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Highlights from Ken Crowther's new gardening phone-in show on City Sound Radio: https://bit.ly/3tDxV9N Listen live on the second Sunday of the month from 09:00am.Send your questions in advance to post@worldradiogardening.com.

Andrew Tokely, Horticulture Director from Kings Seeds, talks to Ken Crowther about vegetables, Kings Seeds, allotments and the history of the seed growing trade in Essex.Kings Seeds website: https://bit.ly/4873EhU

National Garden Scheme Chief Executive George Plumptre talks to Ken Crowther about wellbeing and snowdrops

John Mason in Australia investigates #gardeningtips to help prevent flooding in your garden. Post below and tell us about your experience this past winter, have you been flooded in your garden? >>>For more information on ACS Distance learning and to apply for a course visit: https://bit.ly/3m5K7vI

Plants, soil and gardens from around the globe with Ken Crowther. In this programme Ken looks at simple tips for making your garden more Japanese in style.

Chloe Lucas is a nurse who has gone into farming and now has two highland cows on the marshes in Essex. You can find out more about Chloe's farming journey on her Instagram account: https://bit.ly/41CBl96

Adam Pasco looks at fruits and berries that can provide winter colour for your garden.Watch Adam's latest video to accompany this feature: https://bit.ly/473l5Pu

Plants, soil and gardens from around the globe with Ken Crowther. In this programme Ken looks at simple tips for making your garden more Dutch in style.

Plants, soil and gardens from around the globe with Ken Crowther. In this programme Ken looks at simple tips for making your garden more English cottage garden in style.

Ken looks at how the cold weather can effect lawns.

David Lewis from horticulture charity, Perennial talks to Oliver Rogers about the services and support the organisation offers to those working in the industry. for more information on the charity: https://bit.ly/3QY15YJ

Ken Crowther visits another beautiful garden in France and finds out about the impressionist painter and the waterlilies.

Plants, soil and gardens from around the globe with Ken Crowther. In this programme Ken looks at simple tips for making your garden more French in style.

Winter is just around the corner and the Lawn Association’s David Hedges-Gower has some timely advice for looking after your lawn. He also answers some of your questions about when to patch up your grass following damage from animal urine.To find out more about the Lawn Association visit their website: http://bit.ly/3r0DgpE

Beavers can help to prevent flooding, - if they're deployed in the right location. Archie Ruggles-Brise talks to Oliver Rogers about the Essex beavers in an enclosure near Finchingfield, Essex. The Natural Flood Management project is helping to reduce the risk of floods in the village. For more information visit the Spains Hall Estate website: https://bit.ly/47E7ajB

Russell Savory is a wildlife cameraman and has produced high quality footage for BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5 documentaries. He talks to Oliver Rogers about how he started out in the field of wildlife photography and getting young people interested in nature. For more information on Russell's work visit his website: https://bit.ly/3G6LBN2

Oliver Rogers talks to writer, Sue Reed about her first novel, 'The Rewilding of Molly McFlynn' available now through her website to buy: https://bit.ly/46gAonv

National Ambassador of International Men's Day UK, Mark Brooks OBE talks to Oliver Rogers about some of the challenges and issues around male mental health.

Take an audio tour around Hatfield Forest in Essex and learn about some of the mighty trees that have stood there, such as the Doodle Oak.

John Mason talks more on small scale permaculture in gardens.ACS Distance Education has plenty of online courses to help develop your practical knowledge around gardening. Errol today: bit.ly/3m5K7vI

David Hedges-Gower from the Lawn Association talks about some of the jobs for the autumn to help your lawn look its best.

To find out more about the Lawn Association visit their website: bit.ly/3r0DgpE

John Mason has been to visit Tokyo and then on to Kyoto during the cherry blossom season.

ACS Distance Education has plenty of online courses to help develop your practical knowledge around gardening. Errol today: https://bit.ly/3m5K7vI

Martyn Richards from Agriton UK talks to Oliver Rogers about using a process called bokashi composting to make use of your green waste within your garden.

To buy bokashi products from Agriton UK visit their website: bit.ly/3qx6pIY For international customers visit worldwide distributor, EMRO Japan, scroll down to 'choose county' and find a retailer for your territory: bit.ly/3Cl6QIW

Ken demonstrates the best way to clip a Thuja hedge and gives a few jobs for the garden to make sure you have success later in the year.

Keep the colour coming all summer by choosing Adam Pasco’s favourite plants for your garden. From hardy perennials and summer bedding for flowers to a host of plants with fancy foliage, Adam Pasco takes you on a tour of his pots and borders and shares tips that provide a succession of colour right into autumn.

For more advice and guidance from Adam's Gardening Guides can now be found on World Radio Gardening's website: https://bit.ly/3PtQ3vf

Ken visits the East Coast Distillery to learn about the production of gin. Nicole North from the East Coast Distillery talks about how the distillery in Essex was created and some of the ingredients that make the flavours of their gin.

**Remember safety is important when carrying out coastal foraging and we would recommend that research on making sure any foraging is low impact should be undertaken before any attempt to collect edible coastal plants.

To find out more and purchase gin online visit the East Coast Distillery website: https://bit.ly/3NY4bvF

Ken visits the jam factory in Tiptree, Essex, to talk with Farm Manager, Andrey Ivanov and see the latest strawberry harvest.

To buy Tiptree jam and products online: https://bit.ly/43WWdIA

David Hedges-Gower from the Lawn Association talks about some of the jobs during the summer months for a perfect lawn.

To find out more about the Lawn Association visit their website: https://bit.ly/3r0DgpE

Horticultural Director of Kings Seeds, Andrew Tokely talks about sweet peas. For more details and to purchase sweet pea seed at Kings Seeds visit their website: bit.ly/3HEtAWA

To buy the cornfield flower mix as mentioned in this podcast visit Kings Seeds website: https://bit.ly/46ea0vR

Ken looks at how his vegetable patch is taking shape this summer.

Martyn Richards from Agriton UK talks to Oliver Rogers about using a process called bokashi composting to make use of your kitchen food waste.

To buy bokashi products from Agriton UK visit their website: https://bit.ly/3qx6pIY For international customers visit worldwide distributor, EMRO Japan, scroll down to 'choose county' and find a retailer for your territory: https://bit.ly/3Cl6QIW

Horticultural Director of Kings Seeds, Andrew Tokely has a tip for those wanting fresh vegetables for Christmas. For more details and to purchase Eskimo carrot seeds at Kings Seeds visit their website: https://bit.ly/3OZACuz

Ken Crowther visits the famous Keukenhof gardens in the Netherlands to see some of the beautiful tulips on display. This is part 2 of a look at the gardens during April. For more information on visiting the gardens look at the website: bit.ly/3HV3YFY

Ken Crowther visits the famous Keukenhof gardens in the Netherlands to see some of the beautiful tulips on display. This is part 1 of a look at the gardens during April. For more information on visiting the gardens look at the website: bit.ly/3HV3YFY

Ken Crowther visits the famous Keukenhof gardens in the Netherlands to see some of the beautiful tulips on display. For more information on visiting the gardens look at the website: https://bit.ly/3HV3YFY

Nick Hamilton talks to Oliver Rogers about his TV gardener father, Geoff Hamilton and Nick has now written a book called 'The Right Genes'. The book looks at Nick's life and is available from Barnsdale Gardens now: http://bit.ly/3JXgEfCVisit Barnsdale Gardens in Rutland: http://bit.ly/40pgiWl

Ken looks at some of the jobs for the garden in March and April, including tips on how to plant roses. He also gives advice on starting off your seedlings for vegetables such as rhubarb and pumpkin.Check out Bulldog's half moon edging knife: bit.ly/3FH8F4W

John Mason provides an insight into producing a productive garden.ACS Distance Education provide a wide range of gardening and horticulture learning courses online. For more details visit their website: https://bit.ly/3m5K7vI

Ken looks at some of the jobs for the end of February including maintaining a herbaceous borders for the best summer blooms.

Horticultural Director of King's Seeds, Andrew Tokely talks about sweet peas. For more details and to purchase sweet pea seed at King's Seed visit their website: http://bit.ly/3HEtAWA

Ken Crowther looks at peat-free compost and other planting media that helps to support a better environment for nature and humans.

Your questions answered by Ken. To send in a question email post@worldradiogardening.comKen talks about spring planting ideas and bulbs such as snowdrops, daffodils and tulips.

Adam Pasco gives some tips and advice on winter planting for bare rooted trees, shrubs, roses and fruits.You can find out more about Adam's gardening advice on his website: http://www.adampascomedia.com/

Your questions answered by Ken. To send in a question email post@worldradiogardening.com

Oliver Rogers talks to Community Forest Director, Dave Bigden about his work and tree planting near London. The Thames Chase Trust and Community Forest is spread across multiple sites in Havering, Thurrock, Barking and Dagenham and Brentwood local authority areas and extends to 40 square miles of forestry.

Your questions answered by Ken. To send in a question email post@worldradiogardening.com

Tips on growing and using ginger with John Mason in Australia.

Brighten your outlook over the cold months with Adam Pasco's selection of seasonal flowers, berries and attractive foliage for patio pots and borders.

Watch the accompanying video at 'Adam's Gardening Guides':

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjSay-QXbvM&t=24s

Ken looks at pumpkins and which varieties make good soap or pie! He shares his Halloween secrets for growing a big orange beauty.

Boost your spring flower displays by planting multi-headed tulips, and check out Adam's favourite Tulip 'Antoinette'.

Watch the accompanying video at "Adam's Gardening Guides":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_LQ_l0tSgE

Ken looks at what you should be doing in the garden during the autumn.

John Mason from ACS Distance Education looks at what gardeners can do to produce more sustainable food crops.

Oliver Rogers talks to garden designer, Sean Butler about his company Cube 1994 Ltd and creating award winning gardens for the Chelsea Flower Show and major clients.

For more information on Cube 1994 Ltd visit: https://www.cube1994.com/

Ken Crowther looks at how vertical farming could help to improve food production security in the UK.

Ken Crowther looks at the benefits of growing a lawn.

John Mason takes a look at how to make the best use of water in your garden.

John Mason's garden in Australia now has a treetop walk. Find out more about how Australian's have been turning to their gardens during lockdown.

Ken Crowther gives some useful advice on caring for your lawn during autumn.

YouTuber and beer writer, Jonny Garrett talks to Oliver Rogers about his book, 'A Year in Beer'.

The book is available now: t.ly/XMrf

Lilies produce stunning summer displays and are so easy to grow in pots if you follow Adam Pasco's advice.

Watch the accompanying video at "Adam's Gardening Guides": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crJ2xiwVxU8&t=512s

Find out about how to best look after your fruit trees with Ken Crowther.

As summer heats-up join Adam Pasco for watering tips for pots, baskets, crops, greenhouses and more.

Watch the accompanying video from Adam here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-SafsTOoVU&t=1302s

Join Adam Pasco in his greenhouse for advice on tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, ventilation, watering and more.

Watch the accompanying video from Adam here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krygo5i7q1U

Ken looks at how to prevent brown rot from getting your fruits this season.

Ken looks at some of the jobs in the garden to look after your flowers.

Ken talks to the Sun newspaper columnist, Steve Bradley about some common pests and diseases.

Ken talks to Dave Gillam about looking after summer bedding flowers.

Tim's beans come down with a dose of blackfly.

Geoff Hodge looks at roses and how to get the best from them.

Geoff Hodge looks at what needs to be done around the home for your indoor plants.

Adam Pasco continues his look at summer flowers for his patio and talks about Hostas in pots.

For more advice check out Adam's Gardening Guides on his YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/AdamPascoMedia

Adam Pasco encourages you to get hands on with your plants as summer starts.

Join Adam Pasco, former Editor of BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, as he provides tips and ideas to keep the colour coming through summer and into autumn around patios and borders.

For more advice check out Adam's Gardening Guides on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AdamPascoMedia

Ken updates us on his apricots and finds out that he should have been a bit more ruthless with the fruits!

Find out about cut flowers and creating wonderful floral displays. Freddie's Flowers use bikes to deliver their flower boxes to people's homes. Find out more: https://uk.freddiesflowers.com/

Ken is starting to pull radishes and pick lettuce leaves from his small plot. Get some great planting ideas for small gardens.

Ken Crowther talks to Mick Lavelle from Writtle University College about the changing weather patterns and climate change.

Ken looks at the caterpillars of the Cabbage White butterfly and offers some tips on how to deal with this pest.

Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his previous experiences of building gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Paul Hervey-Brookes talks to Ken about his RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden for 2022 and gives some tips on planting around new gardens. For more information on this talented designer visit his website: https://www.paulherveybrookes.com/

Francesca White from Harkness Roses talks to Ken at the Chelsea Flower Show 2022. For more information visit their website: https://www.roses.co.uk/

Stella Exley from hare Spring Cottage Plants talks about Camassia with Ken at the Chelsea Flower Show 2022. For more information about Hare Spring Cottage Plants visit their website: https://harespringcottageplants.co.uk/

Ken Crowther talks to BBC Gardeners' World TV presenter, Adam Frost.

Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about a special wildlife garden being created in the moat at the Tower of London for the Platinum Jubilee.

For more details on how to see this garden visit the Historic Royal Palaces: https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/whats-on/superbloom-at-the-tower-of-london/#gs.1khxs7

Ken looks at how to deal with aphids on Lupins.

2: Ken talks to Wayne Fiddes of i Garden Vision about the installation of a large patio on a steel framework. For more information on i Garden Vision visit their website: www.igardenvision.co.uk/

Ken talks to Wayne Fiddes of i Garden Vision about the installation of a large patio on a steel framework. For more information on i Garden Vision visit their website: https://www.igardenvision.co.uk/

Ken looks at a patch of bamboo he's been trying to control. It is located by a pond and so chemical pesticides are difficult to apply to the plant.

Ken gives some top tips on making sure your fruit trees provide the biggest and juiciest individual fruits. Also, remember to keep the plants well watered during the dry months.

The former editor of Gardeners’ World Magazine and now the editor of Waitrose's Garden Magazine, Adam Pasco, provides tips on planting Nemesia Wisley Vanilla and looking after Fuchsias. For more information on Adam visit his website: www.adampascomedia.com/

The former editor of Gardeners’ World Magazine and now the editor of Waitrose's Garden Magazine, Adam Pasco, provides tips on how to get your summer bedding plants flowering to their best. For more information on Adam visit his website: http://www.adampascomedia.com/

Covering fruit trees such as apricot and peach is essential to avoid a frost affecting the fruit. Ken looks at how to protect fruit trees and gives some tips on the best way to produce the biggest and juiciest fruits as well!

Ken reviews a new mower from Mountfield. Watch the full review here: https://youtu.be/ttzb9CBZFrs

Ken discusses some of the modern developments used in commercial orchards and how they might help gardeners.

A plant flowering at this time of year is the camellia and for this relative of the tea bush - it's all about location, location, location in your garden.

As Ken explains how to get your camellia looking its best.

Dr Kim Wallis from the Essex Bat Group talks to Oliver Rogers about conservation efforts to protect bats in the UK. For more information visit: http://essexbatgroup.org/

Get in-touch and send Ken your gardening questions post@worldradiogardening.com

Ken Crowther talks to Pippa Greenwood about her career and also the range of pest control products available through her website: https://pippagreenwood.com/

Hannah Powell is the Communications and HR Director at Perrywood Garden Centre in Essex. Hannah talks to Oliver Rogers about suffering burnout and being diagnosed with a functional neurological disorder and how nature and gardening helped her to recover. She has now written a memoir called: ‘The Cactus Surgeon’ – Using Nature to Fix a Faulty Brain. It is available through Perrywood Garden Centre and online at https://thecactussurgeon.com/

Ken looks at the use of peat as a growing media and the potential alternatives, as the UK government consults on banning its use in England and Wales by 2024.

Ken has some ideas for planting spring bulbs in your lawn and bringing some delightful snow drops into your garden.

Essex farmer, Sam Squier talks to Oliver Rogers about better environmental stewardship of the land and rearing beef cattle on a new technique called mob grazing. He's launched a new brand called Wild & Rooted Farming: https://www.wildandrootedfarming.co.uk/

Some advice on how to handle a strimmer and get the best results in your garden.

Ken looks at how to make sure you are protecting soft fruit blossom at this time of the year.

Ken says that gardening is better than 'going to the gym' for exercise as he reviews the trends from the latest garden centre sales statistics.

Perennial geraniums can form a beautiful part of a herbaceous border, but at this time of year they look a little sorry for themselves. However, these plants can be rescued and used elsewhere in your garden as Ken explains.

Jobs for this week: Ken looks at cutting back ornamental grass plants and hydrangeas.

Oliver Rogers talks to lecturer Dr Kami (Kambiz) Baghalian from Writtle University College about the science and technology used in vertical farming. Can vertical farming help the planet? Find out more about the crops that can be grown under lights indoors.

John Mason reports from Australia on keeping plants indoors.

John Mason reports from Australia on using and drying herbs.

Alan Gray shows Ken Crowther around the gardens he helped to design at the Old Vicarage in Norfolk. This is the fifth part in a series of 5. For more information on visiting the gardens: eastrustonoldvicarage.co.uk/

Alan Gray shows Ken Crowther around the gardens he helped to design at the Old Vicarage in Norfolk. This is the fourth part in a series of 5. For more information on visiting the gardens: eastrustonoldvicarage.co.uk/

Alan Gray shows Ken Crowther around the gardens he helped to design at the Old Vicarage in Norfolk. This is the third part in a series of 5. For more information on visiting the gardens: eastrustonoldvicarage.co.uk/

Methane could be a useful fuel for powering tractors as the British farming sector looks to reduce it's emissions and help to support the UK Government's target of net zero by 2050. Ken Crowther talks to New Holland's Business Director, Richard Shelton about the latest tractors.

Alan Gray shows Ken Crowther around the gardens he helped to design at the Old Vicarage in Norfolk. This is the second part in a series of 5. For more information on visiting the gardens: eastrustonoldvicarage.co.uk/

Alan Gray shows Ken Crowther around the gardens he helped to design at the Old Vicarage in Norfolk. This is the first part in a series of 5. For more information on visiting the gardens: https://eastrustonoldvicarage.co.uk/

Gardening expert, Peter Seabrook presents his weekly Podcast. In this edition Peter is joined by Andrew Tokely, Horticultural Director, of Kings Seeds. Andrew gives some great tips from how to grow plants from seed, when to plant certain crops to how to protect them. Visit the Kings Seeds website here: http://www.kingsseeds.com

Your gardening questions answered in our monthly podcast. If you've got a question email us post@worldradiogardening.com or call 033 33 44 00 14.

Your gardening questions answered in our monthly podcast. If you've got a question email us post@worldradiogardening.com or call 033 33 44 00 14.

Andrew Tokeley chats with Ken Crowther about sowing onions and leeks.

John reflects how climate and the pandemic have affected gardening in Australia.

Yvette Faris talks about why coppicing is so important.

Richard Webb chats to Ken all about the snowdrops at Bennington Lordship.

Is it too early to prune my rose bushes? The kids have wrecked my lawn playing in the recent snow, what should I do? These and many more questions are answered by our gardening expect Ken Crowther. If you've got a question about gardening email post@worldradiogardening.com or call 033 33 44 00 14.

Now is the perfect time to be pruning fruit trees. Adam Pasco has some top tips to get your orchard looking neat and tidy ready for a bumper crop of fruit later in the year.

World Radio Gardening is starting a new monthly podcast answering all your gardening questions. Need help with your hydrangeas or advice about your azalea? Ken Crowther is on hand to help with a new podcast planting in your favourite device on the first Monday of each month. Email your questions to post@worldradiogardening.com

Our Australia reporter John explains how the global pandemic has affected things down under.

Mick Lavelle from Writtle University College says that people have become more aware their local environment and nature since lockdown happened in 2020.

Ken Crowther chats with Harvey Stevens about the history of Saville Gardens in Windsor Great Park.

Horticulture lecturer at Writtle University College, Mick Lavelle, tells World Radio Gardening presenter Owen Ward about his own unique garden.

Harvey Stevens shows Ken Crowther the rose garden in Windsor Great Park

Mick Lavelle speaks with Owen Ward about how teaching at Writtle University College has had to change as a result of coronavirus restrictions.

Here's a to do list for your gardening this month.

The Valley Gardens at Windsor Great Park are a site to see and the planting in the 60`s creates great shows in spring.

Theo visits the Sculpture by the Lakes in Dorset and chats to the owners Simon and Monique.

Here's a list of things you could be doing in the garden this month.

Owen and Ken take a look at the emails you have sent in to World Radio Gardening.

If you have a gardening question, send them to post@worldradiogardening.com

The farm manager at Tiptree Farms tells Ken Crowther how they are planning to recycle wasted heat from the Wilkin & Sons factory to extend the fruit season.

Ken Crowther has visited Tiptree Farms to find out how this years fruit harvest has been.

John Mason looks at how gardens can help protect homes from wild fire in Australia.

David Turner from Mr Fothergill's Seeds tells our reporter Ken Crowther what new flowers customers should expect to see in the near future.

Our allotment man Tim is harvesting all the different types of tomatoes he has grown this year.

Ken takes a trip to Mr Fothergill's Seeds trial grounds - the only one of it's type in the UK.

Our regular allotment correspondent, Tim, is pleased with how his beetroots have picked up after recent rain.

Ken chats with David Turner from Mr Fothergill's Seeds about how coronavirus has affected the business.

We got lots of emails to World Radio Gardening. In this programme Ken Crowther answers your questions. If you have a question you can email post@worldradiogardening.com

We got lots of emails to World Radio Gardening. In this programme Ken Crowther answers your questions. If you have a question you can email post@worldradiogardening.com

World Radio Gardening's allotment man Tim, takes us on a musical tour of his allotment during a busy period for him.

Ken's been back to Tiptree farms where it's be a great year for cherries.

Gardening author Rachel McCartain tells World Radio Gardening all about her new book.

You can buy Rachel's book from all good book shops and online too - https://www.amazon.co.uk/want-like-Garden-PlantPlots-TopTips/dp/1789631130

I want to like my Garden: how to make your garden better (1) (Plantplots Toptips)

Tim's found it a bit breezy lately on his coastal allotment in Essex.

At the height of summer, allotment man Tim considers if it's too late in the year to sow seeds.

Horticulture Lecturer Mick Lavelle considers the impact Coronavirus lockdown has had on the environment.

Tim's had a bit of a disaster on his allotment in Essex.

Keen allotment man, Tim, talks about the beans he's planted.

Geoff Hodge has some top tips on how to look after your lawn during the summer.

Here on World Radio Gardening, we were due to feature a wine expert. That is still our plan. Ken Crowther explains more.

Geoff Hodge takes a look at the plant of the month for June.

Here's another update from our allotment man, Tim.

Allotment man Tim is finding that he's having to water his plants a lot more this year due to the really dry spring he's having.

Ken has an update on things happening at Tiptree Farms, and how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the sales of the world famous jam.

Tim is planting his peas out, down on the allotment.

Our allotment reporter, Tim tells us what he's made his scarecrow out of and why more of them are popping up across the allotment site.

Sussex based garden designer Jack Dunckley, talks about the benefits of gardening during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Geoff Hodge runs through key tasks we all should be doing in our gardening at this time of year.

Janet Cubey may be well know to visitors of the RHS, but Martin has visited her new (ish)garden in New Zealand.

We take a trip to New Zealand where Martin Fish has caught up with Wolfgang Bopp at the Christchurch Botanical Gardens.

We hear what Tim's planting in his seaside greenhouse.

Ken's been looking at how restrictions due to coronavirus is affecting the fruit picking in New Zealand.

Thinking ahead to Christmas, Tim's planting his Brussels ready for the festive season.

With restrictions due to Coronavirus, Ken's spoken to staff at Tiptree Farms and reports back on what they are currently doing feeding the nation.

Tim tells us about the courgette seeds he's planting this year.

Keen allotment keeper, Tim, explains to World Radio Gardening why he enjoys planting Lobjoits Cos seeds.

Tim's back on his allotment and he's been busy planting lettuce seeds. He tell us how he gives the plants a fighting chance each year.

Tim tells World Radio Gardening what variety of radish seeds he's planting on his seaside allotment this year.

Everyone loves some red cabbage at Christmas don't they? Tim certainly does and has just planted some seeds on his allotment.

Everyone loves some red cabbage at Christmas don't they? Tim certainly does and has just planted some seeds on his allotment.

Tim talks about the King's Seeds he'll be growing on his seaside allotment this year.

Theo Meddleton finds out about the history of Compton Aches.

Please note this was recorded before the current Coronavirus pandemic. For the latest opening details please visit their website - www.comptonacres.co.uk

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Lemon Trees, Tomatoes and Onion Soft Rot.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Mick Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Clematis and Mushroom Plant.

David Redman, a product specialist at New Holland Tractors, explains how they are trying to turn their tractors green.

Ken chats with Neil Byford about the flower wholesale market.

Ken Crowther has been to find out!

In a brand new feature for 2020 here on World Radio Gardening, allotment owner Tim will bring us diary updates of what he's getting up to on his coastal allotment. This time he's talking about planting garlic.

World Radio Gardening reporter, Ken is back at Tiptree Farms chatting with the Farm Manager about water storage and usage in the fruit growing processes.

In a brand new feature for 2020 here on World Radio Gardening, allotment owner Tim will bring us diary updates of what he's getting up to on his coastal allotment. This time he's talking about planting shallots.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Greenhouses, Moss and Ivy. Essex Cricket star Graham Napier also has a chat.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from Greenhouses, Clematis and Seeds.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Mick Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Jasmines, Honeysuckle and Lavender.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Lucy Chamberlain joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Fatsia, Acers and Apples.

In this edition of the Gardening Podcast, Ken Crowther and guest Geoff Hodge answer your gardening questions on everything from Cucumbers, Wisterias and Apple trees.

In this edition of the Gardening Podcast, Ken Crowther and guest Christine Lavelle, Lecturer in Horticulture and Ecology at Writtle College, answer your gardening questions on everything from Kiwi Fruit, Maple Trees and Penstemons.

In this edition of the Gardening Podcast, Ken Crowther and guest Tom Coles, Horticulture Lecturer at Writtle University College, answer your gardening questions on everything from Magic Carpet Roses, Rubber Plants and Cats.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Lucy Chamberlain, Head Gardener at East Donyland Hall joins Ken to answer your gardening questions on everything from Fungus, Mistletoe and Peace Lily.

John Mason reports from Australia about climate change and recent bush fires.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther and guest Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre, answer your gardening questions on everything from Ivy, Brown Lawns and Holly.

Andrew Tokely, Kings Seeds Horticultural Director, looks back over 2019 on his vegetable plot.

Mick Lavelle from Writtle University College talks to Ken Crowther about bugs and insects over the winter months.

Our reporter, Ken Crowther speaks to Liz from the marketing team at Wilkin and Sons about their brand new heritage bus tea room.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Mick Lavelle from Writtle University College joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Chrysanthemums, Medlars and Lawns.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from Apple Trees, Photinia Red Robin and Birds of Paradise.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from dahlias, orchids and bougainvillea.

Oink - A Book of Fun for Pig Lovers (Exisle Publishing, November 2019) – a book of celebratory, thought-provoking and downright witty quotes about our portly pals complemented by stunning photography. More intelligent than dogs and able to play video games with more focus than chimps, pigs are smart! They have a special place in our hearts from childhood, thanks to the likes of A.A Milne’s Piglet and Wilbur of Charlotte’s Web. More and more people — including superstars such as George Clooney and Miley Cyrus — have discovered all the delightful characteristics that make them such endearing animals.

Oink is a celebration of these wonderful creatures and the perfect gift for anyone who has ever fallen under a pig’s spell! Featuring memorable quotes from people such as Winston Churchill, George Bernard Shaw, John Howard, and Shelley Duvall, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph, this is a book that’s guaranteed to make you smile.

Editor and pig enthusiast Renee Hollis tells World Radio Gardening all about this delightful book.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Lucy Chamberlain, Head Gardener at East Donyland Hall in Fingringhoe, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from lilac tress, asparagus and tomatoes.

Andrew Tokely and Ken Crowther catch up for a chat at Kings Seeds.

Tiptree Farm Administrator Dan chats with report Ken about what happens on the farm over winter.

Ken Crowther has been chatting with Farm Administrator Dan at Tiptree about the Medlar crop.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Christine Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Rubber Plants, Miscanthus and Strawberries.

In this edition of the Gardening Podcast, Geoff Hodge answers your gardening questions on everything from Roses, Magnolias and Compost Bins.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Goats, Salvia and Blue Spruce.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Geoff Hodge joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from tomatoes, grapes and roses.

It's National Apple Day in the UK and Fran from Lubera tells us all about the Red Love variety of apple available from their website - www.lubera.co.uk

Francijn Suermondt from Lubera looks forward to National Apple Day next week.

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The charity at Queen's Hospital in Romford are looking for help to refurbish their outdoor garden space. Volunteers are hope to bring the garden back to full glory for patients and NHS staff to enjoy.

The Head of Fundraising at Our Charity, Lydia, spoke with reporter Ken Crowther in the garden on a breezy autumn day.

To find out more about the charity, check out their website - https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/our-charity

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Christine Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Roses, Seeds and Deadly Nightshade.

Lucy Chamberlain, the Head Gardener at East Donyland Hall near Colchester, talks about her plans for next year.

Mick Lavell, a Senior Lecturer at Writtle University College discusses climate change and the affect on gardening with Ken Crowther.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam sits in for Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from lawns, wasps and bees.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Tom Cole joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Roots, Apple Trees and Climbing Roses.

John Taylor from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust chats with our reporter at the Orsett show about the declining number of Bees.

The farm manager at Tiptree Farms talks about how they are making the full use of available space.

Bob Flowerdew has a conversation with reporter Ken Crowther about potatoes, fruit and the rare Yellow Horn.

Barbara Segall chats with our reporter Ken Crowther about the herbs she's growing.

Ken made his annual visit to see Andrew Tokeley on his vegetable plot.

Mary Payne gives her top tips for gardening in shady areas to Theo Meddelton at Compton Acres.

In this edition of the Gardening Podcast, Mick Lavelle, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from rose bushes, cuttings and foxes.

World Radio Gardening reporter, Ken Crowther has been speaking with the farm manager at Tiptree Farms about how they are maximising their growing space.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Lucy Chamberlain, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from sweet chestnuts, box hedges and crab apples.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Tom Cole joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Lilac Trees, Wasps and Hydrangeas.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from lawns, aubergines and willow trees.

Tim Jefferies explains how well Mr Fothergill Seeds are doing down under.

World Radio Gardening reporter, Ken Crowther heads to Mt Fothergill Seeds and chats with Brian about the peppers on trial there.

Ken takes a trip to Tiptree Farms and chats with Farm manager Andrey about the plum crop.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Fig Trees, Passion Fruit and Bugs.

Theo Meddelton chats with Mary Payne about eco friendly gardening at Compton Acres.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from Cucumbers, Trees and Tomatoes.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Lucy Chamberlain joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Herbs, Figs and Frogs.

Gardening expert Peter Seabrook presents his weekly Podcast. In this edition he finds out what RHS garden is encouraging you to take your shoes and socks off and run bare foot over their lush lawns.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Tom Cole from Writtle University College joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from tomatoes, Bees and pollination.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Plums, Potatoes and Roses.

David Jackson from Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust chats with World Radio Gardening and Hospital Radio Chelmsford presenter, Owen Ward about a recent open day at Broomfield Hospital in Essex.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Geoff Hodge sits in for Ken and answers your gardening questions on everything from Small Trees, Flowering and Viburnum Beetle.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from bees, toads and runner beans. He's joined by horticulturalist Tom Cole.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Mick Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Passion Flowers, Walnut Trees and Figs.

Theo Meddelton visits Compton Acres and discusses Heather with Mary Payne.

Reporter, Ken has been finding out why June is the most important month for a good sweet pea crop and which colour has the strongest perfume.

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We take another visit to Wilkin's Farm in Tiptree where the fruit is grown for the world famous Tiptree jam. In this podcast, we find out how the weather can impact growth even when the plants are under cover and what the best temperature is for growing strawberries.

We've been speaking to Kerry Austin, who's the coordinator of the International Rose Trials.

Reporter for World Radio Gardening, Ken Crowther, takes a stroll along a new educational trail organised by Paul Rochford.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Compost, Hydrangeas and Gooseberries.

Christine Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Courgettes, Cucumbers and Cherry Trees.

In this edition of the Gardening Podcast, Ken Crowther answers your questions on everything from Box Trees, Roses and Ginger Lillies.

Ken chats with Jo Perkins about Facebook's involvement at Chelsea.

Ken chats with Chris Collins about getting children involved with gardening at Chelsea.

Ken chats with Adam Frost at Chelsea about the filming of Gardeners World.

Reporter, Theo Meddelton, visits Compton Acres and discusses container planting with gardener Mary Payne.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Cucumbers, Apple Trees and Roses.

Rosie Hardy chats with reporter Ken Crowther about herbaceous planting at the Chelsea Flower Show 2019.

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Alliums are the topic of conversation between Mark and Ken at the Chelsea Flower Show 2019.

World Radio Gardening reporter, Ken Crowther speaks to award winning garden designer Mark Gregory.

Mark won a Chelsea Flower Show 2019 Gold Medal in the Show Gardens category for his "Welcome to Yorkshire" garden which also received the People's Choice Award.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Mick Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Hydrangea, Box Hedging and Fluorescent Beetles.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Weeds, Philadelphus and Daisy Petals.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Tom Cole joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Wisteria, Lemon Trees and Acers.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Tom Cole joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from mulberries, strawberries and tomatoes.

World Radio Gardening reporter, Ken Crowther takes a visit to the fruit farm at Tiptree in Essex as the picking begins.

Owen takes a look at the different variteties of flower to make the best summer borders.

TV presenter and gardener, Joe Swift, chats to Ken about the community garden spaces he's designed and how he's looking forward to all the major flower shows coming up.

Ken Crowther continues his tour of Coton Manor Gardens.

Ken Crowther takes us on a visit to Coton Manor Gardens in Northamptonshire.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Fig Trees, Gooseberries, and Abutilon.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Mick Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Mimosa, Runner Beans and Orchids.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour Ken Crowther answers your questions on everything from Morello Cherry Trees, Holly Trees and Chickweed.

Following her previous two bestselling volumes, Liz Cowley returns with a new collection of 140 humorous cameos inspired by gardening quirks. World Radio Gardening caught up with Liz to find out more.

The book is called "Green Fingers", written by Liz Cowley and published by Gibson Square (ISBN: 9781783341504)

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Verina Olly chats with Ken about the history of Marks Hall.

Geoff Hodge and Ken Crowther discuss the latest technological enhancements in the garden.

Andrey Ivanov from Tiptree Farms takes our reporter Ken on a tour of the expanded growing tunnels.

Farm Manager at Tiptree Farms, Andrey Ivanov, explains about the experiments they are doing this year with Essex University.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Tom Cole joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Potatoes, Red Robins and Patio Roses.

Geoff Hodge has a list of things we can be getting on with in the garden this month.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Japanese Maple Trees, Tulips and Daffodils.

Gilwell Park is the home of The Scouts, and shortly before a royal visit by The Duchess of Cambridge our reporter Owen Ward spoke to head gardener Charlie Thoirs.

Ken speaks with the CEO of the National Garden Scheme; George Plumtree about the work they do and variety of gardens opening up this year.

The famous cake baker, Mary Berry, tells World Radio Gardening about her support of the National Garden Scheme.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from Grass, Shrubs and Scams.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Tom Cole joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Daffodils, Trees and Geraniums.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Hedges, Roses and Orchids.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Red Robins, Bamboo and Potatoes.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Ken Crowther is joined by Mick Lavelle to answer your gardening questions.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions.

Henry Blake speaks to World Radio Gardening about their easy to build raised beds.

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Ken chats with Jane Mohan from West Street Vineyard in Essex about the growing wine making market.

Peter Freeman from Thomson & Morgan Seeds speaks about three new plants for 2019

Jude talks about the latest products from Neudorf.

Ever thought about growing plants in a garage or basement? Richard Hamilton explains the benefits of hydroponic gardening.

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Michael from David Austin Roses talks about two new flowers this year.

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Dave and Ken chat in the World Radio Gardening studio about popular evergreens.

Geoff Hodge has a list of jobs we can be doing to care for our houseplants.

Adam Taylor explains why there's a shortage of daffodil bulbs this year.

Geoff Hodge takes a look at this months plant - Vinca.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge sits in for Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Purple Roses, Plums and Brooms.

Ken Crowther talks with Dave Gillam about these spring flowers.

Geoff Hodge has a to do list of things to on the vegetable plot this month.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Shrubs, Compost Bins and Tomatoes.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from moles, badgers and cats.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Christine Lavelle joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Victoria Plums, Apple Trees and Tomato Seeds.

Ken Crowther asks Mick Lavell what happens to insects during the winter.

The author of "Woof" - a book of happiness for dog lovers - tells World Radio Gardening why you should pick up a copy from your nearest book shop.

Tom Cole tells World Radio Gardening why the students of Writtle University College take a trip to the RHS Hyde Hall garden each winter.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Jersey Lilies, Winter Beauties and Cherry Trees.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Mick Lavelle, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Ivy, Mushrooms and Geraniums.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Tom Cole from Writtle University College joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Runner Beans, Hedge Trimmers and Fuchsias.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Christmas Cacti, Broad Beans and Hedges.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from House Plants, Birds of Paradise, and Slugs.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour podcast, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from Amaryllis, Blue Spruce Trees and Poinsettia.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Christmas Trees, Bamboo Orchids and Irises.

Geoff Hodge has a list of things you can be doing in the garden this month.

Lucy Chamberlain chats with Ken Crowther about her work as Head Gardener.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from kiwi fruits, onions and nettles. There’s also exclusive podcast-only tips for things you can be getting on with in the garden over the next 7 days plus the plant of the week.

Tom Cole chats with Ken Crowther about what the students at Writtle University College are learning.

Nathan Thomas joins us on World Radio Gardening to tell us about an ideal Christmas present for those who keep chickens.

Geoff Hodge brings us the plant of the month - Cornus.

In this edition of the Gardening Podcast, Mick Lavelle, Senior Lecturer at Writtle University College, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from wisteria seeds, lavender and Christmas trees.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from hydrangeas, walnuts and figs.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour, Tom Cole, from Writtle University College, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from apple trees, lawns and magnolias.

In this edition of the Gardening Hour Podcast, Lucy Chamberlain sits in for Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from fish , trees and lawns.

Ken Crowther and Chelmsford garden centre owner Dave Gilham with gardening answers.

Ken chats to Tim Lowden from New Holland Tractors and finds out how technology is changing the machinery farmers use.

Ken Crowther finds out about the history of RHS Rosemoor in Devon with Curator John Webster.

Ken Crowther visits the garden of Tom Cole, someone who has no lawn.

Ken Crowther and Mick Lavelle from Writtle University College answer this week's queries including Pyracantha, Bramley Apples and Rhubarb.

Ken Crowther visits RHS Rosemoor in Devon and speaks to Curator John Webster about how the hot summer of 2018 affected the gardens.

Geoff Hodge and Ken Crowther discuss spring flowering bulbs that need to be planted around this time of year.

In this edition, Tom Cole from Writtle University College, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from foxes, rabbits and squirrels.

Geoff Hodge provides us with a list of things you could be doing in the garden this month.

Owen visits Gilwell Park and speaks with the Head Gardener Charlie Thoirs.

In this edition, gardening expert Geoff Hodge, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from bugs, bulbs and blackberries.

In this edition, Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from foxgloves, plumbs and garlic.

Ken Crowther has been speaking with Bob Flowerdew following the really hot summer of 2018.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Lucy Chamberlain, Head Gardener at East Donyland Hall in Fingringhoe, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from Runner Beans, Bougainvillea and Chilies.

Tom Cole from Writtle University College joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on the Gardening Hour Podcast.

Ken Crowther chats with Jekka McVicar about herbs.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Mick Lavelle, Senior Lecturer at Writtle University College joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from monkey trees, roses and figs.

Ken Crowther chats with John Fothergill who's celebrating 40 years of the Mr Fothergills seeds business.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther answers your gardening questions on everything from bees, figs and laurel bushes.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from apples, sweet corn and medlar trees.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from ponds, bamboo and melons.

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In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from beetroot, tomatoes and hydrangeas.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Geoff Hodge, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from watering during the hot weather, runner beans and pyracantha.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Mick Lavelle, the Senior Lecturer at Writtle University College, joins Ken Crowther to answer your gardening questions on everything from water shortages, beetroot and cucumbers.

Ken Crowther is joined by Christine Lavelle of Writtle University College to answer your gardening questions on all things from Cucumbers, marrows and Christmas trees.

In this edition of the BBC Essex Gardening Hour, Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre, joins Ken Crowther to answer your questions on everything from lawns, fuchsias and hanging baskets.

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BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries.

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BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Dave Gillam, general manager at Abercorn Garden Centre in Essex.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Dave Gillam, general manager at Abercorn Garden Centre in Essex.

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BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Lucy Chamberlain, who gardens at East Donyland Hall, Fingringhoe.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Mick Lavelle, senior lecturer in horticulture at Writtle University College.

Established in 1885, Wilkin & Son have always shown entrepreneurial spirit. Starting out as farmers of soft fruit they diversified to jam making, going on to make marmalades, honey and fruit gin liquers. The company has now established a chain of tea rooms across Essex, the latest recently opened in Chelmsford. Scott Goodfellow explained to Ken Crowther why he thinks they are so popular.

Peter Seabrook speaks to The Scotts Company about their products and the challenges faced in satisfying the gardener’s needs. Plus hear why you shouldn’t push hyacinth bulbs back and why you should be on the look-out for wonky fruits.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College.

Peter Seabrook speaks to Westland Horticulture about the best ingredients and conditions for your potting compost. And there’s news on the strawberry that’s essential for women in the early stages of pregnancy.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Mick Lavelle, senior lecturer in horticulture at Writtle University College.

Peter Seabrook is joined by Anthony Andrews, a man who traded seeds from Essex to East Germany. Plus with the imminent phasing out of Glyphosate, Peter has news on how to kill weeds. And there are some timely tips on leaf mould.

Ian Paton of the famous Paton twins discusses what goes into growing as he and his brother strive to create the world’s largest pumpkin. Plus Peter Seabrook explains how LED lights can be used to accelerate growth in your garden.

Peter Seabrook speaks to Matthew Bent of Bents Garden and Home Centres about their restaurant offerings and winter food market. Plus hear how Peter is being foiled by foxes.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Dave Gillam, general manager at Abercorn Garden Centre in Essex.

The annual celebration of the apple takes place throughout the UK in October. It’s a great opportunity to try different varieties of the fruit, enjoy local ciders or juices at one of the many events held across the country. Fran from Lubera has her countdown to National Apple Day.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Christine Lavelle, lecturer in horticulture and ecology at Writtle University College.

Peter Seabrook speaks to Professor Nicola Spence from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. Xylella fastidiosa is a plant disease threatening to spread across the UK. Nicola and Peter discuss how you can monitor plant health and prevent disease in your garden.

Peter Seabrook speaks to Jonathan Hill from Rolawn about how and when to lay turf at this time of year and what goes into the production process. Plus Peter has thoughts on pansies, outdoor classrooms and butterflies at weddings.

Part of the apple family, the fruits of the quince are used to produce the traditional jelly. However, unlike an apple the fruit is much harder and has to be sliced to be eaten. The growers at Wilkin and Son in Tiptree check the quince on a weekly basis to see if they are ready to be picked as Andrey Ivanov told Ken Crowther.

This month on the Kings Seed Plot the runner beans are already over. It’s not usual for Andrew Tokely to be still picking his runner beans into October and beyond. However, this year they took a bit of a battering by the wind and had to be stripped down early as Andrew explained to Ken Crowther.

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BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Paul King.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Lucy Chamberlain, who gardens at East Donyland Hall, Fingringhoe.

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Perennials usually take two years to get into flower; however, Mr Fothergill’s have a selection of seed which flower in the first year. Trials manager Brian Talman told Ken Crowther how they have working to develop a range of seeds which are fool proof.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries.

The ITV gardening programme Love Your Garden sees the team visit sites across the country helping people who are facing difficulties transform their gardens, offering them a place to relax and escape. One of the programmes hosts David Domoney spoke to Ken Crowther.

Peter Seabrook speaks to David Edge from Forest Edge Nurseries, an expert on heather plants, just as they’re coming into stock. Plus we discuss disbudding dahlias and encountering earwigs.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College.

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Mark Rowland could not find a tomato variety he really enjoyed so set about breeding his own concentrating entirely on flavour. The end result was so successful they were persuaded to market it, setting up Gourmet Genetics in 2011. They have gone on to develop other varieties of tomato and now also breed chillies and pepper as he told Ken Crowther.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Lucy Chamberlain, who gardens at East Donyland Hall, Fingringhoe.

The Wilkin family have been growing a number of different fruits at their Tiptree farm since the 1800s. Andrey Ivanov the Farm Manger met up with Ken Crowther in one of the polytunnels to talk about their method for growing a successful crop of raspberries for their preserves and gin liquer.

Keeping a watchful eye over the plants in your garden means you can get control over pests before they takeover. Picking off the bugs helps but isn’t 100% effect. To get rid of them completely you need to use a pesticide like Provado Ultimate Bug Killer. Ken Crowther met up with Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College who explained the best way of tackling pests.

This month on the Kings Seed Plot a combination of favourable weather and the skilled hand of Andrew Tokely means it’s been a good year for growing vegetables. He told Ken Crowther the secret was ensuring the ground has been dug over in the autumn allowing it to hold onto the moisture and not dry out.

The Thompson and Morgan potato trials have been taking place at Capel Manor College. The potatoes were planted in May be Level 1 Seasonal Gardener students. Colin Randall or ‘Spud’ from Thompson and Morgan explained to Ken Crowther about the RHS assessment.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Geoff Hodge.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Dave Gillam, general manager at Abercorn Garden Centre in Essex.

Based on the Suffolk/Norfolk border The Bressingham Gardens were founded by Alan Bloom of Blooms Nurseries in 1953. The gardens were opened to the public in 1962 with six acres and 500 different species and cultivars. His son Adrian Bloom went on to further develop the gardens as he explained to Ken Crowther when he took him for a tour of the site.

The new growing system at Wilkin & Sons at Tiptree is up and running and have been growing strawberries for some time. Ken Crowther met up with Farm Manager Andrey Ivanov to find out how it’s all working out.

Gardens across the UK are looking glorious now with summer bedding in full bloom. Suffolk based Thompson & Morgan is one of the leading horticultural mail order companies responsible for supply hundreds of thousands of plants. Ken Crowther spoke to Peter about the variety of plants available.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Mick Lavelle, senior lecturer in horticulture at Writtle University College.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by horticultural expert Geoff Hodge.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College.

An easy way to create instant summer colour is by using hanging baskets and troughs. Garden centres and nurseries have plenty on display but it’s easy to create your own. Phostrogen Slow Release Plant Food and Moisture Control is an ideal solution for busy gardeners as Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College told Ken Crowther.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College.

If you got your first early seed potatoes planted in February they should be showing their heads come June. These early varieties produced a heavy yield of short, oval tubers with firm and waxy white flesh. Thompson and Morgan’s vegetable man Colin Randall spoke to Ken Crowther.

Geoff Hodge picks his plant of the month for June the rose

Steve Bradley gives his advice on how to deal with pests and diseases in the garden.

Geoff Hodge gives tips and advice on how to look after your lawn in June.

Geoff Hodge gives tips and advice on how to look after your houseplants in June.

Bonsai is an art form using horticultural material. Unlike a sculptor who can put his tools down when the piece is finished, bonsai is an ongoing art form which needs regular attention. The miniature trees are grown to look like full grown trees as Reg Bolton from the Federation of British Bonsai Societies explained to Ken Crowther.

We are well into the bedding season with garden centres and nurseries offering a variety of plants to give a colourful display. To ensure they keep looking great all summer long feeding is essential as Dave Gillam, general manager at Abercorn Garden Centre in Essex explained to Ken Crowther.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Dave Gillam, general manager at Abercorn Garden Centre in Essex.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Lucy Chamberlain, who gardens at East Donyland Hall, Fingringhoe.

An easy way to create instant summer colour is by hanging baskets and troughs. Garden centres and nurseries have plenty on display but it’s easy to create your own Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College told Ken Crowther.

This month on the Kings Seeds plot Andrew Tokely has been working extra hard. Due to the dry conditions he’s been knocking the plots down by hand. The first plot is netted to protect from pigeons and has been planted with brassicas as Andrew explained to Ken Crowther.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Geoff Hodge.

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BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Christine Lavelle, lecturer in horticulture and ecology at Writtle University College.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Dave Gillam, general manager at Abercorn Garden Centre in Essex.

Now in their 68 year, the Dutch bulb fields at Keukenhof attract millions of visitors. The 32 hectares bulb fields are a sight to behold with more seven million bulbs planted and 800 varieties of tulips. Ken Crowther met up with Director of Keukenhof, Bart Siemerink to find out how it all started.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Lucy Chamberlain, who gardens at East Donyland Hall, Fingringhoe.

This month on the Kings Seeds plot Andrew Tokely has been digging the ground in preparation for the hard working to come in the weeks and months ahead. He explained to Ken Crowther about what he’s been doing to get the plots ready.

There’s a lot of enthusiasm for growing spuds which is partly down to gardeners being encouraged to grow them not just in the ground but in bags and containers on patios and balconies as Thompson & Morgan’s veg man Colin Randall told Ken Crowther.

It’s a great time of the year to start thinking about summer flowering bulbs which will inject a bit of colour to the summer garden. From dahlia’s to canna lilies they will brighten up a border and give a great perfume too, as Ken Crowther and Geoff discussed in the World Radio Gardening Studio.

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BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College.

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BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Mick Lavelle, senior lecturer in horticulture at Writtle University College.

Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle University College is responsible for getting students out and into industry. The students get the opportunity to meet employers, the nurseries and see where plants are produced as Tom explained to Ken Crowther.

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BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Tom Cole, Senior Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle College.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Christine Lavelle, lecturer in horticulture and ecology at Writtle College.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries.

The weather conditions in Essex make it an ideal place to raise plants from seed. On their 300 acre farm in Coggeshall Kings Seeds have been following a production process which has been in place for over 100 years. Ken Crowther meet Andrew Tokely on the Kings Seeds plot to find out more.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Dave Gillam, general manager at Abercorn Garden Centre in Essex.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Tom Cole

A frequent question to the World Radio Gardening team is what is the best way gardeners look after herbaceous plants through winter and into spring. Mick Lavelle, Senior Lecturer at Writtle College and Ken Crowther discuss some of the best ways.

Gardeners can be impatient to get started and see things happening in the garden. At this time of the year you will often find seed packets which can be sown from January to April. If you are keen to get going Mick Lavelle, Senior Lecturer at Writtle College has some tips to ensure you grow healthy, successful seedlings.

With the dark days of winter disappearing and spring rapidly heading to the UK, there are plenty of new varieties of plants, trees, shrubs, vegetables and fruits to choose for the garden. Suffolk based growers Thompson and Morgan have more new products have ever before as Paul told Ken Crowther.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Dave Gillam, general manager at Abercorn Garden Centre.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by gardening writer, author and broadcaster Geoff Hodge.

BBC Essex gardening presenter Ken Crowther answers all your gardening questions and queries. This week he is joined by Mick Lavelle, Senior Lecturer in Horticulture at Writtle College.

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With the weather in the UK at its coldest, it’s a good time to look ahead to the summer when the garden is once again filled with colour. Garden centres and mail order catalogues are filled with summer flowering bulbs. There is plenty of varieties to pick from as Geoff Hodge told Ken Crowther.

When it comes to working in horticulture there is a huge variety of area which people can work in from production, to landscaping and maintenance, tree work and lawns. John Mason from ACS in Australia talks about the variety of opportunities open to those who want to work horticulture.

At the end of November 2016 John Mason from ACS in Australia attended an Australian Institute of Horticulture seminar in Cairns. The theme of the conference was centred on urban horticulture as John explains.

Straw bale gardening is something John Mason from ACS in Australia has come across a number of times in his years in horticulture. The technique involves making a straw bale very wet; dig a small hole in the top and fill with soil and then plant your plants. John believes it’s a great way of growing vegetables and herbs.

Well known dahlia grower Dave Gilham has diversified and has taken up growing daffodils. For the past three years he’s been growing the garden bulbs and last year won a National Trophy class in 2016 with 12 flowers. He will be trying to win again this year as he told Ken Crowther.

Ken Crowther has been back to the fruit farms of Wilkin and Sons in Tiptree as he tries to escape the frost and cold. He met up with Andre at the new growing system the company has been installing over the last year. Andre explained to Ken how the poly tunnel will work in the future.

The team at Thompson & Morgan have been looking ahead to 2017 and the vegetables which gardeners will be planting in the new year. Colin Randall or ‘Spud’ as he is known is the vegetable man at Thompson & Morgan he spoke to Ken Crowther about planting for the year ahead.

The quince trees in the fruit orchards of Wilkin and Sons in Tiptree are waiting for the first frosts of the season so the fruit can be picked. The fruits are looking yellow and ready to eat. However, if you took a bite it would initially taste nice but leave an unpleasant sensation in your mouth as Tiptree farm manager Dan told Ken Crowther.

Autumn 2016 in the UK has been great time for vegetable growers with the warmer weather lasting longer than expected. It has meant the harvest has been pushed back as Colin Randall from Thompson & Morgan explained to Ken Crowther.

Growing rhubarb in a small space has become easier thanks to the development of a new strain perfect for whose living in flats. The stalks of Lilibarber grow to just four inches in height. The leaves can also be eaten as they contain lower levels of oxalic acid as a member of the Lubera team explains.

There is nothing better than growing your own fruit and vegetables. While there are some varieties you can grown any time of the year in Australia, Spring is the best time to grow most vegetables. The only downside is that Spring is also the best time for pests and diseases as John Mason from ACS in Australia reports.

Gardens across the UK are a blaze of colour with plants and vegetables growing in gardens, pots and tubs. The secret to having a colourful display is feeding. Baby Bio’s Anita Dent thinks many gardeners don’t feed their plants because they don’t know which one to use.

Mulberry Trees have a royal connection which can be traced by to the Tudors. Historically the Marks Hall estate near Coggeshall in Essex had trees but they disappeared. New trees were planted in the 90s for their historical reference but also for their fruit as Jonathan Jukes, curator of Marks Hall told Ken Crowther.

The strawberry season may well be over for now at Wilkin & Sons farm in Tiptree, but the raspberries are well and truly in flavour. Ken Crowther caught up with farm manager Andre to try some of the crop.

The Big Boost Challenge was about planting identical containers and baskets and feeding one every two weeks with just water the other was using a little Baby Bio outdoors in the watering can. Anita Dent who took part in the challenge showed Ken Crowther the noticeable difference in her two baskets.

Considering the range of weather we have experienced in the UK over the summer months, plants in pots and baskets are flourishing. Ken Crowther has returned to the Cambridgeshire garden of Baby Bio’s Anita Dent to how everything is blooming.

If you don’t like to wait too long for your vegetables to grow from seeding to eating, then why not try Chinese leaves. The seeds can be sown from April through to August and be ready in seven weeks and used in salad and stir fries as Colin Randall from Thompson & Morgan told Ken Crowther.

As one of the UK’s largest mail order seed and plant companies, Thompson & Morgan would not be where they are today without plant breeders. It’s a job which means looking for the usual, new, exciting and successful new plants. Charles, a plant breeder for T&M explained to Ken Crowther what he is working on at the moment.

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Thompson & Morgan has grown considerably since its first seed catalogue was published in 1855, they are now one of the UK’s largest mail order seed and plant companies shipping products from their Suffolk base. The range includes loads of garden ready sized plants as Michael Perry told Ken Crowther.

As Ambassador for the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, Ken Crowther is encouraging people to open their garden and raise much needed funds for the charity. As part of the summer of open garden, Baby Bio are running the Big Boost Challenge as Anita Dent explained.

Hopefully now the chance of frost has gone it is time to turn your attention to hanging baskets. These days’ baskets come in a variety of different sizes and materials from wicker and plastic to wire one you fill with moss. Keeping them looking at their best is all down to how much time and effort you put in as Anita Dent from Bayer told Ken Crowther.

The new polytunnel at Wilkin and Sons has now been finished and is planted for the season ahead. It has been a massive transformation from muddy quagmire only a few months ago to a being fully planted. The growth has been staggering as Chris Newenham explained to Ken Crowther.

Coton Manor in Northamptonshire is a 17th century manor house set in 10 acres of gardens. The gardens were laid out in the 1920s by the present owner’s grandparents, and developed and extended over the years. Susie Pasley-Tyler gave Ken Crowther a guided tour of the grounds.

The greenhouse at Thompson & Morgan in Suffolk is packed with a huge range of plants in various sizes ready to be despatched. The company is known for its plug plants but now they have got bigger with ‘Postiplugs’ which can fit through most letter boxes to garden ready plugs that ready to go outdoors as soon as they are delivered as T&M’s Michael Perry explained to Ken Crowther.

Garden designer and television presenter Joe Swift has taken on a new job as volunteer Ambassador of the National Garden Scheme. The charity which sees members of the public open their gardens to the public has raised millions for nursing and caring charities. Joe Swift spoke to Ken Crowther about his role.

The Essex & Herts Air Ambulance trust have launched their ‘Summer of Open Gardens’ for anyone who loves their garden. It doesn’t matter if your garden is the size of a postage stamp or huge estate the idea to is to open it for family, friends and neighbours and raise money for this life-saving charity as Jackie Brown, Essex & Hert Air Ambulance explained.

Nothing tastes better than strawberries grown in your own garden. They are one of the first food plants you will see in the garden centre. They are easy to grow, and having a small garden or even no garden need not be barrier as strawberries can be grown in containers and hanging baskets. Anita Dent from Bayer Garden is a huge fan of the home grown variety.

Mottisfont Abbey is a historical priory and country estate in Hampshire operated by the National Trust since 1957. The grounds include a walled garden which would have previously been used to grow food for the abbey. In 1972 it was turned over to a rose garden as Assistant Head Gardener Howard Brisland explained to Ken Crowther.

Three years ago Parkinsons UK was picked as the National Garden Scheme’s guest charity. Keen cyclist and Director of Fundraising Paul Jackson-Clark was the set challenge in 2015 to see how many of the NGS gardens he could visit by bike in one day. Paul and his friends managed to get around 15 gardens as he told Ken Crowther.

With the weather in the UK this winter being wet and warm the grass has grown like mad, and what have they been left covered in, worm casts. Mike Seaton from the Lawn Company has a sulphur based control suppressant which deters the worms from casting as he told Ken Crowther.

The way we buy trees has changed over the last twenty years as have the varieties we buy. There is a huge range from Olives to Eucalyptus to all sorts of exotics you would never have thought of growing in the UK previously. Mike Glover from Barcham Trees nearly Ely in Cambridgeshire spoke to Ken Crowther about how people love their trees.

There are a number of gardening apps for your mobile phone and tablets. Garden Tags is a brand new social network dedicated to gardening and gardeners, what makes it different to other apps is that it is social by design as David Scott explained to Ken Crowther.

Peony are a company which produces faux flowers which they sell all over the world. The flowers are so realistic people cannot believe they are not real. When putting together bouquets they like to put in colour themes and tones as Hayley Jay explained to Ken Crowther.

Garden designer Roddy Llewellyn has been gardening for 65-years after being given a packet of seeds when he was three years old. It’s not something he’s always enjoyed, but he’s never given up. He spoke to Ken Crowther about gardening throughout this life.

Using a small paint brush Lucy Chamberlain who gardens at East Donyland Hall in Fingerginghoe, Essex is hand pollinating strawberries, peaches and nectarines in the gardens. To prevent diseases the fruits are covered with polythene which protects them by stops nature doing its work as she explained to Ken Crowther.

Food writer and television presenter Mary Berry is known for her baking but she also is a great supporter of the National Garden Scheme, where people open their gardens for charity. She has recently been named as their new President taking over from Joe Swift. Mary has opened her garden for over 20 years as she told Ken Crowther.

Garden designer, journalist and television presenter Joe Swift is a very busy man with his diary booked full of garden shows this summer including Chelsea, Hampton Court and Southport. Despite being so busy he still has time to do some designing. He recently worked with the fashion designer Zandra Rhodes on a project in Bermondsey has he told Ken Crowther.

Lord Michael Howard, Chairman of Hospice UK, is one of the beneficiaries of the National Garden Scheme and without their support they would not be able to carry out the valuable work they do. Despite not being a keen gardener, Lord Howard enjoys spending time being in the garden and visiting them as he explained to Ken Crowther.

The serious lack of hard weather is reflected in the soil conditions. Market gardener Andrew McTurk who farms in Brentwood in Essex says the soil is not in particularly good order this year. A hard frost is extremely beneficial as it gives the top tilth where the surface is lovely and nice. As he explained to Ken Crowther it doesn’t need many frosts but there hasn’t been enough this year to make a good job.

This year, 2016, is the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability Brown’, a garden designer who changed the landscaped of the English Countryside. Some of the rarely-opened Capability Brown landscapes are opening to the public as part of the NGS. Carol Evans, festival director spoke to Ken Crowther about his work.

Waddesdon Manor is near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, it is an delightful building and wonderful garden built in the style of a 16th century French chateau. It is managed by the charitable trust the Rothschild Foundation on behalf of the National Trust. Ken Crowther spoke to the assistant head gardener Richard Ernst who gave him a tour of the property.

As spring approaches there is a season of hard work ahead. Bayer Garden’s Anita Dent and Ken Crowther caught up in the strawberry patch. This quintessential summer fruit is easy to grow in beds, however if you don’t have space you can take advantage of hanging baskets, containers and even drain pipes.

David Austin roses came about out because he was looking to combine the best of the old roses with the best of the new roses. The old roses are very beautiful but only flowered once and had a very narrow colour range whereas the modern roses repeat flower and came in different colours. Michael Marriott is equally as passionate as David Austin is about roses as he talked to Ken Crowther.

People have been using Grazers in their gardens to keep away pigeons and rabbits and all sorts of pests away for years. The formula is a natural product as the active ingredient is food grade calcium which works by coating the leaf and benefits the plant as calcium is a fertilizer. Jonathan Tebb Roger worked on the trials from the outset. He talked to Ken Crowther about the product.

Artist Tom Hoare has a range of metal bird sculptures made out of recycled oil drums. Each piece is handmade and Fairtrade and by a group of artists in Zimbabwe who produce some of the premium work in the world. The range includes a number of different UK birds including the avocet, the symbol of the RSPB. Tom spoke to Ken Crowther about the range.

Having spent many years as a frustrated balcony gardener in London, Sue O’Neill moved to the Cotswolds where she could create the garden of her dreams. However, she couldn’t find the right clothes to garden in, leaving her either too hot or too cold or didn’t keep her dry. The answer was to create her range of clothes designed especially for gardeners as she explained to Ken Crowther.

Lucy Chamberlain gardens at East Donyland Hall in Fingeringhoe, Essex. The frosts of recent weeks have been welcomed by Lucy who has been waiting for them as she tries to manage the fruit garden. A good hard frost helps to kill off pests and diseases lingering in the soil. To aid this she removed all the mulch leaving the soil open to the frost as she told Ken Crowther.

Borde Hill Garden is just outside of Haywards Heath in West Sussex in south England. Set in over 200 acres of garden, park and woodlands it also offers view across the Sussex High Weald. In April they are holding a Terrific Trees event, showcasing one of the Britain’s best collections of champion trees. Rosie Atkins Chairman of the RHS woody plant committee explains more.

As the weather is warming up Bayer’s Anita Dent and Ken Crowther have returned to the small garden in St Ives in Cambridgeshire to take a look at the planting. What the garden lacks in ground space is made up by having vertical structures which increases the potential to grow a variety of different plants.

A new weather-proof structure at fruit growers Wilkin & Son at Tiptree in Essex has finally been finished. The size of large greenhouse and polythene clad the inside of the structure is home to racks of planted strawberries. It’s the first of its kind in the UK, and they are rightly proud as Anton Thurgood explained to Ken Crowther.

It’s a really important time in the potato world, as you need to get in early if you want to grow some of the rarer varieties as some are in short supply. One of the biggest problems with growing potatoes is blight, work is on going to find blight resistant varieties as Colin Randall, or spud, from Thompson and Morgan told Ken Crowther.

If you can get out into your garden in the winter, it will help with spring and summer preparation and make the rest of the gardening year a joy. Lucy Chamberlain gardens at East Donyland Hall in Fingeringhoe, Essex she spoke to Ken Crowther about some of the jobs they are getting on with at the Hall.

The moth orchid or phalanopsis, and the boat orchid or cymbidium are two of the most popular varieties as they are cheap to buy, often less than a bunch of flowers and will continue to flower for several months. Orchids are one of the two most numerous plant families as Hester Macdonald reports.

Miniature garden designs in cups and even solar lamps are a new trend in container gardening. The plants are easy to find in any garden centre, are cheap and easy to take care of requiring very little water and very occasional feeding. Hester Macdonald from the Swiss Gardening school has been finding out more about these tiny designs ideas.

Hydroponics have long been used to grow plants without soil, and there is even documented evidence from the 1600s which show experiments on spearmint. However, there is a perception that they are messy and difficult meaning they have largely been resisted by the public. Hester Macdonald spoke to a couple who hope to change all that.

Over the past 20 years things have changed dramatically in the production of English sparkling and still wines. Lisa Greenwood and her husband moved to Shoreham in Kent , where they have approximately 10 acres of vines which were mainly planted in 2004. She told Ken Crowther about the amount of work involved in running the business.

Bumble bee numbers have been on decline for several years. Dr Ben Darvil is Chief Executive of the Bumble Bee Conservation Trust. There are 24 species of bumble bee alive in the UK, but two species have already become extinct since the Second World War as he explained to Ken Crowther.

A berberis which has been growing at the Marks Hall Estate near Coggeshall in Essex has been dramatically reduced in size. The plant which came from the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew over 30 years ago had grown to more than 20ft across and 23ft high. Curator at Mark Hall, Jonathan Jukes explained to Ken Crowther why they have had to hard prune the shrub.

Frosts might not be to everyone’s liking but for farmer’s cold weather is natures friend as it helps kills bugs, stops slugs and helps breaks the soil down. Andrew McTurk is a market gardener who farmers in Brentwood in Essex he told Ken Crowther the cold weather does a lot more good than harm.

Last year work began on a new state of the art facility at Tiptree fruit farms in Essex. Work has continued apace over the last few months and the site is close to completion. Ken Crowther has been back to see the progress and talk to Anton Thurgood about what the new unit will mean to the company.

Having a small garden doesn’t mean that you can’t do a lot with it. The first step is to work out the aspect of the garden as this will influence the plants that you can grow. Bayer’s Anita Dent and Ken Crowther visited a small garden in Cambridgeshire to talk about the first steps in creating a small garden.

Senior Lecturer at Writtle College, Mick Lavelle is well known for his banana plants. Normally he would have cut and wrapped them by late October or early November, however, this year he didn’t do it until early January because it has been so mild. He told Ken Crowther about the best ways to grow and look after bananas.

One of the things which can be difficult when you move to a new region is knowing what to do and when in the garden. The plants may be unfamiliar, the weather weird and you can’t ask your neighbours because they don’t speak the same language. Tara Lissner, Director of the Swiss Gardening School has advice to guide you through any questions you may have.

There are lots of shrubs which are flowering early this year, in some cases very early. With some many plants flowering before they would normally does this affect the way they are pruned? Ken Crowther spoke to Tom Cole from Writtle College for his views on the best times to prune.

One of the country’s largest gardening and agricultural machinery distributors is Ernest Doe and Son based at Ulting near Maldon in Essex. Every year they hold a three-day show which attracts thousands of visitors who go along to see the latest in equipment on display. Ray Clark went along for a preview.

Most people like looking at gardens even if they don’t like gardening. It is one of those pastimes which can be enjoyed whatever your age. If you enjoy gardening have you ever thought of turning your passion into a career? The world needs more gardeners as John Mason from ACS in Australia has been finding out.

Plants, like humans like to pick and choose who they hang around with. They all want their own bit of space and to achieve this some plants release a toxin through their roots directly into the soil which inhibits the growth of competing plants as Mike Thurlow reports.

Who doesn’t love a rose? They are one of the few plants that nearly everyone grows at some stage or another. It is also a plant that seems to survive even if the garden has become overgrown and neglected. Roses can look so much better if you choose the right one as John Mason from ACS in Australia explains.

It is not often in gardening that new ideas come to the fore, however, over the last few years there has been something new for gardeners to enjoy – microgardening. Adam Pasco has been finding out what it is all about.

It might be winter, but that doesn’t mean you can stay inside as there aren’t plenty of jobs to get ahead with in the garden. It’s important at this time of the year to keep on top of jobs and prepare for the seasonal ahead as Adam Pasco explains.

A frequent question to the World Radio Gardening team is what is the best way gardeners look after herbaceous plants through winter and into spring. Mick Lavelle, Senior Lecturer at Writtle College and Ken Crowther discuss some of the best ways.

With spring in mind, Ken Crowther has been to the Royal Horticultural Garden Hyde Hall in Essex to meet garden manager Ian Bull to talk about the colour and fragrance you can still find in the midst of winter.

As their top plant for 2016, Thompson and Morgan are showing off their fantastic range of petunia’s in their Petunia Parade with several new varieties in their spring catalogue. They are hoping to inspire UK gardeners and change perceptions of this great plant. Ken Crowther has been finding out more.

Not much flowers in January, however, shortly after Christmas the witch hazel will start to bloom and will continue whatever the weather. The scent is magnificent as is the bright yellow, orange and reds of the flowers when there is very little else about as Jonathan Jukes from Marks Hall near Coggeshall in Essex told Ken Crowther.

Houseplants require year round care but particularly in the winter months when light levels are lower. Fluorescent light will promote vegetative growth, giving shoots and leaves but does not give all round light which the sun gives. Tom Cole explains the best way to look after houseplants in winter.

One of the oldest universities in the UK, Writtle College on the outskirts of Chelmsford in Essex is in a unique location, set in a 220-hectare estate. Over the last few years the front entrance has undergone some improvement as lecturer Christine Lavelle told Ken Crowther.

Garden Tags is a new social media resources for gardeners where users can share and enjoy other peoples pictures of plants. Social media expert Michael Perry believes the app is going to be a worldwide phenomenon as he explained to Ken Crowther.

At the top of a windy hill in Essex you will find the RHS Garden Hyde Hall. It can also be a bit cold, meaning that some of the plants need more protection from the elements. Depending on their size they can be protected in the borders, whilst smaller plants are brought into the greenhouse as Heather Cutmore explained to Ken Crowther.

Working has been taking place at the RHS Garden at Hyde Hall to transfer the flat landscape into one that matches the surrounding landscape by introducing mounds. The work has taken over four weeks and has involved moving 17,000 tonnes of soil. RHS garden manager Andrew Lodge told Ken Crowther about some of the plants being put into the new winter garden section.

Many people think that the garden goes to sleep in winter, but there are still lots of jobs to do as it is a good time to get ready for the year ahead. Garden manager at the RHS garden Hyde Hall talked to Ken Crowther about some of the jobs that can be done now.

January is a busy time of the year for mail order company Thompson and Morgan as it is when they start shipping their bare root fruit trees. The year-old trees come in 9cm pots, on dwarf root stocks meaning they can be kept in pots on a patio and will only reach 6ft and will pollinate amongst themselves as buyer, Peter Freeman told Ken Crowther.

Petunia’s can’t be beaten for their versatility or flower power. It is for this reason Thompson & Morgan have picked them as their top genus for 2016. There have been some vast improvements made by the plant breeder including their weather resilience as managing director Paul Hansord explained to Ken Crowther.

Nick Boyce is one of the last remaining commercial fishermen in Essex, particularly in the Maldon area. Ray Clark had an early alarm call when joined him at 3am at Bradwell Marina as they went out into the River Blackwater in search of skate.

Ponds charge with the seasons and have different care needs depending on the time of the year. Bernice Brewster from the Aquatic Consultancy shares her top tips for pond management through the year.

There are some exciting projects ahead for Bayer Garden including podcasts looking at gardening for children, planning schemes for vegetables or roses and gardening for wildlife. Anita Dent from Bayer explained the plan to Ken Crowther.

One of the real stars of the new Thompson & Morgan catalogue is a brand new vegetable – egg and chips a combination of the aubergine or egg plant and potato. Michael Perry from Thompson and Morgan told Ken Crowther there is potential for more duo vegetables in the future.

In a corner of north Essex Tendring Fruit is a young company which started only five years ago. To maximise space on the farm the idea was to create a high intensity concept orchard. The main business is growing apples and pears with the addition of plums, wild garlic and rhubarb. Simon Garnham told Ken Crowther how the business started.

Whilst most people are enjoying the milder December days in the UK, gardeners are hoping for cold weather. It is not unusual to see fruit trees in full bloom. However, having a lot of flower now may mean they not have some many flowers in the spring which could cause problems for fruit growers as Writtle College Lecturer told Ken Crowther.

What the weather is doing is very important to arable farmers. Over the last few years there has been a noticeable change in weather patterns. In the south of the UK, the fields are wet as you would expect in the winter however, it is much warmer. Ken Crowther asked Essex farmer Hugh Pegrum how this affected the crops.

For champion dahlia grower Dave Gillam, dahlia’s have been his life since he was a child. He’s now cut down on the amount he grows and has them for garden colour rather than for showing. Dave explained to Ken the best way to care for them in the winter.

Winter is often thought to be a dull time of the year in the garden. However, with a little planning and purchasing that need not be the case. There is a range of exotic, beautiful and interesting winter flowering plants. Geoff Hodge and Ken Crowther discuss what you can do to inject interest into the garden.

A 25-year partnership between Suffolk County Council and Suez is turning the county’s household waste into energy. The site can treat 269,000 tonnes of waste a year, which generate enough electricity to power more than 30,000 homes. Ken Crowther took a tour of the site with Emily Pike to find out more.

The Christmas pudding production might have finished production at Wilkin and Sons based in Tiptree, but it won’t be too long before they start production for Christmas 2016. As a 365 day operation, production continues all year to meet the demands of customers as Anton Thurgood told Ken Crowther.

Your home can be brightened up with the addition of a few pot plants; this is especially true at Christmas. There are so many seasonal favourites to add to your displays. Every room can have a pot plant, but choosing the right ones to succeed can be a case of trial and error as Adam Pasco explains.

The garden is a great place to find things to make Christmas decorations. Traditional favourites like holly, ivy and pine cones are very versatile and make cheap alternatives to shop bought decorations. Bayer’s Anita Dent has some tips on how to make something special without breaking the bank.

Thompson & Morgan are known for their plug plants which can be as small as your little finger up to something you can hold in the palm of your hand. Under a new direction they are moving into mature plant stock, plants in 3 to 5 litre pots as Graham Ward told Ken Crowther.

If you wander through Marks Hall near Coggeshall in Essex and look up in the trees you will notice mistletoe growing. Now that there leaves have fallen the mistletoe is easy to spot hanging like chandeliers. The berries are sticky and stick to the branches when birds wipe their beaks as curator Jonathan Jukes explained to Ken Crowther.

As the weather turns colder, and the first frosts appear it’s tempting to rush out and bring every pot inside. Some plants benefit from being kept out for a couple of frosts as Tom Cole, Horticultural Lecturer at Writtle College explained to Ken Crowther.

Workers have started processing the first of thousands of turkeys at a brand new million pound processing plant at Great Baddow in Essex which replaces a building destroyed by fire. Tim Gillett was shown around the giant processing plant by Kelly’s Turkeys’ founder Derek Kelly.

There have been several similar enquiries to the postbag about plants which listeners are not sure if they are houseplants or garden plants, and if you can be moved inside or out. The World Radio Gardening team offer their tips and advice. If you have a gardening question email post@worldradiogardening.com

Christmas is a time of tradition. One bone of contention in many households is when do you put up your Christmas decorations? For Adam Pasco and his family the 1st December is when the decorations go up. There are plenty of plants in the garden that can be used to decorate the home.

Lucy Chamberlain is Head Gardener at East Donyland Hall a private garden just outside Fingringhoe in Essex. The extensive grounds include a walled kitchen garden, bog garden, moat, tennis courts and huge herbaceous borders. Lucy told Ken Crowther about her plans for the coming weeks.

The poem In Flanders Field by John McCrae was largely responsible for beginning the tradition of wearing red poppies for remembrance. The common poppy is the official county flower for Essex and next summer it is hoped a new array of poppies will be seen in surprising places as Peter Holmes has been finding out.

There are two different types of strawberry being grown at Wilkin and Sons farm in Tiptree. One is grown in polytunnel and the other left uncovered. The everbearing strawberry plant produces at a different time of the year to the June bearing which was planted in late July and cropped in late September as grower Andre explained to Ken Crowther

Autumn is a good time for planting, and it’s also a good time for transplanting. After flowering herbaceous plants can be lifted and divided, but what’s unusual about herbaceous plants is they can be dug up, split up and replanted in the same spot as The Sun’s Steve Bradley explained to Ken Crowther.

Arable farmer Hugh Pegrum’s family have farmed the land in Epping since 1880. All the crops are combinable, so no root crops like potato or sugar beet. All the autumn cultivations have been done, and the wheat for the 2016 harvest has just been planted as Hugh told Ken Crowther.

A popular question to the World Radio Gardening team is ‘what’s the difference between fibrous and tuberous begonias?’ And how do you look after them? Ken Crowther and Geoff Hodge discuss this and other questions from the World Radio Gardening post bag.

Essex bee farmer Mike Coe says it’s been a good year for honey, despite hives being lost through wasp attacks. He told Peter Holmes that it has been a bit of a blow for bee farmers but they’ll bounce back by splitting hives and starting again.

Now that summer has passed the garden can start to look a bit drab. To inject some much needed colour into the garden Writtle College lecturer, Tom Cole plans to tackle his containers. The geraniums have been removed and are being replaced by Forget-Me-Nots.

Riverside Nursery in Hockley, Essex is run by John and Bo Galsworthy. The nine acre site between Hockley and Hullbridge sits in the Crouch Valley. John took Ken for a tour around the nursery to look at some of the best plants for autumn colour.

There’s no reason to let your allotment or vegetable plot remain empty through the winter months. There are loads of winter vegetables to grow including garlic, onions and shallots as Thompson & Morgan’s vegetable man Colin Randall explained to Ken Crowther.

At this time of the year, houseplants aren’t as happy as they are in the summer. Just because your plants are inside, it doesn’t mean they are not affect by the change in season. Low and poor light levels can have an adverse affect, but that doesn’t mean they won’t pick up in the spring as Bayer’s Anita Dent told Ken Crowther.

Winter will soon be upon us, but will it be a mild one or will we have frosts and snow? Steve Bradley from The Sun newspaper and Ken Crowther discuss what the changing weather means for the garden and how to make the conditions work for you.

If you want your garden to be filled with colour next spring, now is a great time to plant spring flowering bulbs before the colder weather sets in. Kris Collins from Thompson and Morgan spoke to Ken Crowther about the best times to plant.

The 80 metre glasshouse range at Cambridge University’s Botanic Garden is a suite of house connected by a corridor. Broken into sections the display showcases a variety of plants giving year-round interest. Head of Horticulture Sally Pettit told Ken Crowther about its history.

Autumn is a good time of the year to inspect your lawn for problems and treat before the temperature drops and the lawn stops growing. John Clowes treated his lawn in October and the grass is looking good as he told Ken Crowther.

Ken Crowther and Geoff Hodge answer your gardening questions and queries, including when is the best time to prune pyracantha and can you propagate old pear trees. If you have a gardening question email post@worldradiogardening.com

Peeking over the gardens of Colchester is a giant sunflower grown by Malcolm Bacon. This 11ft 3in Russian Giant is in the running for Thompson & Morgan’s UK’s tallest sunflower competition. Peter Holmes has been out in the north Essex town to see if he can spot it.

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The Sun’s gardening correspondent Steve Bradley has a life-long interest in autumn colour, and this year the colours have been stunning. Steve told Ken Crowther how the Americans track their autumn colour from space using satellites and can watch the colour moving 80 miles south a day.

Allan Joyce runs the Tranquil Waters Aquatic Centre in High Ongar. The 15-acre koi farm in the heart of the Essex countryside is registered by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority and Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science). He explained to Ken Crowther how the centre is run.

The foliage is changing from the greens of summer to the golden hues of autumn before the leaves finally fall as we move into winter. There are things to do, things to enjoy and things to plant in the garden as Adam Pasco explains.

Autumn is a great time to visit the gardens at Audley End. The trees, many which date back from the late 18th century, are a spectacular sight of yellows, oranges, reds and bronze. The 10-strong gardening team are lead by head gardener Alan North who spoke to Tony Fisher about the work maintaining the grounds.

Every year thousands end up in hospital or at their doctors after sustaining an injury whilst gardening. Overdoing it can lead to a range of injuries, with back and neck problems high on the list. Australian horticultural expert John Mason has advice to help avoid injury.