With a new growing season fast approaching, we're discussing some of the new seeds available this year with Andrew Tokely of Kings Seeds. Also, what to do in your garden this week and we're answering listeners' questions on Amaryllis, Sleeper Walls and the all important question of deer-proof plants! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the vi…

Save your skin! We're meeting skin care expert Tracey Hughes to talk about sun protection in the garden, plus we've got a listeners' question on redcurrants and chatting about what you should be doing in your garden this week. VIDEOS MENTIONED: Redcurrant Question: Pruning Blackcurrants and Redcurrants, What's the Difference? https://youtu.be/gWduT…

Visiting a flower nursery we meet 'Germinator' Steve Routledge, plus, we have advice for planting onions now & a delicious onion-related recipe to boot! #onions #floralmedia #flowers #nursery #propagation garden #gardening #plants #GrowYourOwn (Thanks to Floral Media for having us! floralmedia.co.uk ) Videos mentioned: How to Plant, Prune & Propaga…

Meet the latest addition to the RHS Chelsea Floral judging team: Paula Routledge of Floral Media! Plus we're answering listeners' questions and Martin has the lowdown on what you need to be doing this week in your garden. #garden #gardening #plants #GrowYourOwn #floraljudge #floristry #rhschelsea Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simp…

Talking to the RHS's head of events about some exciting new gardening show venues, plus we're answering an important question about hydrangeas. #garden #gardening #plants #GrowYourOwn #rhschelsea Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see the PlantGrow website for details Visit …

Plant names get changed, but who decides? We're answering this listener's question, plus meet Tom Brown, the head gardener in charge of West Dean, a garden near Chichester, and memories of the recent trip to Australia. Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see the PlantGrow web…

Martin visits his first ever Australian garden centre as P&T goes on tour down under! Jill and Martin walk us through the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney Australia, a wonderful and beautiful free resource right in the heart of the city. Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see …

Royal Horticultural Society judge, and more importantly, host of the Pots & Trowels videos, Martin Fish & Cookery Whiz Jill Fish talk to Sean about how they met and what got them into gardening and cooking. Plus, where did the idea for Pots & Trowels come from? How did the team met and what's next for P&T! Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a dis…

When Martin talks gardening on BBC radio he works with Ross, a horticulturalist with a big gardening dream! We're also talking about the jobs you should do this week in the garden and Jill has a super seasonal recipe that made all our mouths water! Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C'…

We meet The team behind Plantgrow, our super sponsors, Martin and Jill visit and find out how they make their organic products - and we're answering gardening questions such as - why box blight might not be the end for your hedge! Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, go to pla…

We meet international garden designer David Stevens, There are listeners' questions on apple trees and tips on keeping your seasonal houseplants such as cyclamen and poinsettia looking tip top! Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see the PlantGrow website for details. Transcr…

Discover the secrets behind choosing the perfect Christmas tree with Paul Maxey of Scothern Nurseries near Lincoln. You'll walk away with a new-found appreciation for the Nordman fir's soft needles. From historical choices to modern selection techniques, Paul shares his expertise on trimming and shaping these festive staples to achieve that picture…

Martin Explains why now's the right time to take hardwood cuttings of soft fruit bushes, we answer some listeners’ questions on preparing new borders and fig trees & meet Sarah Mullan of the RHS as she talks about the Glow festivals illuminating gardens across the UK. #propagation #garden #gardening #plants Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a di…

Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see the PlantGrow website for details. Tulip tips, a mature tree discussion, less than mature chicken discussion and Martin takes a trip to Bardney Manor & meets Samantha, who shares her ambitious plans to transform its historic gardens. Fr…

Martin runs into his first boss who recalls the time Martin told legendary TV gardener Percy Thrower that he wanted to be in his job! Martin & Jill also visit the U3A in Mansfield and answer their questions on Ginger Lily, Cloud Tree, Aeonium & Lavender. Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T'…

Camellia expert Jeremy from Stretegate Camellias joins Martin for a masterclass, we clarify what it means to scarify and Jill has a recipe for a beautiful parsnip cake that we can all make (though this episode concentrates on us demolishing it!) We'd like to thank PlantGrow for their support for the Pots and Trowels Podcast - find out more about th…

Martin has been a PlantGrow customer for a few years so we are delighted to welcome them on board as a supporter and this episode we meet Daniel from PlantGrow to tell us what they do. Also we have the usual gardening advice and we answer a couple of listeners' questions on roses and figs. We'd like to thank PlantGrow for their support for the Pots…

Over 300 apple varieties, the heritage orchard has all sorts of apple flavours! Martin and Jill meet some of the volunteers, plus we're answering your questions, sharing a recipe or two plus, Martin tells you what you can be doing in the garden at this time of year. We'd like to thank PlantGrow for their support for the Pots and Trowels Podcast - f…

Martin chats to fellow senior RHS judge and gardener Jon Wheatley, the pair discuss gardening in prison and how Jon got started in horticulture. The team talk winter garden colour options and answer a listeners' question about fruit bushes. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to info@potsandtrowel…

Horticultural Director Charlie Gwynne is our guest today and the team talk gigantic vegetables, what we did with last week's marrow and Martin answers some of your gardening questions. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to [email protected] Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels…

Logan House is in Scotland but is able to grow some extremely unusual plants due to its location. The team answer a listeners' question about a poorly rhododendron and Jill has a marrow recipe! (also available in video over on YouTube!) Jill's recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/slowcookerratatouille/ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all t…

We're popping up in person for the first time in a video podcast (check that out over on our YouTube channel!) But as we begin season two, we're back to answering your questions on wisteria and rhubarb and talking tomatoes and bulb planting too. Videos Mentioned: Carnivorous Plants Masterclass: https://youtu.be/6nWLZqfplEI How to Divide Rhubarb: ht…

We're back! Season 2 begins this Sunday, 10am UK time - we're starting with an episode featuring carnivorous plants and we're even trying to do this season with some video, so check out our YouTube channel for that! As ever, all the episodes are available from the website Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email…

Just a bonus episode of some of the outtakes from our first year of podcasting! See you for Season Two! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to [email protected] Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTube The Pots & Trowels team: Martin Fish Jill Fish Sean Riley Find out more …

Martin and Jill are at Southport Flower Show for it's centenary - They meet one of the organisers Pauline, have some floristry fun with Linda Hardman and answering some listeners' questions! Videos mentioned: Heuchera Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t-KonaRd8wQ How to Prune Raspberry Canes: https://youtu.be/4JtLOEKnJw4 Visit potsandtrowels.com for li…

The team get together for the penultimate pod of the season - We're meeting Agapanthus specialist Steve Hickman, and there are listeners' questions and the usual tips for what to do in your garden this week. Agapanthus Specialists Hoyland Plant Centre: https://somethingforthegarden.co.uk/ Videos mentioned: Heucheras Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t-…

Martin catches up with Amrit of South Devon Chilli Farm and learns all sorts of tips and tricks to do with chillis. We've got listeners questions, a chilli recipe and some things you should be doing in the garden this week! Recipe Link (South Devon Chilli Farm's Website): https://southdevonchillifarm.co.uk/blogs/recipes Videos Mentioned: Malvern sh…

Flower show season is in full flow so Martin and Jill are working their way around the country - this week it's Chorley's turn as the pair visit Astley Park. There's a chance to look behind the scenes at the old walled garden, we meet Leafy Lytham's Greg and Martin answers some gardening questions. Debbie from Chorley asked about plants for a damp …

We're meeting the one & only Mr Plant Geek (aka Michael Perry) on this week's episode! Michael tells us how he got into gardening and shows Martin some of his favourite plants. There are some listeners' questions and Martin tells us what you should be doing in the garden this week! Videos Mentioned: Sweet Pea Pinching Out: https://youtu.be/ZBA5_yyx…

Hampton Court is just the place to meet a variety of gardening gurus! Martin and Jill take time out from their own duties to catch up with Arit Anderson, chat heritage veg with Lucy from 'She Grows Veg' and discover a wonderful scented Pelargonium at Potash Nurseries. Videos Mentioned: Flower Shows playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…

Carnivorous Plants aren't as fragile as they might look! We meet Pete from Wack's Wicked Plants. Plus, how to naturalize Alliums & can Sean mow his newly grown grass? Wack's Wicked: Carnivorous Plants | Wacks Wicked Plants Videos mentioned: Rose Summer Special (Deadhead like a Pro!) : https://youtu.be/iIU2BZdXrOw Sow Superb Sweet Williams: https://…

We're in potentially controversial waters as we discuss the problem with peat! Also, Martin's been to meet some of the members of the Yorkshire Pelargonium Society. Videos mentioned: How to Create / Prepare a New Border: https://youtu.be/Dzv0obBWkiw?si=OWxPeAxyiH-JmNgg Pelargonium Masterclass: https://youtu.be/PFbfXCwibck Also useful: How to Propag…

Martin and Jill visit the Lincolnshire Show, chat to a couple of exhibitors, plus the team answer a listeners' question on camelia, and Jill has a recipe for spring onions that's delicious! Videos Mentioned: Lincolnshire Show: https://youtu.be/vItUno-qqcc Harrogate Spring Flower Show: https://youtu.be/5CkFp0zGnSQ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links …

Martin and Jill have been to meet James and Nicki and have a look at their collections of auricula and hosta. Martin answers a listeners question on Spiraea Bridal Wreath and we discuss slug deterrents! Videos mentioned: Harrogate Spring Flower Show: https://youtu.be/5CkFp0zGnSQ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episode…

This week it's all go as we chat about everything from rose deadheading & Snow in Summer through to grape vine cuttings and robot tractors! Please do watch the charity video Sean has produced (and buy the song to help the charity if you are able): https://youtu.be/Q8ocOhBVALc P&T Videos mentioned this week Grape Vine video: https://youtu.be/y3BH0ax…

Martin chats to old friend and landscaper Adam Tomlinson. We answer your gardening questions and Martin has some patio-related things you can be doing in your garden this week. Training a Tree’s roots to go deep https://youtu.be/Gg8FgLp8aC4 Bramley Apple Tree Summer Pruning: https://youtu.be/NqNXTa1_LI4 Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the…

Martin meets the Laughing Gardener, we have updates on the strawberries, some top tips for tying tomatoes and how to grow lupins from seed. Paul Robinson, aka The Laughing Gardener is here on Facebook: (8) The Laughing Gardener | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Laughing-Gardener/100051593361368/ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to al…

We have an update from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show where Martin has been judging! Our podcast guests Jonathan (Cosmos) Barry (Proctors) and Dawn from Lincolnshire Pond Plants all give us their experience. There's a chance to hear from some celebrities and we answer your questions! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episo…

We're talking to Jonathan Sheppard today who's a Cosmos enthusiast! He's going to Chelsea for the first time. Plus we have questions on fig pruning, hydrangea problems and the asparagus beetle. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to [email protected] Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots …

We're talking to Horticulturist Graham Porter about the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. The team discuss the difference between the terms horticulturist and gardener. There are some jobs to be getting on with around the garden, plus we answer a couple of listeners' questions on tomatoes & sweet peas. Jill's Blackcurrant Smoothie Recipe: Try a …

RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most prestigious events in the world. Martin's been to meet Barry Proctor who switched from agriculture to horticulture and found success at Chelsea! We're answering listeners'/viewers' questions about fuchsia and Martin has some things you could do in your garden this week. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links t…

We're talking to Niall from the Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium about how low tech mushroom farming works, and how you can grow your own. We also have listeners' questions on: Whether or not to lift dahlias and why? What to do about stinging nettles in your compost heap? Check out the Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium here: Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Visit …

This week Martin's met We're at the RHS Urban Show in the heart of Manchester, chatting about what you can accomplish if space and funds are limited! Videos Mentioned: How to Plant Beans: https://youtu.be/8P0jiXl1DtM How to Take Shrub Cuttings: https://youtu.be/8ui3HQKBeZs?si=Q0q6lxypFVheRZzA Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & p…

We're loving our lawn this week as we go all in on lawn care! There's an interview with Peter Chaloner, a mowing mogul and Martin has some top tips for keeping your grass in perfect condition. Lawncare Video: https://youtu.be/w6U2YLePBTI Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to [email protected]…

Martin visits Morpeth and meets the gardening club, who have a few questions! Jill has a recipe & Sean checks in from his holiday in North Wales' Llyn Peninsula. Links: Jill's rhubarb recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/blushingrhubarbcream/ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to info@potsandt…

Martin goes to the former BBC Gardeners World garden at Barnsdale to meet Nick Hamilton, whose father was a presenter. Nick explains how they manage this wonderful garden organically. We've got some listeners' questions and the team chat all things horticultural! Barnsdale Gardens: https://barnsdalegardens.co.uk/ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links …

Martin chats raised beds with an absolute expert who wrote the book! With over 50 years of practical experience in gardening and horticulture, David Hurrion has a wealth of hints, tips and inspiration to share. Plus, the team discuss some of our listeners' questions on pleached hedges, camelia and sweet peas. #gardening #GardeningPodcast #garden #R…

The National Holocaust Centre in North Nottinghamshire, UK is home to a thousand white rose bushes - they all need pruning & Martin's been to find out more. Jill has a rhubarb dessert recipe from heaven and we're answering dogwood and daffodil questions. Link to Jill's recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/rhubarb-heaven-recipe/ Rose pruning vide…

Martin chats to RHS curator Paul Cook about developing the RHS's most northerly garden. Jill and Sean chat lawn edging and killing plants! Some of the videos mentioned in this episode: Harlow Carr on P&T Playlist of videos and podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSanz-SarwwkrWucL9hPNKSa Skern Alpines: https://youtu.be/…

Loads to discuss this week as Martin catches up with Bramble Garden Blog's Karen Gimson. Plus, we talk sweet peas, wet lawns & whether you can sow seeds in pots outside instead of straight into the garden. This week's video on pruning raspberry canes: https://youtu.be/4JtLOEKnJw4 Plus it's a video bonanza this week as we have bonus videos on gooseb…