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Dec 7

❓Do you ever dream of changing careers towards gardening...? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. 🌱 In this week's episode I'm in conversation with someone who decided that their old career was a thing of the past, before switching to a life with plants! Katy Watson, is a gardener and avid plantswoman who opted to switch opera gowns for muddy boots, to get closer to the thing she loves most - the garden! We discuss that shift, what it is that really drives Katy's passion for plants and so much more - enjoy! To see more of Katy, head over and follow her on Instagram now, where you'll find her as @ katy_in_the_garden If you'd like to give your plants some oomph then try Westland’s Boost All Purpose Multi-Action Granules ! They offer a 4x multi-action formula that supports your plants at every stage of growth. These nutrient-packed granules strengthen roots, promote greener foliage, and provide up to 6 months of slow-release feeding to enhance overall plant health. With its high potassium content, you’ll enjoy more blooms, fruits, and vegetables throughout the growing season. See gardenhealth.com now for more information and available stockists near you. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nov 23

❓Have you got a burning garden question? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. ❓ In this season I'm spicing things up a bit by alternating between guests and then answering the garden questions that are keeping you awake at night! And in this week's episode we're tackling cat poo problems, fussy figs, hot borders and so much more! And, if you're busy planting up your bulbs right now then you’ll want to try Westland’s Potting Grit , which is perfect for loosening up your compost when planting bulbs! Westland Potting Grit is ideal for mixing with compost to provide extra drainage and open up the compost structure. It’s also great for creating a decorative finish on pots, containers, rockeries, ponds, aquariums and alpine plantings. Westland Potting Grit has been specially sourced and washed to produce a carefully graded, lime-free grit 4-7mm in size, making it perfect for a number of uses around the garden and greenhouse. Make sure to check out ⁠⁠gardenhealth.com⁠⁠ now, for more. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nov 16

❓Do you have a favourite biscuit...?? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. 🌱 In this week’s episode I'm talking to garden designers, presenters, writers and fellow podcast hosts; James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift! James and Joe are hosts of the wonderful podcast and the aptly named, James and Joe Garden Show - an often hilarious chat with two friends all centred around the gardening world, but it does often venture to other things too! In this episode we talk about all of that, as well as the ultimate gardening biscuits...enjoy! James and Joe are both over on Instagram sharing the world through their eyes and you can find the links to their pages below, as well as the page to their podcast too! 🌱 James' Instagram 🪴 Joe's Instagram 🌿 James and Joe Garden Show Instagram Right now is the perfect time to think about working on the health of the soil in your garden and what better way than to use Westland’s very own Soil Improver. Westland Soil Improver is the perfect blend of manures and bark to revitalise your garden soil. This enriched mix enhances soil structure, fertility, and drainage, creating a solid foundation for healthy, vibrant plants. See gardenhealth.com now for more information and available stockists near you. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nov 2

❓Have you got a burning garden question? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. ❓ In this season I'm spicing things up a bit by alternating between guests and then answering the garden questions that are keeping you awake at night! And in this week's episode we're tackling thin borders, buttercups and ponds! I’m sure your jobs list for right now in your garden is a mile long but one thing you need to make sure you’re doing is giving your soil some love! Westland Soil Improver is the perfect blend of manures and bark to revitalise your garden beds and border. This enriched mix enhances soil structure, fertility, and drainage, creating a solid foundation for healthy, vibrant plants and its particularly beneficial for heavy clay or sandy soils too! Simply mix it into your existing soil to ensure your garden is enriched and ready for vibrant, robust development throughout the seasons. Make sure to check out ⁠gardenhealth.com⁠ now, for more. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 25

❓Do you think allotments are boring...? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. 🌱 In this week’s episode I'm talking to someone who has my favourite allotment in the world. Richard Bowman, otherwise known online as Northern Horticulturalist, is a trained horticulturalist and an award winning garden designer with medal winning gardens across the country! In this episode we discuss his beautiful allotment and much more! Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Richard then you can find him on Instagram as @ northern_horticulturalist While it might be autumn, there is plenty to be doing in the garden right now and thankfully Westland have a range of composts to keep you gardening right through these colder months! Right now, I’m potting up new perennials with their excellent Boost All Purpose , peat free compost which is proven to give you up to four times more blooms from your flowers! Westland have such a wide range of composts available for your every garden need! From indoor potting mixes to the perfect outdoor solution, there is something for every grower and for every gardening need. For more information and to find the perfect compost for you, see gardenhealth.com now ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 18

❓Have you got a burning garden question? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. ❓ In this season I'm spicing things up a bit by alternating between guests and then answering the garden questions that are keeping you awake at night! And this week is the first of those Q&A episodes. We're tackling wildflowers, clay soil, a new garden and much more! If you want to give your hydrangeas a pep next year, then try Westland’s Hydrangea High Performance Liquid Plant Food ! It provides all the essential nutrients that hydrangeas need to flourish for beautiful flowers. Whether your hydrangeas are in containers or in the ground, you should feed them weekly. This in turn will help prevent disease as well give an abundance of stronger, healthier, more vibrant flowers. Apply every 7–14 days from early spring (March) to late summer (August) for the best hydrangeas you’ll ever have Make sure to check out gardenhealth.com now, for more. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 11

❓Do you think you're obsessed with plants too? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. 🌱 In this week’s episode I'm talking to plantsman, nursery owner and plant obsessive, Jamie Butterworth. Jamie is a plant fanatic and has been part of some of the most beautiful show gardens, over the last few years. Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Jamie then you can find him on Instagram as @ plantsman_jamie . Jamie's book ' What Grows Together ' is out now from DK and is available in all good book shops. If all of our talk about beautiful planting has got you thinking about how to give your plants the best compost they can have then try Westland’s John Innes Peat Free No.3 Mature Plant Compost , specially designed to nurture and sustain mature plants for a longer life. Enhanced with Carbon Gold biochar, which improves aeration, optimizes water retention, and maximizes nutrient availability. Biochar works to release nutrients gradually, ensuring plants get what they need for optimal health. No. 3 Mature Plant Compost has been developed especially to help mature plants and shrubs, with a long-lasting and nutrient rich formulation. With a four month feed, it will sustain plants for longer, and improve aeration as well as water management. Make sure to check out gardenhealth.com now, for more. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 4

❓Have you got a burning garden question? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. ❓ In this season I'm spicing things up a bit by alternating between guests and then answering the garden questions that are keeping you awake at night! And this week is the first of those Q&A episodes. We're tackling pruning roses, when to deal with hydrangeas and ants in your compost bin! If you need help with your Roses, then Westland's Rose 2 in 1 Feed & Protect is specially formulated to support rose health from the inside out. Comprising two bottles, the first bottle contains a concentrated rose feed. This ensures greener foliage as well as more vibrant and fragrant flowers. Whereas the second bottle contains a specially formulated protection concentrate to help deter black spot. Rose 2 in 1 Feed & Protect helps roses absorb more water for improved health and increases disease-resistance. The correct nutrition is the best way to ensure that plants are at their best every year, growing greener and glossier foliage with abundant, fragrant blooms. Make sure to check out gardenhealth.com now, for more. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sep 28

❓Do you follow the wonderful Michael Perry? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. 🤓 In this week’s episode I'm talking to the original...the one and only... @mr_plantgeek ... Michael Perry! Michael has been at the forefront of the horticulture industry for years now - sharing brand-new plants, long before you'll see them anywhere else! If you’d like to see more from Michael then you can follow him on Instagram where you’ll find him as @mr_plantgeek! And be sure to head over to his website too mrplantgeek.com for all things geeky! Now is a fantastic time to give your houseplants some TLC before winter and Westland Horticulture have got your covered! If yours are in need of repotting then be sure to use Westland’s Houseplant Potting Mix - a peat free specialist mix that promotes healthy root growth and reduces plant stress, perfect for keeping houseplants happy. And while you’re there, give them a great feed with Westland’s Houseplant Feed too! Whether you have a Peace Lily, Snake Plant or a Spider Plant, this feed will help them grow healthy and strong. This feed contains all the essential nutrients houseplants need for longer lasting flowers and healthy green foliage. It has an easy squeeze measure doser for quick and easy feeding too. Get Ready To Grow! Make sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠gardenhealth.com⁠⁠⁠ now, for more. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sep 21

❓Have you got a burning garden question? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. ❓ In this season I'm spicing things up a bit by alternating between guests and then answering the garden questions that are keeping you awake at night! And this week is the first of those Q&A episodes. We're tackling sad looking roses, autumn lawns, weeds, overwhelm and more - five things that I know you're desperate to hear about! So grab yourself a drink, turn up the volume and enjoy! If you've been thinking about your lawn at the moment then you should try Westland’s All In One Autumn Lawn Feed . You’ll have seen those luscious green lawns online and in your neighbours garden and let's be honest, you’re envious! Well, the best spring lawns start in autumn! Aftercut All In One Autumn is a lawn feed that is ideal for use in autumn when moss thrives. It has been specially formulated to create stronger and greener lawns. The mixture of iron, potassium, and nitrogen will enable lawns to withstand winter stress conditions, redirect energy to the roots for winter storage, and maintain a green appearance while preventing excessive growth before winter. Make sure to check out gardenhealth.com now, for more. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sep 14

❓Have you grown tomatoes this year and how have they done? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. 🍅 In this week’s episode I'm talking to the king of the toms, the originator of Sink Or Swim...the wonderful Steve Newland! Steve has become known for his tomato growing prowess, and we discuss them, and much more, enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Steve then you can follow him on Instagram where you’ll find him as @ snewland97 If listening to us talk about those delicious tomatoes has got you think about guaranteeing a bumper crop this year then be sure to use Westland’s Big Tom Super Tomato Food ! Big Tom simply gives you 3 x more tomatoes vs unfed plants! As well as this you’ll get tastier tomatoes, all season long. Their Big Tom Tomato Food has the unique PlantSense™ Technology. This means there is just the right amount of nutrients, and a water management system perfected to work with peat free growbags and planters. Including iron and magnesium to give you greener plants, it is also rich in seaweed for healthy root growth giving you great tasting tomatoes. Try it now, available in all good garden centres across the UK. Make sure to check out ⁠⁠gardenhealth.com⁠⁠ now, for more. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jun 7

❓Have you ever thought about what its like to be a live in, head gardener? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. In this week’s episode I’ve got someone who you’re going to love! I’ve spoken to a few head gardeners in the past but theres always room for one more, and my guest this week isn’t actually a head gardener any more… Andy Wain is a former head gardener on a private estate and in this episode we open up that world and discuss exactly what its like, especially as a gardener that also lives on the estate too! Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Andy then you can follow him on Instagram where you’ll find him as @ _andy__w If you’d like to see Andy’s YouTube channel then you can find him on there as The Fully Charged Gardener As the season goes on, you’ll be thinking more and more about feeding your plants. But make sure not to leave out Until next week, do have a look at my blog and website, below! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jun 2

❓Would you like to understand the world of medical herbalism? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. This week’s episode features another first as we explore the world of medicinal herbalism! Lydia Mantella, otherwise known on Instagram as @yourorganiclydia, is a medicinal herbalist, smallholder and trained personal trainer – growing her own food, herbs and more. In this conversation we delve into how Lydia lived a city life and eventually knew that it wasn’t the life for her before settling down to a country lifestyle instead. Join us as we explore medicinal herbalism, what that actually means, and so much more! Enjoy! If this has got you thinking about your plants then why not give them a good feed with Westland’s Organic Seaweed Plant Growth stimulant ? This feed is designed and formulated to be the perfect mix to use around your whole garden, specifically giving your plants what they need to growth strong and healthy roots! Not only that but your plants will also benefit from increased strength against disease too! Using Organic Seaweed Plant Growth Stimulant ensures an abundance of stronger, healthier, veg, fruit and flowers! Make sure to check out gardenhealth.com now, for more. Until next week, do have a look at my blog and website, below! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

May 17

❓Does your garden help you with your wellbeing? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. Now, this week’s episode is a real first for the podcast as I’m joined by not one, but two special guests! Gardening helps to bond us with other likeminded people and form friendships and connections too. Two people that I love talking to on Instagram are Georgina, otherwise known as @ plot_bae and Tori who you’ll find as @ torisallotment . Both are avid food growers and both add ideas for how growing can help your mental health too. In this feature length episode we discuss why we love growing and how it helps us navigate daily life. Enjoy! If you’d like to give your plants the very best chance of blooming and growing to the best of their ability then give them some oomph with Boost All Purpose Multi-Action Granules , new for 2025! These granules support your plants at every single stage of their growth and provide up to 6 months of slow release feed, resulting in even stronger roots, greener foliage, healthier plants and you guessed it, more blooms! Simply mix them into your Boost All Purpose Compost when planting up, and continue with regular feeding using Boost All Purpose Liquid Plant feed to give your plants the ultimate boost all round! Make sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gardenhealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now, for more. Until next week, do have a look at my blog and website, below! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

May 10

❓Does your garden have interest all year round? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. This week’s guest is a real plantsman and someone who I know you’re going to thoroughly enjoy listening to! Jordan Weston, otherwise known as The Bearded Botanist on Instagram is a florist, plant fanatic and now, nursery owner who is completely obsessed with plants. At the recent BBC Gardener’s World Spring Fair, we had the pleasure of sharing a stage and after the show, I knew we had to record a podcast episode for you all, so here it is! We discuss the nursery, plants to keep interest in your garden all year round, and so much more. Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Jordan then you can find him over on Instagram as @ the_bearded_botanist. You can also find Jordan’s nursery on Instagram too @ westonsnursery If all this talk of evergreen plants has got you thinking about your own then why not give them a good feed with Westland’s Organic Seaweed Plant Growth stimulant ? This feed is designed and formulated to be the perfect mix to use around your whole garden, specifically giving your plants what they need to growth strong and healthy roots! Not only that but your plants will also benefit from increased strength against disease too! Using Organic Seaweed Plant Growth Stimulant ensures an abundance of stronger, healthier, veg, fruit and flowers! Make sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gardenhealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now, for more. Until next week, do have a look at my blog and website, below! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

May 3

❓Do you grow what you love or what you *think* you should grow...? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. This week’s guest is one of the most passionate vegetable growers that I have the pleasure of knowing and luckily he’s happy to share that passion with us all. Rob Smith , otherwise known online as @ robsallotment is a veg grower and garden writer, who takes real pleasure with sharing tips and advice on how to grow not only the best veg, but also unique varieties too! Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Rob then you can find him over on Instagram as @ robsallotment . Rob’s book ‘Grow To Eat’ is available in all good book shops now and via this link If listening to Rob talking about growing your own fruit and veg and has got you think about growing your own, then be sure to use Westland’s Big Tom Super Tomato Food on your tomatoes.2 Big Tom simply gives you 3 x more tomatoes vs unfed plants! As well as this you’ll get tastier tomatoes, all season long. Their Big Tom Tomato Food has the unique PlantSense™ Technology. This means there is just the right amount of nutrients, and a water management system perfected to work with peat free growbags and planters. Including iron and magnesium to give you greener plants, it is also rich in seaweed for healthy root growth giving you great tasting tomatoes. Try it now, available in all good garden centres across the UK. Make sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠gardenhealth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ now, for more. Until next week, do have a look at my blog and website, below! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apr 26

❓Do you follow Anya on social media? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. This week’s guest is someone I’ve wanted on for a very long time and thankfully we’ve been able to make it finally happen. Anya Lautenbach , otherwise known online as Anya the Garden Fairy has been inspiring people online to garden, for years and is now the author of two wildly successful accompanying books. In this episode we discuss Anya’s upbringing in Poland, how gardening has helped her through the darkest times and just why gardening is the thing that brings us all together. Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Anya then you can find her across all social media platforms by searching for Anya The Garden Fairy. Anya’s latest book The Money Saving Garden Year, is out now from DK and is available from all good booksellers and via this link . If you’d like to give your plants the very best chance of blooming and growing to the best of their ability then give them some oomph with Boost All Purpose Multi-Action Granules , new for 2025! These granules support your plants at every single stage of their growth and provide up to 6 months of slow-release feed, resulting in even stronger roots, greener foliage, healthier plants and you guessed it, more blooms! Simply mix them into your Boost All Purpose Compost when planting up, and continue with regular feeding using Boost All Purpose Liquid Plant feed to give your plants the ultimate boost all round! Make sure to check out ⁠⁠⁠gardenhealth.com⁠⁠⁠ now, for more. Until next week, do have a look at my blog and website, below! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apr 12

🛒 Did you know you can grow your own food from your groceries? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. This week’s guest is a gardener, author and social media sensation. Simon Akeroyd has been a gardener for many years and at some of the most beautiful garden across the UK, including RHS Wisley. He is also an author of over 30 gardening books including a brand new one, that we discuss in this episode. Not only that, but Simon has also become an incredibly successful social media star too with views and followers racking up their millions online. We talk about the gardens, the books, the social media and so much more, in this episode. Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Simon then you can follow him on all major social media networks. You'll find him on Instagram as @ simonakeroydgardenwriter and on TikTok as @ simonakeroydwriter Simon’s brand new book ‘ Grow Your Groceries ’ is out now from DK books and is available in all good bookshops. If listening to Simon talking about growing your own fruit and veg has got you think about growing your own, then be sure to use Westland’s Big Tom Super Tomato Food ! Big Tom simply gives you 3 x more tomatoes vs unfed plants! As well as this you’ll get tastier tomatoes, all season long. Their Big Tom Tomato Food has the unique PlantSense™ Technology. This means there is just the right amount of nutrients, and a water management system perfected to work with peat free growbags and planters. Including iron and magnesium to give you greener plants, it is also rich in seaweed for healthy root growth giving you great tasting tomatoes. Try it now, available in all good garden centres across the UK. Make sure to check out ⁠⁠gardenhealth.com⁠⁠ now, for more. Until next week, do have a look at my blog and website, below! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 My Instagram: ⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apr 5

🍅 Do you enjoy growing your own tomatoes? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. This week we’re talking veg, flowers and beyond as I talk with content creator and gardener Joseph Clark , otherwise known online as Joe’s Garden! Joe has been an avid gardener for years and years, but it recent times has been sharing his journey online and has seen him go on to amass millions of followers and even write his own book! Listen now to hear what Joe’s gardening superpower would be, what his favourite cut and come again flower is and much more. Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Joe then you can follow him on Instagram as @ joesgarden.official and TikTok as @ joesgarden . Joe’s book ‘ Garden To Save The World ’ is out now and is available in all good bookshops! If listening to Joe talk about those delicious tomatoes has got you think about guaranteeing a bumper crop this year then be sure to use Westland’s Big Tom Super Tomato Food ! Big Tom simply gives you 3 x more tomatoes vs unfed plants! As well as this you’ll get tastier tomatoes, all season long. Their Big Tom Tomato Food has the unique PlantSense™ Technology. This means there is just the right amount of nutrients, and a water management system perfected to work with peat free growbags and planters. Including iron and magnesium to give you greener plants, it is also rich in seaweed for healthy root growth giving you great tasting tomatoes. Try it now, available in all good garden centres across the UK. Make sure to check out ⁠gardenhealth.com⁠ now, for more. Until next week, do have a look at my blog and website, below! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 My Instagram: ⁠Here!⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 30

🍌 Do you like to make food from what you grow? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. This week we’re talking about a plethora of topics – because my guest is…well, they’re someone who does so many different things! If you’re on TikTok and Instagram then you’ll have no doubt have come across Louise’s Kitchen Garden! Louise is a baker, a cook, a gardener and so so much more. In this episode we talk about it all and also how Louise makes so much food from scratch, with the majority coming from her own garden. This is one episode that you’re not going to want to miss! Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Louise then you can find her on Instagram as @louiseskitchengarden1 and also over on TikTok as @If you’d like to see more from Louise then you can find her on Instagram as @ louiseskitchengarden1 and also over on TikTok as @ gardeningwithlou . Both channels are full to the brim with fantastic food and growing ideas, tips and advice!. Both channels are full to the brim with fantastic food and growing ideas, tips and advice! If our conversation about fruit, veg and flowers has whet your appetite for growing your own then why not build yourself a raised bed and get growing? When it comes to filling your bed then your best option is Raised Bed & Vegetable Soil from Westland Horticulture! This is the perfect foundation for your veg growing journey! This soil is both rich and fertile, with the optimum blend of nutrient for strong roots and leafy, bountiful crops. It is rich in organic matter with a free draining structure that nurtures roots while retaining moisture. Either mix the Raised Bed & Vegetable Soil into your existing soil or create a new vegetable bed to grow bumper crops all year round. Make sure to check out gardenhealth.com now, for more. Until next week, do have a look at my blog and website, below! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱 My Instagram: Here! 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 23

🍄 Have you ever wanted to go foraging but don't know where to start? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. This week I’m in conversation with someone about a topic that I’ve wanted to cover on the podcast for years, foraging! Thomas Radford , otherwise known online as @ eatthecountry , is a forager and fanatic about wild food. Across his platforms he shares his experiences with foraging, through not only informative but also genuinely funny content. Listen along now as we discuss how to get started with foraging, what to avoid and not forgetting those all important deadly plants! Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Thomas then you can follow him on all major social media networks where you’ll find his as @ eatthecountry ! If you’re interested in going on one of his foraging walks then you can find out more on eatthecountry.com If all this talk of foraging and foliage has got you thinking about your plants then why not give them a good feed with Westland’s Organic Seaweed Plant Growth stimulant ? This feed is designed and formulated to be the perfect mix to use around your whole garden, specifically giving your plants what they need to growth strong and healthy roots! Not only that but your plants will also benefit from increased strength against disease too! Using Organic Seaweed Plant Growth Stimulant ensures an abundance of stronger, healthier, veg, fruit and flowers. Make sure to check out ⁠gardenhealth.com⁠ now, for more. Until next week, do have a look at my blog and website, below! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 16

📖 Ever wondered what it would be like to be the editor of Gardener's World Magazine? Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. This week’s guest has a huge role in the world of horticulture, and in fact – their job is one that sees them sitting at the helm of one of the nation’s most loved magazines. Kevin Smith , is the editor of Gardener’s World Magazine – which is no mean feat! In this episode we talk all about the magazine, what it’s like to have the responsibility for something that we all hold so dear and a big project in his own garden! Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Kevin then you can follow him over on Instagram, where you’ll find him as @ kevinsmithgarden If you’d like to give your plants the very best chance of blooming and growing to the best of their ability then give them some oomph with Boost All Purpose Multi-Action Granules, new for 2025! These granules support your plants at every single stage of their growth and provide up to 6 months of slow release feed, resulting in even stronger roots, greener foliage, healthier plants, and you guessed it, more blooms! Simply mix them into your Boost All Purpose Compost when planting up, and continue with regular feeding using Boost All Purpose Liquid Plant feed to give your plants the ultimate boost all round! Make sure to check out gardenhealth.com now, for more. Until next week, do have a look at my blog and website, below! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 9

🪴This week, it's all about terrariums! Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. This week’s guest does something truly unique in the plant world, in fact I don’t know anyone else at all that does it quite like them. Houseplants come in all shapes and sizes but my guest this week has chosen to adopt terrariums as their particular area of interest. Ben Newell , otherwise known online as Worcester Terrariums , is a content creator and terrariums fanatic that has created terrariums that have gone seriously viral online, amassing millions of views, and for good reason! We discuss how Ben got into terrariums, what makes a good terrarium and so much more. Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Ben then you can find him right across all major social media platforms, such as Instagram, as @ worcesterterrariums And don’t forget to seek our Ben’s book, Hello Tiny World, available now from all good bookshops and you can find out more, here . Outdoor gardeners or indoor growers, we’re all the same really – doing this for the love of plants. And right now, there is lots to be getting on with indoors, with looking after your houseplants. Thankfully Westland have an extensive range of composts and potting mixes to keep all your plants thriving. Their houseplant potting mixes even include some specially developed for nourishing for Bonsai, Cacti and Citrus plants too! Not only that, but they also have houseplant feeds that are enriched with the essential nutrients that keeps your plants growing strong and healthy. Whether you’re a seasoned houseplant pro or a newbie, check out Westland’s houseplant hub at gardenhealth.com/houseplant-hub for some great advice on caring for your indoor jungle! Until next week, do have a look at my blog and website, below! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 2

The podcast is back and with a bang!! 💥 Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , your go-to podcast for all things green and growing! This is where, you'll hear fascinating stories from plant lovers, experts, and passionate growers who are just as obsessed with plants as you and I. Let's kick off Season 8 as we mean to go on and in the first episode of a brand-new season, I'm joined by someone with passion, enthusiasm and knowledge by the barrow load - broadcaster and horticulturalist, David Domoney . David is well recognised right across the UK for his appearances on many TV shows over the years, as much as he is for his numerous show gardens and displays at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and beyond. David is also the author of a brand-new book, which you’re going to love! We discuss all of that, and more, in this episode - enjoy! If you’d like to see more from David then you can find him on Instagram as @ daviddomoney ! David’s YouTube Channel, which can also be found on there as @ DavidDomoney – where you’ll find hints, tips, advice and more on a wide range of topics. David’s upcoming book Plants with Superpowers: 75 Remarkable Plants for your Garden and Home is out at the end of this month, and you can pre-order it now, here . While it might be winter, there is plenty to be doing in the garden right now and thankfully Westland have a range of composts to keep you gardening right through these colder months! Right now, I’m potting up new perennials with their excellent Boost All Purpose , peat free compost which is proven to give you up to four times more blooms from your flowers! You’ll be pleased to know that Westland have also got a huge selection of other composts and growing mediums, ensuring you’ll have something for your every growing need. From Ericaceous compost for your acid loving plants, and rose compost – formulated especially with a 6-month slow release feed, they even have a peat-free aquatic planting and potting mix for all your water based plant needs! Until next week, do have a look at my blog and website, below! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dec 15, 2024

🧠 This week we’re talking about how gardens heal! Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench , a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. Well, we’re here are final episode of season 7! 7 seasons of conversations with guests, spanning right across the horticultural world – from far away to nearby, every corner of the landscape has been surveyed, and we’ve learned a lot along the way. I’d like to thank you for listening, as always, and being the reason that I’m able to continue making this. You listening is the reason I make this, and you enjoying it, makes it completely worthwhile. The endless hours of producing, editing and writing, have come together in a season that I’m hugely proud of, and I hope you continue to enjoy it even more. I’d also like to give a huge thank you to the wonderful Westland Horticulture for coming on board as sponsors of this season (and beyond). They truly are the powerhouse of the plant world and their dedication to empowering everyone to grow, to learn skills and to gain knowledge about growing is the perfect match for this podcast. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life to filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. Now, I’ve got something of a tradition on this podcast now – after 7 seasons, it's become a little thing that I challenge myself with. And that challenge is simple, every season should have a guest on that also happens to be a panellist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardener’s Question Time, and this season is no different. In this episode, I’m joined by head gardener at Horatio’s Garden in London, and GQT panellist, Ashley Edwards. Ashley has a wide-ranging background in horticulture – starting from a very young age, and in this episode we go right back to the beginning and end with the current day. So, grab yourself a drink or maybe pop your headphones in and head out into the garden and listen along with us now. Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Ashley then you can follow him on Instagram where you’ll find him as @ plantsforwellbeing . You can also follow along with Horatio’s too, and you’ll be able to find them as @ horatiosgarden If we've whetted your appetite for growing, and you know that the appetite of your plants could do with some attention then do try Westland’s Growmore general purpose plant food! Growmore provides the three major plant nutrients in equal proportions. This makes it a superb general-purpose feed for use all around the garden. Its balance of nutrients ensures even stimulation of growth in all plant parts, meaning lots of fruit and flowers, abundant foliage as well as a strong root system. Find out more by visiting gardenhealth.com now. Fear not, I WILL be back in the new year with season 8 and the list of guests is already signed and sealed, so look out for that from February onwards! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dec 8, 2024

💐 This week we're delving into dahlias! Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. Now, this year has been an interesting one for us gardeners and growers, in the UK the weather has been less than favourable. In my own garden because of the wet weather, the dahlias have struggled more than ever so in this week’s episode I’ve turned to my good friend and dahlia expert, Kim O’Brien , for some sage advice. Kim is not only a dahlia expert but she’s also a renowned florist and a whizz with all sorts of cut flowers too. In this episode we discuss the highs and lows of dahlia growing, top tips for better blooms and much more! Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Kim, then you can follow her over on Instagram where you’ll find her as @ dahliafarmerama . Also, make sure to check out Kim’s floristry workshops at the BBC Gardener’s World shows across the year in 2025. Tickets are available for the Spring Fair at Beaulieu now and you can find them here . If all this talk of dahlias has got you thinking about more blooms in your garden next year then give your plants the ultimate head start with Westland! Plant your dahlias in Boost All Purpose peat free compost , which is proven to give you up to four times more flowers on your plants. And while you’re at it, give them even more of a powerup by feeding them with Boost, All Purpose Liquid Plant Feed . You’ll have the most stunning floral display and an abundance of healthy fruit and veg too. Using its unique Plantsense™ technology, Boost will feed all ornamental and ericaceous plants, plus all fruit and vegetables and give you incredible results. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nov 30, 2024

💐 This week we're talking cut flowers! Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. Picture the scene, we’ve all been there…you’ve grown a whopper of a dahlia, or your Ranunculus have had a storming year and suddenly, you’ve decided you want to be a cut flower farmer! The truth to cut flower farming is far from the romanticised world you might think it is but by gosh is it fun (but with lots of hard work added in for good measure). Roz Chandler is a cut flower expert, a flower farmer and a business guru with years of experience across all of those fields. In this episode we discuss the reality of cut flower farming, both the good and the bad, running your own business and much much more. Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Roz, then you can follow her on Instagram where you’ll find her as @ fieldgateflowers . Roz’s account not only share the highs and lows of cut flower farming, but its also jam packed with tonnes of business advice too! Roz’s podcast, The Cut Flower Podcast is also well worth a listen for even more advice from the world of flowers. And you can listen to that across all major podcast platforms now. If your blooms are in need of a boost then try Westland’s Boost All Purpose Liquid Plant Feed . You can achieve four times more blooms, giving you an even more stunning floral display and an abundance of healthy fruit and veg too. Using its unique Plantsense™ technology, Boost will feed all ornamental and ericaceous plants, plus all fruit and vegetables and give you incredible results. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠ ⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nov 17, 2024

🌱 This week, I've joined by a legend... Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. Now, often on this podcast I’ll feature a conversation with someone that you may not have heard of before, but this week I’ve got a real treat for you all as I welcome back a returning guest, that you absolutely will recognise! I only need to begin saying this person’s name and I know many of you will be delighted to hear that on the podcast this week I’m speaking with Gardener’s World favourite, the wonderful Frances Tophill. I first spoke to Frances just a little over two years ago and its fair to say a lot has happened to her since then and thankfully we sat down to discuss it all, in this feature length episode! This is one I know you’re going to thoroughly enjoy, so sit down, grab yourself a brew and listen along! If you’d like to see more from Frances then you can follow her on Instagram where you’ll her as @francestophill . Frances’s upcoming gardening book for children, called How To Grow A Garden is due out at the end of February next year and is available to pre-order at Waterstones and all good booksellers. Westland have such a wide range of composts available for your every garden need! From indoor potting mixes to the perfect outdoor solution, there is something for every grower and for every gardening need. For more information and to find the perfect compost for you, see gardenhealth.com now. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠⁠ Click Here⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nov 10, 2024

🐦This week we're we're bird watching! Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. Enticing, encouraging and bringing wildlife in our gardens is a key part of gardening, and birds are a huge part of that. However, if you’re anything like I am, you’ll also really have no idea what you’re doing at all when it comes to looking after them properly and giving them what they need. Thankfully my guest this week does and he’s sharing it all with us in detail. Matt Spracklen, otherwise known on Instagram, as @ rocknrollbirder has a huge interest in birds and through his popular Instagram page, shares the comings and goings of the birds in not only his garden, but also from nature reserves and all around the country. This is an informative episode, packed with advice and thoughts on how you can attract even more birds into your own garden, enjoy! I’d also highly recommend Matt’s podcast also called Rock n Roll Birder where you can join him by listening to a weekly birdwatching walk, complete with special guests. If you’d like to encourage an even wider variety of birds in your garden then do try Peckish Complete Seed Mix. Crafted to be 100% edible, with all husks removed. This ensures that no feed goes to waste, offering maximum nourishment to wild birds in your garden. By including a variety of seeds, this mix caters to the preferences of different birds, making your garden a hotspot for a wide variety from Robins, to tits and from chaffinches to thrushes. ✍️ Read My Blog and More: ⁠ Click Here⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nov 3, 2024

🐛 This week we're working with wildlife! Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. We spend our time, as gardeners, beautifying our green spaces, adding flowers and plants to create a haven for us and our families. But what about the wildlife around us too? How can we encourage more of it to make our gardens their homes also? My guest this week knows all about that very topic and thankfully we’ve got lots of tips to share with you. Kate Bradbury is a wildlife expert and in fact, she’s also the wildlife editor of Gardener’s World magazine too so you’ll be glad to know we’re in safe hands! Kate has written numerous books on gardening for wildlife including her latest, One Garden Against The World, which we delve into deeper, here. Enjoy! If you’d like to find out more about Kate then you can follow her Instagram @ kategbradbury . Kate’s latest book, One Garden Against The World is out now from Bloomsbury and can be found in all good bookshops, online and in your local library too. You can vote for One Garden Against The World in the People’s Book Prize by visiting People’sBookPrize.com now! If you’d like to help encourage more wildlife into your own garden then why not create even the smallest patch of wildflowers with Unwins Nature’s Haven Easy Wildflowers Mix ! This ideal blend of wildflower seeds and sowing granules brings vibrant colours and valuable wildlife into your garden. Just scatter it around and enjoy a beautiful wildflower display—effortlessly! ✍️ Read My Blog and More: Click Here 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 26, 2024

🌱 This week we're talking about working with nature! Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. Our gardens connect us with nature, more than we might even realise. Some of us grow edibles either through necessity or for enjoyment, and others fill their growing spaces with ornamentals instead, but we all share the common joy of growing through one form or another. But someone who I know who is connected to nature perhaps more than anyone else I know is permaculturalist, Huw Richards. Huw has spent his time sharing how he grows and exactly how he does that in tandem with nature. In this episode we discuss the key principles of permaculture, what it means and so much more. Enjoy! If you’d like to find out more about Huw then do make sure to follow him on Instagram where you’ll find him as @ huwsgarden . Huw’s latest book ‘The Self Sufficiency Garden’ is out now from DK and his upcoming book ‘The Permaculture Garden’ is scheduled to be released in March 2025. If listening to Huw has given you the bug to get serious with veg then I’d highly recommend you try out Westland’s Organic Vegetable Plant Food . A feed that provides every essential nutrient to boost your vegetable garden growth! No matter what your growing space is like, whether you have just a few pots, a single raised bed, a grow-bag or even a whole allotment, feeding your plants will give you an abundance of stronger, healthier and tastier vegetables while at the same time prevent disease too! ✍️ Read My Latest Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 19, 2024

🌱 This week we're talking about seeds! Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. There are few things more exciting in the gardening world than the sheer plethora of seeds that we have at our disposal. We walk in a garden centre and the ranges on offer are overwhelming but what if I told you that there are thousands upon thousands more than all of these too? One man who has made it his personal mission to hunt out and find the rare and unusual, the strange and the unique, is Mitch McCulloch, otherwise known as @ mitch_grows . Mitch has now also charted his travels and discoveries in an extraordinary new book, which we go into detail on here. Listen along for that, and much more. Enjoy! If you’d like to find out more about Mitch then do make sure to follow him on Instagram where you’ll find him as @ mitch_grows . Mitch’s book ‘ The Seed Hunter ’ is out now from DK and is available from all good bookshops. To get you set for seed sowing success, then make sure to use Westland’s John Innes Seed Sowing Compost . Naturally peat free, its perfect for bringing seeds to life for fast as well as healthy germination. Enriched with vermiculite to retain moisture and nutrients, it also feeds for the first three weeks. John Innes Seed Compost also contains sand for excellent drainage as well as coir and loam for perfect nutrient and moisture retention ✍️ Read My Latest Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 12, 2024

🌼 This week its all about the plants! Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. Often we hear the terms ‘plantsman’ or ‘plantswoman’ or even ‘plantsperson’ but what makes someone a plantsperson? I’m not here to define that, but I know someone who is the perfect embodiment of that term and that is the wonderful Rosy Hardy. Rosy is fountain of knowledge, passion and expertise when it comes to plants, but in particular herbaceous perennials to be precise. Rosy, one half of the duo behind Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants, shares so much with us in this episode, including her insights into the year we’ve just experienced and just what we can do to think more about what our plants might need next year! Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Rosy then you can follow her on Instagram at @ rosyhardygardening and you’ll find her on Instagram under the same name also. Do make sure to also seek out Hardy’s plants online at hardysplants.co.uk where you’ll be able to buy the very best perennials and find out more about those events include guest speaker David Hurrion and those last few tickets for the wreath making workshops too. If you’re thinking about taking things further in your garden and giving your established plants and shrubs some care then try Westland’s John Innes Peat Free No. 3 compost. Especially formulated to nurture and also sustain mature plants for a longer life. This has been developed specially to also support shrubs too, with a long lasting nutrient rich mix. Complete with a four month feed it will also improve aeration as well as water management too! Westland, help you and your garden to grow! ✍️ Read My Latest Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 5, 2024

🪚 Let's talk garden power tools! Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. When we garden, we use our hands, our minds and our bodies to work on the land and with the nature around us. Using tools and equipment to help us to do that quicker and easier is a vital part of enjoying more time to be in the garden. When it comes to power tools, there is one company that always comes to mind and that is German born, STIHL. STIHL have been pioneers in power tools for over 90 years year now, working with both professionals and the amateur or home gardener, creating innovative battery and corded tools that just get the job done. In this episode I talk to STIHL GB’s E-commerce and Content Manager, Carmen Rosten. Carmen tells us all about the history of STIHL, just why they do what they do and she even lets slip what her favourite tool ever is….enjoy! If you’d like to see more from STIHL then you can find them on Instagram at @ stihlgb and do make sure to have a look at their YouTube Channel for all sorts of tool videos and also those Timbersports videos too! You’ll find them on YouTube also as STIHL GB If you’re out in the garden this week and you’re looking for the perfect autumnal job then why not pot up some bulbs to give you colour all spring long? Fill your pots with Westland’s Bulb Planting & Potting Mix , which is a specially blended peat free compost. It has added zinc complex that naturally supports plant health for an abundance of stronger, healthier bulbs and vibrant flowers. It also contains grit to ensure there is free drainage with the perfect balance of nutrients, so you’ll have stunning vibrant displays come spring next year.. ✍️ Read My Latest Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sep 28, 2024

🪴Think week we've taken things indoors... Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. Now, when we use the word gardening, we all instantly think of the great outdoors and flowers and lawns but for this week’s conversation, we’re taking things indoors and into an indoor jungle to be precise! In my opinion, gardening is something you can do indoors or outdoors and houseplants are just indoor gardening! Once a houseplant killer, I am now confidently keeping all of mine alive and that is largely due to wonderful advice and help from an excellent houseplant expert. Jonny Balchandani, otherwise known as The Bearded Plantaholic, is one of the most entertaining, but also knowledgeable people that I know and if you’ve not seen him before then you’re in for a huge treat! In this episode, we talk about how his jungle began, where it began and a huge thing that hes got coming up that you’re not going to want to miss! And, I will warn you – this episode does contain a considerable amount of spicy language and swearing… If you’d like to see more from Jonny, then you should head over to Instagram and follow him now, where you can find him as @ thebeardedplantaholic ! Jonny is going is charting his new houseplant exploits with the huge lorry container, over on his YouTube channel too, where you can find him once again as The Bearded Plantaholic . If listening to Jonny has given you the push you needed to get stuck in with houseplants too or if you just want to give your existing collection a boost then do try some of Westland’s Houseplant Care range. With a wide range of indoor potting mixes and feeds that guarantee superb results, regardless of experience or ability. Including nutrient rich feeds and specially blended potting mixes, you’ll have everything you need for growing the very best orchids, cacti, succulents, bonsai, citrus plants and more - Westland have you covered. Westland also understands that nurturing houseplants can sometimes be challenging, so they’ve created an online houseplant hub, packed full of expert guidance and product advice to help you cultivate a thriving indoor jungle. From videos on propagation and repotting, to articles on pet-friendly houseplants, check it out at gardenhealth.com/houseplant-hub ✍️ Read My Latest Blog: ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sep 21, 2024

👩‍🌾 This week we're stepping into the shoes of a head gardener! Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. The life of a home gardener is one that we all know too well, and no matter how large our gardens we all follow a similar story each year. But do you ever think about what it might be like to be the head gardener of an estate or home? I often have and that’s what lead me to my guest on the podcast this week. Lucy Chamberlain is a garden writer, public speaker and plant expert, but she also just happens to be a former head gardener too! In this episode we talk about the day-to-day life of a head gardener, what it entails and just how attached you can get to a garden under your care! Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Lucy, then you can follow her on Instagram where you’ll find her as @ lucychamberlaingardens . You’ll also likely see Lucy at garden shows up and down the country, giving the very best plant advice and also tours of the garden too. Lucy’s first book Step-by-Step Veg Patch is available to buy from all good booksellers and Lucy’s upcoming book, also with the RHS, called Grow Food Anywhere is out on 2nd January 2025 and you can pre-order that now from Waterstones If listening to Lucy has inspired you to grow your own veg over the coming seasons then give yours the best chance by using Westland’s Organic Vegetable Plant Food ! A specially tailored feed that provides all the essential nutrients to boost vegetable growth. Whether in a raised bed or planter, a grow bag or even in the ground; feed your crops weekly to help prevent disease and give you an abundance of stronger, healthier, tastier vegetables. ✍️ Read My Latest Blog: ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sep 14, 2024

🪱🍄‍🟫 This week we’re discussing soil, soil health and the importance of proper mulching! Welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. When we learn to garden, we start with the real basics – how to sow a seed, which plants work well in our gardens and so much more (theres a pun there if you keep listening…). But one thing that we know to be true, is that we need to look after your soil and in return our soil will look after our plants. And theres no one I’d trust more when it comes to advice on soil health than ecologist and soil expert, Becky Searle, otherwise known as Sow Much More on Instagram. In this episode, Becky shares all about why our soil is important, what we can do to improve and exactly how we can go about doing it. This is a really informative episode and one that is going to get your improving your soil with ease! Enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Becky then you can find her on Instagram as @ Sow_Much_More . Becky is also available for talks at garden shows and clubs too and you’ll find out more about that and how to contact her, via her website sowmuchmore.co.uk Another way to improve your garden, other than with the soil is to attract beneficial insects and wildlife into your green space and what better way to do that than with Unwins Nature’s Haven Easy Wildflowers Mix ! A perfect blend of wildflower seeds and seed sowing granules to bring both colour and wildlife to your garden. Simply scatter around your garden and achieve a stunning wildflower display, simple! ✍️ Read My Latest Blog: ⁠Click Here⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sep 7, 2024

Hello, and welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. Our gardens are all wildly different, from small spaces full to the brim with flowers and edibles, to sprawling acres with lakes and meadows and balconies, courtyards or even just a few pots. But, no matter the size, shape or contents, our gardens all give us such physical and mental benefits in equal measure, and my guest this week is all too aware of the magical properties a garden can hold. Leigh Johnstone , perhaps better known as The Beardy Gardener , is indeed a gardener, but hes also a mental health advocate and now an award winning garden designer too. For the last few years, Leigh has shared the highs and the lows on his popular social media channels and his posts present a refreshing account of all sides of our daily lives, the good, the bad, the rough and the smooth. In this episode, we discuss how The Beardy Gardener came to be and exactly why his garden is his safe space. Enjoy! If you’d like to see more of Leigh’s and the adventures of beardy himself, then you can follow him on Instagram where you’ll find him as @ beardygardener . Leigh is also a regular speaker at garden shows up and down the country so do seek out his website beardygardener.com , for where you may be able to see him next. Also, why not boost your garden, as well as your mood with Westland’s Boost, All Purpose Liquid Plant Feed . You can achieve four times more blooms, giving you an even more stunning floral display and an abundance of healthy fruit and veg too. Using its unique Plantsense ™ technology, Boost will feed all ornamental and ericaceous plants, plus all fruit and vegetables and give you incredible results. ✍️ Read My Latest Blog: Click Here 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sep 1, 2024

Hello, and welcome to Tales From The Potting Bench, a planty podcast where you’ll hear all manner of stories from knowledgeable, passionate and invaluable people who love plants as much as you and I. We’re here at the monumental 7th season of the podcast and thanks to you, the listeners, we’re back with even more guests and this season promises to be even bigger, even better and with even more planty goodness! This season I'm focussing on those people who really know what they're talking about in a series of episodes I'm calling ' Experts In Their Field '. Along with a brand-new season, is a brand-new sponsor, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joined for season 7 by the powerhouse of the plant world, Westland Horticulture . Westland are dedicated to empowering everyone with the skills, knowledge, and tools to help every gardener give it their best, season after season. Great gardening starts with great compost, and Westland has a trusted range of composts for your every gardening need, from giving your baskets and containers the best start in life filling your vegetable patch with nutrients ahead of a bountiful season. In the first episode of this new season, I wanted to invite someone that I’ve known for a while now, through social media and someone who is going to absolutely help you grow the best tomatoes you’ve ever grown in your life. I’ve dabbled, sometimes good, and sometimes bad, but one thing is for sure, home-grown tomatoes are far superior to any you’ll eat from a shop and Niall Radford has become a master at the art of the perfect tom! From a simple beginning with one particular unique variety, more on that later, to now growing over 150 tomato plants of his own this year – it’s fair to say that Niall knows what he’s talking about and in this episode he shares his exact method for growing, including when to sow, how to sow, and what to do next! This is one you’re going to want to listen to, and maybe even make a few notes on too. Enjoy! If you’d like to see more of Niall’s interesting toms, including his growing setup and much more, then do follow him on Instagram where you’ll find him as @ niallradford . As mentioned in the conversation, Niall also sells seeds of the best tomatoes available, directly from his own fruits, and you’ll find all the details of that at nrtomatoseed.com 💚Also, to get the best yield you’ll ever have from your tomatoes, get them growing in Westland’s Big Tom Peat Free Tomato Planters and better still, make sure to feed them with Big Tom Super Tomato Food too! Rich in Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium to promote strong growth, deep roots and flowers that will give you even better tomato fruits! Big Tom will give you 3 x more, 3 x bigger and 3 x tastier tomatoes, vs unfed tomato plants! 💚 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jun 8, 2024

Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling ' A Celebration of Women in Plants '! Throughout this season we’ve featured all sorts of women from all sorts of plant backgrounds and in this final episode of the season we’re going into the world of TV! As long as I can remember, there has been gardening on the TV and as a little nipper I remember seeing segments on daytime shows with plants and garden tips. One person who shares their expertise and passion for gardening on one such show is Daisy Payne, gardening expert from ITV’s This Morning, my guest for this episode. Daisy is a presenter, gardener and now author, with her first book being JUST published. In this episode we discuss the book, This Morning and much more, enjoy! You can find out more about Daisy, by following her on Instagram where you’ll her as @ gardentogarnish . Daisy’s new book ‘Start Growing’ is out now from ebury press and is available in all good bookshops! 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jun 1, 2024

Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling ' A Celebration of Women in Plants '! Gardening to lots of us – is a dream, something we spend hours doing, and in the process we’ve all taught ourselves so much. But, cast your mind back to when you first started gardening, did you know what to do and how to do it? I certainly didn’t and at first, I had no idea at all. In this episode I’m talking to landscape architect and co-founder of the new gardening app, Hota – Hannah Shaw. Hota aims to help gardeners, new and old alike, with creating new beds and borders in their gardens, with plant suggestions, design tips and maintenance advice right across the year. This app is about to change the way lots of us might garden, and I was interested to hear more about it, and I hope you are too. You can find out more about Hota , by following them on Instagram where you’ll find them as @ hota_app . You can download Hota now on the Apple App Store for iPhone and other versions are in the planning stages too! 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

May 25, 2024

Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling ' A Celebration of Women in Plants '! Through social media, I’ve found a number of people that have since gone on to be incredible friends of mine, and my guest this week is one of those people. Kelly-Jane Leach, is a gardener, trained horticulturalist, writer, designer and influencer, and is perhaps better known by her online moniker, Dirty Garden Hoe. Kelly’s day to day focusses on the work she does with the trial garden at Which Magazine, which you can see her sharing through her social channels. In this episode we talk about all of that, and the kinship we’ve found through gardening, and so much more, enjoy! You can find out more from Kelly through Instagram and Twitter where you'll find her sharing her work and her gardening adventures! 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

May 17, 2024

Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling ' A Celebration of Women in Plants '! Often, within gardening – we’re surrounded by so much knowledge that it's tough to know where to start! For me, when I found my love of gardening there was one place that informed me perhaps more than anywhere else and that was BBC Radio 4’s Gardener’s Question Time. In this week’s episode I’m joined by the longest serving member of the panel, writer and houseplant expert Anne Swithinbank. Anne has been on GQT for over 30 years now, and she’s enjoyed every second of her time so we’ve got plenty to talk about here. Anne shares her tales of GQT, how our attitudes to gardening have changed over time and much more. You can find out more from Anne by following her on Instagram and Twitter or X where you’ll find her on both as @anneswithinbank. 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

May 11, 2024

Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling ' A Celebration of Women in Plants '! Have you ever watched Love Your Garden and wondered whether they actually do it in the time they say they do? Or, have you ever thought whether the neighbours want to get involved? Well in this week’s episode we answer those exact questions as I talk with presenter, designer and garden consultant, Katie Rushworth. In this episode we also talk about what garden trends Katie thinks we could still see happen this year and so much more, enjoy! You can find out more from Katie by following her on Instagram where you’ll find her as @ katie_gardens . Katie’s website, katierushworth.com is where you can find out about the rest of Katie’s garden work and how you can book your own consultation. The Cottage Herbery that Katie mentioned in this episode has sadly now closed its doors, but they are still active on Instagram where you’ll be able to find them as @ thecottageherbery 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

May 4, 2024

Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling ' A Celebration of Women in Plants '! Sustainability and resilience are two words we often hear, but what do they really mean, and why should we be thinking about how to be more of both? Kim Stoddart is an author and resiliency warrior, not to mention that she’s also the editor of Amateur Gardening Magazine and in this episode we discuss all of that and just why she had to follow up her first book with another, focussing on how to grow the perfect vegetables n a changing climate and world, enjoy! 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apr 27, 2024

Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling ' A Celebration of Women in Plants '! So many of us grow so many wonderful flowers in our gardens and on our allotments, and if you’re anything like me then you’ll cut a great deal to bring indoors. But, there is a difference between simply cutting and plonking (like I do!) and artistically arranging them into eye catching and beautiful displays with the skill that only a florist can have. Alice Hare is a luxury event florist extraordinaire and not only that, she can also boast being a florist for none other than ITV’s This Morning too. Join me and Alice as we talk about our favourite blooms, why it was floristry that called her and much more, enjoy! You can find out more from Alice by following her on Instagram where you’ll find her as @ alicehareflorist . You may also see her popping up on ITV’s This Morning from time to time too, so keep your eyes peeled! 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apr 20, 2024

Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling ' A Celebration of Women in Plants '! Have you ever dreamt of growing your own cut flowers to fill your house with colour and scent? Well, my guest this week will teach you exactly how to do that for yourself and it couldn’t be easier. Sophie Van Gerwen, otherwise known online as @floraldaysintheshires. Is a cut flower fanatic, who is desperate to share her love of cut flowers with you and help you have a garden to die for. Enjoy! You can find out more from Sophie by following her on Instagram where you’ll find on both as @ floraldaysintheshires . Make sure to also check out her website www.sowsandgrows.co.uk to shop the seed collection and book your place on the next course 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apr 14, 2024

Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling ' A Celebration of Women in Plants '! Throughout this season I’ve spoken to and will speak to many people who started their working life, without even a thought given to plants from the start. However, they have found gardening and the joy of plants slightly later in life and as a secondary career and my guest this week did exactly that. Lucy Hutchings, otherwise known as She Grows Veg on social media is known both for her beautiful Instagram page and also now, her heritage seed company. In this episode, we discuss how Lucy and Monty aren’t all that dissimilar, why she loves veg so much and much more. We also do a bit of a deep dive into social media too which lots of you will find quite interesting too. Enjoy! You can find out more from Lucy by following her on Instagram where you’ll find her as @ shegrowsveg . You can find out more about Lucy’s seed company, and perhaps get yourself a couple of packets from shegrowsveg.com 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Apr 7, 2024

Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling ' A Celebration of Women in Plants '! What happens when you just know that gardening is your future? Well, you find yourself a job working for our future king of course! And that’s essentially what happened to my guest this week! Nicola Hope started her life in gardening by working at Highgrove, the then home of Princes Charles. From the age of 15 she worked there, on and off during school holidays and since then has gone on to work in other high profile gardens and has developed a huge passion for organic gardening in particular. In our conversation we discuss Highgrove, working for the singer Sting and much more, enjoy! You can find out more from Nicola by following her on Instagram where you’ll find as @ nicolahopegardener . Nicola also delivers talks up and down the country on a wide range of subjects and find out more about that and more on her website nicolahope.com 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 31, 2024

Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling ' A Celebration of Women in Plants '! Gardener’s World continually inspires and entertains us in equal measure, but I find myself hooked, in particular, to the segments that delve into the history of gardens and gardening over the years. Advolly Richmond is a historian who specialises in this exact area, and she can frequently be seen on Gardener’s World, bringing us the past, present and future of gardening. Now, Advolly brings us a book that shares the history of plant names, their origins and so much more. In this episode we discuss the book and a great deal else too, enjoy! You can find out more from Advolly by following her on Instagram and Twitter . A Short History of Flowers is out now from Frances Lincoln and is available in all good bookshops. 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 25, 2024

Hello and welcome back to a brand-new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand-new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling ' A Celebration of Women in Plants '! Sometimes we gain inspiration from the gardens around us, from the books we read, and also from the television we watch. We’re lucky to have so many wonderful gardening television programmes now, and one such show is the sensational Garden Rescue . Rosie Irving is one of the producers on that programme and in this episode today, we discuss all the behind the scenes goings-on with what it takes to make the show. Rosie is also a complete font of knowledge when it comes to plants in general, so this is an episode you won't want to miss, enjoy! You can find out more from Rosie by following her on Instagram @ rosieposieirving and if you’d like to check out one of the TOD tours (which I’d highly recommend from personal experience) then be sure to look at michaelmarriottrosarian.org for all the details of this year’s upcoming dates. 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award-winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 11, 2024

Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling 'A Celebration of Women in Plants'! We're onto episode two and this episode's guest is another person I've wanted to talk to since the very beginning and thankfully we've made it happen for this season. Pests and diseases are te plight of many a gardener and often cause us to give up on certain plants all together. My guest this week has made it her mission to know everything there is to know on the topic and help others know it too. Pippa Greenwood is known to many from her many years on BBC's Gardener's World and also for her 30+ years on BBC Radio 4's 'Gardener's Question Time' too. We discuss her career and just what it is about pests that had her hooked from the start - along with many tips for helping with slugs, fungus gnats and much more! You can find out more about Pippa, as well as her Grow Your Own range by visiting pippagreenwood.com 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 4, 2024

Jekka McVicar - Queen of Herbs! Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping sixth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations and this time I'm using this as my chance to celebrate the amazing women of horticulture with a season I'm calling 'A Celebration of Women in Plants'! Now we’re kicking this season off with a huge guest and someone I’ve wanted to talk to since the podcast first began. This week I’m joined by herb fanatic and who I'd like to dub, the Queen Of Herbs - Jekka McVicar. Jekka is an absolute treasure trove of information when it comes to sowing, growing, propagating and cultivating herbs of an almost endless number of varieties. In this episode we discuss it all, and we talk about Jekka's excellent new book. Jekka's new book '100 Herbs To Grow is out on 7th March and you can order it by clicking here. Don't forget, you can find Jekka on Instagram @⁠ jekkamcvicar for all of that Herby goodness! 💜 This podcast is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Dec 18, 2023

Keith Weed - President of the RHS Hello and welcome! Well, here we are at the last episode of season 5 of the podcast and I thought we’d go out with a bit of a bang! In this week’s episode I’m joined by someone with the most apt name possible for the role that they undertake. You’ll no doubt be familiar with the Royal Horticultural Society, the work they do and the gardens that they keep and this week I’m talking to their President, Keith Weed. Keith talks to me about his passion for horticulture, his own personal garden and all of his other many exciting interests. And, he might just reveal his favourite RHS garden, although that is a little like choosing your favourite child! If you’d like to find out more about the RHS then you can visit rhs.org.uk . And don't forget, you can follow along with Keith on social media where you'll find him on Instagram @ keithweed and also on Twitter/X where he's also as @ keithweed . Gosh, so we’ve arrived at the end of another monumental season of the podcast, with wonderful guests, conversations and insights into the minds and thoughts of some of gardening’s most well known and lesser well known characters and faces. Over 5 seasons we’ve delved deep into their inspirations for what they do, no matter their role. Designers, gardeners, writers, presenters, social media sensations, houseplant aficionados and more – all with a common passion for one thing, plants. I’m thrilled to say that plans are already afoot for season 6 and I’ll be back in the new year with that and much more. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, reviewing and supporting this podcast and helping it become a chart topping success. Without you, the listeners, this is nothing – and thankfully, because of you – this is very much something . 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠

Dec 11, 2023

Faye Whitley - To BEE or not to BEE?! Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know In this week’s episode, I’m in conversation with someone who is passionate about bees, so much so that she helped to create a kit for us all to use to save bees every day. Faye Whitley is the co-founder of a company called Beevive, who you’ve likely seen on social media, online and in shops all around the U.K. The Beevive kit, in its essence, is simple – but the story leading up to its creation is one that comes from genuine intrigue in bees and how they all fit into the bigger picture. Listen now to hear more from Faye and all about Beevive. Enjoy! If you’d like to find out more from Faye and Beevive then you can follow them on Instagram where you’ll find them as @beevive_uk. You can also visit their website beevive.com to buy your very own kit and so much more. 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠

Dec 4, 2023

Tom Coleman - Sip, Sow...Grow! Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know In this week’s episode, I’m in conversation with a wonderful friend and without a doubt the person that I know the best out of all of my previous guests. Someone I’ve spent a tremendous amount of time with this year, as we’ve drove up and down the country to and from every single garden show on offer. With all of that in mind, you’ll be unsurprised that my guest this week with the social media guru and Instagram wizard, Tom Coleman. Tom knows EVERYTHING there is to know about Instagram but he’s also a mean gardener too and a dahlia expert to boot! This year has arguably been one of the best ever for Tom, as he’s started a new business, hosted his own podcast and so much more, so let’s dive in! If you’d like to find out more from Tom then you can follow him on Instagram where you’ll find him as @ imtomcoleman . You can also listen to Tom’s podcast on all major podcast apps and websites by searching for ‘Sip and Sow’. 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠

Nov 27, 2023

Alan Gardner - The Autistic Gardener! Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know In this week’s episode, I’m talking to someone that you possibly might not know, but you’ll be oh so glad that you do by the end of the episode. My guest is a gardener by name and a gardener by nature, at this point some of you will have guessed that this week my guest is the truly unique Alan Gardner. Known by most over on Twitter and also on Instagram as @autisticgardner. Alan is a garden designer, a TV presenter and is perhaps most well known for his TV show ‘The Autistic Gardener’ which aired for two seasons on Channel 4 between 2015 and 2017. In this conversation we discuss Alan’s 40 designs at Hampton Court, Chelsea and Tatton Park, among others and how Alan embraces his Asperger’s Syndrome to create the most diverse designs around. Enjoy! If you’d like to find out more from Alan then you can follow him on Instagram and Twitter , but be warned, he is quite formidable on Twitter and he won’t mind me saying that!! 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠

Nov 20, 2023

Dave Goulson - Where to Begin with Bees! Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know In this week’s episode, we’re talking about (amongst other things), bees! We all know that we should be making our gardens into pollinator friendly habitats but why exactly and how easy is it? Thankfully this week I’m joined by a true authority on all things bees, Dave Goulson. Dave is famous for his love of bees and his multiple books on the subject, including ‘A Sting In The Tale’, ‘Bee Quest’ and ‘Gardening for Bumblebees’. Join me and Dave as we discuss our buzzy friends and so much more. If you’d like to find out more from Dave then you can follow him on Instagram @ dave.goulson or on twitter @ DaveGoulson . All of Dave’s incredible books are available in all good bookshops. 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠

Nov 13, 2023

JP Clark - Life, Loves and Gardening! Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know In this week’s episode, I’m joined by probably one of my favourite people from Instagram. Someone who brings joy, entertainment, laughs, and just good fun to everything he does. My guest this week fuses wonderful interior inspiration with gardening prowess and ideas to keep your mind flowing, all the while doing so with a smile. I am of course talking about the sensational JP Clark, otherwise known on Instagram as @ jpslifeandloves . JP is a hairdresser by trade but he’s also created a space on his Instagram page where he shares the joys of his house and his beautiful garden in equal measure. He’s amassed a dedicated following and if you’re following him already then you’ll know why, if you’re not – then you really should be. So sit down, get yourself a glass of something and listen along, enjoy! Do make sure you follow along with JP over on his Instagram page, and don’t forget to click the link in his bio to read his Substack newsletter too! 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠

Nov 6, 2023

Helen Cross - Grow, Cook, Inspire! Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know In this week’s episode, we’re bringing it back to basics and understanding the fundamentals of why we should be getting children gardening! This week I’m joined by gardener, writer and RHS School Gardening Champion, Helen Cross. Helen is a passionate about bringing gardening to the forefront of the curriculum but she’s also impassioned about something else too growing your own food and creating delicious meals with those ingredients! In this conversation we talk in depth about Helen’s book ‘Grow, Cook, Inspire’ – a book dedicated to the highs and lows of seasonal growing! If you’d like to find out more from Helen then you can follow her on Instagram @ grow_cook_inspire and you’ll also find more information on her website growcookinspire.com . Helen’s book also called ‘Grow, Cook, Inspire’ is available online and in all good bookshops. 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠

Oct 30, 2023

Joe Bagley - The Houseplant Doctor calls! Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know In this week’s episode, we’re bringing things indoors and exploring an urban jungle and its owner, somewhere near Leicester. There is no denying that houseplants have BOOMED over the last few years (thanks, in part to the covid lockdowns) but someone who was way ahead of the curve there is ‘The Houseplant Doctor ™’ Joe Bagley, otherwise known on Instagram as @ ukhouseplants Joe is a houseplant expert, avid collector and public speaker on all things houseplants and he joined me this week to discuss how this all started for him and how one website used to call him Jungle Boy! Listen along now and dive into a world of indoor growing! If you’d like to find out more from Joe then you can follow him on Instagram @ ukhouseplants and you’ll also find endless information on his website www.ukhouseplants.com 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠

Oct 22, 2023

Sue Kent - Gardener's World and Beyond... Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know In this week’s episode I’m ticking off another person from my ever-growing list of ‘presenters from Gardener’s World that have appeared on the podcast’. This week I had the huge pleasure of talking with the supremely wonderful, Sue Kent. Sue discusses how everything began with Gardener’s World and how that turned into something huge for her. I’ve known Sue for a while now, but this was the first chance we had to sit down and record something for the podcast. This is one of my favourite conversations so far, so I hope you enjoy it too! Sue’s new book ‘Garden Notes’ is out now and is available from Sue’s website (www.suekent.com) and from all good book retailers too. Do make sure to follow along with Sue on Instagram too where you can find her as @ suekentathome . 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠

Oct 17, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 18th October 2023 I'm back with my weekly audio updates. For anyone new here, each week I bring you a snapshot of what's going on here - complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of gardener! 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features an onion update (I know you're all excited about that!), a new bulb order (with just about my favourite daffodils...) and much more! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠

Oct 15, 2023

Chris Jesson - Make Gardening Groovy Again! Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know In this week’s episode I’m joined by someone who you are all bound to know, and love – whether its for is garden rambles and ‘live streams’ or for his generally positive presence on Instagram. This week I am of course, in conversation with Chris Jesson, otherwise known as @groovinggardeninguk . Chris is a well known and lovable figure online and is a constant source of inspiration and influence to many of us. In this conversation we discuss what gave birth to Chris starting up Groovy Gardening, his enthusiasm for all things gardening and also his admirable advocacy for autism, a passion close to his heart 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 8, 2023

Lizzie Schofield - A Garden On A Cliffside In Scotland Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know In this week’s episode I’m joined by someone with a truly unique garden, that borders the edge of a steep cliffside, that is also has a popular public footpath running alongside it. Lizzie Schofield, who you might know online as @cuthbertsbrae_garden – is the owner and she joined me this week to talk about the creation of the garden, the distinctive setting and how the garden went on to win Gardener’s World’s ‘Garden Of The Year’. If you’d like to see Lizzie and Malcolm’s garden for yourself online then do check them out on Instagram at @ cuthbertsbrae_garden , I’d highly recommend following their journey. 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠

Oct 3, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 4th October 2023 After a short hiatus (mainly to launch the main podcast!) I'm back with my weekly audio updates. For anyone new here, each week I bring you a snapshot of what's going on here - complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of gardener! 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features all things from the letter B, in true Sesame Street style! Bulbs, Books and...ok, the last thing isn't from the letter B, BUT it is exciting! Listen along now to find out what it is... If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ viewfromthepottingbench.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠

Oct 1, 2023

Ramona Jones - Living In A World Inspired by Beatrix Potter... Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know In this week’s episode I’m joined by someone with one of the most beautiful Instagram pages I’ve ever seen. Firmly routed in the ‘cottage core’ niche online (more on what that means later) this account and the person behind it, is bound to inspire you and your garden in the future. I am, of course, talking about Ramona Jones, otherwise known on Instagram as @ monalogue . Ramona talks to me here about her world of flowers, plants and cottages and also how her Autism lead her to an appearance on Gardener’s World….enjoy! 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠

Sep 24, 2023

Jenny Williams - Creating 'The Laundry Garden' Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know In this episode I’m joined by someone that I’m sure you’ll all know from their insanely gorgeous garden, that you’ll have seen on Instagram AND Gardener’s World. This walled garden is one of the most Instagramable green spaces that I’ve ever had the luck of being in and staying at. I am of course talking about The Laundry Garden and this week I’m joined by one half of the couple behind it, Jenny Williams. We of course discuss the origins of the garden, the hard work put into bringing it to where it is now and much more – enjoy! If you’d like to see the garden for yourself online then do check them out on Instagram at @ thelaundrygarden and also if you’d like to stay there then take a look at www.thelaundryretreatnorthwales.co.uk 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠⁠

Sep 17, 2023

Kim Stoddart - How Climate Change is Effecting Our WHOLE Garden Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know In this episode I’m joined by the wonderful Kim Stoddart. Kim is an award winning environmental journalist, editor, speaker, write and climate change savvy garden designer, not to mention that shes an author too. When it comes to how the environment impacts on our garden, then Kim is one of the leading voices and experts in that field. In this conversation we open up the debate about what we can expect from climate change and how that truly will affect our changing garden landscape – this is a thought provoking episode for sure! If you’d like to find out more about Kim then you can follow her on Instagram at @ kim_stoddart and be sure to see which courses she has on offer, by looking at greenrocketcourses.com . And do make sure to check out Kim's book too, The Climate Change Garden, by clicking here . 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠ ⁠

Sep 10, 2023

Gil Melham - Plants....aplenty! Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know This episode features something....a little different as I'm in conversation with someone that you may well not have heard of, yet! Gil Melham is the managing director of a company called Aplanty House Ltd. Aplanty specialise in demystifying houseplants and reclaiming the title of 'rare' when it comes to varieties and species. This is a really eye opening conversation about the houseplant and one that I hope you'll enjoy. Also, we've got some HUGE news too...but you'll have to listen to find out what that is! Do give Aplanty a follow over on Instagram @ aplantyhouse and also Gil, where you can find here at @ gil_melham . 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Sep 3, 2023

Arthur Parkinson - Gardening, Hens, Bees and Flamingos? Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we’re back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you’ll come to know Now we’re kicking this season off with a huge guest and someone I’ve wanted to talk to since the podcast first began. This week I’m joined by writer and gardener and someone who describes their Instagram page as being full of gardening, hens, bees and flamingos, the wonderful Arthur Parkinson . In this extra special, longer episode, we discuss Arthur’s introduction to gardening, his unique approach and how his style is completely changing as everything around us also changes. And, we discuss Arthur’s upcoming new book! If you'd like to pre-order Arthur's upcoming book 'Planting A Paradise' then you can do that by clicking here . The book is due to be released on 12th October 2023 and is bound to be full of all of the wonderful things that Arthur discussed with me in this episode. Don't forget, you can find Arthur on Instagram @ arthurparkinson_ ⁠ for all of that Gardening, Hens, Bees and Flamingos goodness. 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen/Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠ ⁠⁠

Aug 30, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 30th August 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features two new dahlias, a handy tip for growing salvias and another brand new plant in the garden. Plus a little dahlias quandary that I wonder if you've had too? 🍀 Each week I bring you a snapshot of what's going on here - complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of gardener! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click Here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Visit Here⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠

Aug 22, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 23rd August 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features some of the most amazing tomatoes, a pepper update (both chili and sweet), a favourite little purchase from the garden centre and a smart hack for keeping your borders full... 🍀 Each week I bring you a snapshot of what's going on here - complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of gardener! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click Here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Here⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠!⁠

Aug 16, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 9th August 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features some beautiful flowers, tough decisions and ripping plants out...for the greater good, I might add. So make yourself a cuppa (or something stronger) and sit down for a listen. 🍀 Each week I bring you a snapshot of what's going on here - complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of gardener! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠!⁠

Aug 8, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 9th August 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features some of the most stunning dahlias I've ever grown and something black....not a dahlia though! You'll have to listen along to see what that is AND make sure you head to my website to see all the pictures too (link is at the bottom of these notes). So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of garden! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click Here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Here 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here⁠⁠⁠!⁠

Aug 1, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 2nd August 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries is all about dahlias, entirely dedicated to those stunning flowers we all know and love. You'll want to check out the written version of this too, to see all the pictures (see that here on my website). So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of garden! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠!⁠

Jul 18, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 19thJuly 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features the first dahlias of the year, yet more gap filler ideas for you to try at home and much more! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Complete with gardening advice, tips, trick and hints - all useful for all levels of garden! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ !⁠

Jul 4, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 5th July 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features strawberries, garlic and my favourite colour in the garden (possibly!). So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Here⁠ !⁠

Jun 27, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 28th June 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features the emerging foxgloves, the first of (hopefully) many of a particular new bloom AND finally the garlic comes up?? So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here !⁠

Jun 20, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 20th June 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries features a new geranium, a dilemma (help!) and a garlic update!! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links 🎧 Listen to Alan Titchmash: Click Here ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠

Jun 16, 2023

Alan Titchmarsh at Gardener's World Live! Welcome to a very special bonus edition of the podcast! This episode features a conversation with former Gardener's World presenter and legendary plantsman, Alan Titchmarsh. We discuss this year's BBC Gardener's World Live show at the NEC in Birmingham along with lots more! You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find out what else I'm up to! 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Listen Here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Here!⁠⁠

Jun 13, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 14th June 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries is all about what I'm growing with my dahlias and a mini fruit & veg update, enjoy! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠

Jun 6, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 31st May 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries is all about the big plant out! Finally its time to empty the greenhouse! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠

Jun 1, 2023

James from Plant Surge - Harnessing the Power of Lightning Now usually you’d hear me talking to a gardener, a houseplant expert or someone else directly linked to the plant world. However, this time is a little different. Because, in this conversation I’m joined by someone from a company that I use and love and I think you’ll also enjoy too. This is our chance to discuss their products and tell you exactly why they’re worth talking about. In this episode I’m joined by James from a company called Plant Surge ⁠. Plant Surge have created something that I think, is taking the gardening world by storm. But, we think it needs some explanation! Now, you may have seen PlantSurge on Instagram or at various flower shows over the last few years but not fully understand their product. Their device is set to revolutionise the gardening industry and this is mine and James’ chance to explain just how that’s going to happen. This is one that you need to hear to believe….! Now you’ve listened you’ll be wanting to get your own. Luckily I’ve got an exclusive discount code for you to buy your very own to give your plants a boost! You can use the code ADAM10 on plantsurge.co.uk to get 10% off AND Free Postage! Links 🎧 Alice Vincent: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Listen Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Listen Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

May 30, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 31st May 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries is all things finally kicking into life, the VERY last of the tulips and the launch of something rather special... So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Links 🎧 Alice Vincent: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Listen Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Listen Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠

May 25, 2023

Charlie from Leon Boots - Why These are Boots are Different! Now usually you’d hear me talking to a gardener, a houseplant expert or someone else directly linked to the plant world. However, this time is a little different. Because, in this conversation I’m joined by someone from a company that I use and love and I think you’ll also enjoy too. This is our chance to discuss their products and tell you exactly why they’re worth talking about. In this episode I’m joined by Charlie from a company called Leon Boots . Leon make a wide range of boots of all sorts of styles and colours and we talk about just why Leon Boots are different from all the others! Now I already know that lots of you have bought a pair since you saw them on my Instagram page but if you haven’t then you can use my exclusive code POT20 to get 20% off your own pair from lbcboots.com I cant tell you just how light, comfortable and durable these are and I hope you love yours as much as I love mine! Links 🎧 Alice Vincent: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Listen Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠ ⁠⁠

May 21, 2023

Alice Vincent - 'How Gardening Creeps in When We're Least Expecting It' This episode features a conversation gardener, writer and author, the sensational Alice Vincent . Alice began her career with music journalism, before making a gear shift towards gardening and in this conversation we discuss exactly why that happened…enjoy! Alice’s latest book ‘ Why Women Grow ’ is out now from Canongate Books and is available in all good bookshops or online . You can find Alice on Instagram @ noughticulture or on twitter at @ alice_emily This is technically the last episode of the current season, but join me again soon for a couple of bonus episode with people from some companies that I think you’ll enjoy as much as I do…more on that soon! Until then, you can follow me on Instagram at @ viewfromthepottingbench to see what I’m upto in my garden or visit viewfromthepottingbench.com to read my blog and much more 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. 🎧 Danny Clarke: ⁠⁠⁠Listen Here⁠⁠⁠ 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Join my Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here! ⁠⁠

May 18, 2023

Adam Frost and Arit Anderson Welcome to a very special bonus edition of the podcast! This episode features conversations with Gardener's World presenters Adam Frost and Arit Anderson at this years' RHS Malvern Spring Festival. We talk all about the festival itself and what else they both might be upto this year! 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find out what else I'm up to! 🎧 Danny Clarke 'The Black Gardener: ⁠⁠⁠Listen Here⁠⁠⁠ 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here!⁠⁠

May 16, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 17th May 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries is all about BIG things happening, both with me and with the garden. Big changes and its all very exciting! Listen now to see what I'm doing with my dahlias and much more. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 🎧 Danny Clarke 'The Black Gardener: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Listen Here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Here!⁠⁠

May 15, 2023

Danny Clarke - 'The Black Gardener' This episode features a conversation with garden designer and presenter, Danny Clarke otherwise known as The Black Gardener. Danny is perhaps best known as part of the team on Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Garden as well as appearances on This Morning and Channel 5’s Filthy Garden SOS. We talk here about how all of this began, including how Danny’s mentor helped to inspire his love of being connected with ature...enjoy! If you’d like to see more from Danny then you can follow him on Instagram @theblackgardener or on Twitter @theblkgardener. Or you can find out more on his website theblackgardener.co.uk 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find out what else I'm up to! 🎧 RHS Malvern Preview: ⁠⁠⁠Listen Here⁠⁠⁠ 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠

May 9, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 10th May 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the garden diaries is shifting the attention to fruit and veggies! While we don't have acres of space, we cram a lot in including some edibles - listen now to hear what we're growing and how well (or not!) its doing. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 💐 The Frenchie Gardener episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here

May 7, 2023

Patrick Vernuccio - The Frenchie Gardener! This episode features a conversation gardener and content creator Patrick Vernuccio, perhaps known better to us as The Frenchie Gardener. Patrick talks in depth here about how he grows so much in such a small terrace space on his balcony in perhaps surprisingly, Berlin (not France). It took Patrick until he was 36 to plant his first seed….enjoy! You can find Patrick on Instagram and TikTok @thefrenchiegardener and also on YouTube under the same name . 💜 This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . And don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find out what else I'm up to! 🎧 RHS Malvern Preview: ⁠⁠Listen Here⁠⁠ 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠

May 2, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 3rd May 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the podcast is all about maintaining a full garden, year round (or that's the plan anyway!). I tell you exactly how I do this and how I manage keeping on top of planting out and keeping things moving along. I also talk about slow growing dahlias and what to do if yours are taking their time to get going... So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 💐 Andrew Timothy O'Brien Podcast : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here

Apr 30, 2023

Andrew Timothy O'Brien - Hands In The Dirt! This episode features a conversation with gardener, garden coach, writer and fellow podcaster – Andrew Timothy O’Brien. Andrew aims to help others to enjoy their gardens for more than just their physical appearance. Listen now to hear all about Andrew’s new book and so much more. Andrew’s book ‘ To Stand and Stare ' is out now from DK Books and is available online and in all good bookshops. And, you can find Andrew on Instagram @andrewtimothyob or on twitter under the same handle 💜 This episode is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . And don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find out what else I'm up to! 🎧 RHS Malvern Preview: ⁠Listen Here⁠ 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Listen Here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠

Apr 25, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 26th April 2023 🌷 This week's edition of the podcast is brought to you in association with Farmer Gracy ! This episode gave me a chance to compile some of my favourite varieties from Farmer Gracy this year as well as some top tulip tips to grow the best blooms you can . 👉🏻 Do make sure to check out farmergracy.co.uk for fantastic plants right across the year. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 💐 Emma Jo Real-Davies Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here

Apr 23, 2023

Emma Jo Real-Davies - Gardening, Instagram and beyond! This episode features a conversation with Instagram STAR, radio presenter and QVC gardening expert – Emma Jo Real Davies! You’ll know Emma from her hilarious Instagram page and all sorts of other things and you’ll be glad to know this conversation is just as mad as you’d expect it to be – enjoy! You can find Emma on Instagram @ emjorealdavies and you can see her on QVC presenting her own show ‘Emma’s Cottage Garden’, on Thursdays at 5pm.⁠ 💜 This episode is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . And don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find out what else I'm up to! 🎧 RHS Malvern Preview: Listen Here 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Read Here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠

Apr 20, 2023

Bonus Episode: A preview for the RHS Malvern Spring Festival! Hello and welcome back to Tales From The Potting Bench , bringing you a surprise bonus episode. This episode is something a little different as I'm joined by Show Lead of the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, Kate Dufton as well as episode contributors Tom Leonard otherwise know as the Drag Queen Gardener, Ben Newell perhaps known better as Worcester Terrariums and garden designer Emily Crowley-Wroe. We'll be finding out what they're all doing at this year's spring festival and from Kate about what else we can expect from the show! And don't forget, I'll be there too - on the Thursday and Friday, showing you what you can create in your garden with just a wooden pallet and a few tools! To get your tickets to the show visit www.rhsmalvern.co.uk now before they sell out! If you'd like to find out more about the show or any of the contributors then you'll find all of their Instagram accounts below: 💄 Drag Queen Gardener: Here 🌵 Worcester Terrariums: Here 🎍 Emily Crowley-Wroe: Here 🌷 RHS Malvern: Here You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . And don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find out what else I'm up to! 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Read Here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠

Apr 18, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 19th April 2023 In the garden this week ; I'm actually celebrating....? Also I reveal, possibly my favourite tulip of 2023...don't miss this! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 💐 Jane Perrone Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Listen Here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here

Apr 16, 2023

Jane Perrone - Houseplant Royalty! This episode features a conversation with true houseplant royalty, Jane Perrone. Jane's career ranges from gardening editor for The Guardian to present day as a podcaster, writer and author of two books. We discuss all of that and much more in this conversation! Jane’s new book ‘ Legends Of The Lead ’ is out on 27thApril and you can order your copy now via this link . You can also check out all other things Jane Perrone including her podcast and newsletter, by visiting janeperrone.com. You can also find Jane on Instagram where you can find her at @ ⁠j.l.perrone ⁠ 💜 This episode is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . And don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find out what else I'm up to! 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠⁠

Apr 13, 2023

Garden Book Review - ' The Seasoned Gardener' by Liz Zorab Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time we turn focus to ' The Seasoned Gardener ' by Liz Zorab. If you're looking for a book to help and encourage you to grow, in a friendly and realistic manner, then The Seasoned Gardener will do just that in spades (pun, ashamedly, intended). Complete with photos from Liz's own time on the farm, this is a book suitable for anyone, no matter where they are on their self-sufficiency dream. Do make sure to check out Liz's ⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ and while you're at it, spend some time on Liz's YouTube channel too, here . ' The Seasoned Gardener ' is out now from Permanent Publications⁠ and you can get you copy directly from Liz's website here . 💐 Liz Zorab Podcast: ⁠⁠ Listen Here⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠ ⁠Listen Here⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠Here!

Apr 11, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 12th April 2023 In the garden this week ; I'm showing you the bulbs, corms and seedlings! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 💐 Liz Zorab Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Here ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Here

Apr 9, 2023

Liz Zorab - The Seasoned Gardener This episode features a conversation gardener, content creator, author and all round good egg – Liz Zorab of Byther Farm. Liz talks to me about the challenges of moving to a new site and the challenges of creating a farm half way up a hill (or mountain!). We also talk about seasonal harvests and how Liz is managing to grow upto 80% of the food that they consume at the farm….enjoy! Liz’s new book ‘ The Seasoned Gardener ’ is out on 17th April and you can order your copy now via Liz’s website (https://bytherfarm.com/books/) or at your local bookshop. Do give Liz a follow on Instagram where you can find her at @ liz_zorab_byther_farm and look out for her on YouTube where you can find her by clicking here . 💜 This episode is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench⁠⁠⁠⁠ . And don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find out what else I'm up to! 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen Here ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Here ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠

Apr 6, 2023

Garden Book Review - ' Not Another Jungle' by Tony Le-Britton Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time we turn focus to ‘Not Another Jungle' by Tony Le-Britton. This is a book filled with pure houseplant goodness! Advice, tips, information and the most stunning photography - it has everything you could want from a houseplant book. All backed up by Tony's own experience and time spent with his own collection over the years. Do make sure to check out Tony's ⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠ and while you're there, takes a look at photographer, Jason Ingram's page too, here . ' Not Another Jungle ' is out now from ⁠ DK Books and you can get you copy from all good bookshops now. 💐 Tony Le-Britton Podcast: ⁠ Listen Here⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠Click Here⁠ 📚 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠ Listen Here 💻 My Website: ⁠Visit Here⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠Here!

Apr 4, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 5th April 2023 In the garden this week ; I'm showing you something new, something old, something saved and something slimy.... So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 💐 Tony Le-Britton Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠ Listen Here⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠Here

Apr 2, 2023

This week’s episode is one that you’re all going to love as I’m joined by houseplant fanatic and creator of ‘Not Another Jungle’ Tony Le Britton. Tony is an absolute start of the houseplant world and what he's achieved over the last few years is nothing short of amazing. In this conversation we talk all about his Instagram page, his shop, his new book and not forgetting the all important question, which plant would he take to a desert island…enjoy! Tony’s book ‘Not Another Jungle’ is out this week from DK books and is available from all good bookshops and online . And don’t forget, you can find Tony on Instagram @ notanotherjungle 💜 This episode is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ ⁠⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench⁠⁠⁠ . And don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠sign up for my newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to find out what else I'm up to! 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠⁠Listen Here⁠⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠ ⁠Read Here⁠⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠Here!⁠

Mar 28, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 29th March 2023 In the garden this week ; I'm taking you on a tour of what's inside our greenhouse! Its only small but I've managed to cram a lot of plants and seedlings inside it. Some So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 💐 Garden Ninja Lee Podcast: ⁠⁠ Listen Here⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠Read Here⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠Here!

Mar 26, 2023

Lee Burkhill - Garden Ninja's Assemble! This episode features a conversation with garden designer and TV presenter, Lee Burkhill. Lee, or Garden Ninja Lee, as you may know him better as has been gracing our screens for the past few years on shows such as BBC1’s Garden Rescue, alongside the wonderful Charlie Dimmock. We talk here about breaking the norms or what gardening is and how the Garden Ninja monicker came to be….enjoy! You can find Lee on Instagram @ garden_ninja_lee and you can also watch Lee’s videos on YouTube where you’ll find his page here . 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠⁠ for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ ⁠⁠viewfromthepottingbench⁠⁠ . And don't forget to ⁠⁠sign up for my newsletter⁠⁠ to find out what else I'm up to! 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠⁠ Listen Here⁠⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠⁠ Read Here⁠⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠⁠Visit Here⁠⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠⁠Here!⁠

Mar 22, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 22nd March 2023 In the garden this week ; I'm talking about the fact that its officially spring (celebration!!), Chillies, Tomatoes, Sweet Peas and Hydrangeas. And also, the episodes features a huge mistake...can you spot it? So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website ⁠viewfromthepottingbench.com⁠ Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 💐 Ann-Marie Powell Podcast: ⁠ Listen Here⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠Click Here⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠Read Here⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠Visit Here⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠Here!

Mar 20, 2023

Ann-Marie Powell - Creating a Real Garden... This episode features a conversation with the incredible Ann-Marie Powell. Ann-Marie is a garden designer, writer and occasional presenter and the creator of My Real Gardens on Instagram. She’s created high end designs and gardens all over the world and her energy and sheer passion are beyond infectious. This conversation takes us through Ann-Marie’s career but also her life before horticulture too, including her raving days…enjoy!! If you’d like to find out more from Ann-Marie then you can follow her on Instagram @ myrealgarden . To see more from the Ann-Marie Powell Gardens design practice then you can visit ann-mariepowell.com 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on ⁠plantgrow.co.uk⁠ for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ ⁠viewfromthepottingbench⁠ . And don't forget to ⁠sign up for my newsletter⁠ to find out what else I'm up to! 💐 Latest Diary Entry: ⁠ Listen Here⁠ 📚 Latest Book Review: ⁠ Read Here⁠ 💻 My Website: ⁠Visit Here⁠ ☕ Support The Podcast: ⁠Click Here⁠ 📩 Email Me: ⁠Here!⁠

Mar 17, 2023

Garden Book Review - ' Ranunculus ' by Naomi Slade Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time we turn focus to ‘Ranunculus’ by Naomi Slade. This book aside from anything else, is a pure daydream of a journey through the stunning buttercup family of plants. Naomi expertly crafts a book that not only informs, but there really is also a narrative that runs through each of the species and cultivars on display through its 200 odd pages - along with beautiful photography from Georgianna Lane. Do make sure to check out Naomi's Instagram and Twitter and also Georgianna's Instagram and Twitter too. 'Ranunculus' is out now from Pavilion Books and you can order your copy directly from Naomi's website, here . 👉 If you've enjoyed this then please do rate, review, subscribe and share. You can follow me on Instagram @ viewfromthepottingbench for more 👈 💐 Naomi Slade Podcast: Listen Here ☕ Support The Podcast: Click Here 📚 Latest Book Review: Read Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here 📩 Email Me: Here!

Mar 15, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 15th March 2023 In the garden this week ; I'm talking about the impact of the snow, what's going on with the (early) tulips, how the chillies are doing and something new to the garden for this year...you'll have to listen to find out what that is! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 💐 Naomi Slade Podcast: Listen Here ☕ Support The Podcast: Click Here 📚 Latest Book Review: Read Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here 📩 Email Me: Here!

Mar 13, 2023

Naomi Slade - For The Love Of Plants! This week’s episode is with garden expert, writer and garden designer – Naomi Slade. Naomi is widely recognised from her hugely successful series of garden books and from magazines such as Garden News. Naomi joined me to discuss, among other things, her latest book, Ranunculus. Naomi's book ‘ Ranunculus ’ is out now from Pavillion Books and is available online and in all good bookshops, click here to find out more about the book. You can find out more about Naomi on her website naomislade.com or by following her on Instagram at @ naomisladegardening or on Twitter @ naomislade 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on plantgrow.co.uk for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ viewfromthepottingbench . And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out what else I'm up to! 💐 Latest Diary Entry: Listen Here 📚 Latest Book Review: Read Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here ☕ Support The Podcast: Click Here 📩 Email Me: Here!

Mar 8, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 8th March 2023 This week's episode celebrates new things in the garden! I'm also potting up some bare roots, and explaining how you can do yours too - and getting the dahlias started. I'm also letting you know what else is growing in our greenhouse... So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 💐 Miranda Janatka Podcast: Listen Here ☕ Support The Podcast: Click Here 📚 Latest Book Review: Read Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here 📩 Email Me: Here!

Mar 6, 2023

Miranda Janatka - From Kew to Gardener's World This episode features a conversation with Senior Content Creator at Gardener’s World Magazine, Miranda Janatka. Miranda’s career started at Kew for a number of years before moving across to Gardener’s World, but she wasn’t always on a path to a life in horticulture… Miranda’s book ‘A Flower A Day’ is out now from Batsford Books and is available online and in all good bookshops, click here to find out more about the book. You can find Miranda on Instagram @ miranda.janatka or on twitter at @ miranda_J 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use code POTTINGBENCH on plantgrow.co.uk for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ viewfromthepottingbench . And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out what else I'm up to! 💐 Latest Diary Entry: Listen Here 📚 Latest Book Review: Read Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here ☕ Support The Podcast: Click Here 📩 Email Me: Here!

Mar 1, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 1st March 2023 This week's episode is focus on alternatives and using things outside of the norm! I've made a bit of a pledge to try and buy small in 2023 and support even more small businesses where I can and I've got some suggestions for you in this episode, enjoy! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 💐 Ben Cross Podcast: Listen Here 📚 Latest Book Review: Read Here 💻 My Website: Visit Here ☕ Support The Podcast: Click Here 📩 Email Me: Here!

Feb 27, 2023

Ben Cross - British Flowers Rock (Back For More) This episode features a first ever for the podcast – as I’m joined for the first time, by a returning guest in their second appearance. Join me as I talk to Ben Cross, from Crosslands Flower Nursery – otherwise known online as Alstroemeria Ben. Ben spoke to me way back in season 1 about his British Flowers Rock campaign, and he joins me now for an update. Do follow Ben on Instagram and Twitter where you can find him on both @alstroemeriaben. You can order your own Alstroemeria from Crosslands directly by getting in touch with Ben on his socials. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ viewfromthepottingbench . And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out what else I'm up to!

Feb 24, 2023

Garden Book Review - 'A Plant For Every Day Of The Year’ by Philip Clayton Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time we turn focus to ‘A Plant For Every Day Of The Year’ by Philip Clayton. This wonderful new book is essentially a combination of 365 plants that you could (and perhaps should!) grow in your garden at home. Each and every one of them possible to grow here in the U.K in our every day gardens. As you'd expect from an RHS / DK book, this is also crammed with photos of each plant - some from Philip's own gardens, and others from elsewhere. A Plant For Every Day Of The Year is out now from RHS and DK books with an RRP of £20! 👉 If you've enjoyed this then please do rate, review, subscribe and share. You can follow me on Instagram @ viewfromthepottingbench for more 👈

Feb 22, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 22nd February 2023 This week's episode is a family gardening special - complete with some recommendations for getting everyone outside. For those who don't know, then I've got two daughters who usually accompany me when I'm gardening - so this week, I'm bringing them along too! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚

Feb 20, 2023

Stephanie Hafferty - Myth Busting, No-Dig Hello and welcome back to Tales From The Potting Bench. A brand new season featuring all new conversations with far reaching voices across the horticultural landscape. In this episode I spoke to no-dig gardener and homesteader, Stephanie Hafferty. Stephanie is also a prolific garden writer, speaker and author – so we had plenty to talk about including some myth busting about no-dig gardening! If you’d like to see more from Stephanie then you can find her on Instagram at @ StephanieHafftery , on Twitter at @ Steph_Hafferty and on her website nodighome.com 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ viewfromthepottingbench . And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out what else I'm upto!

Feb 15, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 15th February 2023 This week's episode about patience (or lack of), cold-frame snooping, Ranunculus (help me!) and tulip watch! Do join me as I take you on a whirlwind tour of my week in an urban garden. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚

Feb 13, 2023

Rekha Mistry - Growing Your Own Kitchen Garden Hello and welcome back to Tales From The Potting Bench. A brand new season featuring all new conversations with far reaching voices across the horticultural landscape. In this episode I was fortunate enough to talk with Gardener’s World’s Rekha Mistry! We discuss what is was that even got her so into growing her own and how that ended up with her fantastic new kitchen garden book. Rekha’s Kitchen Garden is out now from DK books and you’ll find it in all good bookshops or online . Do make sure you follow along on Rekha’s Instagram page @ rekha.garden.kitchen or Twitter, where you can find her at @ rekha181 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ viewfromthepottingbench . And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out what else I'm upto!

Feb 8, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 8th February 2023 This week's episode is mainly based indoors, strangely, as I'm potting up some Aloe and talking about my houseplant cutting (and telling you how easy it is to take some for yourself)! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚

Feb 6, 2023

Andrew Perry - Urban Herbs, Urban Growing Hello and welcome back to Tales From The Potting Bench. A brand new season featuring all new conversations with far reaching voices across the horticultural landscape. In the first episode of this new season I'm joined by the face and vision behind Urban Herbs, Andy Perry. Andy takes us through how the company came into life and what the near future holds. If you’d like to see Andy at the event mentioned in the episode, then do check out the link here for more details: https://bearbookshop.co.uk/shop/ols/products/the-herb-gardening-handbook-event-with-andrew-perry. And don’t forget to pre-order Andy’s book ‘The Herb Gardening Handbook’ now, at this link. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out what else I'm upto!

Feb 3, 2023

Garden Book Review - 'Rekha's Kitchen Garden' by Rekha Mistry Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time its the turn of the Rekha Mistry 's ' Rekha's Kitchen Garden' . A brand new kitchen garden bible that will get you outside thinking about growing more of your own fruit and veg. Rekha's rise to kitchen garden notoriety began on 2015's Big Allotment Challenge, after which she studied for an RHS Diplmona in Horticulture. Soon after this she began writing for numerous magazines and her love of all things 'grow your own' continues to this date, culminating in this new book! Covering off 40 of the crops that she grows with information on sowing, planting and harvesting of each, there's not a lot left to learn except for giving it a go and gaining your own experiences with your space. Rekha's Kitchen Garden is out now from DK books with an RRP of £18.99, or you can get it here for just £16! 👉 If you've enjoyed this then please do rate, review, subscribe and share. You can follow me on Instagram @ viewfromthepottingbench for more 👈

Feb 1, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 1st February 2023 This week's episode is all about a new climber for Potting Bench HQ, the emerging crocus and a little mystery! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚

Jan 27, 2023

Garden Book Review - ' To Stand And Stare by Andrew Timothy O'Brien Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time its the turn of the spectacular ' To Stand and Stare ' by Andrew Timothy O'Brien. Andrew is a gardener, garden coach, podcaster and now author, who is someone you absolutely should know all about. Before we get to the book I'd highly recommend that you go and preorder a copy right away, without even taking in this review. I'm that confident that this is a candidate for book of the year already, and its only January (or February if you're seeing this after publication!). To Stand And Stare is out on 2nd February from DK books with an RRP of £16.99, or you can get it here for just £14! 👉 If you've enjoyed this then please do rate, review, subscribe and share. You can follow me on Instagram @viewfromthepottingbench for more 👈

Jan 25, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 25th January 2023 This week's episode is all about sweet peas (from Sow Successful), the birds and the winter sun! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! If you'd prefer, then you can also read this diary entry on my website viewfromthepottingbench.com Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚

Jan 20, 2023

Garden Book Review - ' No-Dig Children's Gardening Book ' by Charles Dowding Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time its the turn of highly anticipated ' No-Dig Children's Gardening Book' by Charles Dowding. Charles, for those of you not in the know - is one of the innovators of no-dig gardening (more about this in the episode!) and now he's turned his hand to writing a book about it that children will enjoy too! Do make sure to listen to hear more about it from Charles too. ' No-Dig Children's Gardening Book' is out now from Welbeck Children's Books with an RRP of £12.99 but can be found here for £10. 👉 If you've enjoyed this then please do rate, review, subscribe and share. You can follow me on Instagram @viewfromthepottingbench for more 👈

Jan 18, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 18th January 2023 This week's episode is all about Cobaea Scandens, rooting houseplants, bees in winter and more! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚

Jan 13, 2023

Garden Book Review - 'A Flower A Day' by Miranda Janatka Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time its the turn of the botanical beauty that is 'A Flower A Day' by Miranda Janatka . Miranda, a senior writer for Gardener's World has compiled a veritable feast of flowers to inform, educate and entertain us in an advent calendar of sorts, for flower lovers A Flower A Day is out now from Batsford Books with an RRP of £20 but can be found here for £15. 👉 If you've enjoyed this then please do rate, review, subscribe and share. You can follow me on Instagram @viewfromthepottingbench for more 👈

Jan 11, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 11th January 2023 This week's episode is all about the first bulbs out the ground, some garden DIY and sunflowers for 2023! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚

Jan 6, 2023

Garden Book Review - 'Grasping The Nettle' by Tamsin Westhorpe Hello and welcome to another garden book review '... from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time its the turn of the hilarious page turner of a book 'Grasping The Nettle' by Tamsin Westhorpe . Tamsin has done everything in the horticultural world, you name it - she's done it! Which means that Grasping The Nettle is the perfect insight into the varied world of plants! Grasping The Nettle is out now from Orphans Publishing . The book can be found in all good bookshops for £14.99 or you can buy a signed edition on the publishers website, here . 👉 If you've enjoyed this then please do rate, review, subscribe and share. You can follow me on Instagram @viewfromthepottingbench for more 👈

Jan 4, 2023

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 4th January 2023 This week's episode is the first of a new year, as we enter into 2023 with gusto! I'm talking bulbs, bulbs, bulbs, Dahlias, bulbs, bulbs and Tomatoes! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚

Dec 30, 2022

Garden Book Review - ' Hortus Curious ' by Mr Plant Geek, Michael Perry. Hello and welcome to another garden book review '... from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. This time its the turn of the neon pink, Hortus Curious by Mr Plant Geek, Michael Perry . Michael is THE authority on the seriously cool plants of he world and his book is another chapter in his journey. Learn about the weird, the wacky and the wonderful, all in Hortus Curious. Hortus Curious is out now from DK Books . The book can be found in all good bookshops for £16.99 or you can buy a signed edition on MrPlantGeek.com . 👉 If you've enjoyed this then please do rate, review, subscribe and share 👈

Dec 28, 2022

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 28thDecember 2022! This week's episode is all about the thinking about how the changing climate will affect how we garden, seeing how we can all save a bit more water and how much I've neglected my onions! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚

Dec 21, 2022

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 21st December 2022! This week's episode is all about the BIG bulb reveal...where I finally let you know how many bulbs made their way to Potting Bench HQ?! Also, what on earth was I doing with those pots earlier in the week AND what has popped up in the garden this week?? So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚

Dec 14, 2022

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 14th December 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week's episode is all about old bulbs, new bulbs, new salvias and a huge thank you from me... So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚

Dec 7, 2022

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 7th December 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week's episode is all about NOT getting outside...you'll have to listen to find out what I mean! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 BUT WAIT....there's more! Don't forget to listen to this the latest main podcast with RHS Medalist and Young Designer Of The Year finalist, James Smith, here !

Dec 4, 2022

Episode 11: Mark Lane - Broadcaster, Writer, Designer! In the last episode of the current season I had the pleasure of talking to Gardener’s World favourite, Mark Lane. Mark tells me all about his journey to horticulture, which part of his career really brings him the most joy and what we might just see from him in the future. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench . And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out what else I'm upto!

Nov 30, 2022

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 30thNovember 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week's episode is all about slowing down and seeing what's around us right now with a little glance at what is to come... So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 BUT WAIT....there's more! Don't forget to listen to this the latest main podcast with RHS Medalist and Young Designer Of The Year finalist, James Smith, here !

Nov 28, 2022

Episode 10: James Smith - Young Designer! In this episode I spoke to Young Designer of the year 2021 finalist and RHS Medalist, James Smith. Keep listening to hear just how we think schools can help create an interest in horticulture from a young age and much more… James is still very early in his journey but it was fantastic to talk to a young voice in the bustling world of garden design and to hear a perspective of someone entering into what is bound to be an illustrious career. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site. ou can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench . And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!

Nov 24, 2022

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 24th November 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week's episode is all about new borders....dark nights and what gets me through to spring! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 BUT WAIT....there's more! Don't forget to listen to this the latest main podcast with The the author of 'The Five Minute Garden' Laetitia Maklouf, here !

Nov 21, 2022

Episode 9: Laetitia Maklouf - The Five Minute Garden! This week’s episode is for those of us that really cannot find the time to get everything done in the garden as I talk to the author of The Five Minute Garden , Laetitia Maklouf. Laetitia’s latest book aims to cut down, those sometimes daunting tasks - into five minute jobs here and there. Something I know we could all do with help with at the moment. Keep listening to hear more! 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench . And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!

Nov 18, 2022

Garden Book Review - ' Pots ' by Harriet Rycroft Hello and welcome to the first, of I hope many, garden book reviews - brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast. During the downtime between seasons of the main podcast (and periodically when there are amazing books released) I hope to bring you reviews of either my favourite garden related books or noteworthy new releases across the horticultural landscape. This time its the turn of the smash, Pots by Harriet Rycroft. Harriet is a bona fide expert when it comes to container gardening and this is set to become a bit of a bible when it comes to growing in this way. I'll say no more and let the podcast do the talking, enjoy! 👉 If you've enjoyed this then please do rate, review, subscribe and share 👈

Nov 16, 2022

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 16th November 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week's episode is all about trying to enjoy what autumn has as well as looking ahead to the depths of winter! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 BUT WAIT....there's more! Don't forget to listen to this the latest main podcast with The Plant Rescuer, Sarah Gerrard-Jones, here !

Nov 14, 2022

Episode 8: Sarah Gerrard-Jones - The Plant Rescuer! This episode is one for the houseplant fans as I’m joined by The Plant Rescuer, Sarah Gerrard-Jones . Sarah has become known for her near miraculous resurrections of plants, long forgotten by their owners. Keep listening to find out just how much light your plants need and a very exciting bit of news, exclusive to Tales From The Potting Bench. You can find Sarah's book aptly titled ' The Plant Rescuer ' in all good bookshops now! 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and dont forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench . And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!

Nov 9, 2022

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 9th November 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week I managed to dig up some dahlias and get some winter container potted up, so I've got lots of ideas for you this week. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 BUT WAIT....there's more! Don't forget to listen to this the latest main podcast with Jimi Blake, here !

Nov 4, 2022

Episode 7: Jimi Blake - Gardening for yourself (and your mind)! In this episode I’m joined by gardener and fellow salvia lover, Jimi Blake of Huntingbrook Gardens , near Dublin in Ireland. Jimi has become synonymous with his stunning gardens which have attracted visitors from all over the world for over 20 years. This is an episode that I’ve been dying to share with you all from the moment we recorded it as me Jimi really get into how plants have lead us both on a journey of self discovery. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and dont forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench . And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!

Nov 2, 2022

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 2nd November 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week I managed to finish off the tulips and the obsession for pots continues... So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 BUT WAIT....there's more! Don't forget to listen to this week's main podcast with Simon Lycett, here !

Oct 31, 2022

Episode 6: Simon Lycett - Beautiful Blooms across the globe! This week’s episode is a first for the podcast as I’m joined by the very first floristry guest in the form of florist to the stars, Simon Lycett . Simon’s wide ranging career has seen him dress some of the most high profile events across the world, with beautiful blooms. In this conversation you’ll hear him talk about meeting the late Queen Elizabeth II and how his showpiece at this year’s Chelsea came to be. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and dont forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site. You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench . And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!

Oct 26, 2022

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 26th October 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week I was joined by a special guest for recording, but you'll have to wait until the end of the episode to hear about that. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 BUT WAIT....there's more! Don't forget to listen to this week's main podcast with Lachlan Rae, here !

Oct 24, 2022

Episode 5: Lachlan Rae - Searching For The Best Gardens! This episode features a conversation with gardener, horticulturalist and judge of Channel 4’s Garden Of The Year, Lachlan Rae . Lachlan tells me all about his training at The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and how his career progressed to television – enjoy! If you’ve enjoyed this episode you may also enjoy the first episode of this season, featuring another Garden Of The Year judge – Manoj Malde 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench . And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!

Oct 19, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 19th October 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam Dont forget to listen to this week's main podcast with Tamsin Westhorpe, here !

Oct 17, 2022

Episode 4: Tamsin Westhorpe - Grasping The Nettle! This episode features a conversation with gardener, writer, podcaster and lecturer, Tamsin Westhorpe. There isn't a part of horticulture that Tamsin hasn’t given a go and her latest book tells us all about it! Enjoy! 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!

Oct 12, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 12th October 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Oct 10, 2022

Episode 3: Frances Tophill - The Modern Gardener! In this episode I’m joined by an extra special guest. Gardener, plantsperson, presenter, author and conservationist, Frances Tophill. I caught up with Frances at this years’ Malvern Autumn Show where we talked all about Frances’ inspirational garden at this year’s Gardener’s World Live and much more! 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!

Oct 4, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 5th October 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Oct 3, 2022

Episode 2: Josie Lewis - Inside Sarah Raven's 'Perch Hill'! In this episode I spoke to Head Gardener of Sarah’ Raven’s Cutting Garden at Perch Hill, Josie Lewis. Josie talked about plant trials for upcoming catalogues and her love of Dahlias and Roses. This is a really fascinating insight into the ins and outs of a working trials garden, especially one that we've all come to love! 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!

Sep 28, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 28th September 2022! The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about whats currently going on in my own garden. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Sep 26, 2022

Episode 13: Manoj Malde - From Fashion to Passion? The first episode of the new season features a conversation with Garden Designer and Judge on Channel 4’s ‘Garden Of The Year’ – Manoj Malde. Manoj gives a great insight into his previous life in fashion and how gardening isn't all that different from that world! We also talk about his 2017 Chelsea Flower Show garden, inspired by Mexico…Enjoy! 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!

Sep 20, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 21st September 2022! This week I'm sowing seeds, taking cuttings and planting bulbs. The chill in the air is here and Autumn is just on the horizon! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Sep 14, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 14th September 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Sep 7, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 7th September 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Aug 3, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 3rd August 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Jul 27, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 26th July 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Jul 6, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 6th July 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Jul 4, 2022

Episode 13 : Charles Dowding - To Dig or Not to Dig...? This episode features the innovator of No Dig – Charles Dowding . We discuss the many many benefits to this method of growing and how Charles’ passion continues with trying to educate as many people as possible about the ways of no dig. This is a fascinating conversation with a true green fingered legend. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ viewfromthepottingbench

Jun 28, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 29th June 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Jun 27, 2022

Episode 12 : Daisy Upton - Five Minute Mum! This episode features This episode features something a little different as I’m talking to someone you’d not necessarily associate with the world of gardening. This week’s guest is the wonderful Daisy Upton, otherwise known as The Five Minute Mum . We talk about how Daisy puts together five minute activities for children, both indoors and outdoors and how her garden is her sanctuary away from the kids!! 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ viewfromthepottingbench

Jun 18, 2022

BONUS EPISODE : Joe Swift at Gardener's World Live 2022! This episode was recorded live at the BBC Gardener's World Live event with none other than the wonderful Joe Swift . We talk about how this show compares to the like of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Joe's highlights of GW Live. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ viewfromthepottingbench

Jun 15, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 15th June 2022! Sweet Peas, Dahlias and... An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Jun 13, 2022

Episode 11 : Matthew Pottage - Wisley and beyond! This episode features RHS Wisley’s Curator and Gardener’s Question Time panelist Matthew Pottage . Matthew talks about how his own garden inspires his latest book How To Garden When You Rent and why being the youngest ever RHS garden curator matters to him. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ viewfromthepottingbench

May 31, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 1st June 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

May 30, 2022

Episode 10 : Michael Marriott - The Rose Expert! This episode features rose expert, rose garden designer, and author Michael Marriott . We talk all about Michael’s extensive rose knowledge, how much easier it is to grow roses than some people may think and about Michael’s brand new book ' Rose ' from RHS and DK Books. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ viewfromthepottingbench

May 24, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 25th May 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

May 23, 2022

Episode 9 : Jean Vernon - Addicted To Bees This episode features best selling author Jean Vernon , where she reveals all to me about the secret life of garden pollinators – in all their many forms! 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ viewfromthepottingbench

May 17, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 18th May 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

May 16, 2022

Episode 8 : Kenny Raybould - Prince Of Plants This episode features Kenny Raybould , perhaps better known as The Prince Of Plants . We talk all about Kenny’s time at Covent Garden, breaking the ‘rules’ of horticulture and not being afraid to bend the norm when it comes to growing… 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @ viewfromthepottingbench

May 10, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 11 th May 2022 ! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

May 9, 2022

Episode 7: Sam Corfield This episode features Sam Corfield, also known as The Hairy Horticulturalist . Sam talks to me about his brand new gardening book Sow, Grow, Gather and why its different to other gardening books. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench

May 3, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 4th May 2022 ! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

May 2, 2022

Episode 6: Chris Wiley This episode features Chris Wiley , owner of plant trial company Sow Successful limited . We talk all about the tests and checks that plants go through and also about the future of peat free growing. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people are Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench

Apr 26, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 27th April 2022 ! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Apr 24, 2022

Episode 5: Jo Thompson This episode is a conversation with the Chelsea gold medal winning Garden Designer Jo Thompson . We talk about her inspiration and how she draws from a garden’s surroundings to create something truly unique. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people are Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench

Apr 20, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 20th April 2022 ! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Apr 17, 2022

Episode 4: Mitch Grows In this episode we’re talking about organic growing and the science behind food production with Mitch Grows as he takes on a brand new project of his own! Mitch’s new growing space is full of opportunity and it’s an interesting experiment to see what can be done on land that has been used for hard agriculture. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people are Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench

Apr 13, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 13th April 2022 ! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Apr 11, 2022

Episode 3: Mr Plant Geek, Michael Perry This episode features a conversation with the man, the myth, the legend Michael Perry, otherwise known as Mr Plant Geek . We talk about where it all began and where its heading…Michael always seems to find the most new and unique ways of keeping horticulture fresh and exciting so this is sure to be one you won't want to miss. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people are Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench

Apr 6, 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 6th April 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Apr 4, 2022

Episode 2: Cloud Gardener, Jason Williams In the second episode of the new season I spoke to Jason Williams, otherwise known online as Cloud Gardener UK . This episode is all about growing in the sky…or on a balcony at least! We talk about the differences and difficulties between growing ‘on the ground’ and growing in the clouds. Jason’s outlook on the world and how he sees it is wonderful to hear and I hope you’ll agree that his garden certainly unique in its own way. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people are Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench

Mar 28, 2022

Episode 1: Claus Dalby. In the first episode of the new season I had the extreme pleasure of talking with Danish Gardening Sensation, Claus Dalby ( @ClausDalby ). An absolute inspiration to many gardeners, especially those who love to grow in pots and containers, as you’ll know that I also love too. We talk about growing across the seasons and Claus’ own inspirations for the way that he grows. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people are Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench

Oct 25, 2021

9️⃣ Episode 9: @dragqueen_gardener . **Now available to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts!** . In this episode I talk to the fabulous @dragqueen_gardener! A truly unique guest on the podcast and surely an episode you won’t forget for a while! . We talk about which came first, the gardening or drag? And what might be next for the Drag Queen Gardener. . If you enjoyed this then why not follow Tom for more? . This was the last episode in the current season but I’ll be back in the new year for more gardening fun on Season 2. There is something new in the pipeline too so watch this space! . Thank you for listening to this episode of #TalesFromThePottingBench

Oct 19, 2021

8️⃣ Episode 8: @ellenmarygardening. **Now available to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts!** Join me as I talk to Ellen Mary (@ellenmarygardening) as we discuss, among other thing, the wonderful world of gardening for wellbeing! Ellen’s book ‘The Joy Of Gardening’ is out now and is available in Waterstones and all good bookshops. You can also find the link there to the podcast she doesn’t with @mrplantgeek, Michael Perry - ‘Plant Based Podcast’ If you enjoyed this then why not follow Ellen for more? Subscribe today to get the next episode directly to your podcast player each week Thank you for listening to this episode of #TalesFromThePottingBench

Oct 12, 2021

Join me as I talk to Jane Perrone (@j.l.perrone) as we discuss growing your own indoor jungle and where to get started with houseplants! Jane’s book ‘Legends Of The Leaf’ will be out next year and you can preorder it through the link in her Instagram Bio. You can also find the link there to her podcast ‘On The Ledge’. If you enjoyed this then why not follow Jane for more? . Subscribe today to get the next episode directly to your podcast player each week . Thank you for listening to this episode of #TalesFromThePottingBench

Sep 29, 2021

In this bonus mini episode I caught up with Lee Connelly otherwise know as @skinnyjeangardener on Instagram . Lee is known for his work with both CBBC and Blue Peter and has huge plans with helping schools educate children on the fundamental importance of gardening knowing what you’re growing! . This bonus episode was recorded during the RHS Malvern Autumn Show in September 2021 . If you enjoyed this then why not follow Lee for more? . Subscribe today to get the next episode directly to your podcast player each week . Thank you for watching this episode of #TalesFromThePottingBench

Sep 27, 2021

Join me as I talk to Ben Cross (@alstroemeriaben) as we discuss the British grown flowers, the humble Alstroemeria and the sustainability of the past! . The tireless work that Ben does to raise awareness of imported flowers is nothing short of incredible. Some very eye opening stats in this chat I’m sure you’ll not want to miss. . If you enjoyed this then why not follow Ben for more? . Subscribe today to get the next episode directly to your podcast player each week . Thank you for watching this episode of #TalesFromThePottingBench

Sep 20, 2021

Join me as I talk to garden designer Matthew Wilson (@matthewwilsongardens) as we discuss the Chelsea Flower Show, the future of gardening and much more. . Matthew was recently voted as one of the top 50 garden designers by House and Garden Magazine and you can really understand why after hearing this . If you enjoyed this then why not follow Matthew for more? . Subscribe today to get the next episode directly to your podcast player each week . Thank you for watching this episode of #TalesFromThePottingBench

Sep 13, 2021

Join me as I talk to Hanna from @allotment4life on Instagram as we talk about the three years since she started her allotment and her IG account and the journey she has had in that time . Hanna’s grid is full of hints, tips and tricks but it’s also a masterclass in reel making and how gardening can be entertaining in another form! . If you enjoyed this then why not follow Hanna on Instagram? . Subscribe today to get the next episode directly to your podcast player each week . Thank you for watching this episode of #TalesFromThePottingBench

Sep 6, 2021

Join the wonderful Lizzie and me as we discuss; how The Rose Press Garden came about and how that quickly became the brilliant business it is now, a year on. . Lizzie is a real inspiration for both gardeners and small business owners alike, proving what determination can do in such a short period of time. But she’s also not shy of the fact that it’s bloody hard work! . If you enjoyed this then why not subscribe on Apple Podcasts today? The video will also be available on YouTube - all links are in my bio 💚💚 . Thank you for watching this episode of #TalesFromThePottingBench

Aug 31, 2021

Join Mike and me as we discuss; Mike's beginnings in gardening, how that evolved into a world in front of the camera and his podcast series including the latest episode with @mr_plantgeek . It's interesting to see Mike in the 'hot seat' instead of asking the questions himself this time so I hope you'll enjoy this chat as much as we did! . If you enjoyed this then why not subscribe today! . You can follow me on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/ViewFromThePottingBench

Aug 23, 2021

Join Shannon and me as we discuss; how she got her allotment, no dig, her infamous teepee and how she bloody well tries to enjoy the fruits of her labour! . 👍 This is a fantastic chat with a really down to earth (pun intended) allotmenteer and gardener who tries to grow as much as she can…and have as much fun as she can! . If you enjoyed this then why not subscribe today! . You can follow me on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/ViewFromThePottingBench