Pots & Trowels Podcast (Martin Fish, Jill Fish, Sean Riley)
Explorez tous les épisodes de Pots & Trowels Podcast
| Date | Titre | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2023 | Pots and Trowels the Podcast! | 00:32:27 | |
Introduction to P&T and a 'Meet the Team' pilot episode. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 05 Nov 2023 | Arit Anderson from BBC Gardeners World (S01E02) | 00:40:06 | |
We've got tips for elephant garlic, what to do with Autumn leaves & an Alpaca beans update on this week's P&T podcast, plus Martin and Jill have a great chat with Arit from BBC Gardeners World (should there be an apostrophe on gardeners? never mind...) Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 12 Nov 2023 | Flowers Fit for a King's Coronation (S01E03) | 00:39:08 | |
Growing flowers locally and having whatever's in season available is about as sustainable as it gets. Martin's popped over to Floral Media in North Nottinghamshire to chat to his old friend Paula, who is a florist & horticulturist with Chelsea flower show medals to her name! Our first video on Dahlias (spot where the microphone cover disappears!) Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 19 Nov 2023 | RHS Long Service Medal (50 Years of Horticulture John Stirland) (S01E04) | 00:39:55 | |
We've got your questions answered and some things to take care of around the garden on this week's episode. Plus, Martin catches up with his old mate and onscreen partner John Stirland, who's just received his Long Service Medal from the Royal Horticultural Society for 50 years of green fingers! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 26 Nov 2023 | Gardening eBay Business That Moved to an Airfield! (S01E05) | 00:39:57 | |
Pond plants feature in this week's episode as Martin visits the award winning Lincolnshire Pond Plants. We've got tips for what to do with leeks in the kitchen and we're answering a few viewer/listeners' questions! Lincs Pond Plants @ Malvern Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 03 Dec 2023 | Head Gardener at Newby Hall & Gardens, North Yorkshire | 00:39:17 | |
Martin’s climbed in to Newby Hall this week to catch up with head gardener Lawrence (even though the gardens are closed for the season!) - Plus we’ve been to Barnard castle and taken a couple of your gardening questions. Newby Hall & Gardens: Questions answered: What to put in a 60 foot rock garden/border? Belvoir Flower Show (Frilly Knickers Flower) Alpines
Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 10 Dec 2023 | In Full Bloom: Q&A Extravaganza with Gardening Guru Sarah Hopps | 00:29:31 | |
Martin's moseyed up to North Yorkshire to meet plantswoman and friend Sarah Hopps, who began a nursery from her back garden and never looked back! Together they answer some questions from Hunton gardening club: Bare Root Roses Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 17 Dec 2023 | Roots to Podcasts: Behind the Scenes with Lucy & Saul of 'Talking Heads' | 00:39:44 | |
This week Martin shares a chat he had with the top team over at the ‘Talking Heads’ podcast - all about their own gardens, the gardens they look after as head gardeners* and how their podcast keeps going from strength to strength. There are a few tips from Martin about what to do in your garden right now, or more importantly, what not to do at this time of year! Talking Heads Podcast: Lucy & Saul Videos Mentioned: August Bank Holiday Special where Martin got soaked: Specialist masterclass with Robinsons seeds (Large Onion Growers): *or former head gardeners! #gardening #podcast #GardeningPodcast #Growing #Plants Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 24 Dec 2023 | Specialist Tree Nursery, Christmas Recipe and some Festive Fun! | 00:36:49 | |
Martin's been to meet Christopher Pike at a specialist tree nursery, Jill has a last minute recipe idea and the team have a good chat! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 31 Dec 2023 | Kitchen Garden Magazine Editor & What to Do in the Garden Now! | 00:33:11 | |
How do you decide what goes in each edition of a regular gardening magazine? Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 07 Jan 2024 | From Eastenders' Arthur's Allotment to the "Life on Pig Row" Blog! | 00:41:13 | |
This week Martin meets scriptwriter turned garden blogger Andrew Oldham. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 14 Jan 2024 | RHS Harlow Carr Visit, Plus: Chicory, Rhubarb & Kalettes! | 00:29:36 | |
RHS Harlow Carr is the northernmost of the Royal Horticultural Society's five gardens. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 21 Jan 2024 | Plant Colour and Interest in Winter - RHS Harlow Carr's Winter Walk | 00:29:59 | |
We're braving the sub-zero temperatures this week as Martin meets Russ Watkins who is the Floral Team leader in charge of the Winter Walk! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 28 Jan 2024 | Celeriac, Cardamom & Bananas, This Week's Turned Tropical! | 00:29:07 | |
We've been answering some listeners' questions and most of them are tropical in flavour! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 04 Feb 2024 | Kings Seeds: Sowing Super Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables & More is Within Everyone's Grasp! | 00:37:56 | |
We're chatting to Kings Seeds Horticultural Director Andrew Tokely this week and getting inside info on all sorts of wonderful seed options! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 11 Feb 2024 | A £1900 Snowdrop! Plus, Martin Answers a Listeners' Hydrangea Question | 00:37:35 | |
Snowdrop supremo Michael Myers tells Martin about some of the hundreds of different types of snowdrops out there. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 18 Feb 2024 | Queen of Pelargoniums & Hydrangea & Paperwhite Questions Answered | 00:38:51 | |
"Queen of Pelargoniums" Helen Bainbridge joins Martin for a chat about her specialist subject and how she started out in gardening aged seven! There are hints and tips for what to do with these magnificent plants at this time of year & the team address some listeners questions. Chitting Potatoes: https://youtu.be/j5C-2DPTjpc Pot Perfect Sweet peas: https://youtu.be/dWaS9kdg1_0 Podcast episode mentioned: Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 25 Feb 2024 | Secrets of the Royal Parks in London! | 00:38:18 | |
Martin chats to Mark Wasilewski, who is a manager at the Royal Parks in London. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 03 Mar 2024 | Bramble Garden Blog, Royal Themed Sweet Peas & Listeners' Question on Seed Sowing | 00:30:03 | |
Loads to discuss this week as Martin catches up with Bramble Garden Blog's Karen Gimson. Plus, we talk sweet peas, wet lawns & whether you can sow seeds in pots outside instead of straight into the garden. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 10 Mar 2024 | Royal Horticultural Society's Jewel in the North Curator Paul Cook | 00:33:07 | |
Martin chats to RHS curator Paul Cook about developing the RHS's most northerly garden. Jill and Sean chat lawn edging and killing plants! Skern Alpines: https://youtu.be/TXfPhQ10P8I Herbaceous Border pruning video: https://youtu.be/eT7PMRqyGEs Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 17 Mar 2024 | Pruning 1000 Roses! Dogwoods, Rhubarb Recipe & Blind Daffodils | 00:28:40 | |
The National Holocaust Centre in North Nottinghamshire, UK is home to a thousand white rose bushes - they all need pruning & Martin's been to find out more. https://www.martinfish.com/blog/rhubarb-heaven-recipe/ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 24 Mar 2024 | Raising Your Game on Raised Beds! (David Hurrion RHS Judge) | 00:33:54 | |
Martin chats raised beds with an absolute expert who wrote the book! With over 50 years of practical experience in gardening and horticulture, David Hurrion has a wealth of hints, tips and inspiration to share.
Pleached Hedge Video: https://youtu.be/JoEauCuvv4o Sweet Peas: https://youtu.be/8ui3HQKBeZs Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 31 Mar 2024 | Barnsdale Gardens, Seed Drying, Rhubarb & Fig Tree Questions | 00:30:41 | |
Martin goes to the former BBC Gardeners World garden at Barnsdale to meet Nick Hamilton, whose father was a presenter. Nick explains how they manage this wonderful garden organically. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 07 Apr 2024 | Northern Garden Questions, Rhubarb Cream & Tales from Wales | 00:30:58 | |
Martin visits Morpeth and meets the gardening club, who have a few questions! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 14 Apr 2024 | Lawncare Special with added Spanish Bluebells & Strawberries (No Cream!) | 00:28:23 | |
We're loving our lawn this week as we go all in on lawn care! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 21 Apr 2024 | Urban Garden Special, Questions on Silver Birch, Samaras & When Will My Cutting Have Roots? | 00:30:57 | |
This week Martin's met We're at the RHS Urban Show in the heart of Manchester, chatting about what you can accomplish if space and funds are limited! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 28 Apr 2024 | Growing Mushrooms & Questions on Dahlia Lifting and What to do about Nettles in your Compost? | 00:38:48 | |
We're talking to Niall from the Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium about how low tech mushroom farming works, and how you can grow your own. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 05 May 2024 | Chelsea Flower Show: What goes into Preparing an Exhibit? & Fuchsia Questions Answered! | 00:36:57 | |
RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most prestigious events in the world. Martin's been to meet Barry Proctor who switched from agriculture to horticulture and found success at Chelsea! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 12 May 2024 | Young Horticulturist of the Year, Dividing Primulas, Everlasting Sweet Peas & Strawberry Update | 00:36:20 | |
We're talking to Horticulturist Graham Porter about the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. The team discuss the difference between the terms horticulturist and gardener. There are some jobs to be getting on with around the garden, plus we answer a couple of listeners' questions on tomatoes & sweet peas. Try a boost at breakfast time with a healthy blackcurrant drink full of vitamin C which will release energy slowly through the morning: Use a stick blender to whiz about 50g blackcurrants and three quarters of a glass of milk together. For a smooth texture pass through a fine sieve then add a couple of teaspoons of runny honey and heaped tablespoon of oats. Whiz again till smooth. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 19 May 2024 | RHS Chelsea Flower Show First Timer! Hydrangea, Asparagus Beetle & Fig Q's | 00:39:31 | |
We're talking to Jonathan Sheppard today who's a Cosmos enthusiast! He's going to Chelsea for the first time. Plus we have questions on fig pruning, hydrangea problems and the asparagus beetle. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 26 May 2024 | Chelsea Flower Show: Exhibitor Updates, Celebrity Catchup and Qs on Apples & Manure or Growing Compost? | 00:33:40 | |
We have an update from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show where Martin has been judging! Our podcast guests Jonathan (Cosmos) Barry (Proctors) and Dawn from Lincolnshire Pond Plants all give us their experience. There's a chance to hear from some celebrities and we answer your questions! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 02 Jun 2024 | Laughing Gardener, Bramley Apple Chat, plus, Lupin & Fuchsia Growing Questions | 00:32:16 | |
Martin meets the Laughing Gardener, we have updates on the strawberries, some top tips for tying tomatoes and how to grow lupins from seed. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 09 Jun 2024 | Patio Perfection, Straightening a Rowan, Apple Tree Followup and a Birthday Spade! | 00:38:58 | |
Martin chats to old friend and landscaper Adam Tomlinson. We answer your gardening questions and Martin has some patio-related things you can be doing in your garden this week. Training a Tree’s roots to go deep https://youtu.be/Gg8FgLp8aC4 Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 16 Jun 2024 | Rose Deadheading, Martin's Milk Tray Outfit & Discussing Soft Fruit with a Head Gardener | 00:32:23 | |
This week it's all go as we chat about everything from rose deadheading & Snow in Summer through to grape vine cuttings and robot tractors! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 23 Jun 2024 | Slug Deterrents that Work, Auriculas, Hostas & a Bridal Wreath | 00:31:04 | |
Martin and Jill have been to meet James and Nicki and have a look at their collections of auricula and hosta. Martin answers a listeners question on Spiraea Bridal Wreath and we discuss slug deterrents! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 30 Jun 2024 | Lincolnshire Show, Have we found the Perfect Plant? Plus a recipe with, maybe, the Perfect Veg too! | 00:26:08 | |
Martin and Jill visit the Lincolnshire Show, chat to a couple of exhibitors, plus the team answer a listeners' question on camelia, and Jill has a recipe for spring onions that's delicious! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 07 Jul 2024 | We Need to talk about Peat! Plus, Pelargonium or Geranium, What's the Difference? | 00:31:48 | |
We're in potentially controversial waters as we discuss the problem with peat! Also, Martin's been to meet some of the members of the Yorkshire Pelargonium Society. How to Create / Prepare a New Border: https://youtu.be/Dzv0obBWkiw?si=OWxPeAxyiH-JmNggPelargonium Masterclass: Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 13 Jul 2024 | Carnivorous Plants, Allium Propogation & One Man Wants to Mow | 00:29:08 | |
Carnivorous Plants aren't as fragile as they might look! We meet Pete from Wack's Wicked Plants. Plus, how to naturalize Alliums & can Sean mow his newly grown grass? Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 21 Jul 2024 | BBC Gardeners' World's Arit Anderson on Peat Free, Heritage Veg, Scented Pelargonium & Penstemon | 00:30:46 | |
Hampton Court is just the place to meet a variety of gardening gurus! Martin and Jill take time out from their own duties to catch up with Arit Anderson, chat heritage veg with Lucy from 'She Grows Veg' and discover a wonderful scented Pelargonium at Potash Nurseries. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 28 Jul 2024 | Mr Plant Geek, Sweet Pea Problems, Tomato Tips and Rose ID! | 00:35:14 | |
We're meeting the one & only Mr Plant Geek (aka Michael Perry) on this week's episode! Michael tells us how he got into gardening and shows Martin some of his favourite plants. There are some listeners' questions and Martin tells us what you should be doing in the garden this week! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 04 Aug 2024 | Wonderful Walled Garden, Leafy Lytham & Help! My Hydrangea Has No Flowers! | 00:25:12 | |
Flower show season is in full flow so Martin and Jill are working their way around the country - this week it's Chorley's turn as the pair visit Astley Park. There's a chance to look behind the scenes at the old walled garden, we meet Leafy Lytham's Greg and Martin answers some gardening questions. Martin mentioned dogwoods and willow, here are the names: Dogwoods grown for colourful stems Cornus 'Flaviramea' - yellow stems Cornus 'Sibirica' - deep red stems Cornus 'Midwinter Fire' - orange-red stems Willows for stem colour Salix 'Vitellina' - Golden stems Salix 'Britzensis' - orange-red stems Salix daphnoides - purples stems Videos mentioned in this episode: Wonderful Walled Garden at Astley Park: https://youtu.be/xfOXL3NXLLM Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 11 Aug 2024 | Chilli Growing Explained, Spacing in the Border & Confidence in your Cuttings! | 00:39:23 | |
Martin catches up with Amrit of South Devon Chilli Farm and learns all sorts of tips and tricks to do with chillis. We've got listeners questions, a chilli recipe and some things you should be doing in the garden this week! Tomatoes video: https://youtu.be/t1GgNEQ8lN4 Chillis Video (coming soon!) (Masterclass playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSZr7F-EIm-PRP7N6BKZrEM- ) Plant a Border: https://youtu.be/BV8mZwTSsIE Penstemon Cuttings: https://youtu.be/0vsX6V6NSI0 Name of unusual beef tomato mentioned: Noire de Crimee Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 18 Aug 2024 | Agapanthus Expert, What does NPK Mean on Plant Food Plus Apple Pruning Question | 00:40:54 | |
The team get together for the penultimate pod of the season - We're meeting Agapanthus specialist Steve Hickman, and there are listeners' questions and the usual tips for what to do in your garden this week. Heucheras Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t-KonaRd8wQ Summer Apple Pruning: https://youtu.be/NqNXTa1_LI4 How to Create a Fruit Tree Espalier: https://youtu.be/mtZ5VTvAy48 Masterclass playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSZr7F-EIm-PRP7N6BKZrEM- Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 01 Sep 2024 | Bonus Bloopers! - P&T Podcast Recording Mistakes | 00:06:15 | |
Just a bonus episode of some of the outtakes from our first year of podcasting! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 25 Aug 2024 | Southport Flower Show, Raspberry Riddle & Floristry Fun! | 00:29:51 | |
Martin and Jill are at Southport Flower Show for it's centenary - They meet one of the organisers Pauline, have some floristry fun with Linda Hardman and answering some listeners' questions! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | Season 2 is coming, and it's a Whopper! | 00:00:45 | |
We're back! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 22 Sep 2024 | Rhubarb, Carnivorous Plants, Bulbs, Tomatoes & What Wisteria Options Do I Have? - Pots & Trowels Podcast S02EP01 | 00:37:16 | |
We're popping up in person for the first time in a video podcast (check that out over on our YouTube channel!) But as we begin season two, we're back to answering your questions on wisteria and rhubarb and talking tomatoes and bulb planting too. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 29 Sep 2024 | Marrow Musings, Logan House, Scotland's Hidden Gem and Rhododendron Resuscitation! | 00:37:11 | |
Logan House is in Scotland but is able to grow some extremely unusual plants due to its location. The team answer a listeners' question about a poorly rhododendron and Jill has a marrow recipe! (also available in video over on YouTube!) Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 06 Oct 2024 | Gigantic Vegetables, Malvern Flower Show, Spring Cabbage & Geranium/Pelargonium Question | 00:34:28 | |
Horticultural Director Charlie Gwynne is our guest today and the team talk gigantic vegetables, what we did with last week's marrow and Martin answers some of your gardening questions. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 13 Oct 2024 | Gardening Behind Bars, Fruit Bush Query, Winter Colour and Jon Wheatley as Guest of Honour | 00:32:24 | |
Martin chats to fellow senior RHS judge and gardener Jon Wheatley, the pair discuss gardening in prison and how Jon got started in horticulture. The team talk winter garden colour options and answer a listeners' question about fruit bushes. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 20 Oct 2024 | How's About Those Apples? Heritage Orchard, Geum Question, Garden Tips & Jill's Seasonal Recipe | 00:35:02 | |
Over 300 apple varieties, the heritage orchard has all sorts of apple flavours! Martin and Jill meet some of the volunteers, plus we're answering your questions, sharing a recipe or two plus, Martin tells you what you can be doing in the garden at this time of year. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 27 Oct 2024 | Magnificent Mulch, Rose and Fig Questions & all the Usual Garden Goodness | 00:36:26 | |
Martin has been a PlantGrow customer for a few years so we are delighted to welcome them on board as a supporter and this episode we meet Daniel from PlantGrow to tell us what they do. Also we have the usual gardening advice and we answer a couple of listeners' questions on roses and figs. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 03 Nov 2024 | Scarification Clarification, Camellia Masterclass & Perfect Parsnip Cake | 00:37:09 | |
Camellia expert Jeremy from Stretegate Camellias joins Martin for a masterclass, we clarify what it means to scarify and Jill has a recipe for a beautiful parsnip cake that we can all make (though this episode concentrates on us demolishing it!) Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 10 Nov 2024 | Ginger Lily, Cloud Tree, Aeonium & Lavender Questions, plus Martin's first Boss! | 00:36:27 | |
Martin runs into his first boss who recalls the time Martin told legendary TV gardener Percy Thrower that he wanted to be in his job! Martin & Jill also visit the U3A in Mansfield and answer their questions on Ginger Lily, Cloud Tree, Aeonium & Lavender. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 17 Nov 2024 | From Tennyson to Tulips: Bardney Manor’s Revival & The Gardening You Need to do this Week! | 00:38:55 | |
Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see the PlantGrow website for details. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 24 Nov 2024 | Hardwood Cuttings: Now’s the Time to Act & Why RHS Gardens are Set to Glow this Winter | 00:26:06 | |
Martin Explains why now's the right time to take hardwood cuttings of soft fruit bushes, we answer some listeners’ questions on preparing new borders and fig trees & meet Sarah Mullan of the RHS as she talks about the Glow festivals illuminating gardens across the UK. Videos Mentioned in the show: How to Prune a Fig Tree Fixing a Fig Preparing a Border Harlow Carr P&T Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSanz-SarwwkrWucL9hPNKSa Fruit Bush Pruning: Pruning Blackcurrants and Redcurrants, What's the Difference? Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 01 Dec 2024 | Plant Bare Root Roses Now, Plus, Perfect Christmas Trees and the age-old "Real vs. Artificial" Debate | 00:31:02 | |
Discover the secrets behind choosing the perfect Christmas tree with Paul Maxey of Scothern Nurseries near Lincoln. You'll walk away with a new-found appreciation for the Nordman fir's soft needles. From historical choices to modern selection techniques, Paul shares his expertise on trimming and shaping these festive staples to achieve that picture-perfect holiday look. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 08 Dec 2024 | Keep Cyclamen & Poinsettia Perfect for Christmas & Hear from International Garden Designer David Stevens | 00:34:44 | |
We meet international garden designer David Stevens, There are listeners' questions on apple trees and tips on keeping your seasonal houseplants such as cyclamen and poinsettia looking tip top! Hello and welcome to Pots and Trowels the podcast with Sean Me and Jill. And today I'm going to be talking about a legend in the world of garden design. It's David Stevens International garden designer who's got a string of RHS Chelsea Gold medals under his belt. Thank you. Then or later in the show, we got some listeners questions. We're going to be talking about a nearly deceased Apple tree. Luckily, Martin might have the answer for that one. And also those important seasonal Christmas House plans. But first, let's go over and meet David Stevens. David, Lovely to see you and thank you for joining us on the pots and Trowels podcast. We've known each other for for a long time. We've just been reminiscing before we started to record and we think it's probably about 30 years ago we met. But before we talk about that, how did you get to be where you are now? You know, you were a world renowned international. Our designer string of RHS gold medals under your belt and everybody knows you in the world of horticulture and garden design. But how did that all start for you going back where? Where was the very beginning? Well, it's it's it's a long journey up the garden path. But when I was at school, nobody really talked about horticulture or design or whatever, but I always loved drawing. I drew as a kid and I I've I've got quite good at it over the years, but I left school and I went into the police force for three months. I couldn't stand much of that. I got a Commission in Marines. I didn't go in for that because that would have been bad as well and and eventually I joined a firm making gold leaf and stamping falls gold leaf, which is beaten. Hand and a friend at the company made a lot of squash, and so did I, and he became a landscape gardener and he said, well, why don't you do me a couple of drawings? I know you can draw. So I did that and I got paid for it so well, that beach working for a living, didn't it? So it seemed quite straightforward. So I joined him. Yeah, little garden centre. And I drove the. The company Van and went down to Wandsworth plant auctions and bought plants. I hadn't a clue what they were and we brought them back and sold them on the market and we had a lot of fun and then he went bust, which is always a good experience cause you learn a few things out of that. And I started my own little. Well, little landscaping company laying turf and laying crazy paving, which was the popular thing in those days, and turfing all that sort of thing. And I learned, you know, mowing lawns. I had a wonderful old stuff at Punch 10 Blade Mower, which was one of the cracking things in an Anglia van. So I cut my teeth on on landscaping. Spouse, but I've always wanted. To to be a designer, and so I went to Thames Poly Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 15 Dec 2024 | Perfect Peat-free Compost & If You Have Box Blight, There's Still Hope! | 00:30:33 | |
We meet The team behind Plantgrow, our super sponsors, Martin and Jill visit and find out how they make their organic products - and we're answering gardening questions such as - why box blight might not be the end for your hedge! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 22 Dec 2024 | BBC Radio Producer with a Horticultural Dream, Plus, Pruning Job that Won't Wait! | 00:26:57 | |
When Martin talks gardening on BBC radio he works with Ross, a horticulturalist with a big gardening dream! We're also talking about the jobs you should do this week in the garden and Jill has a super seasonal recipe that made all our mouths water! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 29 Dec 2024 | The Pots and Trowels Gardening Videos and Podcast: Who are we and why do we do this!? | 00:29:40 | |
Royal Horticultural Society judge, and more importantly, host of the Pots & Trowels videos, Martin Fish & Cookery Whiz Jill Fish talk to Sean about how they met and what got them into gardening and cooking. Plus, where did the idea for Pots & Trowels come from? How did the team met and what's next for P&T! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 05 Jan 2025 | Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, Australia - P&T On Tour! | 00:31:06 | |
Martin visits his first ever Australian garden centre as P&T goes on tour down under! Jill and Martin walk us through the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney Australia, a wonderful and beautiful free resource right in the heart of the city. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 12 Jan 2025 | What's in a Name? Why Plant Names Change, Aussie Highlights & Meet West Dean's Head Gardener! | 00:39:35 | |
Plant names get changed, but who decides? We're answering this listener's question, plus meet Tom Brown, the head gardener in charge of West Dean, a garden near Chichester, and memories of the recent trip to Australia. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 19 Jan 2025 | Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Venue Changes & More! | 00:33:28 | |
Talking to the RHS's head of events about some exciting new gardening show venues, plus we're answering an important question about hydrangeas. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 26 Jan 2025 | Chelsea Flower Show Floral Judge, Urgent Garden Jobs for This Week & Cherry & Chrysanthemums Questions Answered | 00:36:36 | |
Meet the latest addition to the RHS Chelsea Floral judging team: Paula Routledge of Floral Media! Plus we're answering listeners' questions and Martin has the lowdown on what you need to be doing this week in your garden. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 02 Feb 2025 | Germinator: 40,000 Tulips! & Why it's now time for Onions, Onions, Onions! | 00:40:35 | |
Visiting a flower nursery we meet 'Germinator' Steve Routledge, plus, we have advice for planting onions now & a delicious onion-related recipe to boot! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 09 Feb 2025 | Sunshine, Gardeners' Friend or Foe? Time to Prune Your Borders & Redcurrant Listeners' Question | 00:29:15 | |
Save your skin! We're meeting skin care expert Tracey Hughes to talk about sun protection in the garden, plus we've got a listeners' question on redcurrants and chatting about what you should be doing in your garden this week. VIDEOS MENTIONED: Redcurrant Question: Pruning Blackcurrants and Redcurrants, What's the Difference? Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 16 Feb 2025 | Stunning New Veg Varieties for this Season, and Oh, Bambi! Are There Any Deer Proof Plants? | 00:42:13 | |
With a new growing season fast approaching, we're discussing some of the new seeds available this year with Andrew Tokely of Kings Seeds. Also, what to do in your garden this week and we're answering listeners' questions on Amaryllis, Sleeper Walls and the all important question of deer-proof plants! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 23 Feb 2025 | Royal Provenance of Allotment Cooks, Plus Why Now's Best to Sort Suckers! | 00:46:26 | |
We're talking to Jayne Hickling, AKA the Allotment Cook! Plus there are answers to questions on Fruit Tree Suckers, Privets & Poinsettia and what to do about Vine Weevils. Links and Videos: Allotment Cooks: theallotmentcook ( https://www.theallotmentcook.co.uk/ ) How to Prune Hellebores: https://youtu.be/1r_VjYgjxDw How to Prune Raspberry Canes: https://youtu.be/8HM0IT-_gKk Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 02 Mar 2025 | Behind the Scenes at Gardening Press Event, Plus, Pruning Job That Won't Wait! | 00:33:32 | |
Perfect pears, granular goodies & Eve from British Garden Centres. Martin and Jill go behind the scenes to meet some of the exhibitors at the gardening press event. As usual we have listeners' questions & Martin's weekly advice as we catch up with some old friends and learn about some exciting new gardening products headed your way! VIDEOS Mentioned: Celebrity Florist’s Garden: https://youtu.be/WTTpWzAP6Ys Amarine & Nerine Masterclass: https://youtu.be/KRHGq07zEDM How to Create an Apple Cordon (Pruning Apple Trees): https://youtu.be/b29Osis97qA How to Start Your Dahlia Tubers: https://youtu.be/bfWzEKl3RWk How to Grow Potatoes in Pots: https://youtu.be/reTQcoF6cZk
Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 09 Mar 2025 | RHS Orchid Expert Tells All, Plus, Be Eating Early Potatoes in Just 13 Weeks! | 00:33:11 | |
"RHS Orchid Expert Group" Chair David Ridgeway talks about his work on one of the Royal Horticultural Society's oldest committees, we hear about the thousands of orchid paintings the RHS has commissioned as well as some tips on how to care for orchids as houseplants. We're also answering your questions, finding out about camellia and learning about growing potatoes in pots. Recipe for veggie Shepherd's Pie (aka Gardeners' Pie) https://www.martinfish.com/in-the-kitchen/ Videos mentioned: Pruning Autumn Fruiting Raspberries: https://youtu.be/8HM0IT-_gKk How to Grow Potatoes in Pots: https://youtu.be/reTQcoF6cZk Sowing Seeds in Peat-Free Coir Compost: https://youtu.be/V6EJnboX0uc RHS Orchid Expert Tells All, Plus, Be Eating Early Potaotes in Just 13 Weeks! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 16 Mar 2025 | RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year Competition & Why Pruning Roses Hard Now Could Mean Amazing Blooms | 00:27:37 | |
How Chelsea Flower Show's "Plant of the Year" is chosen, what you should be doing in the garden this week plus how to divide snowdrops to share with your friends! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 23 Mar 2025 | Battery Powered Gardening & Hellebore Questions Answered | 00:37:28 | |
Full power ahead this week as we discuss battery powered garden kit with Jason from Henton & Chattel! Jill has a recipe for delicious celeriac, smoky bacon and mustard soup as Matin pulls up the last of the celeriac from the veg plot, we have a question on mildew on Euonymus & is it too late to remove hellebore leaves? Recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/celeriacsmokybaconandmustardsoup/ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 30 Mar 2025 | Mind Your Back! - Lupin Question Answered and its Dividing Time for These Plants! | 00:40:37 | |
Healthy body, healthy garden! - We're discussing ways to garden that won't leave you grunting and groaning - plus we've got listeners' questions, jobs for the week and find out why Sean sounds like Barry White. Our guest this week is Jenny Clarke from Saxilby Physiotherapy: Link to physio website Jenny Clarke (Saxilby Physiotherapy) To watch this episode, here's the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/b07Fr0wqZSc Videos mentioned in the podcast: How to Love Your Lupins!: https://youtu.be/BOjBDghe-lI Streptocarpus Masterclass: https://youtu.be/14-pEN5nz1s Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see the PlantGrow website for details. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 06 Apr 2025 | Royal Horticultural Society Peoples Awards & Don't Miss This Week's Tips! | 00:32:34 | |
Arit Anderson, James Alexander-Sinclair and other award winners chat to Martin at the RHS Awards event and the team discuss this week's must-do garden tasks. Videos Mentioned: Agapanthus Essential Care: https://youtu.be/MGZs2vQgTl0 Planting Strawberries: https://youtu.be/_oTabeON7Eo Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 13 Apr 2025 | Camellia Myth, Hydrangea Flowering Advice and Tips from a Flower Farmer! | 00:32:54 | |
RHS Harlow Carr's Spring Gardening Weekend provided the questions for this week's podcast, involving camellia myth, hydrangea flower questions and more! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||
| 20 Apr 2025 | Chelsea Exhibitor Prepares Daffodils for May?! Plus Minty Fresh News & Rhubarb Q | 00:30:37 | |
A new episode fresh off the mint - and mint is on our minds today as Jill has a new role to explain! Plus, we meet Charlotte Daubney from bulb specialists Taylors in Lincolnshire and she explains how they get such a wonderful display at the wrong time of year! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes | |||