Pots & Trowels Podcast

Nov 10 2024 54 ep. 33 mins 27

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Gardens and gardening discussed by people who know their onions. Martin Fish (RHS judge, broadcaster and gardener for over 40 years) and a series of like-minded green fingered folk have a chat!

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Ginger Lily, Cloud Tree, Aeonium & Lavender Questions, plus Martin's first Boss!

Nov 10 2024 36 mins

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. #podcast #gardening #gardeningPodcast Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodesEmail Qu

Scarification Clarification, Camellia Masterclass & Perfect Parsnip Cake

Nov 03 2024 37 mins

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

Magnificent Mulch, Rose and Fig Questions & all the Usual Garden Goodness

Oct 27 2024 36 mins

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

How's About Those Apples? Heritage Orchard, Geum Question, Garden Tips & Jill's Seasonal Recipe

Oct 20 2024 35 mins

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

Gardening Behind Bars, Fruit Bush Query, Winter Colour and Jon Wheatley as Guest of Honour

Oct 13 2024 32 mins

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 episodesEmail Questions to [email protected] Our weekly YouTube videos

Gigantic Vegetables, Malvern Flower Show, Spring Cabbage & Geranium/Pelargonium Question

Oct 06 2024 34 mins

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 episodesEmail Questions to [email protected] Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTubeThe Pots & Trow

Marrow Musings, Logan House, Scotland's Hidden Gem and Rhododendron Resuscitation!

Sep 29 2024 37 mins

Logan House is in Scotland but is able to grow some extremely unusual plants due to its location. The team answer a listeners' question about a poorly rhododendron and Jill has a marrow recipe! (also available in video over on YouTube!)Jill's recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/slowcookerratatouille/ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodesEma

Rhubarb, Carnivorous Plants, Bulbs, Tomatoes & What Wisteria Options Do I Have? - Pots & Trowels Podcast S02EP01

Sep 22 2024 37 mins

We're popping up in person for the first time in a video podcast (check that out over on our YouTube channel!) But as we begin season two, we're back to answering your questions on wisteria and rhubarb and talking tomatoes and bulb planting too. Videos Mentioned:Carnivorous Plants Masterclass: https://youtu.be/6nWLZqfplEI How to Divide Rhubarb: https://youtu.be/hDdjfi7kSgo Visit po

Season 2 is coming, and it's a Whopper!

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

Bonus Bloopers! - P&T Podcast Recording Mistakes

Sep 01 2024 6 mins

Just a bonus episode of some of the outtakes from our first year of podcasting!See you for Season Two!Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodesEmail Questions to [email protected] Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTubeThe Pots & Trowels team:Martin FishJill FishSean RileyFind out more about Martin & Jill at mar