Scotland Grows Show

Nov 07 2024 44 ep. 34 mins 21
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The Scotland Grows Show celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, picking up their tips and stories along the way.

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Scotland Grows Show S7 E6: Finding Joy in Gardening with Karen Stewart-Russell

Nov 07 2024 35 mins  
Scotland Grows writer Karen Stewart-Russell chats in this episode about so many things: her love of roses, the many things she does with the herbs she grows, and her love of gardening gadgets like an automated greenhouse system, her Bokashi bin, and her hydroponics growing experiment. Karen’s passion for community also shines through as she discusses her local initiatives: a seed

Scotland Grows Show S7 E5: Championing Local Horticultural Groups with Fergus Cumming

Oct 31 2024 34 mins  
Fergus Cumming is the current Vice-President of Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society, a society which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2022, with roots going back to 1947. As well as having an excellent monthly winter talks series, an annual members’ outing, and an annual flower show, the Society has hosted the Beechgrove Potting Shed twice and Radio 4’s Gardeners Ques

Scotland Grows Show S7 E4: Scotland's Most Exotic Garden with Richard Baines

Oct 24 2024 37 mins  
The wonderful Richard Baines, Curator of Logan Botanic Garden in southwest Scotland, widely known as Scotland’s most exotic garden, and one of the four gardens of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, uncovers the unique charm of Logan Botanic Garden in this episode. From its vibrant seasonal displays to its impressive collection of exotic plants nurtured by the Gulf Stream-influen

Scotland Grows Show S7 E3: Garden Design Secrets with Katie Reynolds

Oct 17 2024 38 mins  
Talented garden designer Katie Reynolds demystifies the process of garden planning and design in this episode. From creating a functional wish list to measuring and sketching out potential layouts, Katie shares her top tips on turning your garden dreams into reality - and you should definitely have a pen and paper to hand as this is one episode from which you will want to take note

Scotland Grows Show S7 E2: A Passion for Alpine Plants with Jim Jermyn

Oct 12 2024 39 mins  
The legendary Jim Jermyn, a horticulturist with a wealth of knowledge and a zest for gardening, especially for alpine plants, shares his passion in this episode. Whether you're an alpine enthusiast or just curious about alpine plants, Jim shares inspiration and plant recommendations for growing alpines in Scotland. Jim also recounts the joys and challenges of maintaining the Nation

Scotland Grows Show S7 E1: Discovering Scotland's Apple Legacy with Colin Wren

Oct 03 2024 37 mins  
Colin Wren, a Gardens and Designed Landscape Manager with National Trust for Scotland, dives deep into the fascinating world of apple growing in Scotland. Colin uncovers the rich history of apple cultivation, touching on everything from historical varieties to the modern benefits of community orchards, and looks at apple identification, record keeping, and DNA testing of apple vari

Scotland Grows Show S6 E6: Scottish Rock Gardening with Colin Crosbie

Aug 28 2024 33 mins  
Colin Crosbie, who amongst many other things is currently President of the Scottish Rock Garden Club takes us through the fascinating world of rock gardening in Scotland, from its roots in plant introductions from China to the modern club which host seeds exchanges and plant shows. Colin shares some of his personal gardening and exhibiting stories, his top plant picks, and advocate

Scotland Grows Show S6 E5: Locally Grown Flowers from Garden to Vase with Olivia Thomas

Aug 21 2024 41 mins  
Discover the beauty and sustainability of local flower growing with Olivia Thomas who’s passion for growing cut flowers blossomed during the summer of the great lockdown when she transformed a portion of her Ayrshire garden into lush cut flower beds. Producing more flowers than she could use, Olivia began selling the excess, sparking an interest in sustainable floristry which bec

Scotland Grows Show S6 E4: Gardening on the Isle of Lewis with Kate Mawby

Aug 14 2024 33 mins  
Kate Mawby is a passionate gardener who has nurtured her stunning garden on the Isle of Lewis for nearly two decades. Kate shares her journey of transforming a rugged coastal croft into a flourishing haven, facing challenges from high winds to soil erosion. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, Kate’s advice on her favourite resilient plants like daffodil

Scotland Grows Show S6 E3: Balancing Garden Heritage & Modern Sustainability with Ann Steele

Aug 08 2024 38 mins  
Ann Steele, Head of Gardens and Designed Landscapes with the National Trust for Scotland, joins me in this episode to dig into innovative changes taking place in Trust gardens across Scotland. Ann shares fascinating insights into sustainable gardening practices, such as scaling back on grassland mowing to promote wildlife diversity, and offers valuable advice for aspiring horticult