Gardeners' Corner · BBC Radio Ulster

Taking the work out of weeding, Portnoo Market Garden, and creating community in Culmore

·57 min·5 clips
Rosie shares how to propagate primulas from green seeds, defying traditional seed-saving methods.
This episode of Gardener's Corner features gardening tips from guest Rosie May on propagating primulas and pruning blackcurrants, an interview with market gardener Barry Quinn about his organic practices and weeding tools, and advice for listener Nicola on preparing her garden for a wedding. It also includes community gardening stories from Culmore and various listener Q&As.

As heard by us

Practical gardening advice with a relaxed, companionable radio pace.

Gardener's Corner leans into practical public-radio usefulness, with advice on how to weed without wasting effort, a look at kale and sea kale, and a reminder that a garden can still leave room for community.

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Why you'd press play

For when you want sharper weeding habits and planting ideas that fit borders, pots, and small spaces.

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