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Listen to gardening inspiration from some of the UK’s most loved and well-respected gardening experts in the award-winning BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast. Enjoy growing advice throughout the year with our Conversations series. Join Monty Don, Frances Tophill, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson, Carol Klein and more for friendly gardening chat and informative discussion with the magazine team, perfect for everyone who enjoys gardening. Hear Alan Titchmarsh solve your gardening problems in Ask Alan, find advice for what to do in the garden in our What To Do Now series, and travel the globe with the BBC Gardeners’ World magazine team in Travel Tales: Ga...
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Practical garden questions open into clear conversations about plant science, seasonal work, folklore, wildlife and responsible cultivation.
BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Podcast turns garden questions into relaxed, inquisitive conversations that keep practical advice close to the science and history behind it.
A conker at Kew sends you down the rabbit hole of Latin plant names.
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A calm, practical listen about herbs, with a clear sense of what they can and cannot do.
This episode keeps its feet on the ground. Kim Walker explains what a medical herbalist does and how the training goes well beyond folk wisdom, then moves into remedies listeners already know: common colds, aches and pains, and the odd patch of anxiety. The tone stays measured.
A calm, useful listen that treats daylight, nature and sleep as closely linked.
BBC Gardeners World Magazine Podcast opens with a simple idea and sticks to it: gardens, daylight and sleep are tied together. Dr Christine Bloom, a sleep scientist from the Centre of Chronobiology at the University of Basel, makes the science feel plain and usable.
A calm listen about how birdsong, place, and stress meet in everyday landscapes.
Birdsong and stress are the hinge points here, but the larger interest lies in how sound, biodiversity, and human feeling overlap in a landscape.
A calm case for noticing moments, not chasing a flawless garden.
Adam Frost presents gardening as a way to make room for oneself, and to release the pressure that a garden must look perfect. Recorded live at the BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair, the conversation feels open and public, with space for thoughts on wellbeing, mental health, and…
A warm Kew conversation about how plant names carry stories.
Recorded live at Kew Gardens, it is a warm, easygoing talk about gardening and the stories tucked into plant names. The setting does a lot of the work.
A warm Christmas garden chat that treats the holiday as a pause, not a project.
Monty Don frames Christmas at Longmeadow as a season to slow down, which is much of its charm. The discussion moves from wet winters and potting-shed work to greenhouse tasks, workshop projects, a large Christmas tree, and the pleasure of having grandchildren help decorate it.
A gentle Christmas garden chat that turns small winter jobs into seasonal ritual.
The episode treats festive gardening as both practical work and seasonal ritual: making natural wreaths, feeding the birds, sowing onions, and bringing a little foliage indoors.
A sensory home segment that turns fragrance, bulbs, and citrus into seasonal atmosphere.
The piece leans on atmosphere more than instruction, and that is where it works best. It moves through practical winter comforts - warmth in the house, a few drops of oil on a radiator, oranges and clementines, paperwhites, forced hyacinths, a little lemon tree, and the scent of…
This episode provides a step-by-step guide on how to sow, grow, and enjoy beetroot, with personal tips from the host.
Antony O'Rourke, head gardener at English Heritage's Down House, tells Oliver Parsons that Charles Darwin spent 40 years there researching earthworms, climbing plants and carnivorous plants.
Gardening experts discuss how to achieve year-round interest in your garden through plants, structure, and wildlife.
This episode provides practical advice on growing and harvesting courgettes, including variety selection and culinary uses.
This episode features an interview with plantsman Jamie Butterworth about creating exciting plant combinations for year-round garden interest.
Nadeem Perera explores the carrion crow, highlighting its intelligence, problem-solving abilities, and underdog status.
Medical herbalist Kim Walker discusses the power and safety of herbal remedies, focusing on plants like elderberry for colds, onion for coughs, and calendula for wounds.
Sleep scientist Dr Christine Blume explores how gardening and outdoor time impact circadian rhythms and sleep quality, discussing topics like individual chronotypes, health risks of misaligned rhythms, and practical tips for better sleep in modern life.
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Adam Frost discusses how gardening enhances health and well-being, sharing insights on designing gardens for sensory experiences, personal connections, and wildlife.
Frances Tophill and Adam Frost discuss their gardening careers, inspirations, and behind-the-scenes stories from Gardeners' World in a live interview at Kew Gardens.
Claire Venice interviews Yvette Harvey, Keeper of the Herbarium at RHS Wisley, exploring how dried plant specimens preserve gardening history and aid scientific research.
Monty Don discusses Christmas traditions at Longmeadow, including taking a gardening break in winter, using garden greenery for decorations, and preparing festive meals with homegrown produce.
Frances Tophill joins the podcast to discuss festive gardening traditions, including making wreaths, choosing Christmas trees, and incorporating plants into holiday decor.
Arit Anderson joins Adam Frost to discuss creating stylish and sustainable Christmas decorations using natural materials from the garden.
The BBC Gardeners' World Magazine team shares 15 sustainable gardening gift ideas for Christmas, including seed kits, compost bins, handcrafted tools, and mushroom growing kits, emphasizing eco-friendly practices and thoughtful presents.
Carol Klein shares stories from her unconventional journey into gardening and TV, including chaotic Chelsea Flower Show moments, hitchhiking adventures, and her accidental start in television.
Oliver Parsons interviews Tracey Wilson from the Animal and Plant Health Agency about plant biosecurity, covering threats like Xylella, Colorado potato beetle, and invasive species.
A gardening podcast offering expert advice, interviews, and tips for gardeners of all levels.
A gardening podcast featuring expert interviews and practical advice for home gardeners.
Host Nicki interviews gardener Frances Tophill at the Gardeners World Live event about her love for the show and gardening.
This episode features gardening tips and inspiration from experts, along with sponsor messages.
An interview with the head gardener at Perch Hill about growing and trialling dahlias.