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Gardeners' Corner

BBC Radio Ulster
Gardening
Community Gardening
Horticulture
Gardening Tips
Roses
Daffodils
Winter Gardening
Wildlife Conservation
Mount Stewart
Sustainability
Chelsea Flower Show
Hellebores
Wildlife Gardening
Bord Bia Bloom
Snowdrops
Herbs
Autumn Gardening
Bees
Christmas
Fuchsia

The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province. Presented by David Maxwell.

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As autumn arrives, David heads to two very different gardens in County Donegal. His first stop is Cluain na dTor in Falcarragh, where expert plantsman Seamus O’Donnell has created an exotic garden full of hidden treasures, just a few hundred metres f... more

Join Helen Mark and Mary Doris as they dig into the archive and look back at past garden visits from the season of autumn. From the changing colours at Rowallane Gardens near Saintfield to ornamental grasses that thrive at this time of year. Amy Kell... more

Anna Hudson visits Rob Wilson, assistant head gardener at Mount Stewart to gather ideas and techniques that gardeners can put into practice at home. In Meath, David visits Ealma Purcell’s Poppy Garden, a flourishing haven that began with just one flo... more

Helen Mark visits Kay Rainey at her garden near the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains, where herbaceous borders and repeated bursts of colour create a stunning display throughout the seasons. In south Belfast, Helen calls by to Annadale Community Ce... more

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Recent Guests

Ealma Purcell
Owner of The Poppy Garden in Meath
The Poppy Garden
Episode: Home tips from a historic house, Meath’s Poppy Garden and growing plants indoors
Kay Rainey
Garden owner featured in the segment; National Garden Scheme participant
Private garden, Kay Rainey
Episode: Colourful displays in Ballymena, sensory gardens and saving a Sarcococca
Linda McKeown
Garden designer guiding the Everton sensory garden project
L'Arche / Everton Garden Project
Episode: Colourful displays in Ballymena, sensory gardens and saving a Sarcococca
John McCormick
Founder of Helen's Bay Organic
Episode: How to feed your soil, special trees and Adam Frost's bulb of the month
Paula Byrne
Gardener in County Meath with interior-design background
Episode: How to feed your soil, special trees and Adam Frost's bulb of the month
Dan Pearson
Acclaimed designer; private hillside garden owner
Independent designer, Hillside garden
Episode: Gardeners' Corner summer special with Dan Pearson and Jekka McVicar
Vera Cassidy
Gardener, Lavender Manor proprietor
Lavender Manor
Episode: Growing lavender, success with agapanthus and healing through gardening
Maureen Carville
From Ulster Wildlife, garden wildlife advocate
Ulster Wildlife
Episode: Plants that perform in drought, Adam Frost's bulb of the month, and gardening for hedgehogs
William McCurdy
Garden space owner featured in urban garden segment
Private garden
Episode: Plants that perform in drought, Adam Frost's bulb of the month, and gardening for hedgehogs

Host

David Maxwell
Host with long-standing experience guiding studio and field segments.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 351 ratings
  • Music or not

    Love this podcast but have different separating the music from the talk. This IS a medical condition if you Google it. Music between segments is quite gentle & lovely but please cease whenever talk begins. Thanks from night owl in Oz

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Theokate
    Australiaa year ago
  • Best gardening show worldwide

    After listening to the entire back catalogue of Gardner‘s corner, I can, unequivocally say this is the most enjoyable, educational and feel good gardening program you could find. from New Zealand all the way to Ireland thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sarahleestudio
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Redmond, Washington

    I enjoy every show & learn so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janis Staskowski
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it!

    Good listening and great advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Salad days.
    United States2 years ago
  • A favorite

    One of my very favorite gardening podcasts. So thankful for the varied, kind personalities, the acceptance and willingness to learn along the way, and the humor and banter among all the hosts. I’m grateful to be able to listen from Connecticut in the US. Many thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    f2435
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for being informative and enjoyable, with warm hosts and varied experts.
Many appreciate actionable tips that work in real gardens, from small urban spaces to coastal plots.

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Colourful displays in Ballymena, sensory gardens and saving a Sarcococca
Q: I've got a little question for you. I have been growing Adelia called My Love, and it produces beautiful, large spiky white flowers with a greenish yellow center. Why am I not getting it to flower this year despite good foliage?
Common reasons include insufficient light, heavy shading from nearby growth, and potentially low potassium in the feeding regime. Improve light exposure if possible and adjust feeding to boost potassium, using appropriate feeds or natural potassium sources; continue reasonable care and expect better results next year.
How to feed your soil, special trees and Adam Frost's bulb of the month
Q: What is bulb of the month for September?
Adam Frost selects Asus Autumnalis, describing its delicate white nodding bells that emerge in September and recommending careful lifting and replanting every few years to refresh the clump.
Home-grown cooking with Mollie Cunningham, summer perennials and permaculture in the park
Q: What should I do for the poorly fig tree in a pot?
Move it to a larger pot with good drainage, use light, well-drained compost, water well, and consider gradual repotting this spring; if planted in the ground, manage its spread and give it space to grow.
Gardeners' Corner at BBC Gardeners' World Live, Birmingham
Q: What makes Gardeners World Live special for visitors?
The show's accessibility and interactive format let people actively participate, learn on the spot, and experience a wide range of gardens and talks, which creates a memorable, hands-on atmosphere.
How to grow olives and basil, cameraman vs bee and the garden legacy of a retiring Tyrone teacher
Q: What should I do if my olive leaves start falling in hot weather?
Check soil moisture with a tell-stick, ensure good drainage, and avoid overwatering; if the soil is wet, back off watering and let the root ball dry a bit between waterings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gardeners' Corner

What is Gardeners' Corner about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show provides practical, friendly gardening guidance and on-site garden tours, blending expert tips with audience questions. Episodes frequently cover plant care (perennials, bulbs, fruiting plants), design ideas for small and coastal spaces, community gardens, and urban green initiatives. Guests range from market gardeners and horticulture specialists to garden designers and photographers, often tying in seasonal planting, pest management, and biodiversity. A standout feature is its willingness to connect home gardening with broader community and environmental themes, including school gardens, urban greening, and charity garden initiatives. Overall, it's a reliable resource for hands-on techniques, landscape inspiration, and accessibl... more

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Recent guests on Gardeners' Corner include:

1. Ealma Purcell
2. Kay Rainey
3. Linda McKeown
4. John McCormick
5. Paula Byrne
6. Dan Pearson
7. Vera Cassidy
8. Maureen Carville

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