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How My Garden Grows

The Modern House
Gardening
Auriculars
Prospect Cottage
Terraced House
Japanese Gardens
Conifers
Wind
Plants
Nottingham
Great Dixter
Columbine Hall
Derek Jarman
Granby Four Streets
Climbers
Garden Atmosphere
Patience In Gardening
Foliage
Snails
Green Gauge
Damson

Welcome to our gardening series, How My Garden Grows, hosted by lifelong gardener and journalist Francine Raymond. "I have visited hundreds of gardens, some for work and others for pleasure, but what excites me most about gardens is their atmosphere and the stories they tell," she says. "In this series of garden get-togethers, I want to explore real gardens going through the seasons; gardens that ... more

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The artist, filmmaker and gay activist Derek Jarman only gardened at Prospect Cottage for eight years before his death in 1994. His partner Keith Collins kept Derek’s vision alive for 25 years, and now that role has passed to Keith’s friend – the wri... more

Columbine Hall is the home of newspaper publisher Hew Stevenson. He and his late wife first saw a very different sight in November 1992: a concrete farmyard covered in mud, but the moat was breached and the couple embarked on a lifelong transformatio... more

Although many gardens we visit merit a second look, we couldn’t wait to go back and see how Andrew Salter’s garden was growing this summer. He bravely welcomed us in darkest November to see his collection of conifers, and of course they’re still ther... more

Once museum curator and now textile artist, Jane-Ann Walton has a particular passion for auriculas. Originally tiny alpine mountain plants, auriculas made their way to this country via Huguenot weavers arriving in Norwich and Spitalfields in the 16th... more

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Recent Guests

Jonny Bruce
Writer and nurseryman caring for the garden at Prospect Cottage
Prospect Cottage
Episode: The gardener keeping Derek Jarman's visionary patch of shingle at Prospect Cottage alive
Hew Stevenson
Owner of Columbine Hall garden
Columbine Hall, Suffolk
Episode: Columbine Hall: a remarkable island garden on an ancient moated estate in Suffolk
Kate Elliott
Long-time staff member helping with garden operations
Columbine Hall
Episode: Columbine Hall: a remarkable island garden on an ancient moated estate in Suffolk
Andrew Salter
Garden designer and gardener who owns the Kent garden featured in the episode
Self-employed / Garden owner
Episode: Revist: Andrew Salter's riotous, rule-breaking garden in rural Kent
Jane-Ann Walton
Auricular grower; expert on history and varieties of auriculas
Grows flowers near Norwich; author/educator about auriculas
Episode: An expert grower of auriculas explains their history and heart-stopping appeal
Fergus Garrett
Garden steward at Great Dixter
Great Dixter
Episode: How My Garden Grows: Off the beaten track in Great Dixter, one of Britain’s best-loved gardens
Arthur Parkinson
Writer and gardener, author of Chicken Boy and The Flower Yard
Independent author/gardener
Episode: The autobiographical gardens of 'chicken boy' Arthur Parkinson
Anthony Engie Meacock
Founding member of Assemble, architect/designer involved in the winter garden project
Assemble
Episode: Granby Winter Garden – an inspirational community garden saved from demolition
Eleanor Lee
Involved in running the winter garden since 2019
Episode: Granby Winter Garden – an inspirational community garden saved from demolition

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Francine Raymond
Host of How My Garden Grows; lifelong gardener and journalist

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Lovely!

    Great new podcast. Thank you Francine. Looking forward to the next episode!

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The gardener keeping Derek Jarman's visionary patch of shingle at Prospect Cottage alive
Q: How do you garden differently to him, do you think?
Bruce sees himself as a steward who works within Jarman's established materials and plant choices, but has moved away from importing compost and now uses sand-based planting suited to Dungeness and its ecological sensitivities.
The gardener keeping Derek Jarman's visionary patch of shingle at Prospect Cottage alive
Q: What was your initial connection with Prospect Cottage?
Bruce first encountered the cottage through Derek Jarman's writing, especially Modern Nature, which inspired his undergraduate dissertation and led him to meet Keith Collins.

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This program centers on real gardens and seasonal growth, profiling hands-on practitioners from ambitious private plots to community spaces. Episodes explore design philosophy, soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable uses of abundance—from kitchen gardens and chicken-keeping to auricula history and indoor winter gardens. The conversations blend practical maintenance, storytelling, and personal journeys, often highlighting how spaces evolve with care, experimentation, and listening to living systems. A standout is the breadth of guests, ranging from garden designers and horticulturists to community leaders, making it valuable for listeners seeking actionable gardening wisdom and inspiration for project-style showcases.

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2. Hew Stevenson
3. Kate Elliott
4. Andrew Salter
5. Jane-Ann Walton
6. Fergus Garrett
7. Arthur Parkinson
8. Anthony Engie Meacock

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