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Not Just a Garden

Sweetpea and Bear
Gardeners' World
Gardening
Artificial Intelligence
Houseplants
Seed Snails
Terrariums
Bowood House
Latin Plant Names
Regent's Park
Malvern
Beavers (eurasian)
Lake Nyos
Whale Sharks
AI (you Only Virtual)
Horticulture
Derby, United Kingdom
Food Forest
Winter Gardening
Plant Hunting
Valentine's Day

A Companion podcast for Gardeners' World viewers, featuring weekly recaps and Chit-Chats with guests & presenters from the programme

A name that came about after we laboriously tackled a weed-infested, overgrown, black-run-steep patch of field into something vaguely resembling a garden. Literal blood, sweat and tears were spent in the process but once the beds were built, the plants began to grow... more

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Latest Episodes

Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 18 recap and we hear a bit about Tom Nielsen's work with The Sustainability Centre and we consider the highs and lows of teenage first dates.

On Gardeners' World this week, we share a cuddle with Adam Frost at Loseley P... more

You may know him from Home Front, Top of The Pops, Come Dine with Me, Only Fools on Horses, Strictly Come Dancing, Gardening Together, Greatest Gardens... the list is endless, but you may also know him from his incredible and elaborate and fantastica... more

Strap in for this recap as we follow Gardeners' World 2026 episode 17's flying visit of the first ever RHS Badminton Flower Show. We check out the movers & shakers, the growers & showers, and marvel at cuttings in glass bottles, despite the hot-flush... more

Renowned Australian garden designer Marylyn Abbott was on Gardeners' World 2025 Winter Special episode 1 when she and Head Gardener Dominic Rendell showed us her spectacular gardens at West Green House. We were thrilled that Marylyn could join us for... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Whittaker
National collection holder of Crassula, specialist in Crassula varieties.
Crassula national collection holder
Episode: Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 18
Professor Ben Raymond
Professor of Ecology with over 30 years studying pests and diseases.
University of Exeter
Episode: Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 18
Diarmuid Gavin
Gardener and television presenter, designer of notable Chelsea gardens
Private practice/Television
Episode: Ep74: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Diarmuid Gavin
Sophie Leo
Designer, Where Grief Grows Quiet garden
Self (Sophie Leo Studio)
Episode: Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 17
Zav Edge
Nursery owner, Edge Nurseries
Edge Nurseries
Episode: Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 17
Abigail Stoyle
Designer, Silo garden
Silo
Episode: Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 17
Charlotte Connolly
Designer, Urban Planters pocket garden
Urban Planters
Episode: Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 17
Emma Atkinson
Designer, Silverhand Estate Butterfly Garden
Emma Atkinson Studio
Episode: Gardeners' World 2026 Recap: Ep 17
Marylyn Abbott
Garden designer and former owner of West Green House Gardens, featured on Gardeners' World
West Green House Gardens
Episode: Ep73: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Marylyn Abbott

Hosts

Mommy Bear
Host of Not Just a Garden; mother figure in the duo; co-leads casual garden chats and guest conversations.
Bear
Co-host providing narration and commentary; part of the core conversational duo.
Sweetpea
Co-host and principal host; drives interview flow and episode structure.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Excellent guest!

    Loved listening to Tamsin and the behind the scenes of her uncle Raymond’s episode on GW! Both are awesome. Hope you have more powerhouse guests on in future! Enjoyed the listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agatha Fan!
    United Statesa year ago
  • My favourite gardening podcast

    I love this podcast! It has all the elements of a perfect garden in itself .. relaxing, nurturing, gently educational and the beautiful relationship between Mum and Daughter adds the colour and the sunshine. Listening in every week to compare thoughts on Gardeners World and to find more info and the names of plants which GW can sometimes forget to add in .. PS I totally agree Nick Bailey’s impressive and important Gardeners World Live garden deserved more than a derisory 3minute segment, it... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jane, Derbyshire
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Delia may west

    I felt so honoured to be invited by Bear and Sweetpea for a chit chat with them. Having never listened to a podcast before I was hooked from the minute I started listening to some of their previous chats before I spoke with them myself. It was like chatting to life long friends and I adore their relaxed and cosy conversational style it’s feels like your sat around a table all together just having fun. Their research and knowledge into the people they interview beforehand makes it so much more pe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Honehill dreaming
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Good Ol Chit Chat

    Over my 36 career in geology and soils I have had the great pleasure of bringing on new talent, and my constant word of advice is ‘differentiation’. Do someone different from the rest. Well Sweetpea and Bear are the exemplars of that virtue. You get so much more out of a relaxed chit chat and can end up exploring interesting avenues you hadn’t intended to, which brings added colour and excitement. The dynamic between Sweetpea and Bear is beautiful and I wholeheartedly recommend anyone to grab a ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RhizoPhyllia
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Lovely podcast

    Absolutely adore this podcast, can’t wait for the next episode to come out. Sweetpea and Bear are funny, easy to listen to, knowledgeable and just a huge breath of fresh air in the gardening podcast genre. It’s wholesome and just fantastic! Please keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heog62
    United Kingdoma year ago

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The show is seen as a refreshing, wholesome gardening podcast that stands out for its community feel.
Guests consistently highlight thoughtful questions and host preparation.
Listeners praise the hosts' warm, relaxed vibe and engaging conversations.

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Ep74: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Diarmuid Gavin
Q: How did your early TV work influence your approach to Chelsea show gardens?
It taught me to push boundaries and look for narratives beyond traditional design, which later translated into very contemporary, sometimes audacious show gardens.
Ep48: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Gokul Asokan
Q: What does your job consist of?
Gokul explains he works as an Assistant Landscape Architect, producing plan drawings, technical construction drawings, planting plans, visualizations, and design reports from concept to final stages.
Ep63: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Claire Lowrie
Q: How did your Gardeners' World segment come about, and what was that experience like?
The segment came about after producers found her on YouTube and invited her to film. It was a one-day shoot with a small crew, and despite initial nerves, the team made it relaxed and enjoyable, helping her showcase her plant setup in a compact space.
Ep63: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Claire Lowrie
Q: What sparked the move from a one-bedroom flat to a larger house?
Claire explains that moving in with her partner created crowding in the flat, so they looked for more space. A bigger house with a glass-oriented back area provided the perfect environment for her plants to thrive, marking a turning point in her plant hobby becoming a more permanent, expansive setup.
Ep66: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Eleanor Cochrane
Q: Welcome, Eleanor, to Good Ol Chit-Chat.
Eleanor discusses her background with Great Dixter, her move to the Copper House Garden, and how her garden design blends winter interest with year-round structure, highlighting her meadow, ponds, and the social aspect of garden visits through the NGS.

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What is Not Just a Garden about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two gardening enthusiasts—a mother-daughter duo—host a warm, informal show that blends personal life updates with practical plant tips, plant lore, and in-depth chats with guests from the gardening world. Episodes frequently recap Gardeners' World segments, discuss garden design, plant care, and horticulture history, and feature interviews with garden designers, public garden staff, terrarium enthusiasts, and cut-flower farmers. The vibe is cozy, knowledgeable, and accessible, with a strong emphasis on community, storytelling, and the joy of growing. Notable strengths include a persistent focus on actionable gardening tips, a welcoming dynamic between hosts, and a steady stream of diverse guests that span practical horticulture to design an... more

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Recent guests on Not Just a Garden include:

1. Amanda Whittaker
2. Professor Ben Raymond
3. Diarmuid Gavin
4. Sophie Leo
5. Zav Edge
6. Abigail Stoyle
7. Charlotte Connolly
8. Emma Atkinson

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