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Pots & Trowels The Gardening Podcast

Martin Fish, Jill Fish, Sean Riley
Horticulture
National Garden Scheme
Plantgrow
Chelsea Flower Show
A Bouquet Of Words
Moss
Grafting
Plant Heritage
Urban Greening
Elsoms Seeds
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Bare Root Season
Giant Vegetables
Pond Plants
Apple Varieties
Cut Flowers
Gardening Health Benefits
Auriculars
Plant Breeding Process
Gardening

Gardens and gardening discussed by people who know their onions. Martin Fish (RHS judge, broadcaster and gardener for over 40 years) and a series of like-minded green fingered folk have a chat!Find all our videos and podcasts at potsandtrowels.com

Thanks to our sponsors plantgrow.co.uk/ - UK P&T listeners can get a discount on PlantGrow products, simply enter the code PT2026 at checkout ... more

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We're talking to the Lincs National Garden Scheme Organiser, we've got a long-serving NGS garden opener plus we have your usual weekly garden jobs and listeners' questions! Remember, send your questions in via email info@potsandtrowels.com

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We meet Andrew Jackson, who has a dream to change the way that new build houses treat the garden! - Plus, we're offering tips on roses and some produce hints, including a listener's question surrounding when to pull onions.

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Meeting up with people from the Jenny Ruth workshop, answering your gardening questions and giving you top tips for how to cope with summer time in the garden! Summer Watering Tips, Mulching Myth Debunked & JennyRuth Workshop chat!

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Visiting the Newby Hall Rock Garden opening, with special guest Gyles Brandreth. We talk to the head gardener, the curator and the plant suppliers too!

As usual we're answering your gardening questions - today we're answering questions on an apple t... more

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Recent Guests

MT O'Donnell
Editor and publisher of Scotland Grows Magazine
Scotland Grows Magazine
Episode: Pests and Diseases (Box Blight, Lupin Aphid) and Asparagus Directive! Plus Scottish guests from Scone Palace Visit
Greg (Chelsea exhibitor)
Chelsea Flower Show exhibitor featured on episode
Chelsea Flower Show exhibitor
Episode: Crucial Clematis Tip, RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gardening TV Legends, Rose Care & Questions on Acers & Dahlia
Joe Swift
Gold medal winner, gardening presenter
Pots & Trowels guest via on-site chat
Episode: Crucial Clematis Tip, RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gardening TV Legends, Rose Care & Questions on Acers & Dahlia
Simon Lockyer
Master Grower 2026 at Morven Flower Show (W&S Lockyer)
W&S Lockyer
Episode: Best Climbing Plants for Screening? Pieris Varigation Q, Chelsea Chop & Meet Malvern's Master Grower!
Emily Hazell
Head of Plant Collections at the Chelsea Physic Garden
Chelsea Physic Garden
Episode: Acer Burn, Camellia Siting Question, Deer-proof Rose Bush? What Grass Type for my Lawn & Chelsea Physic Garden
William Viscount Stormont
From Scone Palace, discussing the Garden Fair and Scone Palace gardens
Scone Palace
Episode: Grow Salads Like Toms and Cucumber, Espalier Fruit Tree Question Answered, plus Viscount Stormont of Scone Palace Joins Us
Roger Burnett
Award recipient at RHS ceremony, Harlow Carr Medal for contributions to horticulture in the north of England
RHS
Episode: Dahlia Time! What about Weedy Lawn, Royal Horticultural Society Awards & Will my Olive Survive?
Andrew Fisher-Tomlin
Garden designer, Elizabeth Medal of Honor recipient
Lawn College of Garden Design / Commonwealth War Graves Commission / Oxford University (education and consultancy)
Episode: Dahlia Time! What about Weedy Lawn, Royal Horticultural Society Awards & Will my Olive Survive?
Paul Robinson
The Laughing Gardener, author of Tales of the Laughing Gardener
Episode: Unmissable Spring Flowering Shrub Job! Fruit Questions answered (jostaberry, blueberry, apples etc) & Laughing Gardener Joins us!

Hosts

Sean
Host of Pots & Trowels Gardening Podcast
Jill
Host with Sean and Martin, co-host and audience question handler
Martin Fish
RHS judge, broadcaster and gardener; host who introduces guests and guides interviews

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Fun and Informative

    I always enjoy this podcast. I alternate between listening and watching (on YouTube) but never miss it. It addresses the gardening issues that we all face in our domestic gardens in a realistic way. It also celebrates the joy of gardening on a modest scale and frequently gives a fascinating insight to the people and companies that produce the seeds, plants and growing mediums we all rely on. In addition we get fabulous recipes to try: I’m definitely trying the carrot biryani!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AMW 28
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fun, Informative & Well Presented

    I guess I would say that - but check it out, Martin’s knowledge is unassailable, and Jill and I have a good laugh chatting with Martin about all things gardens, gardening and anything related. Martin always manages to grab a great guest and Jill has some mouthwatering recipes to try for yourself. We’ve got a weekly roundup of what you should be doing in your own garden and more importantly, if you get in touch we’ll answer your questions too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sean the chap who edits stuff
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent garden advice!

    Martin, Jill and Sean are great teachers with a lot of useful wisdom to share. Highly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kurt in NWCT
    United States2 years ago
  • Enjoyable

    Always an interesting podcast. Learned a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bee Joan
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brilliant podcast!

    Full of interesting and entertaining interviews and great practical advice too. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merl2409
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical, down-to-earth gardening guidance and the hosts' friendly banter.
The show is praised for accessible explanations, actionable tips, and quality production.
Guests and topics are consistently relevant to both hobbyists and professionals.

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Bumper Tree Special, Cloud Pruning, Fruiting, Ornamental and Questions on Timing of Shrub Shifting and Droseras
Q: What is the best time to split and repot a carnivorous plant Andrea described?
Spring is ideal for repotting and promoting new growth, but you can start splitting now if you want to restructure, using an inert potting mix and ensuring moisture is maintained.
BBC Beechgrove Gardeners, Box Hedge & Eucalyptus Q's plus Early Bramleys!
Q: What should be done about the eucalyptus with a main trunk and several large surrounding stems; cut down or leave as is?
Leave as a multi-stem tree for now; removing the large surrounding stems could leave the main trunk sparse. They can remain strapped and may not require tying, but as the tree grows they will need space and eventual pruning to manage size.
BBC Beechgrove Gardeners, Box Hedge & Eucalyptus Q's plus Early Bramleys!
Q: Nick in Nottingham has a box hedge that's brown and looks dead; what should be done and what could replace it?
Assess for box blight and box moth caterpillar; if salvageable, cut back to encourage new growth, and consider alternatives like Ilex crenata or euonymus; if not salvageable, replace with a smaller-leaved evergreen that handles dry conditions better, and monitor moisture. If the hedge is salvageable, cut it now to encourage a flush of new growth before winter.
RHS Harlow Carr Curator Conversation, Cucumber Conundrum, Carrot Care & Holm Oak Q
Q: What's the difference between botanical and horticultural gardens?
Paul explains that botanical gardens are essentially collections curated and managed as a living museum of plants, whereas horticultural gardens are designed for display and practical gardening, focusing on landscape, cultivation, and public enjoyment; the two share a common horticultural foundation but have different emphases.
Clematis Crisis, Fake Seed Imports & Perfecting Your Pond Plants
Q: Can you move established Clematis and how to approach relocation?
Clematis generally moves well; best to transplant in October/November or early spring, and even old plants can recover if some roots remain, though care is needed to ensure new location supports the plant as it regrows.

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This show centers on practical gardening know‑how, plant care, seasonal tasks, and design insights delivered in a friendly, conversational style. Hosts share actionable tips for home gardeners—ranging from lawn care and pruning to container gardening and plant propagation—while weaving in guest expertise and real-world questions from listeners. A recurring strength is the approachable, community feel, with accessible demonstrations, host banter, and sponsor-backed practical takeaways that listeners can apply in their own spaces. Noteworthy are regular spotlights on RHS events, historic gardening institutions, and a willingness to highlight both traditional techniques and modern climate-aware practices, helping hobbyists and professionals al... more

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