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The James & Joe Garden Show

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Welcome to The James & Joe Garden Show - the podcast that rips up the horticultural rulebook and plants something far more entertaining. Join James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift every week where they tackle a garden topic, from the sensible to the completely ridiculous, armed with sharp opinions, 40 years’ worth of stories and a habit of wandering wildly off-topic. Listeners can also send in th... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes40Foundeda year ago
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James and Joe are back with a bite-size announcement that changes everything. The James and Joe Garden Show is going live on The Garden Collective - and you can now ask your questions in real time.

Same format, same chaos, same deep dives into the ... more

It’s your turn! Listeners send in their best, worst, and weirdest gardening questions as James and Joe open the postbag for a bumper Question Time special. From compost conundrums to the curse of the golden gnome, nothing is off-limits. Who’ll win “J... more

James and Joe scroll through the digital garden to ask: has social media helped or harmed how we grow? They dig into the positives – inspiration, access, community – before tackling the pitfalls of fake perfection, fast trends, and the “gardenfluence... more

James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift dig into the fascinating – and often perilous – world of 18th and 19th century plant hunters. From Joseph Banks sailing with Captain Cook to Ernest Henry Wilson trekking through China and David Douglas scaling m... more

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Recent Guests

Will Young
International pop star and passionate gardener
Episode: Will Young: Pop Culture Meets Potting Shed CLONE
Joe Strummer
Legendary musician and lead singer of The Clash
Episode: Guess who's coming to dinner?
Marianne North
Victorian botanical artist and plant hunter
Episode: Guess who's coming to dinner?
Roy Lancaster
Prominent plant hunter and horticulturist
Episode: Guess who's coming to dinner?
Victoria Wood
Comedian, actress, and writer
Episode: Guess who's coming to dinner?
Bobby Charlton
Legendary footballer and World Cup winner
Episode: Guess who's coming to dinner?
Advolly Richmond
Plant garden and social historian, author of A Short History of Flowers, The Stories That Make Our Gardens
Episode: Deep Dive: The Japanese garden nestled in a Scottish valley, with Advolly Richmond
Noel Kingsbury
Writer, planting designer, horticultural consultant, and authority on various areas of plants and horticulture.
Episode: Deep Dive: The native plant debate, with Noel Kingsbury
Jekka McVicar
Award-winning herb grower and breeder with over 40 years in the business
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Episode: Deep Dive: Herbs to savour and flavour, with Jekka McVicar

Hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair
A passionate gardener and horticultural expert, James brings years of experience in the field, paired with a charming humorous approach to conversation and storytelling about gardening.
Joe Swift

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Quality advice and banter

    Can’t get enough bbc and bbc-adjacent gardening content. Great content and banter from James and Joe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phasellama
    Canada21 days ago
  • Maverick and Marvellous

    Do you want to be entertained? To get ‘behind the scenes’ of garden design and RHS shows? To titter to yourself whilst pruning? Yes? Then this is for you. Refreshing, funny, rebellious. Recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tutu Jane
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Brilliant

    Love the show & the range of topics covered. Looking forward to getting my gnome from 30th September, great fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wicked WD25
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • A great listen while working on the allotment

    Always some laugh out loud moments.

    Seriously impressed by James’ accents, especially the Somerset one!

    @somerset_gardener

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @somerset_gardener
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Yes

    A very different sort of garden podcast. Joe and James know a lot but make it fun and entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickinthegarden
    United Kingdom2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Community engagement through listener questions is well-received, adding an interactive element that many enjoy.
Some reviewers note a preference for either the comedic sections or the more serious gardening discussions, indicating varied interests among the audience.
Listeners appreciate the entertaining banter between the hosts, which adds a lighthearted touch to gardening topics.
The humor and storytelling are often highlighted as exceptional aspects of the podcast, making for an enjoyable experience.

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Apple Podcasts
#27
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Apple Podcasts
#194
United States/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#13
United Kingdom/Leisure/Home & Garden
Apple Podcasts
#42
Canada/Leisure/Home & Garden
Apple Podcasts
#75
United Kingdom/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#228
Canada/Leisure

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Will Young: Pop Culture Meets Potting Shed CLONE
Q: Did you buy the house for the garden?
Yes, I specifically liked the walls and the space for my dog, as well as the beautiful environment.
Will Young: Pop Culture Meets Potting Shed CLONE
Q: How long have you been in this garden?
Since February. I moved in and had quite a lot of clearing to do, and I'm starting with the island next year.
Will Young: Pop Culture Meets Potting Shed CLONE
Q: What is your earliest gardening memory, Will?
I used to have a low wall at Knight's Cottage, where my dad made us mini gardens and we would plant things there, like trying to create secret water tunnels.
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Q: Do you think gardening has become too Instagram perfect?
Gardening seems to have taken on an unrealistic, polished image through social media, overshadowing the reality of gardening's challenges and failures.
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Q: What suggestions do you have for adding something to a yard that might feel rebellious against traditional neighborly standards?
Consider creative topiary or planting unique designs that are whimsical but not overly outrageous, like a dog peeing on a tree.

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Recent guests on The James & Joe Garden Show include:

1. Will Young
2. Joe Strummer
3. Marianne North
4. Roy Lancaster
5. Victoria Wood
6. Bobby Charlton
7. Advolly Richmond
8. Noel Kingsbury

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