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The James & Joe Garden Show

James Alexander-Sinclair & Joe Swift
Gardening
Garden Design
Horticulture
Chelsea Flower Show
The Garden Collective
Social Media
Gardening Books
Plants
Climate Change
Vegetable Gardening
Garden Tourism
Japanese Gardens
Spring Bulbs
Crocus
Gardening Competitions
Authenticity In Gardening
Pumpkin Growing
Botanical Gardens
Front Gardens
Plant Collectors

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 their weird and wonderful garden questions for the chance to win our treasured mascot - The Garden Collective gnome, Jekyll. Our only two r... more

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An RHS judge is coming to lunch on Saturday. You have one afternoon. Do you tidy the garden, or cook something delicious? Cue a deep sigh — the answer turns out to have almost nothing to do with gardening.James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift are ba... more

Are hanging baskets a joyful party in a basket… or a drought-stricken relic dripping brown water onto your pint?

This week James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift end up on opposite sides. Joe declares the hanging basket dead: unsustainable, un-wate... more

Which garden plant is most likely to achieve sentience first — and should you be locking the letterbox? Cue a deep sigh.

James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift are back with a mailbag full of your questions, and this week they manage to answer nearl... more

Is a nap in the garden the highest form of horticulture? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift are prepared to argue yes — provided you've had a decent lunch first.

This week the boys abandon anything resembling actual gardening to become world exp... 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
Jekka's Herbs
Episode: Deep Dive: Herbs to savour and flavour, with Jekka McVicar

Hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair
Host of The James & Joe Garden Show with a long-running presence in garden media; values practical insights, humor, and Chelsea/RHS connections.
Joe Swift
Co-host with a practical, humorous approach to gardening and design; engages with listener questions and modern garden tech topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • Love it!

    I love listening in to the conversation between these two gardening greats. Always fun, insightful and excellent company!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pippapips
    United Kingdom11 days ago
  • Fun and clever

    Don’t know where I heard about these guys but I’m glad I stumbled across them! Despite their claims i find them educational along with being just goofy in the best cleverest manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cayenne Fowl
    United Statesa month ago
  • Travel companions

    I LOVE to save up my J&J Garden Show Podcasts and listen to them on roadtrips! Keep up the hilarity!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HHOT8
    United States2 months ago
  • Garden Laughter Therapy

    This show is absolute comic therapy for us American gardeners struggling with the current stressful news cycle. Absolutely ridiculous at times but they somehow toss in some fabulous advice. Amazing chemistry that just makes me smile. Thank you. PS- I have 5 gnomes doing yoga in my yard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dcrn15
    United States4 months ago
  • Love it!

    Regularly makes me laugh out loud. Listening is like being in the pub on a sunny afternoon with gardening mates. Heaven

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    janinegio
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Many appreciate the balance of design discussion with lighthearted banter and guest-led deep dives.
Listeners value practical tips sprinkled with personality and behind-the-scenes industry insights.
Fans praise the chemistry and humor between James and Joe, calling it approachable and entertaining.

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Question Time: Are You Killing Your Plants… or Just Buying the Wrong Ones?
Q: What should we buy as a starter set of tools for a gardening newcomer?
The hosts recommend essential tools: a good fork, a good spade, a rake, and a quality pair of secateurs, with emphasis on choosing stainless steel and avoiding cheap, easily-broken tools.
Question Time: Are You Killing Your Plants… or Just Buying the Wrong Ones?
Q: Do you want to do the first question?
They discuss a listener question about watering greenhouse tomatoes and cucumbers, emphasizing not overwatering or underwatering and offering practical watering guidelines.
Question Time: Etsy Witches, Rainy Weddings, and Garden Etiquette
Q: For every new plant you buy, you have to get rid of a household object. What would you start with?
They brainstormed trading a coffee machine or oversized trousers to balance the new plant acquisitions, highlighting a playful, non-serious approach to decluttering.
Question Time: At What Age Do You Officially Become a Horticultural Bore?
Q: I keep finding random trowels and gloves buried in flower beds that are most definitely not mine. What is the weirdest thing you have dug up in a client's garden?
The hosts discuss the humor and frequency of unremarkable finds like old oyster shells or clay pipes, highlighting how digging often yields mundane discoveries rather than dramatic treasures.
Question Time: Why Modern Sport is Ruined by Bad Grass (and Why Goalkeepers Hate Daisies)
Q: Georgina announces she's heading to the Chelsea Flower Show and asks for survival tips to avoid spending too much while still enjoying the experience.
The hosts discuss budgeting approaches for Chelsea, including Chelsea Deals, trying out seating and comfort at furniture stalls, and budgeting limits with a plan to walk away with worthwhile buys rather than impulse purchases.

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Two veteran gardeners-turned-hosts banter with humor and practical tips, covering everything from garden design, Chelsea Flower Show lore, and plant parenting to gadgets, trends, and listener questions. Episodes mix lighthearted banter, in-depth how-tos, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on the horticulture world, with guests, show rounds, and brand sponsorships threaded through. The show stands out for its persona-driven, unscripted style, deep industry connections, and a welcoming community vibe that appeals to dedicated hobbyists and professionals alike who enjoy personality as much as practical gardening wisdom.

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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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