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Gardening with the RHS

Royal Horticultural Society
Gardening
Horticulture
Biodiversity
Sustainable Gardening
Climate Change
Houseplants
RHS
Sustainability
RHS Garden Wisley
Urban Gardening
Winter Gardening
Soil Health
Pollinators
Fungi
Herbs
Rhs Urban Show
Community Engagement
Composting
Wildlife Gardening
Plant Propagation

'Gardening with the RHS' offers seasonal advice, inspiration and practical solutions to gardening problems. Trusted gardening professionals give you the latest horticultural advice, scientific research and tried and tested techniques to bring out the best in your garden. Topics covered include: growing your own vegetables, flowers, garden design, lawn care and gardening with children. Plus expert ... more

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As we experience one of the most extreme summers on record, how can we help our garden wildlife cope with the heat? RHS Science and Horticulture Editor Olivia Drake explains why ornamental dahlias can be an excellent late summer food source for polli... more

If you’re going away this summer and are worried about your garden RHS Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter shares some top hacks for ensuring your plants survive the heatwaves while you’re away. But if you’re staying at home and feel inspired to give you... more

The team head to North Norfolk to fill their boots with inspiration from the show gardens, floral exhibits, specialist growers, and innovative designs on display at RHS Sandringham Flower Show. Gareth Richards speaks with Catherine MacDonald, who des... more

It’s time to recuperate and relish one of the best times in the gardening calendar. Taking inspiration from some of the Pocket Planting gardens at RHS Badminton Flower Show, we’re celebrating plants for pollinators as part of Bees’ Needs Week. Ahead ... more

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David Wembridge
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Catherine MacDonald
Designer of the Royal Legacy Garden
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David Reynolds
Designer, Linkish upon plants
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Episode: RHS Sandringham Flower Show: climate resilient trees, rainwater capture, frogs
Paul Dibley
Nursery owner, Begonias expert
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John Cullen
Gardener/stand presenter
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Episode: RHS Sandringham Flower Show: climate resilient trees, rainwater capture, frogs
Oliver Ongley
Rose garden manager, RHS Wisley (and Rosemoor segment)
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Rachel Richards
Bee Line Officer for Buglife
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Episode: Insect week: Beetling about, solitary bees, and summer strawbs
Chris Taylor
RHS horticultural advisor
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Episode: Insect week: Beetling about, solitary bees, and summer strawbs
Roger Parsons
President of the National Sweet Pea Society
National Sweet Pea Society
Episode: A celebration of British blooms

Hosts

Nick Turrell
Host of Gardening with the RHS
Guy Barter
Host of Gardening with the RHS / Co-host
Gareth Richards
Host of Gardening with the RHS

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Favourite Gardening Podcast

    I’m in Australia in a cool, frost prone soggy corner and honestly this is the best gardening advice for my climate. I listen to episodes from 6 months ago to keep it in season with the antipodes. The only critique is every time they talk about their hot dry summers and cold damp winters I want to shout— PINK CASCADE LEPTOSPERMUMS, HONEY MYRTLE MELALEUCA, AUSSIE BOX WESTRINGIA, CALLISTEMONS!! We’ve been dealing with this hot+dry, cold+soggy climate for 100 years!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jess-478931
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great!

    Love learning about how to improve my garden. So informative and always has great people on the pod! I recommend to everyone at gardening club!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greenfingersandthumbs
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Music over talk

    Have recently discovered this very interesting podcast. Am waaay over here in Oz. The only thing that I have difficulty with is that you put music behind a large percentage of the talk. I have a brain condition which makes the task of separating these. Your music between segments is good but sadly I mightn’t be able to continue. I asked my neurosurgeon said my feelings were quite valid Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Theokate
    Australia10 months ago
  • Very interesting

    Usefull and interesting. But please stop the silly music behind the voices like today with Nick. It makes it difficult to follow. Because of that only 4 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeresOwie
    Netherlandsa year ago
  • Wonderful British Gardening Podcast

    I so appreciate the RHS for the extensive information provided about plants that work all over. As a home gardener in Iowa, I am so inspired by the great British gardeners and have learned so much. This is a favorite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeziBears
    United Statesa year ago

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Some critique the pacing or music levels, but overall quality and hosts are consistently highlighted.
Listeners praise practical, science-backed gardening guidance and well-produced episodes.
Fans appreciate the mix of design, cultivation tips, and biodiversity education.

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A celebration of British blooms
Q: How can gardeners use biennials to bridge seasons?
Georgie suggests sowing biennial seeds now so that they germinate quickly and can be planted out in early autumn, providing winter cover and next year's blooms.
A celebration of British blooms
Q: What are some practical tips for growing sweet peas successfully at home?
Roger outlines sowing times by region, choosing varieties with strong fragrance, using supports like wigwams or canes, and managing aphids with garden predators rather than pesticides.
A celebration of British blooms
Q: What makes British-grown flowers important for the economy and biodiversity?
Georgie explains that locally grown cut flowers boost the economy by keeping money in the community and contribute to biodiversity and pollinator habitats, especially when grown with sustainable practices.
Insect week: Beetling about, solitary bees, and summer strawbs
Q: What are the main differences between solitary bees and honeybees in terms of nesting and social structure?
Solitary bees do not live in colonies; each female tends her own nest and provisioning, with no worker caste, unlike honeybees which have a queen, workers, and a highly organized social structure.
Plants for sunny spots: the familiar and the unexpected
Q: What did you make of Phil's recommendations?
James notes that Phil's bearded iris recommendations emphasize pairing with bulbs and careful balance in the border, which can make iris displays more dynamic rather than monocultures, and he highlights that experimenting with Mediterranean companions could redefine how irises are used in drier summers.

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A practical, recommendations-driven series focused on home gardening, plant science, and garden design, built around expert hosts and a wide roster of guests from the RHS and allied horticulture world. Listeners get seasonal tips, species spotlights, and hands-on how-tos for vegetables, ornamentals, and wildlife-friendly gardening, often tied to major events like Chelsea Flower Show and RHS initiatives. Notable strengths include balanced expert guidance, behind-the-scenes context from prestigious shows, and a steady stream of real-world cultivation tips that appeal to both beginners and experienced gardeners. The show also tends to weave design, sustainability, and wellbeing themes into actionable gardening advice, which can be particularly... more

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1. David Wembridge
2. Catherine MacDonald
3. David Reynolds
4. Paul Dibley
5. John Cullen
6. Oliver Ongley
7. Rachel Richards
8. Chris Taylor

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