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The Sentimental Gardener

Cass Dowding
Gardening
The Sentimental Gardener
Australia
Australian Native Plants
Naturalistic Garden Design
Green Spaces
Melbourne Pollinator Corridor
Earthcore Landscapes
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Reset Garden
Dahlia
The Rookie Gardener
Canberra
Encyclopaedia Of Australian Plants Suitable For Cultivation
Cass Dowding
Hamnet
Sustainability In Gardening
Garden Design Industry (australia)
Permaculture
Activism

Join Cass Dowding, an enthusiastic everyday gardener, as she has conversations with fellow plant lovers about the gardens and plants that shape our stories and connect us to what matters most.

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Latest Episodes

Hannah Moloney was born for this! 'This' is creating what she calls "a good life for everybody": people, animals, ecosystems and communities alike.

From climate-justice cabaret to gardening, activism, writing and community projects, Hannah's work i... more

Tim Pilgrim, garden designer and author of Wild by Design, joins Cass Dowding for a conversation about naturalistic gardening, learning through doing, and what it means to work with a place rather than trying to control it.

Based in Central Victori... more

Award-winning production designer Fiona Crombie joins Cass Dowding for a conversation about memory, storytelling and the gardens that stay with us.

Best known for her work on films including The Favourite, The King, Cruella, Mickey 17 and Hamnet, F... more

The story of The Sentimental Gardener.

Cass Dowding swaps roles and takes the guest seat as is asked all the questions she asks her guests.

Guided by brilliant host Chloe Foster, author of The Rookie Gardener, host of 3CR Gardening Show and Hort... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Moloney
Permaculture designer, educator, author; presenter on Gardening Australia
Good Life Permaculture
Episode: Hannah Moloney on her book 'Why We Garden', activism and a good life for everybody
Tim Pilgrim
Garden designer based in Central Victoria
TV Gardens
Episode: Tim Pilgrim on Wild by Design, learning through doing and daisies
Fiona Crombie
Australian production designer
Hamnet, The Favourite, Cruella
Episode: Fiona Crombie on designing gardens for Hamnet, paw paw and her love of roses
Cass Dowding
Gardener, writer, and founder of The Sentimental Gardener
Episode: Cass Dowding on starting a podcast, the plants that held grief and what grew after
Ralph Bristow
Abstract artist and garden designer
Episode: Ralph Bristow on The Barwitian Garden, designing through listening and his love of Yuccas
Rodger Elliot
Horticulturist, writer, mentor and lifelong champion of Australian native plants
Various including EH Hammond, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Cragbourne/Cranbourne related work
Episode: Rodger Elliot on cultivating Australian native plants, growing passionate plant people and the interconnectedness of everything
Fleur Flanery
Director of Outlandish Ventures; former ACT government executive overseeing urban forest; founder of Australian Landscape Conference
Outlandish Ventures / Australian Landscape Conference
Episode: Fleur Flanery on what the landscape says about us, The Australian Landscape Conference and a million trees.
Attila Horgosi
Canberra-based gardener, educator and advocate for sustainable horticulture
Attila The Horticulturist
Episode: Attila The Horticulturist on a life of observation, his plant zoo and being a part of nature
Jane Edmanson
Original Gardening Australia TV show presenter, horticulturist
Gardening Australia
Episode: Jane Edmanson on gardens as teachers of joy and scent as triggers of memories

Hosts

Cass Dowding
Host and gardener, writer, founder of The Sentimental Gardener; central figure shaping the show's themes around memory, plants, and storytelling.
Chloe Foster
Horticultural teacher, radio host, author; provides educational perspective and practical gardening guidance.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Fascinating

    A delightful listen. Cass creates stories from people’s gardening experiences and draws us in to a world where memories and experiences are woven together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RhiannonDowding
    Australia9 months ago
  • Great first episode

    Cass has a lovely way of sharing stories and chatting to her guests. Recommend you have a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GGgrows
    Australiaa year ago

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The show blends personal stories with practical gardening insights, making it accessible and inspiring.
Listeners describe Cass as a warm, storytelling host who weaves memories into gardening conversations.
Guests are put at ease and the discussions feel intimate and relatable.

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Sandra Schwarz on the study of green spaces, her book titled Restore and silver birches
Q: What is the core message you hope readers take away from Restore?
The central idea is to value green spaces and recognize their restorative power, advocating for design that reduces stimulation when needed and fosters community through accessible, varied spaces.
Sandra Schwarz on the study of green spaces, her book titled Restore and silver birches
Q: How do you define green space in contrast to garden or landscape, and why does that distinction matter in your book?
She explains that green space is a broader, more universal term that can include parks, rail-cutting meadows, and city spaces beyond traditional gardens, which helps her describe restorative environments across contexts.
Deb Collett on dahlias, the sport of flower competitions and designing a garden with memories
Q: What would be the first new class you'd like to see added to judging classifications?
There's openness to updating rules and adding classes like Orchid hybrids or Waterlilies, but it will require consensus among judges and breeders and a staged approach.
Deb Collett on dahlias, the sport of flower competitions and designing a garden with memories
Q: What aspect of showing Dahlias brings you the most joy?
Seeing the finished exhibit on the bench and knowing I grew, transported, and prepared it, then presenting a cohesive, impressive display that meets judging standards.
Deb Collett on dahlias, the sport of flower competitions and designing a garden with memories
Q: Over all your years with Dahlias, is there one lesson that really surprised you or changed the way you do things?
A key lesson is that it takes just as much effort to grow a bad dahlia as a good one, and COVID lockdowns sharpened the focus on what performs well in a given space, guiding future choices.

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A thoughtfully paced show that centers gardening, landscape design, and plant-driven storytelling through intimate conversations with a broad roster of practitioners, educators, and artists. Episodes frequently explore naturalistic gardening, ecological thinking, and the emotional power of plants, often tying personal memory and community to practical craft. Notable angles include production design landscapes for film, urban greening initiatives, and mentoring within horticulture, giving the podcast a warm, human-centered lens on plants and places. The format shines when guests share practical insights alongside personal journeys, making it appealing to serious gardeners, design enthusiasts, and readers seeking meaningful, story-rich conver... more

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1. Hannah Moloney
2. Tim Pilgrim
3. Fiona Crombie
4. Cass Dowding
5. Ralph Bristow
6. Rodger Elliot
7. Fleur Flanery
8. Attila Horgosi

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