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Events to go and see: Bridgewater Plant Heritage Spring Fair at RHS Bridgewater, Salford, Manchester. M27 2 LJ Alpine Garden Society Cleveland show on 4th April at HURWORTH GRANGE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 41 HURWORTH ROAD, HURWORTH PLACE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2BN Dorothy Clive Gardens Spring plant Fair on 6th April at Willoughbridge, Market Drayton, Shropshire. TF9 4EU Overstroud Cottage , Great Missenden, Bu...

In this episode David chats with the Treasurer Barbara about the joys of Allotments. Barbara shares a little history of the area and the allotments, and the fact that the Roundheads and Cavaliers once fought in the area. We learn of the changes of that she has noticed through her times in Buckingham and the impact this has had on the allotments and its holders. As a long-standing member of the com...

  In this |Episode David and Peter Chat about the early spring flowers and which one signifies the start of Spring. Dr Johnathon Jones thinks its magnolias, what do you think? The Greenfingers Charity is having its releaf days throughout the year. A Charity climb up Kilamanjaro has been organized to help raise funds as well as lots of other events scheduled for the year. A petition for making...

In This Episode... Frost Protection:  Peter shares an essential seasonal tip on laying fleece over your newly planted crops to shield them from late-season frost. Microgreens & Salads:  David discusses his progress with microgreens and his method for planting  Basil  as a microsalad crop. Carrot Success:  We explore the unique benefits of growing  Carrots  in...

In this Episode we chat about upcoming events and shows, plants we are starting to sow now, and some items from the news. Show and Open days Potato Day and Green Fair , Border Events Centre, Kelso Alpine Society Spring Show , Humphrey Perkins School, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough. LE12 8JU South Molton Panier Market Plant Fair , South Molton Pannier Market, Broad Street, South Molton EX36 3AB Pla...

In this episode Peter chats with Ian Cross from Mr Fothergills seeds. Mr Fothergills are one of the largest seed suppliers in the UK and supply seeds to over 30 countries with a 70% market share in Australia and New Zealand. Surprisingly, Sunflowers and Beetroot are some of their best selling types of seed. Mr Fothergills has released a new Oh Sow Simple range of seeds this year which are designed...

In this episode David and Peter chat about a few News items, the record breaking amounts of rain we have had in January - the rivers are breaking their banks and lots of areas of the country are flooded - compost heaps, the new Stiga AI robot mower and British Garden Centres have secured another site at Dronfield. It’s still bare root season and Peter talks of his plans to plant another bare root...

Events : Great Comp Snowdrop and Plant Fair Comp Lane, Platt, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8QS Tel: 01732 885094 The Alpine Garden Society Plant Show and sale , Pershore High School, Pershore PERSHORE HIGH SCHOOL, STATION ROAD, PERSHORE, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR10 2BX Shepton Snowdrop Festival Plant Sale and Seed Swap St Paul's School Hall, Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5LA Kingston Bagpuize Snowdrop Fai...

In this Episode David and Peter chat about seed swaps, snow drops and our top 5 houseplants. Events and Places to Visit: 18th Bletchley Seed swap is happening on 14 February 2026 - 10-2pm Address: Freeman Memorial Methodist Church Hall, Buckingham Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5HH just £1 entry Gatton Park Snowdrop Open Day  Sunday 01 February 12.00 pm - 5.00 pm. The Park and gardens ar...

In this weeks episode we chat about houseplants, seed swaps, what’s been in the horticultural news and onions. Visit House plants at RHS Rosemore , learn more about houseplant care and the perfect houseplant for you. With 4 talks covering ferns. cacti, orchids and Terraniums. Trumpington Seedy Sunday an event run since 2006 where you can swap your seeds, take refreshments and purchase local produc...

In the episode we learn more about Apples and Orchards. Claire is Chairperson of Mid Shires Orchards Group and shares some of her amazing knowledge on varieties, rootstocks, the different types of Apples and what happens at Woughton on the greens community orchard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we suggest places somewhere to visit: Ashampstead Early Snowdrop and Plant Fair : A brand new early Snowdrop & Plant Fair in the heart of the Berkshire Downs that takes advantage of the increasingly early snowdrop season. Or you could go online and join the Wildlife and Gardening virtual symposium where you can learn about the latest research related to nature-friendly gardenin...

The last episode of the year, so David and Peter say thank you and share a few things about the events of 2025. We also update you on Christmas Opening times . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Episode Peter Chats with Pam Haig from Ripple Africa . Ripple Africa have been working in Mwaya and surrounding areas in Malawi since 2003, helping communities to achieve a sustainable future by giving a helping hand rather. We learn of the deforestation issues facing Malawi, its consequences and how their tree planting program has helped reforest large areas. Since 2004 Ripple Africa has...

With the heating going on indoors, we also chat about houseplant winter care — how to stop your plants drying out when the radiators fire up, simple ways to boost humidity, and why a quick “seasonal reset” can save your favourite foliage. With National Robin Day coming up, Peter and David talk about how to help garden birds through winter, from offering high-energy food to keeping bird feeders cle...

In this episode David and Peter talk about Christmas! How to care for your cut Christmas tree, or if you have a live one the best temperature and how to look after it during the festive period. We discuss the joys of the Amarylis bulb and how to get them to last more than one year. And the other Christmas favourite the Poinsettia, where to position it and what it needs to do well. Peter talks abou...

In this episode David and Peter chat about the recent rain and the problems this has caused across England including Monmouth . It's National Tree Week this week so get out and plant a tree! This event is organised by the National Tree Council and it's partners. Oxford University Parks Arboretum Explorer Map Launch and Tree Planting , Thursday, November 27 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Join Oxford Universi...

In this episode Pauline and Peter talk about Hedging. Our Hedging business , was started by John Brown on a small plot of Land in Harrow on the Hill, but due to a lack of space the business was moved to our present location by his son Richard back in 1970. With a vast range of Hedging, Fruit and Ornamental trees on offer and being one of the oldest Mail Order specialists in the country in this epi...

In this episode of Dig it we chat about RHS Chelsea 2026 and some of the show gardens planned for next year. The Philadelphia flower show 2026 celebrates 250 years of American independence at it's 197th show. Urban farming and Food insecurity is discussed in an article in the Guardian by David Farrier, that provides some interesting facts about where we are now and how, with a growing population,...

In this Episode Peter and David discuss the upcoming RHS Glow Gardens, and Blenheim and Waddesdon winter lit gardens. We discuss some jobs for the week and what you can plant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode David tells uu about cropping his Christmas potatoes, Peter discovers what his compost heap has been up to and we go through a few jobs. The Garden Museum in London has a new exhibition on showing works by Rory McEwan one of the 20th century’s most celebrated botanical artists. We discuss the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire We discuss compost heaps and how long they ta...

This week, join us for a deep dive into all things autumn, from the vibrant colours of the season in the Forest of Dean and Winkworth Arboretum to historic harvests and innovative allotments. Discover the origin of the Bramley apple at Nottingham’s Workhouse and Infirmary , where children's yoga adds a modern twist to the Apple Day celebrations. We'll explore the story of Buckland Abbey's reported...

In this episode of Dig It Peter chats with David Gale about fertilisers. David is an industry expert and has had a long, varied and successful career. From organising fertiliser trials to moving on to reformulating some of the most popular fertilisers on the market, for example Phostrogen , to teaching many, many workers in Garden Centres and Big Sheds the benefits and advantages of feeding your p...

In the new weekly format David and Peter chat about the fact its rained, splitting Rhubarb, then suggest shows to Visit – The National Garden Alpine show in Harlow Carr, Yorkshire   The Apple and Harvest Show, Ely   Plants Discussed: Alpines, Cyclamen, learn more with the RHS Alpine Master class series - www.youtube.com/watch?v=REWSjG5LRNk&t=36s   Growing Hops- The Guardian...

In this Episode David and Peter discuss the impact of the lack of recent rain, on their lawns and gardens how quickly lawns green up after the rain and how to care for your lawn in winter. How the show is moving to a weekly format. Our new email for you to send questions and comments to is digit@hedging.co.uk . Lots of topics covered this week from Northampton’s escaped ring necked Parakeets to Ap...