KCLR's The Garden Show with Paul Smyth

Embrace the official start of summer with Paul Smyth on The Garden Show! This week, we explore the fascinating world of "edimentals" with guest Orlaith Murphy, discovering how to grow a garden that looks as good as it tastes. Learn why you should be pickling magnolia petals for a gingery treat and how to infuse fig leaves into your next batch of homemade ice cream. Our Plant of the Week is the ico...

Get ready to transform your garden! Join Paul Smyth on The Garden Show for an episode dedicated to the foundations of a thriving landscape. Special guest Richard Bradley dives into the science of "cooking" compost, revealing why you should actually water your heap and the importance of a 2:1 woody-to-green material ratio to keep the bacteria happy. Tony Breen from the Arboretum also provides a mas...

Spring has finally arrived! Join Paul Smyth on The Garden Show for a sunshine-filled episode packed with seasonal wisdom. This week, we dive deep into the world of the daffodil, exploring its roots in Greek mythology and its surprising role in modern Alzheimer's treatment. Special guest Dave Hardy from Esker Farm Daffodils reveals the "labour of love" behind breeding new varieties, a meticulous pr...

In the last episode of this series of The Garden Show, Paul Smyth talks to Ciaran Fitzgerald of Johnstown Castle, Wexford, ahead of their garden festival this weekend. He chats to Anne Synnott of the Arboretum about gardening for the future. His plants this week are the fern and the hydrangea and Paul finishes the series by tackling a final batch of listener questions

On this week's Garden Show, Paul Smyth brings us on a tour of An Ghairdin Beo, led by Sr Mary Carmody and John McHugh. He talks about vegetable gardening with Ann Synnott of The Arboretum, his plant of the week is the dahlia and, as always, he tackles listener questions.

On this week's episode of The Garden Show, Paul speaks to James Connolly of Arboretum, Kilquade about the importance of ponds. He catches up with Robert Miller who celebrates twenty-five years at Altamont Gardens. Paul's plant of the week is the orchid and as ever, he tackles listeners' gardening questions.  

On this week's garden show Paul Smyth brings us to Garden Show Ireland, at Antrim Castle Gardens, where he chats to Marie Staunton, Andy McCormack and Niall McCauley, about flower farming and garden priorities at this time of year. Shirley Lanigan, author and deputy editor of The Irish Garden magazine joins Paul in studio. Paul's plant of the week is the sweet pea and,  as always, he answers liste...

On this week's episode of the Garden Show, Paul Smyth talks to Tony Breen of the Arboretum. Tony gives advice on plants that work well in shaded areas and how to create shade with plants. He catches up with Colin Jones, Head Gardener at Salterbridge Gardens. His plant of the week is the rose; he gives advice on good varieties to look out for and on how to tackle pruning. Finally, he tackles listen...

On this week's garden show Paul Smyth brought us a lovely flavour of a delightful weekend spent at Bloom, where he caught up with Hazel Woods, Carol Marks and Diarmuid Gavin. Paul's plant of the week is the peony. He answers listener questions in relation to that particular flower and other gardening matters. Finally, he spoke to Tony Breen of the Arboretum Kilquade about annuals and beddings

The second episode of the third season of The Garden Show with Paul Smyth is here thanks to The Arboretum. On this week's garden show Paul Smyth talks to a Plant Scientist, and is joined in studio by Rachel Doyle, Director of Arboretum Home and Gardens. He talks about festivals and garden shows as he looks ahead to Bloom, which takes place this weekend, and the upcoming Carlow Garden Festival. He...

The first episode of the third season of The Garden Show with Paul Smyth is here with thanks to The Arboretum. The theme of this episode is Spring Into Summer. Paul spoke to Anne Synott, Kitty Scully and Dan Bristow about getting ready for the season ahead, The Chelsea Flower Show and what is trending in gardening for 2025.

 On this evening's Garden Show, Paul spoke to Robert Miller and Harriet from the Aboretum. The plant of the week is the Hydrangea. 

On this evening's Garden Show, Paul spoke to Rachel Doyle of the Arboretum and spoke about the history of the Arboretum and about her new book “My Tree of Life". The plant of the week is the rose. 

On this evening's Garden Show, Paul spoke to Diarmuid Gavin about his thoughts and memories of the Chelsea Flower show and Paul catches up with Patrick from Connecting to Nature in Waterford and talk all things wildflowers. The plant of the week is the peony. 

On this evening's Garden Show, Paul spoke to Emma Hanley The Flower Fairy, Kerrie Gardiner the show garden manager for Bloom in the Park and he spoke to some garden volunteers from RHSI Bellefield. The plant of the week was the hawthorn.  

On this evenings Garden Show, Paul spoke to Anthony, Thomas and Robert from Butler House and Des Doyle joined Paul in studio with his new book. The plant of the week was the primrose.  

On this evenings Garden Show, Paul spoke to Karl Wright from Caherbridge Garden, Rod Calder Potts from Highbank Orchard and Marie Staunton. The plant of the week was the tulip. 

On this weeks show Paul Smyth spoke Claire and Oonagh from Rowallene Garden, Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather, Orlaith Murphy about her edimental garden and the plant of the week was a daffodil. 

Paul Smyth returns with the Garden Show on KCLR.  On this weeks show Paul spoke with Philip Hollwey of the RHSI, local gardener Shirley Lanigan and Catherine Fitzgerald. Paul also shares his plants of the week. 

Paul featured the Geranium Rosanne as his plant of the week, and spoke about the 'Chelsea Chop' plant management technique, he took a sidestep through the tulips, then spoke with Mark McKeever of Hardymount Gardens.  Paul spoke with Mary Keenan, from Gash Gardens, who is also editor of the Irish Garden Magazine.  Ann Synnott of the Arboretum in Kilquade, about herbs, summer salads, direct sowing a...

Paul’s Plant of the week: Plant of the week Plant of the week – Peonies. He spoke with Eileen O'Rouekr of Carlow Tourism about Carlow Garden Festival. He caught up with Kitty Scully from RTE's "Homegrown" to learn all about growing veg.  Our “How To”  focused on House plants with Eamonn Wall, plant manager with the Arboretum.  He also answered gardening questions sent in by listeners.

Tonight, Paul spoke with Jimi Blake of Huntingbrook Gardens, to talk about creating his garden from scratch and his favourite plants.   Our “How To” will focus on Garden Furniture - heaters, gazebos, BBQs with James Connolly, Shop Manager in the Arboretum, Kilquade  He also had answers to gardening questions, including the true meaning of 'No Mow May' His featured plant was the Aquilegias, a tradi...

On The Garden Show tonight, presented by Paul Smyth, of the Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven, he first spoke with Brian McCarthy of Cork Rooftop Farm about urban gardening and lots more  Paul took a trip to gardens of BEAM in Bagenalstown, to speak with John Murphy.  Our “How To” will focus on planters/hanging baskets/beds and borders Anne Synott - Plant Manager at Kilquade answered your queries...

Tonight, Paul's chosen plant of the week was the Salix or Willow. Colm O’Driscoll to Paul about soil, soil health and composts. Paul took a trip tin to Kilkenny City, to talk to Mary Pyke from Rothe House. Finally, our “How To” will focus on Patio / Water features with James of Kilqaude Arboretum who answered your gardening questions.

On this episode Paul spoke with Dave and Jules Hardy from Esker Farm Bulbs on what they do at the farm. They also chat all things daffodils - how to care, best time to plant it, its different uses and much more! In the regular feature, Paul’s Plant of the week was the Cowslips -Primula Veris. Paul visited Belfast with Diarmuid Gavin. They chat about working together, tv shows, podcast and the book...