Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast

In this one off episode, I chat to the editor of the English Garden magazine,  Clare Foggett , about her new book,  Beauty and Abundance  recently been published by  Quadrille . In this chat, we talk about: How the book came about Clare's research process Working with renowned photographer, Jonathan Buckley Clare's second book The future of publishing And what we can expect from Clare next...

In this episode I chat with garden designer, broadcaster, TV presenter and author, Mark Lane . Mark’s brilliant new book, The Future of Gardens , published by Melrose House looks at the future of gardening, including themes of technology, climate change and gardening on another planet.  We talk about: Mark's book The Future of Gardening Mark’s career, to date Climate change  Mark’s plans for t...

Hello! In this episode of the Mike the Gardener – Gardening Podcast , I chat to award-winning garden designer, writer and author, Juliet Sergeant.  Juliet's new book, ‘The importance of soil’ is published by Frances Lincoln in association with Kew Botanic Gardens. In this episode we chat about: The book and how it came about. When did Juliet's interest in soil first come about? Why Juliet’...

In this episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast I chat with writer, author and the inspiration behind the Middlesized Garden Youtube Channel and Blog, Alexandra Campbell.  Alexandra’s YouTube channel and blog has attracted a phenomenal 212K subscribers and it’s packed with timely, helpful and interesting plant, garden and design content.  We chat about: - Alexandra’s fascinating caree...

Hello, and welcome back to the Mike the Gardener – Gardening Podcast. In this episode, I chat with multi award-winning garden, photographer, Jason Ingram. Jason has been behind the photography of at least 100 books, but, now he has his own book ‘How to Photograph Gardens', published by Ilex books.  The book is packed with helpful and informative garden photography hints and tips, including lightin...

In this week’s episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast I chat with garden writer, author, garden designer and broadcaster Naomi Slade about her new book, Daffodils - Beautiful varieties for home and garden’, published by Pavilion on 11th March 2025.  We chat about: Her new book The writing process Her career And, of course, much more You can get a copy of Naomi’s new book, and indeed...

In this week's episode of the Mike the Gardner - Gardening Podcast I chat with garden writer, podcaster, gardener and author, Lucy Chamberlain. Lucy's new book, 'Grow Food Anywhere' - published by DK Books and the RHS is out now. We chat about: Her new book & how it came about How Lucy writes Her career in gardening and garden media Her own garden, and, of course lots more You...

In this episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat with Josie Lewis, the Head Gardener at Sarah Raven’s garden, Perch Hill in East Sussex. We chat about: Josie’s career to date How she became Head Gardener at Perch Hill Her role and responsibilities The split between admin and gardening  Dahlias, of course, including selection and trialling And much more To learn more about Sarah...

In this weeks, episode of the Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat to Lucy Butler (@mindful.gardener) from Instagram. Lucy lives with depression, anxiety and low self esteem, but gardening has been her saviour since her late teens. We chat about: Lucy's journey and how living with depression impacts her life How gardening has helped Lucy Smiling depression Lucy's plans for the future You...

Hello, and welcome to the Mike the Gardener – Gardening Podcast. This week, join us as we journey to Burford Garden Company in the stunning Cotswolds, to look at, and buy spring bulbs, and lots, lots more. We have a good look around, enjoying the houseplants, the outdoor garden centre, and the spring bulbs. My thanks to Jess and all at Burford Garden Company for allowing us to record this episode....

Hello and welcome back to the Mike, the Gardener – Gardening Podcast. This time, in a spring bulbs special episode, I chat with Otis the Gardener about: Our favourite spring bulbs What we've ordered Where we're going to plant them What compost to use, Lasagna planting Snowdrops & scillas, and everything you could possibly imagine you need to know about spring bulbs It's a fascinati...

In this episode, we go back to Otis and Ben's allotment to talk about: How the weather has impacted growing this year What crops they've grown, what has done well, and not, and why Things they've learnt after three years of growing on the allotment Some useful and helpful hints, tips and hacks You can follow me and Otis on Instagram by clicking the following links: ⁠Mike⁠ ⁠Otis⁠ We wil...

Join me in the second episode of Series 8, when I share what I'm doing here in my own garden on the south coast of the UK. I talk about: What plants I'm growing including tithonia, and ornamental grasses How to care for hostas Overwintering hardy and Abyssinian bananas How to plant a garden effectively Lots of gardening hints, tips and hacks If you have any gardening related questions, do...

In this episode I head to the nursery of Sienna Hosta to chat about: How to get the very best from your hostas How to win the war with slugs & snails Sienna Hosta's incredible success at nationwide flower shows and their exciting plans for Chelsea 2025, and of course lots more. To find out more and see the incredible range of hostas available to buy, head to the Sienna Hosta website www.si...

Welcome to this Chelsea Flower Show special addition with fantastic contributions from: TV presenters Gaby Roslin & Ben Thompson Garden designer Jo Thompson Garden writer Arthur Parkinson Michael Marriott & Rosie Irving Naomi Slade and daughter Holly She Grows Veg Kim Stoddart & Ruth Hayes Sienna Hosta Harespring Cottage Flowers Adam Kirtland Kelly Stone Tom Coleman Alice Hare, and Sus...

In this week's episode I chat with writer, author and owner of Bressingham Gardens, Adrian Bloom. We talk about: The beautiful gardens at Bressingham. Adrian's career, to date The creation of Foggy Bottom His new book, Foggy Bottom - A Garden to Share Photography, plants, and lots, lots more To order Adrian's new book, Foggy Bottom - A Garden to Share, click here. To learn more about Bressingham,...

In this week's episode, I chat with garden writer and author, climate change expert and editor of Amateur Gardening magazine , Kim Stoddart. We chat about: Kim's excellent new book, ' The Climate Change Resilient Vegetable Garden' , published by Cool Springs Press. Resilience The importance of connecting with nature Wellbeing Emotional regulation Nutrient density, and, of course, l...

In this week's, episode, I head back to the Cotswolds for what is fast, becoming my annual get together with garden writer, Val Bourne . The weather, not on our side, this time, meant we had to record this episode in the lounge of Val's beautiful cottage. We chat about: Writing for a living Val's pretty cottage garden Erythroniums Dahlias Ed Sheeran (!), and, Lots more as always Please...

In this week's, episode of the Mike The Gardener – Gardening Podcast , I chat to my friend and one time tutor, garden writer, broadcaster, and author, David Hurrion .   Twenty years ago, I was lucky enough to have had David as the tutor of my RHS level 1 course. As you will hear in today’s episode, David’s vocation has been to share his vast knowledge of all things, plants, gardening and horti...

In this week’s episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast , I chat with garden writer, veg grower and author, Rob Smith .  Rob’s new book ‘Grow to Eat: Growing Colourful & Tasty Vegetables From Seed’ is published by Quadrille Publishing on 28th March, 2024 and in this episode we chat about: How Rob’s passion for growing veg started His career to date How the book came about The BBC T...

In this week's episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast , I chat with award-winning garden designer, Manoj Malde . We chat about his new book 'Your Outdoor Room' published by Frances Lincoln on 21 March 2024. We chat about: His childhood His career in the fashion industry The book and how it came about Manoj's Chelsea Flower Show Gardens His TV work, and lots more You c...

In this week’s episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat with Lucy Hutchings (@shegrowsveg) about her career to date. In 2018, Lucy took to Instagram to chart her progress growing her own fruit & vegetables. She now has a following of over 180,000.  In this episode, I chat to Lucy about her career to date, including her work as a writer, author, garden designer, and now, entrepr...

Hello and welcome back to this week's episode of the Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast . This week, I speak to garden, owner and author, TJ Maher . TJ is an artist who has an incredible eye for using colour, forms and texture in his beautiful Patthana Garden in Wicklow, Ireland. His new book, published by Pimpernel Press on 7th March 2024 is ‘ Grounded in the garden - an artist's guide...

In this week's episode of the Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat once again to Jekka McVicar whose new book '100 Herbs to Grow' is published 7 March 2024 by Quadrille Publishing. In this fascinating and in-depth chat, we talk about: Jekka's new book, '100 Herbs to Grow'. How to inspire people to grow The future of small and independent specialist nurseries How Jekka spends her ‘me-time’...

In this week's episode of the Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast , I chat with Scotland Grows Editor and Podcaster and freelance writer M.T. O’Donnell.  Amongst many topics, we discuss: MTs, role as Editor and Podcaster for Scotland Grows. The Scotland Grows magazine. The challenges of gardening in Scotland.  The TRELLIS charity - Gardening for Well-Being, and lots more.  You can find out m...