Not Just a Garden

This is basically my porn On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 29 Recap we spend quite a lot of time finding out what the physiology score was, we learn a bit about the good work of The Glasshouse, we find our perfect location and characters for the next Agatha Christie novel, we learn that Sweetpea's topiary chess-set has already been done, and we have another PSA - this time with regards to...

I thought you were the wildflower voodoo On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 28 Recap we find out about the Bank of England's awesome new nature inspired bank notes. We also ponder the rights of your AI versus those of say your blow up sex doll, what allelopathy is, a delicious sounding recipe for making popcorn out of amaranth, and what Monty finds the public's biggest misconception of h...

With the footie shunting Gardeners' World off the TV schedules this week, we have Not Just a Garden Bonus Episode 13 instead to take our minds off the injustice. Go sports. In this episode we find out what Monty's up to next and the dilemma he'll have at Longmeadow after filming stops. We also learn about the hallucinations and fabrications of AI, how Q10 in a jar is a con, that lima b...

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 27 Recap, we talk about the dark side of the moon, med school exams, Russian Roulette Chillis, staff going AWOL, and thanks to a fellow super-sleuth listener, we have some more GW guest intel. We also make a very important PSA⚠️ On Gardeners' World this week, "global rockstar of planting design" Professor James Hitchmough shows Frances Tophill aro...

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 26 Recap, we ponder worse for wear pigeons, double down on centipedes versus slow worms, admire Sweetpea's latest houseplant purchase, investigate watering bags, and endorse a listener's views on Kim Wilde for Gardeners' World. On Gardeners' World this week, Frances Tophill is at Exmouth Allotments with Cheryl Chessum, Sam Alford, Joy Simpson, C...

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 25 Recap, we discuss sterile mosquitos, the perils of taking too many antibiotics, magic shampoo, Monty modelling, mountain ranges, and how we got on with Toby Buckland's efficient scything technique. On Gardeners' World this week, Adam Frost shares the latest upgrades to his new garden, and Sue Kent shows us some jobs that need doing in her place in Swansea. We me...

Awarded the  Officer’s Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic  for his dedicated work in the field of Horticulture, and once dubbed "The Plant Messiah" (a name subsequently used by Sir David Attenborough), we were delighted that Señor Don Carlos could join us for a Chit-Chat.   Carlos had many a story to tell! We learn all about the smallest waterlily in the world, how it...

Post Drama Frenzy On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 24 Recap, we learn the sad news that Monty Don is hanging up his Gardeners' World boots and blue shirts at the end of this series. We also find out about how vultures deal with parasites and bacteria on carcasses, the unsavoury way Xanthan gum is made, what it means if you have nightmares once a week, a final indefinite definitive answer to whethe...

Kevin, Head of Tree Collections and Arboriculture at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 8 when he joined Eliot Barden at Majestic Trees to talk about native versus non-native trees in our changing climate. On this episode of Chit-Chats, we hear about Kevin's background as a commercial tree surgeon for 10 years before arriving at Kew and pursuing an HND, degree, a M...

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 23 Recap, we look at returning to uni, mushroom-based coffins, droughty plans for the garden, and was it mould or moles?🤷🏼‍♀️ In our CCCUP, we hear about the wonderful Nigel Palfrey from ep15 of Chit-Chats. He was of course on Gardeners' World in 2024 showing viewers his incredible Crinkle Crankle Folly, and is currently working on a Crinkle Crankle Cabin for St...

Stephanie was on Gardeners' World 2022 Winter Special Episode 4 when she gave a masterclass in growing food for year-round harvests. On this episode of Chit-Chats, Stephanie shares her views on crop rotation and companion planting, how she's handling heatwaves and drought on her smallholding, grim reaper waterproofs, viking zombies, what to do with rhubarb, and the beauty of bleak. We also hear wh...

With no Gardeners' World this week, we have a bonus episode for a quick catch up on the garden, our guests, and some more No Way News. In this episode we learn about turning peanut butter into diamonds, how the Netherlands are leading the way in pulling up concrete paving and replacing with planting, the connection between helicopters and cherry farming, how we can all help our local donkeys from...

André, Estate Manager at Waltham Place, was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 10 when he gave Frances Tophill an insight into biodynamic farming. On this episode of Chit-Chats, we dig a little deeper into the principles and practices, some of which leave us picking our jaws up off the floor, but as André says, "don't say no, say OH"! We also find out about the importance of diversity in our plantin...

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 22 Recap, we share news of an exciting new RHS show in the calendar for next year as well as the return of an old favourite, we congratulate our 3 lucky winners - Cynthia, Samantha and Claire who've each won a pair of tickets to the fantastic Southport Flower Show taking place this week🥂, and we learn another awesome tip from Top-Tip-Toby. On Gardeners' World this...

Liz was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 10 when she showed us how to forage in our own back gardens, putting ground elder, nettles and Honesty in a whole new edible light. On this episode we find out about the little book that opened up a whole new world of foraging for Liz, how to use plants to stimulate hair-growth, enjoying the sound of rain on a tin roof, and the amazingly delicious and nutri...

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 21 Recap, we find out what the largest family of flowering plants is, how frogs, newts and snakes are coexisting in the pond, where you can find some interesting, unusual and free plants for your garden, how man's best friend can help on a date, what interesting parterre discoveries are being made across the country thanks to the drought, and we have a very generou...

Alina was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 9 when we saw her win a Gold for her first ever Indoor Plant show garden - Back to Grandma's House - at the 40th RHS Malvern Spring Festival. We were delighted that Alina could join us for a Chit-Chat about her (fever) dream garden, and we find out more about her preparation for the show and get some helpful tips for anyone thinking of doing the same. We...

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 20 Recap, we clear up the difference between using Epsom salts versus table salt on your garden, reminisce about Dame Edna Everage, and find out how grandad could throw away his walking sticks with the addition of a certain poppy-seed to his home-made bread. On Gardeners' World this week, Adam Frost takes us to Geoff Hamilton's place at the beautiful Barnsdale Gard...

Steve & John were on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 12 when they welcomed the viewers into their beautiful garden at 1 Belton Close. In this episode of Chit-Chats, Steve & John tell us how they transformed the garden after the build of their bold extension, as well as how they keep the rill and ponds so clean! We also find out about their involvement with The National Garden Scheme, the inc...

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 19 Recap we ponder interveinal chlorosis and get dates in the diary for some Geoff Hamilton content. On Gardeners' World, we speed 'round RHS Sandringham Flower Show, checking out some of the Show Gardens, Feature Gardens, Grow Forward Gardens, and Long Borders. Tony Kirkham gives us some insight into the future of trees, before ZCSucculents' Chen from Beijing and...

https://notjustagarden.co.uk/joshua-sparkes/ Joshua was on Gardeners' World 2024 episode 23 when Frances Tophill visited him at Birch Farm in North Devon and described him as "a horticultural maverick"! Joshua joins us for a Chit-Chat and shares his remarkable transformation of Birch Farm as well as what would make it into his beautifully biodiverse dream garden. We also learn about the importance...

Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 18 recap and we hear a bit about Tom Nielsen's work with The Sustainability Centre and we consider the highs and lows of teenage first dates. On Gardeners' World this week, we share a cuddle with Adam Frost at Loseley Park in Guildford as Head Gardener Richard Burnip gives him a tour of the magnificent walled garden, and Amanda Whittaker in Hook shows us her beautiful...

https://notjustagarden.co.uk/diarmuid-gavin/ You may know him from Home Front, Top of The Pops, Come Dine with Me, Only Fools on Horses, Strictly Come Dancing, Gardening Together, Greatest Gardens... the list is endless, but you may also know him from his incredible and elaborate and fantastical show gardens at Chelsea. So it was an absolute pleasure that Diarmuid could find time to join us for a...

Strap in for this recap as we follow Gardeners' World 2026 episode 17's flying visit of the first ever RHS Badminton Flower Show. We check out the movers & shakers, the growers & showers, and marvel at cuttings in glass bottles, despite the hot-flushes. And in our CCCUP we hear that Greg Anderton from Leafy Lytham won Best Plant Village Exhibit, and Dan Stearne from Dan's Plants won yet AN...

https://notjustagarden.co.uk/marylyn-abbott/ Renowned Australian garden designer Marylyn Abbott was on Gardeners' World 2025 Winter Special episode 1 when she and Head Gardener Dominic Rendell showed us her spectacular gardens at West Green House. We were thrilled that Marylyn could join us for a Chit-Chat and on this episode we hear about the incredible history of the house and gardens and the hi...