Pots & Trowels The Gardening Podcast

Royal Horticultural Society judge, and more importantly, host of the Pots & Trowels videos, Martin Fish & Cookery Whiz Jill Fish talk to Sean about how they met and what got them into gardening and cooking. Plus, where did the idea for Pots & Trowels come from? How did the team met and what's next for P&T! Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering...

When Martin talks gardening on BBC radio he works with Ross, a horticulturalist with a big gardening dream! We're also talking about the jobs you should do this week in the garden and Jill has a super seasonal recipe that made all our mouths water! Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, go to plantgrow.co...

We meet The team behind Plantgrow, our super sponsors, Martin and Jill visit and find out how they make their organic products - and we're answering gardening questions such as - why box blight might not be the end for your hedge! Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, go to plantgrow.co.uk for details. V...

We meet international garden designer David Stevens, There are listeners' questions on apple trees and tips on keeping your seasonal houseplants such as cyclamen and poinsettia looking tip top! Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see the PlantGrow website for details. Transcript Hello and welcome to Po...

Discover the secrets behind choosing the perfect Christmas tree with Paul Maxey of Scothern Nurseries near Lincoln. You'll walk away with a new-found appreciation for the Nordman fir's soft needles. From historical choices to modern selection techniques, Paul shares his expertise on trimming and shaping these festive staples to achieve that picture-perfect holiday look. Plus we're a...

Martin Explains why now's the right time to take hardwood cuttings of soft fruit bushes, we answer some listeners’ questions on preparing new borders and fig trees & meet Sarah Mullan of the RHS as she talks about the Glow festivals illuminating gardens across the UK. #propagation #garden #gardening #plants Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code PO...

Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see the PlantGrow website for details. Tulip tips, a mature tree discussion, less than mature chicken discussion and Martin takes a trip to Bardney Manor & meets Samantha, who shares her ambitious plans to transform its historic gardens. From a pavilion-turned-tea-roo...

Martin runs into his first boss who recalls the time Martin told legendary TV gardener Percy Thrower that he wanted to be in his job! Martin & Jill also visit the U3A in Mansfield and answer their questions on Ginger Lily, Cloud Tree, Aeonium & Lavender.  Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see the...

Camellia expert Jeremy from Stretegate Camellias joins Martin for a masterclass, we clarify what it means to scarify and Jill has a recipe for a beautiful parsnip cake that we can all make (though this episode concentrates on us demolishing it!) We'd like to thank PlantGrow for their support for the Pots and Trowels Podcast - find out more about them at their website: https://plantgrow.co.uk/...

Martin has been a PlantGrow customer for a few years so we are delighted to welcome them on board as a supporter and this episode we meet Daniel from PlantGrow to tell us what they do. Also we have the usual gardening advice and we answer a couple of listeners' questions on roses and figs. We'd like to thank PlantGrow for their support for the Pots and Trowels Podcast - find out more abo...

Over 300 apple varieties, the heritage orchard has all sorts of apple flavours! Martin and Jill meet some of the volunteers, plus we're answering your questions, sharing a recipe or two plus, Martin tells you what you can be doing in the garden at this time of year. We'd like to thank PlantGrow for their support for the Pots and Trowels Podcast - find out more about them at their website...

Martin chats to fellow senior RHS judge and gardener Jon Wheatley, the pair discuss gardening in prison and how Jon got started in horticulture. The team talk winter garden colour options and answer a listeners' question about fruit bushes.  Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes For a discount on PlantGrow products, UK followers can enter the code PT2026...

Horticultural Director Charlie Gwynne is our guest today and the team talk gigantic vegetables, what we did with last week's marrow and Martin answers some of your gardening questions.  Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes For a discount on PlantGrow products, UK followers can enter the code PT2026 at checkout (terms and conditions apply) Email Questions...

Logan House is in Scotland but is able to grow some extremely unusual plants due to its location. The team answer a listeners' question about a poorly rhododendron and Jill has a marrow recipe! (also available in video over on YouTube!) Jill's recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/slowcookerratatouille/  Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes For a...

We're popping up in person for the first time in a video podcast (check that out over on our YouTube channel!) But as we begin season two, we're back to answering your questions on wisteria and rhubarb and talking tomatoes and bulb planting too.  Videos Mentioned: Carnivorous Plants Masterclass: https://youtu.be/6nWLZqfplEI  How to Divide Rhubarb: https://youtu.be/hDdjfi7kSgo  Visit pots...

We're back!  Season 2 begins this Sunday, 10am UK time - we're starting with an episode featuring carnivorous plants and we're even trying to do this season with some video, so check out our YouTube channel for that! As ever, all the episodes are available from the website Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes For a discount on PlantGrow product...

Just a bonus episode of some of the outtakes from our first year of podcasting! See you for Season Two! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes For a discount on PlantGrow products, UK followers can enter the code PT2026 at checkout (terms and conditions apply) Email Questions to info@potsandtrowels.com Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouT...

Martin and Jill are at Southport Flower Show for it's centenary - They meet one of the organisers Pauline, have some floristry fun with Linda Hardman and answering some listeners' questions! Videos mentioned:  Heuchera Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t-KonaRd8wQ  How to Prune Raspberry Canes: https://youtu.be/4JtLOEKnJw4  Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast e...

The team get together for the penultimate pod of the season - We're meeting Agapanthus specialist Steve Hickman, and there are listeners' questions and the usual tips for what to do in your garden this week. Agapanthus Specialists Hoyland Plant Centre : https://somethingforthegarden.co.uk/  Videos mentioned: Heucheras Masterclass : https://youtu.be/t-KonaRd8wQ   Summer Apple Pruning : ht...

Martin catches up with Amrit of South Devon Chilli Farm and learns all sorts of tips and tricks to do with chillis. We've got listeners questions, a chilli recipe and some things you should be doing in the garden this week! Recipe Link (South Devon Chilli Farm's Website): https://southdevonchillifarm.co.uk/blogs/recipes Videos Mentioned: Malvern show video featuring schools gardens: http...

Flower show season is in full flow so Martin and Jill are working their way around the country - this week it's Chorley's turn as the pair visit Astley Park. There's a chance to look behind the scenes at the old walled garden, we meet Leafy Lytham's Greg and Martin answers some gardening questions. Debbie from Chorley asked about plants for a damp spot.  Martin mentioned dogwoo...

We're meeting the one & only Mr Plant Geek (aka Michael Perry) on this week's episode! Michael tells us how he got into gardening and shows Martin some of his favourite plants. There are some listeners' questions and Martin tells us what you should be doing in the garden this week! Videos Mentioned:  Sweet Pea Pinching Out: https://youtu.be/ZBA5_yyx9MA  Carnivorous Plants: https...

Hampton Court is just the place to meet a variety of gardening gurus! Martin and Jill take time out from their own duties to catch up with Arit Anderson, chat heritage veg with Lucy from 'She Grows Veg' and discover a wonderful scented Pelargonium at Potash Nurseries. Videos Mentioned: Flower Shows playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSagC2RwOQd9St74DGJpdB0o  Pelarg...

Carnivorous Plants aren't as fragile as they might look! We meet Pete from Wack's Wicked Plants. Plus, how to naturalize Alliums & can Sean mow his newly grown grass? Wack's Wicked: Carnivorous Plants | Wacks Wicked Plants Videos mentioned: Rose Summer Special (Deadhead like a Pro!) : https://youtu.be/iIU2BZdXrOw Sow Superb Sweet Williams : https://youtu.be/g-CveyUUmaI  Visit po...

We're in potentially controversial waters as we discuss the problem with peat! Also, Martin's been to meet some of the members of the Yorkshire Pelargonium Society.  Videos mentioned: How to Create / Prepare a New Border: https://youtu.be/Dzv0obBWkiw?si=OWxPeAxyiH-JmNgg  Pelargonium Masterclass: https://youtu.be/PFbfXCwibck Also useful: How to Propagate Pelargoniums (A Martin Masterclass...