RHS Roots

In Episode 8 of RHS Roots, Jo Whiley visits social media influencer and firefighter Jonny Hincks at his beautiful Warwickshire garden. Jonny shares how his passion for gardening began with the encouragement of his beloved grandmother, affectionately known as the ‘Flower Queen’. He also talks about how nurturing plants and his obsession with lawns has helped him cope with the loss of his mother whe...

In RHS Roots Episode 7, Jo Whiley visits 2019 Bake Off winner David Atherton - and his rescue pets - in his south London kitchen garden. David shares the joy and challenges of growing vegetables while living in Malawi, how he balances time spent gardening with his part-time job as a nurse, and the positive impact of gardening for our mental health and physical fitness. Jo and David also discuss wh...

In Episode 6 of RHS Roots, join host Jo Whiley as she explores the delightful garden of one of the UK's most renowned cooks and passionate gardener, Nigel Slater. Nestled in the heart of London, Nigel's garden is a testament to his passion for horticulture, cultivated with the help of a few friends. This episode dives deep into Nigel's gardening journey, revealing the moments that sparked his life...

This Roots is a collaboration between the RHS and the BBC as they celebrate their partnership at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Ahead of RHS Chelsea and the wonderful coverage across BBC 1 and BBC 2 beginning on Sunday 17 May, the RHS and BBC have joined forces to bring you this Roots special with the one and only Monty Don in his incredible garden at Longmeadow. Jo Whiley and Monty Don chat...

Host Jo Whiley spends time with the one and only Alan Titchmarsh at RHS Garden Wisley chatting about early memories such as walking through sweet peas with his grandfather as well as his amazing career in horticulture that spans over 60 years! Alan is also joined by Senior Plant Pathologist Jassy Drakulic who discusses a lesser known subject with him... Fungi! RHS Roots is our new twice monthly vi...

RHS Roots Episode 3 is here! Host Jo Whiley spends some time with national treasure Dame Judi Dench in her garden, to chat about how all the plants and trees there bring her solace and remind her of loved ones no longer with us. Dame Judi also shares a couple of her favourite Shakespeare's sonnets featuring plants and nature, and is joined by an old friend, Tony Kirkham, who presents her with an R...

RHS Roots is a twice monthly video podcast, giving you a sneak peek into the gardens of some of the nation’s best loved cultural figures and horticulturists. Hosted by RHS Ambassador, radio DJ, and keen gardener Jo Whiley, the podcast provides unfettered access to our guests' gardens, or to gardens that are important to them, where they explain how these green spaces reflect their careers, passion...

Introducing Roots...A new twice monthly video podcast, offering a sneak peak into the gardens of, or those important to, some of the nation’s best loved actors, comedians, chefs and horticulturists. Roots will explore how gardens can tell our life stories; the highs and the lows, the plants people love and the plants they’re not so keen on. Hosted by the charity’s ambassador, radio DJ, and keen ga...