Tales From The Potting Bench

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 9th November 2022!               The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week I managed to dig up some dahlias and get some winter container potted up, so I've got lots of ideas for you this week. So, whether you're in the car, on the co...

Episode 7: Jimi Blake - Gardening for yourself (and your mind)! In this episode I’m joined by gardener and fellow salvia lover, Jimi Blake of Huntingbrook Gardens , near Dublin in Ireland. Jimi has become synonymous with his stunning gardens which have attracted visitors from all over the world for over 20 years. This is an episode that I’ve been dying to share with you all from the moment we reco...

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 2nd November 2022!             The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week I managed to finish off the tulips and the obsession for pots continues... So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is t...

Episode 6: Simon Lycett - Beautiful Blooms across the globe! This week’s episode is a first for the podcast as I’m joined by the very first floristry guest in the form of florist to the stars, Simon Lycett . Simon’s wide ranging career has seen him dress some of the most high profile events across the world, with beautiful blooms. In this conversation you’ll hear him talk about meeting the late Qu...

Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 26th October 2022!           The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week I was joined by a special guest for recording, but you'll have to wait until the end of the episode to hear about that.     So, whether you're in the car, on the c...

Episode 5: Lachlan Rae - Searching For The Best Gardens!  This episode features a conversation with gardener, horticulturalist and judge of Channel 4’s Garden Of The Year, Lachlan Rae . Lachlan tells me all about his training at The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and how his career progressed to television – enjoy! If you’ve enjoyed this episode you may also enjoy the first episode of this s...

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 19th October 2022!         The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden.          So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden...

Episode 4: Tamsin Westhorpe - Grasping The Nettle!     This episode features a conversation with gardener, writer, podcaster and lecturer, Tamsin Westhorpe. There isn't a part of horticulture that Tamsin hasn’t given a go and her latest book tells us all about it! Enjoy! 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero...

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 12th October 2022!       The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden.        So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden!   &nbsp...

Episode 3: Frances Tophill - The Modern Gardener!   In this episode I’m joined by an extra special guest. Gardener, plantsperson, presenter, author and conservationist, Frances Tophill. I caught up with Frances at this years’ Malvern Autumn Show where we talked all about Frances’ inspirational garden at this year’s Gardener’s World Live and much more!   💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful...

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 5th October 2022!     The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden.      So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden!        ...

Episode 2: Josie Lewis - Inside Sarah Raven's 'Perch Hill'! In this episode I spoke to Head Gardener of Sarah’ Raven’s Cutting Garden at Perch Hill, Josie Lewis. Josie talked about plant trials for upcoming catalogues and her love of Dahlias and Roses. This is a really fascinating insight into the ins and outs of a working trials garden, especially one that we've all come to love! 💜 This season i...

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 28th September 2022!     The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about whats currently going on in my own garden.    So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden!         &nbs...

Episode 13: Manoj Malde - From Fashion to Passion? The first episode of the new season features a conversation with Garden Designer and Judge on Channel 4’s ‘Garden Of The Year’ – Manoj Malde. Manoj gives a great insight into his previous life in fashion and how gardening isn't all that different from that world! We also talk about his 2017 Chelsea Flower Show garden, inspired by Mexico…Enjoy! 💜...

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 21st September 2022!   This week I'm sowing seeds, taking cuttings and planting bulbs. The chill in the air is here and Autumn is just on the horizon!       So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden!       &nbsp...

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 14th September 2022!     An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ.     So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in th...

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 7th September 2022!   An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ.   So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or jus...

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 3rd August 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then th...

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 26th July 2022!     An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ.   So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home th...

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 6th July 2022!   An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home th...

Episode 13 : Charles Dowding - To Dig or Not to Dig...? This episode features the innovator of No Dig – Charles Dowding . We discuss the many many benefits to this method of growing and how Charles’ passion continues with trying to educate as many people as possible about the ways of no dig. This is a fascinating conversation with a true green fingered legend. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wo...

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 29th June 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ.                     So, whethe...

Episode 12 : Daisy Upton - Five Minute Mum! This episode features This episode features something a little different as I’m talking to someone you’d not necessarily associate with the world of gardening. This week’s guest is the wonderful Daisy Upton, otherwise known as The Five Minute Mum . We talk about how Daisy puts together five minute activities for children, both indoors and outdoors and ho...

BONUS EPISODE : Joe Swift at Gardener's World Live 2022! This episode was recorded live at the BBC Gardener's World Live event with none other than the wonderful Joe Swift . We talk about how this show compares to the like of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Joe's highlights of GW Live. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertiliser...

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 15th June 2022! Sweet Peas, Dahlias and... An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ.               &nbs...