Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker
Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast
Follow professional gardeners Saul Walker and Lucy Chamberlain as they reveal exactly what it’s like to be horticulturists in the diverse and exciting world of gardening . Lucy and Saul have 40 years of gardening experience between them and it soon became clear to them both that this fulfilling vocation can be incredibly diverse, occasionally challenging and hugely rewarding. On the podcast they regularly discuss horticultural topics close to their hearts and give you an insight into their lives as gardeners. If you wish to support the podcast you can via our BuyMeACoffee page - just click the...
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Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker
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Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 84 - Spring is on the doorstep and plants are stirring from their winter slumber - so now is the time to start working on your borders -tidying, weeding and mulching your way to a perfect start to a new growing year. 20.02.2021 30:45
2021 has started but much of the troubles of 2020 have continued, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are now being felt. But with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. With the...
Ep. 83 - There are plenty of jobs to complete despite the chilly temperatures. Lucy and Saul share their 'to do' lists (and spreadsheets) to help everyone be on top of their gardening game come the spring. 10.02.2021 24:56
2021 has started but much of the troubles of 2020 have continued, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are now being felt. But with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. Despite...
Ep. 82 - The gardening nation will soon be a frenzy of seed sowing - as will Lucy and Saul so they discuss what they are sowing, look at their propagation spaces and get excited by this herald to the new growing season. 07.02.2021 22:39
2021 has started but much of the troubles of 2020 have continued, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are now being felt. But with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. Its time...
Ep. 81 - Flower shows are intrinsic to the gardening calendar, but how are they evolving to protect themselves from financial threats such as the pandemic, or the great British weather? Lucy asks Saul, who enlightens us with his shows manager knowledge. 03.02.2021 22:17
2021 has started but much of the troubles of 2020 have continued, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are now being felt. But with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. The rece...
Ep. 80 - Every garden has them and every gardener curses them, but Weeds are an essential make-up of any gardening experience, so Lucy and Saul discuss how the deal with them every year. 31.01.2021 23:09
2021 has started but much of the troubles of 2020 have continued, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are now being felt. But with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. Weeds an...
Ep. 79 - Many gardeners are aware of the NGS (National Garden Scheme), and Lucy and Saul were lucky enough to attend its online media launch for 2021 last week. 28.01.2021 22:15
2021 has started but much of the troubles of 2020 have continued, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are now being felt. But with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. The Nati...
Bonus Episode #10 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by Peter Seabrook, a titan of the Horticulture industry that has spent 6 decades passionately advocating the Horticultural trade and those of us who work in it. 24.01.2021 50:26
From time to time Lucy and Saul decided they wanted to record conversations with other Head Gardeners, Curators, Garden Owners and fellow horticulturists across the UK, these will be published as Bonus Episodes alongside their usual format of chatting about their gardening lives. We hope you enjoy. For the Bonus Episode #10 Lucy and Saul and joined in lovely conversation by Peter Seabrook - and 50...
Ep. 78 - Winter pruning is a task that both Lucy and Saul thoroughly enjoy, so the duo chat about how they wield their secateurs, pruning saws and loppers on their respective estates. 20.01.2021 25:33
2021 has started but much of the troubles of 2020 have continued, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are now being felt. But with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. With spr...
Ep. 77 - As January progresses work at Lucy and Saul's estate gardens ramps up, while we look forward to the Spring on the horizon, so the pair take stock of what they are getting up to. 17.01.2021 24:51
2021 has started but much of the troubles of 2020 have continued, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are now being felt - but with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. Winter...
Ep. 76 - To stay relevant, the media must continually evolve - and garden media is no exception. With many of us now facing Covid lockdown 3, Lucy and Saul look at how the likes of magazines and YouTube are reflecting this adjustment. 13.01.2021 23:24
2021 has started but much of the troubles of 2020 have continued, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are now being felt - but with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. Whether...
Ep. 75 - In 2021 the UNFAO are promoting the International Year of Fruit and Vegetables - and with Lucy being a prominent Fruit and Veg grower (with Saul her young protégé) the pair take a look at this wonderful initiative. 09.01.2021 23:32
2021 has started but much of the troubles of 2020 have continued, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are now being felt - but with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. In 2021...
Ep. 74 - Happy New Year! And so as the year ends, Lucy and Saul take a look back at gardening in 2020, a full year of podcasting and our hopes and resolutions for 2021. 30.12.2020 24:57
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. This last episode...
Ep. 73 - With Christmas celebrations imminent, many of us will be sitting down to a traditional roast meal. Vegetables are fundamental to a roast, so Lucy and Saul discuss how to grow your own roasties, sprouts, carrots, celeriac, cabbages and more. 23.12.2020 24:08
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. Home-grown veg ar...
Ep. 72 - With one eye on Christmas, its time to get the gardener in your life that perfect gift, as Lucy and Saul discuss with so much available, buying something special for any gardener is quite simple. 20.12.2020 26:25
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. Christmas time is traditi...
Ep. 71 - With Christmas around the corner, the garden can be a great source of decoration for the house, so Saul talks to Lucy about the Wreathes and Swags she creates at East Donyland Hall. 16.12.2020 24:46
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. As 2020 draws towards the...
Ep. 70 - There are many plant pests and diseases to contend with in Spring and Summer, but get one step ahead and start controlling them this Winter, Lucy and Saul discuss why its best to start controlling them now. 12.12.2020 23:22
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. Most gardeners only reall...
Ep. 69 - In this, part two, of their composting discussions, Lucy and Saul chat about large-scale composting on their estates. Saul's system has Lucy green with envy! 09.12.2020 23:25
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. As Head Gardeners on larg...
Ep. 68 - Composting is an essential garden routine, but can cause some bafflement, so Lucy and Saul take a look at some of the methods you can use at home in processing your green waste into 'black gold'. 06.12.2020 26:46
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. Composting is part art, p...
Ep. 67 - The hum of summer mowing has fallen silent in winter, but should it? What other myths are there when it comes to the perfect sward during the colder months - Saul and Lucy take a look. 02.12.2020 23:54
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. Winter time for many gard...
Ep. 66 - The autumn countryside has been ablaze with coppery reds, buttery yellows and blazing oranges, but when it comes to planting a garden do we consider Autumn colour enough, Saul and Lucy discuss some of there favourite plants for Autumn fireworks. 29.11.2020 26:10
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. Every Autumn trees and s...
Ep. 65 - Are you a peat-free gardener? Saul and Lucy take a timely look at the horticultural industry's progress in developing and converting to peat-free growing media. 25.11.2020 22:03
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. With the pandemic dominat...
Ep. 64 - During the pandemic many Garden societies, clubs and institutions have been unable to meet in person, so Saul and Lucy discuss how technologies such as Zoom have enabled us to attend talks and meetings virtually. 22.11.2020 25:43
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. During the pandemic many Gard...
Ep. 63 - If you're stuck for what to do in #GardenLockdownJobs - Lucy and Saul quickly discuss 50 jobs you can be getting on with now, to get your garden ready for Spring. 17.11.2020 24:54
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. November in the garden for ma...
Bonus Episode #9 - Lucy and Saul have a wonderful conversation with Matt Biggs - a horticultural storyteller and guru - about his career, pirate botany and being throttled by Adam Frost 14.11.2020 47:16
From time to time Lucy and Saul decided they wanted to record conversations with other Head Gardeners, Curators, Garden Owners and fellow horticulturists across the UK, these will be published as Bonus Episodes alongside their usual format of chatting about their gardening lives. We hope you enjoy. For the Bonus Episode #9 were joined by horticultural everyman and purveyor of botanical stories, Ma...
Ep. 62 - As the year's growing season fades into winter - now is a great time to think about renovating your borders for the coming year, so Lucy and Saul discuss why this is important to any garden. 10.11.2020 22:33
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy amount of discussion on some of our favourite horticultural topics, bringing a little dose of the garden to your daily lives. Borders, both herbaceous and...
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