Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker

Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 344 episodes

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...

Author

Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker

Category

Leisure

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Ep.18 - It's Tool Time on Talking Heads. After Lucy lets us into her rescue of Butterflies from her tool shed, Saul and her have a good look at the tools they use and why they are so important in making their gardening lives a little easier.... 22.04.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world has taken a monumental shift - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. So we both decided that instead of our longer format episodes every 3 weeks or so - we going to record shorter podcasts, through the week, to bring you a slice of our lives at East Donyland Hall and Sto...

Ep.17 - Lucy and Saul have a discussion about Soil and Water - two subjects that may seem pretty bland but are essential to making your garden thrive.... 18.04.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world has taken a monumental shift - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. So we both decided that instead of our longer format episodes every 3 weeks or so - we going to record shorter podcasts, through the week, to bring you a slice of our lives at East Donyland Hall and Sto...

Ep.16 - Lucy hears how Saul gets very excited about a compost delivery, and both talk about how they stake their gardens herbaceous beds in preparation for the summer... 16.04.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world has taken a monumental shift - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. So we both decided that instead of our longer format episodes every 3 weeks or so - we going to record shorter podcasts, through the week, to bring you a slice of our lives at East Donyland Hall and Sto...

Ep.15 - The extended Easter break has meant four solid days for Lucy and Saul in their own gardens, so they share what they've been up to, discuss their love for greenhouses and Saul reveals his Pleione orchids... 13.04.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world has taken a monumental shift - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. So we both decided that instead of our longer format episodes every 3 weeks or so - we going to record shorter podcasts, through the week, to bring you a slice of our lives at East Donyland Hall and Sto...

Ep.14 - Saul and Lucy chat about what's been going on at East Donyland Hall and Stonelands in the glorious spring sunshine... 11.04.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world has taken a monumental shift - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. So we both decided that instead of our longer format episodes every 3 weeks or so - we going to record shorter podcasts, through the week, to bring you a slice of our lives at East Donyland Hall and Sto...

Bonus Episode #1: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Tamsin Westhorpe about Stockton Bury Gardens, the Garden Media Guild and her new book.... 09.04.2020

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. On the very first Bonus Episode of the Talking Heads podcast we we're thrilled to welcome Tamsi...

Ep.13 - Lucy and Saul have a look what other work they do in the Gardening world besides being Head Gardeners... 07.04.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world has taken a monumental shift - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. So we both decided that instead of our longer format episodes every 3 weeks or so - we going to record shorter podcasts, through the week, to bring you a slice of our lives at East Donyland Hall and Sto...

Ep.12 - With so much online presence and social media available today, Saul and Lucy discuss how they're using it in their gardening world... 04.04.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world has taken a monumental shift - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. So we both decided that instead of our longer format episodes every 3 weeks or so - we going to record shorter podcasts, through the week, to bring you a slice of our lives at East Donyland Hall and Sto...

Ep.11 - Lucy and Saul chat about the upsurge in #GrowYourOwn during the current crisis, and discuss how realistic self sufficiency is... 02.04.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world has taken a monumental shift - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. So we both decided that instead of our longer format episodes every 3 weeks or so - we going to record shorter podcasts, through the week, to bring you a slice of our lives at East Donyland Hall and Sto...

Ep.10 - Lucy and Saul take a look at which gardens have influenced their gardening careers the most... 31.03.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world has taken a monumental shift - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. So we both decided that instead of our longer format episodes every 3 weeks or so - we going to record shorter podcasts, through the week, to bring you a slice of our lives at East Donyland Hall and Sto...

Ep. 9 - Lucy and Saul take a look back at the first week of the UK lockdown and look forward to the coming week in their gardens... 28.03.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world has taken a monumental shift - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. So we both decided that instead of our longer format episodes every 3 weeks or so - we going to record shorter podcasts, through the week, to bring you a slice of our lives at East Donyland Hall and Sto...

Ep. 8 - Spring is in the air - Lucy and Saul bring you the latest from their Gardens.... 26.03.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world has taken a monumental shift - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. So we both decided that instead of our longer format episodes every 3 weeks or so - we going to record shorter podcasts, through the week, to bring you a slice of our lives at East Donyland Hall and Sto...

Ep. 7 - What do Head Gardeners get up to in their own gardens - Lucy and Saul tells all... 23.03.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world has taken a monumental shift - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. So we both decided that instead of our longer format episodes every 3 weeks or so - we going to record shorter podcasts, through the week, to bring you a slice of our lives at East Donyland Hall and Sto...

Ep. 6 - Whats going on in Saul and Lucy's Kitchen gardens..... 21.03.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world took a monumental shift this week (if not before) - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. So we both decided that instead of our longer format episodes every 3 weeks or so - we going to record shorter podcasts, through the week, to bring you a slice of our lives at East...

Ep. 5 - A change to your usual programming on the Talking Heads Podcast..... 19.03.2020

Lucy and Saul are fully aware that the world took a monumental shift this week (if not before) - the Coronavirus outbreak has left our little bit of the world in Horticulture reeling both personally and professionally. Plant societies and clubs are closing down, flower shows have been cancelled and people will be isolated indoors away from the joy and wonder of spring in our larger and smaller gar...

Ep. 4 - Careers as a Head Gardener, Return Visit to East Donyland Hall, Seed Sowing 09.03.2020

In the fourth episode of the Talking Heads Podcast Lucy and Saul take a look back at their careers in shaping their live in becoming Head Gardeners. They both realise that even though they had very different jobs in the past, both the academic and practical experience they gained through the various training and employment they've both received has help shaped them in the roles they have toda...

Ep. 3 - Garden Opening, Visit to Knightshayes Court, Early Season Pruning 17.02.2020

In the third episode of the Talking Heads Podcast Lucy and Saul discuss their experiences of opening their gardens to the public. They look at the the issues you may wish to consider if you intend to open your garden, while eulogising on how rewarding it can be having members of the public seeing their hard work. If you wish to visit Stonelands this year - you can read the details by clicking here...

Ep. 2 - Networking, Stonelands Visit, Planning Kitchen Gardens 27.01.2020

In the second episode of the Talking Heads Podcast Saul and Lucy delve into their experience of building a network of gardeners, nursery owners and other fellow horticultural enthusiasts.  They discuss why its important to have a wide range of contacts to not only develop their careers, but also the gardens they look after. Saul gives Lucy a tour of Stonelands House when she visits him in Devon. T...

Ep.1 - Welcome to the Talking Heads Podcast 02.01.2020

In the very first episode of the Talking Heads Podcast , Lucy and Saul introduce themselves as Head Gardeners of two large estate gardens in which they have been working for 5 years each. They start by having a conversation about what being a Head Gardener means to them, how it has influenced the way they garden and how the profession is shaped in modern times. Lucy gives Saul a tour of East Donyl...

Listen to the Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.