This Week In The Garden with Peter Seabrook

Peter Seabrook is once again joined by Dr Nicola Spence from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Nicola has an update on how the UK is gaining greater control over the plant disease xylella fastidiosa and how Prince Charles is getting involved! Plus Peter has tips on mushroom mulch and info on new gardening courses.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Seabrook is joined by a fellow octogenarian - John Richardson, one of Britain’s most successful wholesale nurserymen - to imbue with his experience in the gardening trade. Plus Peter tells us why it’s a good time to be sowing cherries and the importance of diff.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Seabrook has plenty to report from his travels in Essen, Germany. And to keep the global theme going, Sally van der Horst, from Fleuroselect in Holland, discusses the new flower varieties they’ve been testing.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Seabrook chats to Brian Talman from Mr Fothergill’s Seeds, a man who’s been in the seed trade since the 1950s. Plus Peter has been travelling and brings you more tips and advice for your garden.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Seabrook is joined by Val Christman, a 5th generation member of the Pulham family. We look at the history of Pulhamite rock and the family business, which has existed since the 1800s. Plus Peter has the usual tips and advice for you in your garden, including slicing the soil with your spade.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Seabrook speaks to Sue Lawton who runs the Schools Potato Growing Initiative, designed to get children gardening from a young age. Plus Peter has his say on an analysis on horticultural digging.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Seabrook is joined by Colin Randel, an expert vegetable grower, to discuss how sprouts ended up in your fridge over Christmas. Plus Peter has the usual tips and advice for you in your garden.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To mark the new year, Peter Seabrook is joined by Stephen Bennett, the most experienced manager of flower shows in the country, to talk about the inaugural Ascot Spring Flower show. Plus Peter discusses how vital vernalization is.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the last episode of 2017, Peter Seabrook tells us about a sunflower success story, there's an interview with PR expert and keen gardener Graham Paskett and we keep you abreast of this week's latest news.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just in time for Christmas, Peter Seabrook welcomes back Grafter Will Sibley to the podcast to give you an essential guide to the power of warm soils during a harsh winter.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined by David Turners from Mr Fothergills Seeds. We get insight into how long in advance a product launch might take, growing tips for chillies and heat vs flavour, why pre germinated seeds might be worth your attention and the unexpected benefits of polytunnels.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Garden Mania host Marian Foster from BBC Radio Newcastle returns to the podcast having narrowly pipped us to silverware at the Garden Media Guild Awards! Plus Peter is excited about a new flower show in town.     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Seabrook is joined by Lucy Proctor, who’s just opened Sweet P Floral Design in Dovercourt, to discuss what it takes to start up a floristry. Plus Peter has news on early plans for Chelsea and advice on managing moths on your peas.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Seabrook speaks to Ross Newham from East Malling Research, one of the top horticultural science research institutes in the world. Ross reveals the challenges of producing more food than ever before in history.      See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Seabrook speaks to The Scotts Company about their products and the challenges faced in satisfying the gardener’s needs. Plus hear why you shouldn’t push hyacinth bulbs back and why you should be on the look-out for wonky fruits.     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.