This Week In The Garden with Peter Seabrook

Peter is joined by Richard Harnett, of Kernock plants. Peter explores the start of RIchard's business, it's resultant successes and the need to keep on driving forwards.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined by Tamsin Westhorpe, formerly of Amateur Gardening and The English Garden and is now an RHS Chelsea Flower Show Judge, co-chair of the Garden Media Guild and part of the team at Stockton Bury Gardens. Peter finds out about what has been going on while the gardens have been closed and talks about plant placement and excitement as visitors begin to return. Elsewhere there is news and tips. Tamsin's book, My Real Garden is available here: https://www.myrealgarden.co.uk/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter's guest this week is Bunny Guinness, who engages with Peter in a spirited discussion that takes in Rose Replant Disease and how to avoid it, Rotavating - when to and when not to, Stainless Steel and what can only be described as the Essex Desert.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined this week by Ken Cox, a Rhododendron expert, retired plant hunter and musician. Ken tells us about some of the immense pressure that exporting businesses are under currently, gives some Rhododendron tips and shares some stories of his plant hunting past. The book Ken mentions is available here: https://www.glendoick.com/Riddle-of-the-Tsangpo-Gorges  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter travels far and wide to report on a new trial of pansies (and personally plants a few hundred of them), and offers tips on growing, sowing and feeding pansies to boot.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bob Sweet, BBC Gardener’s World Live's Horticultural Director joins Peter to discuss the problems, solutions and future plans for horticultural shows in 2021  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined by Gill Hodgson of Flowers from the Farm this week, a membership association which began very small but has now blossomed into something much more grand. Gill explains the story behind Flowers From the Farm started and talks about how it's grown into a network of over 1000 independent growers of seasonal British cut flowers, why she stands behind their products and offers suggestions for things to try and even how others could join the movement. For more information visit: https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Is Joined by Graham Spencer of Plants For Europe this week who tells us exactly how the plants we buy and put in our gardens get there, from initially spotting to developing, researching and eventually getting the plants to market. Peter is on hand for seasonal advice and news.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined by Simon Langdon for a discussion about Delphiniums, Begonias and a family business with a long history. Peter has tips for how to prepare your garden for the new season and some suggestions for plants that can be planted now.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Professor Chris Baines joins Peter this week for a wildlife themed episode. Peter and Chris compare notes on how best to cater for wildlife in the garden and present the idea of thinking of your area as an "Urban Forest"  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a perfect week to take a break from the great outdoors as cold weather and snow descends upon us. Fortunately, houseplants expert Jane Perrone joins us to discuss her passion for houseplants. Elsewhere, Peter gives some tips for how to help your garden cope with the big chill. You can find out more about Jane's book, Legends of the Leaf here: https://unbound.com/books/legends-of-the-leaf/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is, as always. getting ahead of the seasons. There are tips for the things you could be sowing, in your garden and some suggestions about how best to guarantee some privacy in the garden. Derek Jarman of Hayloft joins us for a chat, to give some recommendations, some discussion of the changing market and to explain just where the name Hayloft came from.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter interrupts marmalade production to chat to Professor Chris Baines this week. Chris tells us about a campaign to preserve historic Wye College’s buildings, a home of horticultural study in the UK with a centuries’ long tradition. Elsewhere Peter gives advice on growing potatoes and keeps us abreast of the news.  For more information on the Wye College campaign, please visit: wyecrag.org.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined by Tom Sharples, the pair talk about the wide range of experiences that a horticultural career can offer, share some amusing moments and offer a few tips. Elsewhere Peter shares a reminiscence of a presidential garden and suggests time may be of the essence.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined by Gill Corless of Sakata of Japan. Gill chats to Peter about their gold medal winning plants, about the benefits of hybridisation and offers a philosophy for gardeners. Elsewhere Peter gives News, tips for Strawberry growing and his reminiscences of travelling to Japan.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.