This Week In The Garden with Peter Seabrook

Peter is joined by Julie Dowbiggin of Capel Manor College. Julie describes some of the gardens that she has been involved with, from winning entries at Chelsea to gardens for Royalty. Elsewhere Peter gives tips and news.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined by one of the UK's leading independent Ecologists, Chris Baines. Chris shares some insightful and funny stories about his role in founding and promoting the Urban Wildlife Group and tells gardeners about the important role they have to play in supporting wildlife and how they can easily do so from their own gardens. Elsewhere, peter has a number of tips and suggestions for outings. The RHS has some suggestions for plants to help pollinators here: https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/conservation-biodiversity/wildlife/plants-for-pollinators  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Judith Blacklock, a flower arranger who has trained celebrities and whose arrangements have been in the hands of royalty. Peter tells us about his unconventional national service and gives tips for rose growers. https://www.judithblacklock.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined by RHS president, Keith Weed, this week. Keith gives some insight into the future of the RHS, some suggestions of places to visit and tells us a little about his own garden. Elsewhere Peter gives tips, his diary and a what's on guide.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter’s guest this week is Lynne Dibley who gives us some tips on how to care for her specialism, Streptocarpus flowers. Lynne also tells us about how flower shows have gone digital and encourages us to try flower breeding. Elsewhere Peter has the usual news, and tips. You can find out more at these addresses: www.virtualflowershow.uk www.Dibleys.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined this week by Steve Austin a Perennial expert, of Ball Colegrave. Peter offers some Book suggestions, tips on how to keep turf in good order and tells us how to keep tomatoes healthy in hot sun, while Steve shares some plant and care recommendations, as well as some Cat Puns and some holiday stop suggestions!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter’s back with a warning about mystery seed deliveries, news of the new RHS President, some tips on how to deal with garden pests and growing your own melons, and Isobel Watson, recipient of the Midland Regional Growers Apprentice of the year award joins us for a chat!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Peter is joined by Hillary Cutler of Sutton's Seeds. With info about and for new Gardeners, Peter and Hillary make some suggestions, and explain just how salad cream could be a gauge of gardening success. Elsewhere Peter has tips, news and advice for gardeners new and old alike.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined by Bruce Harnett of Kernock Park Plants who tells us a little about the plants we can expect to see in 2021, what to look for when selecting plants in the shops and gives us some advice including how to care for pot plants in the hot summer. Elsewhere, Peter's advice includes a listener's question and advice for those growing annual flowers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined by Claire Austin this week, an expert in Hardy Perennials, Peonies and Iris'. Elsewhere peter has some tips for Rose Growers and news about a new campaign for British gardeners. Claire's website can be found here:https://www.claireaustin-hardyplants.co.uk/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter speaks to Mark Portman of Evergreen this week. Mark gives us more insight into how this year may have introduced more people to our hobby than ever before. We hear a little about what it's like trying to cope with such extraordinary events and about how gardening is becoming more eco friendly with redesigned products. Peter gives some excellent tips for how to make new lawns healthy.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined this week by Marc Rosenberg, a horticultural journalist and PR specialist, who gives us some statistics about the state of gardening in the UK in these unprecedented times. Marc also offers some excellent tips for gardeners new and old and suggests a new product to try.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined by Mick Lavelle, senior lecturer in LandScape Management at Writtle University College. Peter gives us some reminiscences of his time at Writtle and Mick lets us know that it's never too late to begin studying. Elsewhere there are tips and Peter's diary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter is joined this week by John Anderson, Keeper of the Gardens at Windsor Great Park. He talks about what it’s like gardening for The Queen, how to keep a garden with great heritage moving forwards, how to put your own stamp on a garden and he compares notes with Peter on how much of a team effort gardening can be.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carole Patilla, one of Britain’s most creative florists joins us this week. Carole tells us about the difference between sourcing flowers from gardens and farmed flowers, giving things a personal touch and how to get the most out of flowers when you bring them home. We also hear some details about how to celebrate British Flowers later this year. Peter brings his diary, and gives some answers to questions we’ve received.  You can find out more about Carole’s work here: https://www.tuckshopflowers.com/ https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/ and about British Flowers Week here: https://www.britishflowersweek.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.