David Hedges-Gower from the Lawn Association talks about the problems with artificial turf and sustainability in horticulture.#gardeningtips #gardening #astroturf #artificialturf #plasticgrass ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order deli…

Ken Crowther talks to David Hedges-Gower from the Lawn Association about caring for lawns and the best type of native British grass to use when laying a lawn. David also gives his opinion on whether artificial grass should be banned from sale in the UK.The Lawn Association's website is here: https://bit.ly/3r0DgpEDavid's personal website is here: h…

Ken Crowther talks to Jason Lock, business development manager with Boughton a top soil company based in Kettering. Jason has been heavily involved in the landscape and construction industry for over 30 years, starting as a trainee garden designer with Notcutts Garden Centre’s Landscape Division, and progressing to landscape director over a 20-year…

Ken talks to Mike Smith from Meadow Croft Garden Centre about their pansies and violas festival 2025. This year it runs from Saturday 15 March till 23 March 2025. More information on Meadow Croft Garden Centre can be found here: https://bit.ly/4iyNd3x#gardeningtips #gardening #events #flowershow==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponso…

Oliver Rogers talks to Matt Jones, Director at Sipcam Home and Garden Ltd makers of Ecofective branded sprays. These are produced to have a low impact on the environment and to promote gardening with the wildlife in your garden. The sprays are used by professional growers and the brand primarily gives gardeners very effective alternatives to conven…

Fargro Home and Garden is set to import a fertiliser used by professional growers in Europe for the British market. Sean Whitworth from Fargro spoke to Oliver Rogers about the product.UK customers will soon be able to purchase this product online from Fargro Home and Garden: https://bit.ly/41rlVWKEU customers can already purchase this product: http…

Michael Perry aka Mr Plant Geek talks about some of the trends in new plants with Oliver Rogers. He says there has been a switch towards perennial plants away from annuals in bedding plants, meaning plants return year after year. The Plant Based Podcast is available on SoundCloud now.#gardeningtips #gardening #newplants #flowers==We're delighted to…

HEMPE is a range of sustainable natural products combining the best natural ingredients with CBD (Cannabidiol) to help with muscle, joint and skin complaints.Gardeners may benefit from using a product to ease tired muscles and joints. Caitlin Ross-Weir from HEMPE explains how the products work.To order and receive a 10% discount visit HEMPE's websi…

David Griffiths from Vitax talks to Oliver Rogers about the slug control products and also about trends in liquid feed sales. For more information on Vitax's organic slug control called 'Slug Gone' visit their website: https://bit.ly/3ELvMxOVitax's Hydrangea feed: https://bit.ly/4b89hPNVitax's Dahlia feed: https://bit.ly/4i4xGYH #gardeningtips #gar…

Paul King from King and Co - The Tree Nursery at Rayne, Braintree, Essex spoke to Ken Crowther about tree planting and hedging plants.For more information on King and Co - The Tree Nursery visit their website: https://bit.ly/3ux3kuN#gardeningtips #gardening #hedging #hedges #plants #trees==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring Wo…

An Essex garden centre group has recently topped the Garden Centre Association's Top 100 League Table. The GCA carries out an annual unannounced inspection of all its members and uses this to compile the league table. The association scores several elements, including customer service, merchandising, sustainability, creativity and innovation, quali…

Ken Crowther talks to Adrian Scamp from Scamp's Daffodils in Cornwall. #gardeningtips #gardening #daffodils #flowers #plants #cornwall==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what w…

Ken talks to Ray Drew from the Alpine Garden Society about their show on 01 March 2025 at Chelmsford City Racecourse.More details are available here: https://bit.ly/4hYeThK#gardeningtips #gardening #winter #shows #flowers #plants==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering s…

TV gardener, David Domoney has written a new book called: 'Plants with Superpowers: 75 Remarkable Plants for your Garden and Home'. The seventy-five featured plants each have unique abilities that are wondrous to adults and children alike. They possess a dazzling array of powers and yet can be grown and enjoyed in your garden or home. Learn the mys…

National Garden Scheme Chief Executive George Plumptre talks to Ken Crowther about snowdrop openings and gardens to look out for in 2025.#gardeningtips #gardening #winter #snowdrops #flowers #gardenstovisit==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for ma…

Ken Crowther talks to Jill Goldsmith from the Gardens of Easton Lodge about snowdrops and the Italian sunken garden designed by Harold Peto.For more information and details on how to visit during February visit their website: bit.ly/3un3Ifw#gardeningtips #gardening #winter #snowdrops #flowers #gardenstovisit==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Hortic…

Ken talks to rhubarb grower, Jonathan Westwood about growing the crop via candlelight and the centuries of tradition behind producing a brightly coloured forced vegetable. #gardeningtips #gardening #winter #vegetables #fruits ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering syst…

Ken talks to Graham Hull from Wool Pots about the benefits of using a naturally produced fibre rather than plastic for potting up your vegetables and flowers. UK customers can buy online here (UK website): https://bit.ly/3CgZwSk European customers can buy online here (EU website): https://bit.ly/4h0azysA zero waste product that’s good for farmers a…

Oliver Rogers talks to David Simmonds about the Essex-based naturalist, JA Baker.For more information on the exhibition at Chelmsford Museum: https://bit.ly/4a2vTk5 #gardeningtips #gardening #winter #birdwatching #peregrinefalcons==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering …

Modern roofs are alive with plants and foliage like never before. Green roofs and Green walls are the some of the green infrastructure that we;re starting to see adorn our cities. Ken Crowther spoke to Dusty Gedge, a former President of the European Federation of Green Roof Associations and a recognised authority, designer and consultant on green r…

Rachel Matthews is a professional international garden designer with more than 30 years experience. Rachel now runs a series of online masterclasses teaching the principles of garden design, - visit her website for more information and to sign-up: https://bit.ly/3BGAE63 **Use discount code 'TenTwenty' for 20% off on the latest workshop modules from…

Debbie de Boltz, Head of Fundraising at Farleigh Hospice in Essex talks about the Christmas Tree recycling programme. #gardeningtips #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas #garden==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFo…

#gardening #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and…

Ken heads back to his roots and where he first started out in London for a tour of the Victoria Embankment Gardens. #gardeningtips #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas #garden ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3w…

#gardening #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and…

#gardening #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and…

#gardening #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and…

#gardening #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special content and…

Visit Vegplotter.com's website here: https://vegplotter.com/?wrg#gardening #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive …

Visit Gro-Rite Horticulture's website here: https://bit.ly/49GgVii#gardening #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusiv…

#garden #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special conte…

#garden #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas #flowers ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra spec…

#gardening #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special co…

#gardening #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special co…

#gardening #gardeningadvice #winter #xmas ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: https://bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loaded with extra special co…

Highlights from Ken Crowther's new gardening phone-in show on City Sound Radio: bit.ly/3tDxV9NIn this show Ken answers questions on tulip bulb planting, cyclamen, dahlias and reviews mowers. Listen live on the third Sunday of the month from 09:00am.Send your questions in advance to post@worldradiogardening.com.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Hor…

Answer the question and find out how to enter this competition: https://bit.ly/4fJOqTW==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening.com, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. Th…

Ken Crowther talks to internationally renown garden designer and landscape architect, Peter Donegan.#MelbourneFlowerShow #Ireland #gardening #horticulture ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening.com, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, Worl…

Oliver Rogers talks to National Trust volunteer, David Simmonds and visits Hatfield Forest in Essex to see some of the many wonderful trees. #ancienttrees #wood #placestovisit @nationaltrustpodcasts==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for …

Ken explains how to make a poinsettia turn its leaves red again. #poinsettias #rhubarb #gardeningadvice #plants #plantingideas==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is pl…

Highlights from Ken Crowther's new gardening phone-in show on City Sound Radio: bit.ly/3tDxV9NListen live on the third Sunday of the month from 09:00am.Send your questions in advance to post@worldradiogardening.com.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering syste…

Ken talks to Dick Woods from Finches Friend about the Cleaner Feeder range.For more information on the feeders visit their website: bit.ly/49IRTiw==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forge…

John Mason in Australia takes a look at options for mulches and mulching in drier climates.For more information on ACS Distance learning and to apply for a course visit: bit.ly/3m5K7vI==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order del…

Ken talks to TV presenter and wildlife gardening writer, Kate Bradbury. ==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will…

Ken talks to Ellen Miles known as the 'Guerrilla Gardener' about her latest book to encourage people to get out and garden.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is plann…

Ken and Oliver talk about some of the pumpkin patches in Essex open during October 2024.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newslet…

Some help with pruning a Stepover apple tree from Ken Crowther.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyFor 2024, World Radio Gardening is planning a series of 4 exclusive newsletters. These will be loade…

Ken Crowther and Oliver Rogers highlight some of the best apple tasting days for October. Includes a short interview with Elizabeth Waugh from the Rivers Heritage Site and Orchard in Sawbridgeworth. For more information on this apple day visit: https://bit.ly/4eb55j3==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Ga…

Ken Crowther talks to tv presenter and wildlife gardening expert, Chris Baines.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHyAlso, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee …

Ken offers some advice on what to do in the garden this month and suggests planting autumn flowering bulbs, such as Saffron Crocus. There is also plenty still to be doing in the vegetable patch.==We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticultural Supplies sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail…