BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

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English Home & Garden Leisure Nature Science

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Episodes 580

Avg. Duration 27m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 4.8 (255)

Since Nov 2020

Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Every Few Days

Format

Episodic

Consistency

82%

Hosting

feeds.megaphone.fm

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About This Podcast

Listen to gardening inspiration from some of the UK’s most loved and well-respected gardening experts in the award-winning BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast. Enjoy growing advice throughout the year with our Conversations series. Join Monty Don, Frances Tophill, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson, Carol Klein and more for friendly gardening chat and informative discussion with the magazine team, perfect for everyone who enjoys gardening. Hear Alan Titchmarsh solve your gardening problems in Ask Alan, find advice for what to do in the garden in our What To Do Now series, and travel the globe with the BBC Gardeners’ World magazine team in Travel Tales: Gardens of the World. With new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and bonus episodes every Saturday, subscribe now, wherever you get your podcasts, and never miss an episode. Find out more at GardenersWorld.com/podcast

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Recent Episodes

S27E6 What To Do Now - Feeding roses, monitoring pests, and creating a wildlife corner

Jun 12, 2026 7m

Mid‑June garden glow-up! Feed your roses, outsmart pesky pests, and build a mini wildlife hangout with three quick wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S27E5 Roses: how to grow, prune and choose the best varieties, with Liam Beddall

Jun 10, 2026 55m

Exploring everything from wild species and wildlife-friendly roses to climbers, ramblers and container growing, Head Rosarian at David Austin Roses, Liam Beddall, shares expert rose-growing advice on…

S27E4 Go behind the scenes at the National Theatre to visit its rooftop Dye Garden

Jun 08, 2026 30m

Explore how plants can be grown and used to create natural dyes for theatrical textiles, the craft and heritage behind indigo dyeing, challenges of achieving consistent colour for stage costumes,…

S27E3 What To Do Now - Spring shrubs, sowing biennials and watering wisely

Jun 05, 2026 8m

Prune spring-flowering shrubs with confidence, sow biennials for next year’s colour, and water wisely to keep your garden thriving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S27E2 Chris Packham on rewilding, wildlife and making a difference

Jun 04, 2026 33m

Chris Packham joins the podcast to talk about rewilding, biodiversity and the power of noticing what’s right in front of us. From the wildlife that first captured his imagination to the value of…

S27E1 Productive gardening: grow more food with less work, with Frances Tophill

Jun 01, 2026 29m

Grow along with Frances Tophill as she shares practical, time-saving ways to build a more productive garden. Starting with soil and light, choosing “good doer” crops, and using low-maintenance…

S26E38 What To Do Now - Sowing tender veg, deadheading spring blooms, and caring for containers

May 29, 2026 8m

End‑of‑May gardening tips for sowing tender veg, deadheading spring blooms, and turbo-charging pots and hanging baskets for a riot of summer colour - and a tastier harvest. Learn more about your ad…

S26E37 Lavender to lilies: The best scented plants for summer and night, with Ashley Edwards

May 28, 2026 29m

Join Gardeners’ World TV presenter Ashley Edwards as he shares the best plants for summer scent. From lavender, rosemary and catmint to roses, jasmine and lilies, you’ll also pick up practical tips…

S26E36 Adam Frost on easy vegetables to grow at home

May 26, 2026 24m

Grow your own vegetables with Adam Frost as he shares easy veg to grow at home. From quick salad crops and carrots to long-term favourites like asparagus, practical advice on soil, containers,…

S26E35 What To Do Now - Chelsea Chop, earthing up potatoes and planting out sweet peas

May 22, 2026 8m

The Chelsea Chop explained, plus how to earth up potatoes in bags for bigger harvests and plant out sweet peas for summer fragrance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

S26E34 The MIND Garden: How one Chelsea garden transformed a community

May 21, 2026 36m

Garden designer Andy Sturgeon and Peer Support Worker Glenn Mahaffy explore how the MIND Garden evolved from a Chelsea Flower Show garden into a thriving community space supporting mental health and…

S26E33 Designing with purpose: growing a show garden for Chelsea, with Arit Anderson

May 19, 2026 33m

Show Garden season is nearing, and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and designer Arit Anderson takes us behind the scenes of creating a RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden that blends innovation, teamwork…

S26E32 What To Do Now - Hardening off, dividing and planting up summer containers

May 16, 2026 8m

Harden off and plant out tender seedlings, divide perennials for stronger growth (and free plants), and create show-stopping summer pots and hanging baskets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

S26E31 Why joy might be the most important skill in the garden, with Amy Chapman

May 14, 2026 28m

Discover the joy in growing, whatever space you have. With beginner‑friendly gardening advice, small‑space growing ideas, and nature‑led projects for every season, gardener and author Amy Chapman…

S26E30 Outside your door: growing British flowers for beauty, wildlife, and wellbeing, with Georgie Newbery

May 12, 2026 43m

Flower farmer and florist Georgie Newbery explores the beauty and impact of growing seasonal, British-grown flowers, sharing practical advice, personal stories, and a powerful philosophy around…

S26E29 What To Do Now - Final call for maincrop spuds, tackling weeds and mulching like crazy

May 08, 2026 8m

Early May in the garden tasks to set you up for a brilliant summer harvest - get ruthless with weeds, squeeze in your last maincrop potatoes, and mulch now to lock in moisture. Learn more about your…

S26E28 Growing more with less: beautiful, edible gardens in small spaces, with Anna Greenland

May 07, 2026 41m

Grower and author Anna Greenland explores how even the smallest spaces can produce beautiful, flavour packed food through thoughtful plant choices, healthy soil, and a deeper understanding of nature.…

S26E27 Unlocking the potential of your plot, with Toby Buckland

May 04, 2026 32m

Heavy clay, deep shade, a sun scorched patch of ground where nothing seems to flourish. It's easy to see these as problems, but sometimes the very thing you are battling is the key to a garden that…

S26E26 What To Do Now - Sowing seeds, smartening up the lawn and stopping the Great Flop!

May 02, 2026 9m

Practical May gardening - sow seeds at the perfect moment, get your lawn looking sharper with less fuss, and stake perennials early to stop the dreaded ‘great flop’ before summer hits. Learn more…

S26E25 From plot to planet: De-Graft Mensah on allotment growing and Make a Metre Matter

Apr 30, 2026 27m

BBC Newsround presenter De Graft Mensah reflects on his “baptism of fire” into allotment growing, sharing honest lessons from successes, failures and the joy of community gardening. He discusses how…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast have?

BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast has published 580 episodes since November 2020, covering topics in Home & Garden, Leisure.

Is BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast still active?

BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 27m.

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