Talking Dirty

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Episodes 195

Avg. Duration 46m

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Apple Rating ★ 4.8 (12)

Since Jul 2020

Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Get Gardening's podcast for plant lovers is jam-packed with choice plants. Hosts Thordis and Alan Gray (of East Ruston Old Vicarage gardens) catch up with their horticultural (or should that be naughty-cultural!) friends to talk about their favourite plants of the moment. It's a bit like a stroll around a fantastic nursery or inspiring garden, but with someone telling you what all the plants are! There are lots of growing and propagation tips included, and everyone shares their latest FLOMO (FLoral/plant-based fOMO). Check out the show notes or our website (getgardeningnow.co.uk) for a full plant list to accompany each episode.

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Recent Episodes

S1E139 East Ruston Old Vicarage January 2026

Feb 06, 2026 37m

A new year and plenty to talk about. Join Alan Gray as he takes you and Thordis on a 'wander' through the plants wowing at East Ruston Old Vicarage this month. PLANT LISTClianthus puniceus ‘Kākā…

S1E138 Farewell to 2025

Dec 17, 2025 48m

It's been a little while. Thank you for your patience.Alan and Thordis wish you a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2026.PLANT LISTAnemone pavoninaAgave montanaDaphne bholua ‘Spring…

S1E137 East Ruston Old Vicarage September '25

Sep 24, 2025 34m

September already and East Ruston Old Vicarage is as bursting with colour as you might expect! Alan Gray brings just a few favourites for Show and Tell, while Thordis is FLOMO*ing over a very 'Alan'…

S1E136 East Ruston Old Vicarage August 2025

Aug 27, 2025 44m

This month Alan Gray has come along with an arm full of Show and Tell, from his container-planting stalwarts to an eye-catching Crinum! I bet you'll be ooh-ing and aah-ing as much as his Talking…

S1E135 East Ruston Old Vicarage July 2025

Jul 23, 2025 40m

From gap-fillers to planting for climate change, here's a meander through Alan Gray's latest escapades at East Ruston Old Vicarage, alongside his Talking Dirty co-presenter Thordis.PLANT…

S1E134 East Ruston Old Vicarage June 2025

Jun 25, 2025 46m

Nearly the end of June already, past the Summer solstice and plenty to talk about at East Ruston Old Vicarage, particularly Alan Gray's latest planty purchases from their summer plant fair! Get ready…

S1E133 East Ruston Old Vicarage May 2025

May 14, 2025 48m

No rain, but lots of other things to put smiles on our faces at East Ruston Old Vicarage, from the last of the Daffodils to punchy Pelargoniums and fab Foxglove trees!PLANT LISTTulipa 'Yellow…

S1E132 East Ruston Old Vicarage April '25

Apr 16, 2025 42m

What weather we've had! As you can imagine there's plenty to talk about at East Ruston Old Vicarage, including an exciting new planting project for Alan Gray...PLANT LISTMagnolia 'Vulcan'Magnolia…

S1E131 East Ruston Old Vicarage - March '25

Mar 12, 2025 43m

After an impromptu lurgy-induced break, Talking Dirty returns to explore the wonders at East Ruston Old Vicarage this March. Alan Gray - owner of the 32-acre garden on the Norfolk coast - shares new…

S1E130 East Ruston Old Vicarage January Special

Jan 29, 2025 36m

It's been quite a brutal start to the year, but that hasn't stopped East Ruston Old Vicarage from turning out some showstoppers this winter! From bulbs in the garden to shrubs under glass, Alan Gray…

S1E129 East Ruston Old Vicarage December Special

Dec 21, 2024 48m

Alan Gray and Thordis are feeling festive and they're celebrating with some seasonal Show and Tell from Alan's 32 acre garden on the Norfolk coast, from the plants you'd expect to be dazzling in…

S1E128 East Ruston Old Vicarage November Special

Nov 27, 2024 37m

Alan Gray and Thordis take a look at the plants still packing a punch, even though East Ruston Old Vicarage closed to visitors last month...from fab foliage to seasonal blooms.PLANT LISTIris…

S1E127 East Ruston Old Vicarage October Special

Oct 30, 2024 47m

Alan Gray and Thordis take a look at the plants stunning the visitors at East Ruston Old Vicarage this month, including some unusual foliage plants.PLANT LISTLapageria roseaPassiflora…

S1E126 East Ruston Old Vicarage September Special

Sep 25, 2024 42m

Alan Gray and Thordis look back at East Ruston Old Vicarage's starring role on BBC show Gardeners' World, plus container planting, greenhouse overhauling and Hedychiums.PLANT LISTManihot…

S1E125 East Ruston Old Vicarage August Special

Aug 28, 2024 51m

From the climbers impressing Alan Gray this summer to the ways he's updating container planting, here's our latest special on the garden at East Ruston Old Vicarage.Talking Dirty is taking a little…

S1E124 Nick Macer of Pan Global Plants (Part Two)

Aug 07, 2024 49m

Settle back and get ready for another plant extravaganza with Nick Macer of Pan Global Plants. In Part Two of his Talking Dirty appearance, he shares plants for the future, great foliage combos,…

S1E124 Nick Macer of Pan Global Plants (Part One)

Jul 31, 2024 35m

This week it's a much-looked forward to episode with none other than Nick Macer of Pan Global Plants. From the extraordinary plants which have turned up on his nursery, to the ways he's testing…

S1E123 East Ruston Old Vicarage July Special

Jul 24, 2024 42m

From propagation successes to exciting new container combos, here's our latest special on the garden at East Ruston Old Vicarage.PLANT LISTMitraria coccineaBeschorneria yuccoidesAgave montanaFuchsia…

S1E123 Persicaria, Cuphea and Astelia with Steve Edney of No Name Nursery (Part Two)

Jul 17, 2024 26m

Part Two of our latest podcast with Steve Edney of the No Name Nursery continues with tales of the Chelsea Flower Show. Plus Alan Gray (East Ruston Old Vicarage) and Thordis spy more special plants…

S1E123 Farfugium, Fatsia & more Fab Foliage with Steve Edney of No Name Nursery (Part 1)

Jul 10, 2024 36m

Partially recovered from taking the No Name Nursery to the Chelsea Flower Show, Steve Edney shares some of his favourite jungle plants from their display with Alan Gray (East Ruston Old Vicarage) and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Talking Dirty have?

Talking Dirty has published 195 episodes since July 2020, covering topics in Earth Sciences, Education.

Is Talking Dirty still active?

Talking Dirty is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 46m.