Pots & Trowels Podcast
Gardens and gardening discussed by people who know their onions. Martin Fish (RHS judge, broadcaster and gardener for over 40 years) and a series of like-minded green fingered folk have a chat!
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Episodes
54 episodes
Ginger Lily, Cloud Tree, Aeonium & Lavender Questions, plus Martin's first Boss!
Martin runs into his first boss who recalls the time Martin told legendary TV gardener Percy Thrower that he wanted to be in his job! Martin & Jill also visit the U3A in Mansfield and answer their questions on Ginger Lily, Cloud Tree, Aeoni...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:27
Scarification Clarification, Camellia Masterclass & Perfect Parsnip Cake
Camellia expert Jeremy from Stretegate Camellias joins Martin for a masterclass, we clarify what it means to scarify and Jill has a recipe for a beautiful parsnip cake that we can all make (though this episode concentrates on us demolishing it!...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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37:09
Magnificent Mulch, Rose and Fig Questions & all the Usual Garden Goodness
Martin has been a PlantGrow customer for a few years so we are delighted to welcome them on board as a supporter and this episode we meet Daniel from PlantGrow to tell us what they do. Also we have the usual gardening advice and we answer a cou...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:26
How's About Those Apples? Heritage Orchard, Geum Question, Garden Tips & Jill's Seasonal Recipe
Over 300 apple varieties, the heritage orchard has all sorts of apple flavours! Martin and Jill meet some of the volunteers, plus we're answering your questions, sharing a recipe or two plus, Martin tells you what you can be doing in the garden...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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35:02
Gardening Behind Bars, Fruit Bush Query, Winter Colour and Jon Wheatley as Guest of Honour
Martin chats to fellow senior RHS judge and gardener Jon Wheatley, the pair discuss gardening in prison and how Jon got started in horticulture. The team talk winter garden colour options and answer a listeners' question about fruit bushes.&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:24
Gigantic Vegetables, Malvern Flower Show, Spring Cabbage & Geranium/Pelargonium Question
Horticultural Director Charlie Gwynne is our guest today and the team talk gigantic vegetables, what we did with last week's marrow and Martin answers some of your gardening questions.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:28
Marrow Musings, Logan House, Scotland's Hidden Gem and Rhododendron Resuscitation!
Logan House is in Scotland but is able to grow some extremely unusual plants due to its location. The team answer a listeners' question about a poorly rhododendron and Jill has a marrow recipe! (also available in video over on YouTube!)...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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37:11
Rhubarb, Carnivorous Plants, Bulbs, Tomatoes & What Wisteria Options Do I Have? - Pots & Trowels Podcast S02EP01
We're popping up in person for the first time in a video podcast (check that out over on our YouTube channel!) But as we begin season two, we're back to answering your questions on wisteria and rhubarb and talking tomatoes and bulb planting too...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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37:16
Season 2 is coming, and it's a Whopper!
We're back! Season 2 begins this Sunday, 10am UK time - we're starting with an episode featuring carnivorous plants and we're even trying to do this season with some video, so check out our YouTube channel for that!As ever,...
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Season 2
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0:45
Bonus Bloopers! - P&T Podcast Recording Mistakes
Just a bonus episode of some of the outtakes from our first year of podcasting!See you for Season Two!
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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6:15
Southport Flower Show, Raspberry Riddle & Floristry Fun!
Martin and Jill are at Southport Flower Show for it's centenary - They meet one of the organisers Pauline, have some floristry fun with Linda Hardman and answering some listeners' questions!Videos mentioned: Heuchera Master...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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29:51
Agapanthus Expert, What does NPK Mean on Plant Food Plus Apple Pruning Question
The team get together for the penultimate pod of the season - We're meeting Agapanthus specialist Steve Hickman, and there are listeners' questions and the usual tips for what to do in your garden this week.
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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40:54
Chilli Growing Explained, Spacing in the Border & Confidence in your Cuttings!
Martin catches up with Amrit of South Devon Chilli Farm and learns all sorts of tips and tricks to do with chillis. We've got listeners questions, a chilli recipe and some things you should be doing in the garden this week!Recipe Link (...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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39:23
Wonderful Walled Garden, Leafy Lytham & Help! My Hydrangea Has No Flowers!
Flower show season is in full flow so Martin and Jill are working their way around the country - this week it's Chorley's turn as the pair visit Astley Park. There's a chance to look behind the scenes at the old walled garden, we meet Leafy Lyt...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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25:12
Mr Plant Geek, Sweet Pea Problems, Tomato Tips and Rose ID!
We're meeting the one & only Mr Plant Geek (aka Michael Perry) on this week's episode! Michael tells us how he got into gardening and shows Martin some of his favourite plants. There are some listeners' questions and Martin tells us what yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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35:14
BBC Gardeners' World's Arit Anderson on Peat Free, Heritage Veg, Scented Pelargonium & Penstemon
Hampton Court is just the place to meet a variety of gardening gurus! Martin and Jill take time out from their own duties to catch up with Arit Anderson, chat heritage veg with Lucy from 'She Grows Veg' and discover a wonderful scented Pelargon...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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30:46
Carnivorous Plants, Allium Propogation & One Man Wants to Mow
Carnivorous Plants aren't as fragile as they might look! We meet Pete from Wack's Wicked Plants. Plus, how to naturalize Alliums & can Sean mow his newly grown grass? Wack's Wicked: Carnivo...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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29:08
We Need to talk about Peat! Plus, Pelargonium or Geranium, What's the Difference?
We're in potentially controversial waters as we discuss the problem with peat! Also, Martin's been to meet some of the members of the Yorkshire Pelargonium Society. Videos mentioned:
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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31:48
Lincolnshire Show, Have we found the Perfect Plant? Plus a recipe with, maybe, the Perfect Veg too!
Martin and Jill visit the Lincolnshire Show, chat to a couple of exhibitors, plus the team answer a listeners' question on camelia, and Jill has a recipe for spring onions that's delicious!Videos Mentioned:Lincolnshire Show: https:/...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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26:08
Slug Deterrents that Work, Auriculas, Hostas & a Bridal Wreath
Martin and Jill have been to meet James and Nicki and have a look at their collections of auricula and hosta. Martin answers a listeners question on Spiraea Bridal Wreath and we discuss slug deterrents! Videos mentioned:...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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31:04
Rose Deadheading, Martin's Milk Tray Outfit & Discussing Soft Fruit with a Head Gardener
This week it's all go as we chat about everything from rose deadheading & Snow in Summer through to grape vine cuttings and robot tractors! Please do watch the charity video Sean has produced (and buy the song to help the cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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32:23
Patio Perfection, Straightening a Rowan, Apple Tree Followup and a Birthday Spade!
Martin chats to old friend and landscaper Adam Tomlinson. We answer your gardening questions and Martin has some patio-related things you can be doing in your garden this week. Training a Tree’s roots to go deep
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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38:58
Laughing Gardener, Bramley Apple Chat, plus, Lupin & Fuchsia Growing Questions
Martin meets the Laughing Gardener, we have updates on the strawberries, some top tips for tying tomatoes and how to grow lupins from seed. Paul Robinson, aka The Laughing Gardener is here on Facebook:
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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32:16
Chelsea Flower Show: Exhibitor Updates, Celebrity Catchup and Qs on Apples & Manure or Growing Compost?
We have an update from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show where Martin has been judging! Our podcast guests Jonathan (Cosmos) Barry (Proctors) and Dawn from Lincolnshire Pond Plants all give us their experience. There's a chance to hear from some cele...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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33:40
RHS Chelsea Flower Show First Timer! Hydrangea, Asparagus Beetle & Fig Q's
We're talking to Jonathan Sheppard today who's a Cosmos enthusiast! He's going to Chelsea for the first time. Plus we have questions on fig pruning, hydrangea problems and the asparagus beetle.
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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39:31