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!
Find all our videos and podcasts at potsandtrowels.com
Episodes
64 episodes
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Venue Changes & More!
Talking to the RHS's head of events about some exciting new gardening show venues, plus we're answering an important question about hydrangeas.#garden #gardening #plants #GrowYourOwn #rhschelsea Listeners to the P&T Podcast...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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33:28
What's in a Name? Why Plant Names Change, Aussie Highlights & Meet West Dean's Head Gardener!
Plant names get changed, but who decides? We're answering this listener's question, plus meet Tom Brown, the head gardener in charge of West Dean, a garden near Chichester, and memories of the recent trip to Australia. Listeners to...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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39:35
Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, Australia - P&T On Tour!
Martin visits his first ever Australian garden centre as P&T goes on tour down under! Jill and Martin walk us through the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney Australia, a wonderful and beautiful free resource right in the heart of the city.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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31:06
The Pots and Trowels Gardening Videos and Podcast: Who are we and why do we do this!?
Royal Horticultural Society judge, and more importantly, host of the Pots & Trowels videos, Martin Fish & Cookery Whiz Jill Fish talk to Sean about how they met and what got them into gardening and cooking. Plus, where did the idea for ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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29:40
BBC Radio Producer with a Horticultural Dream, Plus, Pruning Job that Won't Wait!
When Martin talks gardening on BBC radio he works with Ross, a horticulturalist with a big gardening dream! We're also talking about the jobs you should do this week in the garden and Jill has a super seasonal recipe that made all our mouths wa...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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26:57
Perfect Peat-free Compost & If You Have Box Blight, There's Still Hope!
We meet The team behind Plantgrow, our super sponsors, Martin and Jill visit and find out how they make their organic products - and we're answering gardening questions such as - why box blight might not be the end for your hedge!Listen...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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30:33
Keep Cyclamen & Poinsettia Perfect for Christmas & Hear from International Garden Designer David Stevens
We meet international garden designer David Stevens, There are listeners' questions on apple trees and tips on keeping your seasonal houseplants such as cyclamen and poinsettia looking tip top!Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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34:44
Plant Bare Root Roses Now, Plus, Perfect Christmas Trees and the age-old "Real vs. Artificial" Debate
Discover the secrets behind choosing the perfect Christmas tree with Paul Maxey of Scothern Nurseries near Lincoln. You'll walk away with a new-found appreciation for the Nordman fir's soft needles. From historical choices to modern selection t...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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31:02
Hardwood Cuttings: Now’s the Time to Act & Why RHS Gardens are Set to Glow this Winter
Martin Explains why now's the right time to take hardwood cuttings of soft fruit bushes, we answer some listeners’ questions on preparing new borders and fig trees & meet Sarah Mullan of the RHS as she talks about the Glow festivals illumin...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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26:06
From Tennyson to Tulips: Bardney Manor’s Revival & The Gardening You Need to do this Week!
Listeners to the P&T Podcast can get a discount simply by entering the code POTSANDTROWELS - T's & C's apply, see the PlantGrow website for details.Tulip tips, a mature tree discussion, less than mature chicken discussion and Ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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38:55
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