
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
73 episodes
Battery Powered Gardening & Hellebore Questions Answered
Full power ahead this week as we discuss battery powered garden kit with Jason from Henton & Chattel! Jill has a recipe for delicious celeriac, smoky bacon and mustard soup as Matin pulls up the last of the celeriac from the veg plot, we ha...
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Episode 27
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37:28

RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year Competition & Why Pruning Roses Hard Now Could Mean Amazing Blooms
How Chelsea Flower Show's "Plant of the Year" is chosen, what you should be doing in the garden this week plus how to divide snowdrops to share with your friends!#chelseaflowershow #plantoftheyear #snowdrops
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Episode 26
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27:37

RHS Orchid Expert Tells All, Plus, Be Eating Early Potatoes in Just 13 Weeks!
"RHS Orchid Expert Group" Chair David Ridgeway talks about his work on one of the Royal Horticultural Society's oldest committees, we hear about the thousands of orchid paintings the RHS has commissioned as well as some tips on how to care for ...
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Episode 25
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33:11

Behind the Scenes at Gardening Press Event, Plus, Pruning Job That Won't Wait!
Perfect pears, granular goodies & Eve from British Garden Centres. Martin and Jill go behind the scenes to meet some of the exhibitors at the gardening press event. As usual we have listeners' questions & Martin's weekly advice as we ca...
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Episode 24
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33:32

Royal Provenance of Allotment Cooks, Plus Why Now's Best to Sort Suckers!
We're talking to Jayne Hickling, AKA the Allotment Cook! Plus there are answers to questions on Fruit Tree Suckers, Privets & Poinsettia and what to do about Vine Weevils. Links and Videos:Allotment Cooks:
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Episode 23
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46:26

Stunning New Veg Varieties for this Season, and Oh, Bambi! Are There Any Deer Proof Plants?
With a new growing season fast approaching, we're discussing some of the new seeds available this year with Andrew Tokely of Kings Seeds. Also, what to do in your garden this week and we're answering listeners' questions on Amaryllis, Sleeper W...
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Episode 22
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42:13

Sunshine, Gardeners' Friend or Foe? Time to Prune Your Borders & Redcurrant Listeners' Question
Save your skin! We're meeting skin care expert Tracey Hughes to talk about sun protection in the garden, plus we've got a listeners' question on redcurrants and chatting about what you should be doing in your garden this week. VI...
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Episode 21
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29:15

Germinator: 40,000 Tulips! & Why it's now time for Onions, Onions, Onions!
Visiting a flower nursery we meet 'Germinator' Steve Routledge, plus, we have advice for planting onions now & a delicious onion-related recipe to boot!#onions #floralmedia #flowers #nursery #propagation garden #gardening #plants ...
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Episode 20
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40:35

Chelsea Flower Show Floral Judge, Urgent Garden Jobs for This Week & Cherry & Chrysanthemums Questions Answered
Meet the latest addition to the RHS Chelsea Floral judging team: Paula Routledge of Floral Media! Plus we're answering listeners' questions and Martin has the lowdown on what you need to be doing this week in your garden.#garden #garden...
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Episode 19
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36:36

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 3
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34:28
