Episodes
Professor Alice Roberts chats to Mollie about archaeology found in the gardens of the UK and how her garden is her happy place. We hear from listener Rupert who grows Godfrey garlic, a true yet huge variety, he has tips for planting too. Darren answers an interesting question about a neighbour dispute over ivy, there are money saving tips, jobs for the week ahead... and as always, plenty of laughs throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Well, what a rollercoaster of a podcast. The computer wasn't working properly and then it died altogether. Then Darren had a medical thing which meant he couldn't finish the end of it....oh the jeopardy! But the good news is, we made a fist of it. One listener has sprouting shop bought garlic, is it viable? We talk to a fabulous community charity which plants and looks after dozens of local orchards. Andy Lound brings us some more horticultural history...and there are a few giggles along the way. Join us...For more on the community orchards - www.fruitandnutvillage.org.uk Hosted on Acast. S...
Welcome to another pod! George Plumptre tells us how you can open your garden for the National Garden Scheme - your garden does not have to be perfect! Andy Lound explains the history of wassailing. We meet Simon who runs an onion club down the local pub. Lots of your gardening questions answered, bit of rapping, bit of laughing, the usual thing :-) oh and Darren was high throughout...come and join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All about the humble yet beautiful snowdrop. We hear from George Plumptre CEO of NGS about his forthcoming snowdrop zoom talk. We talk to galanthus.co.uk about why this little flower is so popular and just how much bulbs can fetch. Darren does some beautiful snowdrop poetry too. As always, we get some of your gardening questions answered - oh and be warned - there is a silly amount of silliness towards the end.... :-) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lots in this weeks pod. Adam Frost talks openly to Mollie about his struggles with mental health and what has helped him. Your gardening questions answered on spent hyacinths and where to start with making a veg bed from scratch. Mollie and Darren play Nut or Not, Andy Lound brings us the history of roses, money saving tips and lots of smiles. We hope you enjoy :-) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy New Year Podbeans! Darren is still positive for covid but we still manage to make a fist of it! We hear from Kevin Beresford, the self proclaimed dullest man in Britain, about his latest calendar; Allotments of Redditch. Lots of gardening questions answered included an interesting slot on how to make compost, where to start on creating a compost heap at home. Jobs for the week ahead, the obligatory gardening jokes and a look at the wildlife winners and losers of 2023. There's a bit of laughter along the way :-) Thank you for being with us as we head in to a new year x Hosted on Acast...
Happy New Year friends! It's a slightly shorter pod, Darren has covid but he just about coped! We look at how to recycle your Christmas tree, a few jobs for the stormy week ahead and even though he's below par, Dazzler still manages to do some singing :-) See you next year. Enjoy. Mollie x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andy Lound makes a return this week with a look at the history of pea genetics. We have our final festive gift suggestion and questions answered on slippery decking and patios, freezing water butts and hellebore health. Along with a bit of festive fun. Merry Christmas from Mollie and Darren x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We hear from Darren regarding the community projects he runs and how it helps people enormously in their lives - powerful stuff. In the run up to Christmas, we have home made gift ideas. Your gardening questions answered and your company cherished. Come and join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Christmassy feel! Darren has solid advice on looking after your Christmas tree in the house and all important tips for choosing your poinsettia, some interesting advice on your rights if it dies within days of you getting it home! We hear from Bob Sweet, the horticultural director of the BBC Gardeners World Live show at the NEC next year. Lots of your questions answered, bit of singing, bit of laughing....usual thing. Come and join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another fascinating episode! We find out how easy it is to hire your Christmas tree, you can have it delivered and then picked up after Christmas, you can even have the same tree each year! Mollie and Darrens Christmas cracker details of how to make horticultural bath bombs. We meet The Seed Card Company who have a fantastic range of products that you can plant. Plenty of your gardening questions answered and a ridiculous amount of laughing towards the end...well, it is nearly Christmas :-)www.theseedcardcompany.comwww.loveachristmastree.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Ever thought about a change of change of career? Darren tells us it's never too late to start a new one in horticulture. Christmas gift ideas begin with Mollie and Darren's Christmas Cracker. How on earth do experts find non native Asian hornet's nests? You'll be amazed how! Darren delves in to the benefits of a no dig garden. Lots of your gardening questions answered, with a bit of singing and laughing along the way. Come and join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A packed episode! We meet Fergus the forager who explains how mushrooms can be used for some surprising purposes and encourages us to experiment - and head down Mollie's Pickling parlour to learn how to preserve mushrooms for up to 2 years. Darren answers questions on the difference between indoor and outdoor cyclamen, choosing compost and gardening veganically. Learn how to deter mice from your homes, oh, and there's a bit of singing and laughing too :-) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Delving in to the world of spiders, both garden and house varieties. Mollie talks to Buglife about these fascinating creatures. The amazing Andy Lound brings us the history of the foxglove and we hear from Keith who was taken to hospital with suspected sepsis after a simple prick from a rose thorn on his thumb. As a result, Darren discusses safety whilst gardening. As always, lots of advice, giggles and jobs for the week ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We talk to The British Hedgehog Society about how hedgehogs have fared this year and the risks they face. Darren answers your gardening questions and we talk about which veg are easily propagated from the supermarket. Learn how to use all of those unripened tomatoes in the greenhouse, Mollie takes you down the pickling parlour to make chutney. As always, lots of fun too!www.thebritishhedgehogs.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Halloweeeen feel....Darren explains the uses for many herbs used in witchcraft, there's a recipe for pumpkin face cream and a pickled pumpkin side dish. Ever thought about turning shop bought flowers in to plants? Darren shares tips of how to do so. We answer your gardening questions, give you jobs for the week ahead and have a jolly good laugh along the way. Join us.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The hibernation period is here and we take a look at the beautiful ladybird and explain why there are hundreds hiding in the double glazing! We're joined by the fabulous charity Buglife. Darren answers more of your gardening queries and Andy Lound delves in to the history of carrots. We also laugh a bit.Please do have a look at Buglife, they do amazing work - www.buglife.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Celebrating Apple Day! We talk to Tom the apple man about heritage varieties and to Gwatkins cider to see how easy it is to do it yourself. Mollie visits the World Conker Championships and meets the fabulous King Conker. Darren answers your gardening questions, tells ridiculous jokes and has lots of jobs for the week ahead for you. Oh, and we laugh a bit...tomtheappleman.co.ukGwatkincider.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a false start...we discuss preparing hanging baskets and pots for winter colour. Darren profiles the woodlouse. As always, there's jobs, jokes and garden related questions answered. Anyone else got compost flies in the house? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we visit the Malvern Autumn Show and meet award winner Ian Neale with his massive marrow, swede and celery in the giant vegetable tent. Mollie sits down for a chat with TV presenter Nicki Chapman and Arit Anderson from Gardeners World to celebrate the change of seasons. As always Darren answers your gardening questions and has some handy jobs for the autumnal week ahead. As always...we laugh too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monty Don makes a mountain (of compost) out of a molehill, Darren offers advice on how to take cuttings and there's some tipsy singing at home at Mollie's house. We delve in to the strange world of the worm - and we'll also get lots of your gardening questions answered Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another jolly session. We look at Cannon Hill park in Birmingham and talk about the benefit of green spaces. Mollie found a packet of seeds at a boot sale, find out if you can you plant seeds that are 40 years old. Darren profiles the wasp and we answer a few of your gardening questions. Oh, and we laugh a bit... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Off we go... our first full episode. A few teething problems - which we have left in...it's a learning curve.Today we cover the history of the lawnmower, talk about the Malvern Autumn Show, share money saving tips, explain why we should love slugs, answer some of your gardening questions and as always, do quite a bit of laughing :-) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello! A trailer to welcome you to a new garden podcast. A happy one. Not just gardening but all things garden related. Features, interviews and a whole lot of laughter, positivity and fun a long the way. We are Mollie Green and Darren Rudge, come and join us... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.