02/12/2017

02/12/2017

Author: BBC Radio Ulster December 2, 2017 Duration: 41:20

In this week's programme David Maxwell visits the arboretum at Castlewellan Forest Park where the famous Castlewellan Gold was born. He's joined by Averil Milligan from the National Trust's Rowallane Garden and by John Watson from the NI Forest Service. David explores the unique flora and also encounters some rather special fauna as the gardens are home to a thriving population of Red Squirrels. Also in the programme, Helen Mark is in Donegal where Gareth Austin is taking hardwood cuttings and growing pea shoots as a winter salad.


Tune into Gardeners' Corner from BBC Radio Ulster for a weekly dose of practical wisdom and quiet inspiration rooted in the soil of the province. Host David Maxwell guides each episode with the ease of a knowledgeable friend, sharing the latest horticultural advice and seasonal news you can actually use. This isn't just theory; the podcast actively explores, taking you on audio visits to thriving plots and personal havens, from expansive estates to modest backyards, revealing the unique stories they grow. You'll hear firsthand from those who tend them, gathering tips that work in real gardens. It’s a consistent resource for anyone with a trowel and a bit of earth, whether you're nurturing a windowsill herb box or planning a perennial border. The conversation is always grounded, focused on the tangible joys and challenges of growing things. Listen for a genuine connection to the gardening community and a deeper understanding of your own patch, all delivered with the trusted quality of BBC Radio Ulster. Each episode feels like a welcome break, a moment to think about what's possible just outside your door.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 685

Gardeners' Corner
Podcast Episodes
04/06/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:49
Cherrie McIlwaine takes the roadshow to the Church of the Holy Spirit in Glengormley, where members of the church put their questions to the gardening experts.
28/05/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:58
Cherrie McIlwaine visits gardens where wildlife and gardeners live in harmony, to learn what gardeners can do to ensure wildlife is protected in both urban and rural gardens.
21/05/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:26
Cherrie McIlwaine and the team will be reflecting on a big weekend for gardeners, with Garden Show Ireland at Hillsborough and the Grand Garden and Craft Fair at Mounstewart.
14/05/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:18
Cherrie McIlwaine and the gardening experts are in the phone-in studio to answer your gardening problems. The lines are open on 08459 555 678 [local rates apply].
30/04/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:29
This week Cherrie takes the roadshow to the Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ballylesson, where members of the parish put their gardening questions to Barbara Pilcher and Brendan Little.
23/04/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:46
Cherrie travels to Springhill in Moneymore, where she explores the grounds with Barbara Pilcher and Jim Bradley, then to the walled garden at the Argory in County Armagh.
16/04/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:25
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
09/04/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:52
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
02/04/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:28
Cherrie McIlwaine visits Ringhaddy on the shores of Strangford Lough to see daffodils growing in abundance, from the established varieties to new and unusual cultivars.
26/03/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:29
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.