10/12/2016

10/12/2016

Author: BBC Radio Ulster December 10, 2016 Duration: 41:36

Cherrie McIlwaine looks at festive plants for Christmas and at how to grow Christmas trees in pots. A visit to David Love Cameron's walled garden reveals what produce he will be harvesting for the Christmas kitchen. Barbara Pilcher and Maurice Parkinson talk about winter gardening. What are the benefits for men from joining the growing Men's Shed movement? And there is news of what seasonal delights are on offer at this year's Yuletide market at Rowallane.


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
28/07/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:44
Join Cherrie McIlwaine for the Gardeners' Corner summer phone-in. Call 0845 955 5678 or text 81771.
21/07/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:30
Cherrie McIlwaine visits the beautifully restored Antrim Castle Gardens and is joined by Reg Maxwell who is a regular visitor.
14/07/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:35
Join Helen Mark for the Gardeners' Corner summer phone-in. Call 0845 955 5678 or text 81771 [standard charges apply].
07/07/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:03
Join Helen Mark for the first of the Gardeners' Corner summer phone-ins. Call 0845 955 5678 or text 81771 [standard charges apply].
30/06/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:49
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
23/06/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:20
Cherrie McIlwaine and the roadshow team travel to Banbridge in Co Down, where Jim Bradley and Keith Crawford answer questions from the Banbridge and District Horticultural Society.
16/06/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:38
Cherrie McIlwaine visits Glenarm Castle gardens in the company of Reg Maxwell, and Greenmount agricultural college celebrates its centenary.
09/06/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:45
Join Cherrie McIlwaine in the phone-in studio and have your gardening problems answered by the experts. Call 0845 955 5678 or text 81771.
02/06/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:31
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
26/05/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:49
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.