13/01/2018

13/01/2018

Author: BBC Radio Ulster January 13, 2018 Duration: 40:23

This week in Gardeners' Corner in the first roadshow of 2018 David Maxwell is joined by experts Averil Milligan and Reg Maxwell as they answer gardening questions from members of Drumbeg Gardening Club. Amongst the problems dealt with by the panel are how to manage box blight, mare's tail and sooty mould on rhododendrons along with lots of other tips including when is the best time to sow sweet pea. Lots of good gardening advice to start the new year.


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
13/08/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:35
Join Cherrie McIlwaine and the team for another gardening phone-in. Lines are open on 08459 555 678 [standard rates apply] or you can text 81771 [network rates].
06/08/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:51
Join Cherrie McIlwaine and the team for another gardening phone-in. Lines are open on 08459 555 678 [standard rates apply] or you can text 81771 [network rates].
30/07/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:45
Join Cherrie McIlwaine and the team for another gardening phone-in. Lines are open on 08459 555 678 [standard rates apply] or you can text 81771 [network rates].
23/07/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:24
Join Helen Mark and the team for another gardening phone-in. Lines are open on 08459 555 678 [standard rates apply] or you can text 81771 [network rates].
16/07/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:42
Join Helen Mark and the team for another gardening phone-in. Lines are open on 08459 555 678 [standard rates apply] or you can text 81771 [network rates].
09/07/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:58
Join Cherrie McIlwaine and the team for the first of the summer season of gardening phone-ins. Call on 08459 555 678 [standard rates apply], or text 81771 [network rates].
02/07/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:49
Cherry McIlwaine visits Cairnshill Primary School to hear how the young gardeners there grow vegetables and flowers in the grounds of the school.
25/06/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:44
Cherrie McIlwaine takes the Gardeners' Corner roadshow to Armagh where Brendan Little and Jim Bradley answer gardening questions from members of Wastelands Womens Institute.
18/06/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:44
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.
11/06/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:45
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.