17/03/2012

17/03/2012

Author: BBC Radio Ulster March 17, 2012 Duration: 25:48

Cherrie McIlwaine is joined by the gardening experts to answer your calls in the regular phone-in. Call 0845 955 5678, text 81771 [standard charges apply].


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
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31/12/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:40
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24/12/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:54
Cherrie McIlwaine and the Gardeners' Corner crew celebrate Christmas Eve with seasonal gardening thoughts.
17/12/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:45
Cherrie McIlwaine and the Gardeners' Corner roadshow travel to Sentry Hill in Co Antrim where Barbara Pilcher and Maurice Parkinson answer gardening problems from the community.
10/12/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:33
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
03/12/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:35
Cherrie McIlwaine celebrates the retirement of Rev Bill McMillan MBE, renowned for his award-winning work in the world of floral art.
26/11/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:40
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
19/11/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:30
Cherrie McIlwaine is joined by Brendan Little and Averil Milligan as the guests of Ballycrochan Circle of Friends in Bangor.
12/11/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:39
Cherry McIlwaine visits two very different gardens - an urban low maintenance garden in Belfast and a country garden in the heart of County Down.
05/11/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:47
Cherry McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners, with November's advice phone-in.
29/10/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:43
Cherrie McIlwaine takes the roadshow and the team to answer questions from Waringstown Garden club.