25/11/2017

25/11/2017

Author: BBC Radio Ulster November 25, 2017 Duration: 41:46

In Gardeners' Corner this week, David Maxwell visits the orchard at Glenarm Castle with Reg Maxwell and hears how to grow medlars, trees which give spring flowers, fruit and autumn colour. Also in the programme Helen Mark pays a return visit to Wendy Austin's garden in Donegal with Brendan Little who helped Wendy create her orchard last year. Neil Porteous and gardener Alan Ryder show David how the restoration of the old rose garden is coming along, tucked away in a hidden area behind Mountstewart and Cherry Townsend is this week's studio guest with lots of ideas on plants and flowers to brighten up the house in the lead up to Christmas.


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

Duration: 26:40
Cherrie McIlwaine and Barbara Pilcher join David Thompson on a New Year's Eve winter walk around Castleward in County Down.
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.