28/05/2011

28/05/2011

Author: BBC Radio Ulster May 28, 2011 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.


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
01/01/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:02
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
11/12/2010 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:48
Cherrie McIlwaine takes the Gardeners' Corner roadshow to Harmony just outside Lisburn for some seasonal gardening questions and answers.
04/12/2010 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:27
The weekly gardening programme with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province. Presented by Cherrie McIlwaine.
20/11/2010 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:36
Cherrie McIlwaine and Brendan Little visit Ringdufferin, on the edge of Strangford Lough in Co Down, where they enjoy a late autumn walk around the beautiful gardens.
13/11/2010 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:41
The weekly gardening programme with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province. Presented by Cherrie McIlwaine.
06/11/2010 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:41
Cherrie McIlwaine is joined by Jim Bradley and Maurice Parkinson on the Gardeners' Corner roadshow at Ballyclare Golf Club to give advice and answer members' gardening problems.
30/10/2010 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:59
Cherrie McIlwaine presents Halloween gardening fun with pumpkins, nuts and apples on the menu. With advice on planting, growing and cooking these seasonal fruits from the garden.
23/10/2010 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:57
More gardening advice for listeners with the Gardeners' Corner phone-in. Cherrie McIlwaine is joined by Brendan Little and Jim Bradley in the studio.
16/10/2010 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:51
The weekly gardening programme with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province. Presented by Cherrie McIlwaine.
09/10/2010 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:24
The weekly gardening programme with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province. Presented by Cherrie McIlwaine.