Festive Gardening

Festive Gardening

Author: BBC Radio Ulster December 17, 2016 Duration: 41:38

This week we visit Mount Stewart to see what's flowering in winter, Mark Patterson brings us up to date with his new allotment and discusses what new gardeners would like for Christmas, Wendy Austin joins Cherrie for the Christmas book review including the wonderful Irish Garden by Jane Power, Cherry Townsend comes into the studio to chat about last minute seasonal foliage for the house and Ian Orr from East Lothian Gardens tells Cherrie about a forthcoming garden trail in Scotland - a perfect present for gardeners in Northern Ireland. We finish the programme with gardening tips from Neil Porteous.


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
19/03/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:44
Cherrie McIlwaine takes the Gardeners' Corner roadshow to Londonderry where members of Foyle U3A Gardening Club put their gardening questions to the team.
12/03/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:29
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.
05/03/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:58
Cherrie McIlwaine and the gardening experts are in the phone-in studio to answer your gardening problems. The lines are open on 08459 555 678 [local rates apply].
26/02/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:34
Cherrie McIlwaine visits Castle Espie outside Comber, Vivienne Kirk's suburban wildlife haven, and the F E McWillliam Sculpture garden in Banbridge.
19/02/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:34
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.
12/02/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:33
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.
29/01/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:18
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small round the province.
22/01/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:43
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.
15/01/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:29
Cherrie McIlwaine takes the roadshow to Drumbeg where the local gardening club put their questions to the experts.
08/01/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:46
Cherrie McIlwaine presents gardening advice and news and visits gardens around the province.