January Phone-in

January Phone-in

Author: BBC Radio Ulster January 12, 2019 Duration: 41:34

Join David Maxwell for the January Gardeners' Corner phone-in with experts Averil Milligan and Reg Maxwell. The number to call is 03030 805555 or to text its 81771 (standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles apply and texts will be charged at your standard message rate.) In the programme lots of great gardening advice on offer and also David joins Neil Porteous for a winter walk where they both enjoy the scent from winter flowering plants in particular the beautiful witch hazel.


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
22/10/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:52
Cherry McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
15/10/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:45
Cherry McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
08/10/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:57
Cherry McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
01/10/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:24
Join Cherrie McIlwaine for the October phone-in. Call 08459 555 678 to have your gardening problems solved.
24/09/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:35
Cherrie McIlwaine is joined by Averil Milligan and Jim Bradley on the roadshow as they answer questions from members of Ballyholme Parish Walking Group.
17/09/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:40
Helen Mark visits Brendan Little's garden in Kerrykeel where fruit and vegetables, ornamental plants, trees, shrubs and wildlife happily co-exist.
10/09/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:15
Cherry McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
03/09/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:01
Cherry McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
27/08/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:48
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].
20/08/2011 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:41
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].