Kells Bay Gardens

Kells Bay Gardens

Author: BBC Radio Ulster April 20, 2019 Duration: 41:10

In this week's gardening programme David Maxwell visits the rainforest - but he hasn't gone to the southern hemisphere, he's in south west Ireland at Kells Bay Gardens in County Kerry. The gardens boast a forest of mature Tree Ferns which give them a unique Jurassic feeling. David meets the current custodian of the gardens Billy Alexander who explains how he can push the limits of gardening in Ireland due to the mild microclimate. Also in the programme, Helen Mark visits Conrad McCormick who is growing Cannas and Dahlias from seed.


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
19/05/2012 [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.
12/05/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:06
Cherrie McIlwaine is joined in the studio by the gardening experts to answer your calls. The lines are open on 08459 555 678 [charges apply].
05/05/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:44
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
28/04/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:21
Cherrie McIlwaine is joined by Averil Milligan and Jim Bradley, answering questions from the audience at St Patrick's Church Hall in Magheralin.
21/04/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:19
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
14/04/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:00
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
07/04/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:52
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
31/03/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:43
Cherrie McIlwaine looks at plants that would have been fashionable at the time of the Titanic, and visits some new gardens created in Belfast's Titanic Quarter.
24/03/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:43
Cherrie McIlwaine joins Maurice Parkinson and Brendan Little to answer questions from parents and teachers at Belfast High School. Call 0845 955 5678 [standard charges apply].
17/03/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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].