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

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Podcast Episodes
10/03/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:34
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
03/03/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:43
Cherrie McIlwaine is joined by Barbara Pilcher and Jim Bradley on the roadshow, when they answer questions from Hillsborough Horticultural Society.
25/02/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:49
Cherrie McIlwaine offers keen gardeners the latest news and advice, plus visits to gardens large and small around the province.
18/02/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:45
Cherrie McIlwaine offers keen gardeners the latest news and advice, plus visits to gardens large and small around the province.
11/02/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:42
Cherrie McIlwaine is joined in the studio by the gardening experts to answer your calls. Lines are open at 0845 955 5678 [standard rates].
04/02/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:44
Cherrie McIlwaine looks at everyone's favourite winter bulb, the snowdrop, alongside hellebores and winter scented cherry trees, and finds out where they grow best.
28/01/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:51
Cherrie McIlwaine offers keen gardeners the latest news and advice, plus visits to gardens large and small around the province.
21/01/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:29
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
14/01/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:48
Join Cherrie McIlwaine in the studio for the first phone-in of the year, when winter gardening is the subject for discussion. Lines are open on 08459 555 678 [local charges apply].
07/01/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:22
Cherrie McIlwaine and the team travel to the Co. Down village of Ballywalter, where the Women's Institute host the Gardeners' Corner roadshow.