Plants for Free

Plants for Free

Author: BBC Radio Ulster August 1, 2020 Duration: 39:53

David Maxwell is joined by Cherry Townsend and Jim Bradley in a live phone-in answering your questions on struggling veg and the flowering hedge. Also the best way to propagate and keep your garden growing. Maurice Parkinson shares his expertise on the Daylily. And the humble Shield Bug – does it really stink or does it just look like a North American variety that actually does!

This programme has been edited since the original broadcast.


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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14/10/2017 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:28
In Gardeners' Corner this week, David Maxwell visits Helen Dillon's new garden by the sea and finds out why the plants are looking so happy and thriving within her walled garden. Also in the programme Helen Mark visits S…
07/10/2017 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:27
This Saturday David Maxwell is joined in the Gardeners' Corner phone-in studio by experts Brendan Little and Neil Porteous and you can phone 03030 805555, text 81771 or email gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk to have your garden…
30/09/2017 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:34
This week David Maxwell visits Barbara Pilcher at her seaside home to talk about what to do with herbs during autumn and winter. Jim Bradley offers advice on choosing statement plants for the patio. David talks downsizin…
23/09/2017 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:06
This week David Maxwell and the Gardeners' Corner roadshow head to Ballymena, where members of the local Macmillan Cancer Support Group put their gardening questions to experts Ann Fitzsimons and Brendan Little. Among th…
16/09/2017 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:46
In Gardeners' Corner this week with David Maxwell: a visit to Mount Stewart, where head gardener Neil Porteous is keeping the colour going with Autumn Asters. Cherry Townsend is harvesting and planting seed at Kilcoan Ga…
09/09/2017 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:32
David Maxwell presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
02/09/2017 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:12
Helen Mark takes the Gardeners' Corner Roadshow to Mount Stewart where Neil Porteous and Sarah Cook answer a variety of gardening questions.
Gardeners' Corner summer phone-in with Helen Mark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:40
This Saturday morning it's the Gardeners' Corner summer phone-in with Ann Fitzsimons and Neil Porteous, they will also be talking about seasonal planting and tips for the week.
Gardeners' Corner summer phone-in with Helen Mark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:38
This Saturday morning it's the Gardeners' Corner summer phone-in with Averil Milligan and Jim Bradley, they will also be talking about seasonal planting and tips for the week.
05/08/2017 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:41
In Gardeners' Corner this week with Helen Mark, a visit to Ann Fitzsimons country pond reveals an abundance of water loving plants, we find out how to grow a scented camomile lawn, and Barbara Pilcher and David Love Came…