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

Gardeners' Corner
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Duration: 41:10
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07/01/2017 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:17
Helen Mark visits Brendan Little to talk about winter pruning of soft fruit and Keith Crawford joins her in the studio to talk about gardening trends for 2017. Maurice and Barbara discuss colour in January, from grasses…
31/12/2016 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:36
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens around the province.
24/12/2016 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:37
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Festive Gardening [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
10/12/2016 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:36
Cherrie McIlwaine looks at festive plants for Christmas and at how to grow Christmas trees in pots. A visit to David Love Cameron's walled garden reveals what produce he will be harvesting for the Christmas kitchen. Barb…
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Duration: 41:27
This week Cherrie takes the roadshow to Ballycastle where Reg Maxwell and Jim Bradley answer questions from members of Ballycastle and District Gardening Club.