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
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.