Pruning and Potatoes for St Patrick’s

Pruning and Potatoes for St Patrick’s

Author: BBC Radio Ulster March 13, 2021 Duration: 56:24

Join David Maxwell for another spring edition of Gardeners’ Corner. This week, with St Patrick’s day just around the corner, David explores the art of rose pruning which traditionally should be done by this date. It’s also the day to put potatoes into the ground, but what conditions do they need and what are the best varieties for the back garden? With seed sowing well and truly under way, Barbara Pilcher is in her greenhouse sowing some of her first herbs of the season and Colin Agnew is knee deep in mud, excavating his back garden as he tries to recreate a Victorian fernery. Joining David for this week’s programme are experts Cherry Townsend and Maurice Parkinson. They will be answering listeners’ questions live. If you have a questions email gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk


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.
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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].