Step into spring with Gardeners' Corner

Step into spring with Gardeners' Corner

Author: BBC Radio Ulster April 22, 2018 Duration: 41:04

In Gardeners' Corner this week David Maxwell visits Rowallane where Head Gardener Averil Milligan explains to him why the magnificent rhododendrons and camellias do so well there. Averil also has plenty of advice on how to grow them and what problems to look out for. Also in the programme David is joined by Barbara Pilcher at Glenveagh School where teacher Maire McCaughey and her pupils are very excited about three new raised beds and a soon to be built polytunnel have been created for growing vegetables for the kitchen. Brendan Little and Helen Mark are also in the veg garden planting up garlic and shallots.


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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Gardeners' Corner
Podcast Episodes
The Garden in Winter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:57
This week Helen Mark goes to Musgrave Park in Belfast with Ann Fitzsimons and Averil Milligan to talk about the garden in winter.
Gardeners' Corner 14/01/2017 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:10
Helen Mark enjoys the winter garden with Anna Pavord and Brendan Little. Reg Maxwell is in studio and Barbara Pilcher and David Love Cameron talk about herbs and winter greens.
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
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens around the province.
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…
The Roadshow Arrives in Ballycastle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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.