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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 685

Gardeners' Corner
Podcast Episodes
06/10/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:29
Join Cherrie McIlwaine and the gardening experts in the studio to have your calls and texts answered in the regular phone-in.
29/09/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:22
Cherrie McIlwaine and the roadshow team answer gardening questions from members of the Wednesday Friendship Club who meet in Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church in Bangor, Co Down.
22/09/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:04
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
15/09/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:34
Cherrie McIlwaine visits the Bell family outside Lisburn, who have embarked on a vegetable growing project. Barbara Pilcher accompanies her to offer advice with their new venture.
08/09/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:27
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
01/09/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:05
Cherrie McIlwaine presents the weekly programme for keen gardeners with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province.
25/08/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:44
Cherrie McIlwaine heads north to Donegal and the beautiful gardens of Glenveagh Castle, where more than 1200 different plant species are set among the exposed and rugged landscape.
18/08/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:26
Join Cherrie McIlwaine for the Gardeners' Corner summer phone-in.
11/08/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:53
Join Cherrie McIlwaine for the Gardeners' Corner summer phone-in. Call 0845 955 5678 or text 81771.
04/08/2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:43
Join Cherrie McIlwaine for the Gardeners' Corner summer phone-in. Call 0845 955 5678 or text 81771.