Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Val Bourne

In this episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat with Josie Lewis, the Head Gardener at Sarah Raven’s garden, Perch Hill in East Sussex. We chat about: Josie’s career to date How she became Head Gardener at Perch Hill Her role and responsibilities The split between admin and gardening  Dahlias, of course, including selection and trialling And much more To learn more about Sarah Raven, click this link To follow Josie Lewis on Instagram, click this link To follow me on Instagram, click this link Thanks for listening and don’t forget to follow and subscribe, and if you’re able please leave a review.  Thank you.  Mike

In this weeks, episode of the Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat to Lucy Butler (@mindful.gardener) from Instagram. Lucy lives with depression, anxiety and low self esteem, but gardening has been her saviour since her late teens. We chat about: Lucy's journey and how living with depression impacts her life How gardening has helped Lucy Smiling depression Lucy's plans for the future You can follow Lucy on her Instagram account by clicking here. Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow and subscribe Mike

Hello, and welcome to the Mike the Gardener – Gardening Podcast. This week, join us as we journey to Burford Garden Company in the stunning Cotswolds, to look at, and buy spring bulbs, and lots, lots more. We have a good look around, enjoying the houseplants, the outdoor garden centre, and the spring bulbs. My thanks to Jess and all at Burford Garden Company for allowing us to record this episode. And I'll be back next week. Thanks for listening. Mike

Hello and welcome back to the Mike, the Gardener – Gardening Podcast. This time, in a spring bulbs special episode, I chat with Otis the Gardener about: Our favourite spring bulbs What we've ordered Where we're going to plant them What compost to use, Lasagna planting Snowdrops & scillas, and everything you could possibly imagine you need to know about spring bulbs It's a fascinating and informative episode, so pop the kettle on, pull up a chair, and treat yourself to half an hour of great gardening facts and fun. See you next time. Mike

In this episode, we go back to Otis and Ben's allotment to talk about: How the weather has impacted growing this year What crops they've grown, what has done well, and not, and why Things they've learnt after three years of growing on the allotment Some useful and helpful hints, tips and hacks You can follow me and Otis on Instagram by clicking the following links: ⁠Mike⁠ ⁠Otis⁠ We will be back again soon to discuss spring flowering bulbs, so do stay tuned. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to ensure you don't miss any episodes. Thank you. Mike

Join me in the second episode of Series 8, when I share what I'm doing here in my own garden on the south coast of the UK. I talk about: What plants I'm growing including tithonia, and ornamental grasses How to care for hostas Overwintering hardy and Abyssinian bananas How to plant a garden effectively Lots of gardening hints, tips and hacks If you have any gardening related questions, do contact me via my Instagram account - click here Thanks for listening and don't forget to follow and subscribe to ensure you don't miss any future episodes. Thank you. Mike

In this episode I head to the nursery of Sienna Hosta to chat about: How to get the very best from your hostas How to win the war with slugs & snails Sienna Hosta's incredible success at nationwide flower shows and their exciting plans for Chelsea 2025, and of course lots more. To find out more and see the incredible range of hostas available to buy, head to the Sienna Hosta website www.siennahosta.co.uk. Don't forget to followed subscribe, and, if you're able please do leave a review. See you shortly for Episode 2! Mike

Welcome to this Chelsea Flower Show special addition with fantastic contributions from: TV presenters Gaby Roslin & Ben Thompson Garden designer Jo Thompson Garden writer Arthur Parkinson Michael Marriott & Rosie Irving Naomi Slade and daughter Holly She Grows Veg Kim Stoddart & Ruth Hayes Sienna Hosta Harespring Cottage Flowers Adam Kirtland Kelly Stone Tom Coleman Alice Hare, and Susie White It's a fascinating episode, as always, which sees me snooping around the Chelsea Flower Show on press day. Thanks for listening and watch out for series 8 coming soon! Mike

In this week's episode I chat with writer, author and owner of Bressingham Gardens, Adrian Bloom. We talk about: The beautiful gardens at Bressingham. Adrian's career, to date The creation of Foggy Bottom His new book, Foggy Bottom - A Garden to Share Photography, plants, and lots, lots more To order Adrian's new book, Foggy Bottom - A Garden to Share, click here. To learn more about Bressingham, click here. To learn more about Foggy Botton garden, click here. To follow me on my Instagram account click here. As always, my thanks to you for listening and don't forget to follow/subscribe and please leave a review if you are able. Thank you. Mike

In this week's episode, I chat with garden writer and author, climate change expert and editor of Amateur Gardening magazine, Kim Stoddart. We chat about: Kim's excellent new book, 'The Climate Change Resilient Vegetable Garden', published by Cool Springs Press. Resilience The importance of connecting with nature Wellbeing Emotional regulation Nutrient density, and, of course, lots more To learn more about Kim head to her website by clicking here, or to her Instagram account by clicking here. You can learn more about me by heading to my Instagram account bye clicking here, or have a read of my writing on Substack by clicking here. Thanks to you all for listening and please don't forget to follow/subscribe and please leave a review if you are able. I'll see you next week. Mike