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KCLR's The Garden Show S04E03: Orlaith Murphy on 'edimentals', tips for beginner vegetable gardens
May 5, 2026
46m 50s
KCLR's The Garden Show S04E02: Cooking compost, moss control, tulips and more!
Apr 28, 2026
51m 47s
KCLR's The Garden Show S04E01: From daffodils to spring garden maintenance
Apr 21, 2026
47m 21s
KCLR's The Garden Show S03E08: Johnstown Castle & Gardening For The Future
Jul 9, 2025
48m 39s
KCLR's The Garden Show S03E07: An Ghairdin Beo & Vegetable Gardening
Jul 2, 2025
47m 09s
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| 5/5/26 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S04E03: Orlaith Murphy on 'edimentals', tips for beginner vegetable gardens | Embrace the official start of summer with Paul Smyth on The Garden Show! This week, we explore the fascinating world of "edimentals" with guest Orlaith Murphy, discovering how to grow a garden that looks as good as it tastes. Learn why you should be pickling magnolia petals for a gingery treat and how to infuse fig leaves into your next batch of homemade ice cream.Our Plant of the Week is the iconic Hawthorne (or "fairy tree"). Paul delves into its rich Irish folklore and its traditional use in supporting heart health. Plus, Ann Sinnott from the Arboretum joins us to share essential tips for beginner vegetable gardeners, emphasising the golden rule: "feed the soil, not the plants".In our Expert Q&A, we tackle:The right way to use coffee grounds and aged farmyard manure.Top picks for evergreen hedges in the countryside, featuring Yew and Holly.How nematodes provide a safe, biological solution for "gruesome" but effective slug control.Brought to you by Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven, it’s time to get your green fingers ready! | 46m 50s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S04E02: Cooking compost, moss control, tulips and more! | Get ready to transform your garden! Join Paul Smyth on The Garden Show for an episode dedicated to the foundations of a thriving landscape.Special guest Richard Bradley dives into the science of "cooking" compost, revealing why you should actually water your heap and the importance of a 2:1 woody-to-green material ratio to keep the bacteria happy. Tony Breen from the Arboretum also provides a masterclass on lawns, covering everything from moss control with Moactor to the pros and cons of seeds versus rollout turf.Our Plant of the Week is the Tulip. Paul explores their phototropic nature—how they move toward light even in a vase—and the wild history of 17th-century "Tulip Mania," when a single bulb could cost more than a house.In the expert Q&A, we tackle:The dangers of using fresh sawdust and how it can starve your plants of nitrogen.The benefits of "No Mow May" for supporting local pollinators.Why manure and seaweed are better long-term choices than "one-hit wonder" liquid feeds.Brought to you by Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven, it’s time to get those green fingers ready! | 51m 47s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S04E01: From daffodils to spring garden maintenance | Spring has finally arrived! Join Paul Smyth on The Garden Show for a sunshine-filled episode packed with seasonal wisdom. This week, we dive deep into the world of the daffodil, exploring its roots in Greek mythology and its surprising role in modern Alzheimer's treatment.Special guest Dave Hardy from Esker Farm Daffodils reveals the "labour of love" behind breeding new varieties, a meticulous process that can take up to a decade to reach your garden. Ann Sinnott from Arboretum also joins the show to share essential tips for spring maintenance, from feeding your soil to planting summer-flowering bulbs like Dahlias and Lilies.In our expert Q&A, Paul tackles your toughest gardening dilemmas: The "brute force" method for removing brambles—and why you might need a goat! Why you must never thin out bulb leaves if you want blooms next year. Using vinegar and lavender to deter ants in polytunnels. Why Hellebores are the one plant you should never attempt to split.Brought to you by Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven, it’s time to get your green fingers ready! | 47m 21s | ||||||
| 7/9/25 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S03E08: Johnstown Castle & Gardening For The Future | In the last episode of this series of The Garden Show, Paul Smyth talks to Ciaran Fitzgerald of Johnstown Castle, Wexford, ahead of their garden festival this weekend. He chats to Anne Synnott of the Arboretum about gardening for the future. His plants this week are the fern and the hydrangea and Paul finishes the series by tackling a final batch of listener questions | 48m 39s | ||||||
| 7/2/25 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S03E07: An Ghairdin Beo & Vegetable Gardening | On this week's Garden Show, Paul Smyth brings us on a tour of An Ghairdin Beo, led by Sr Mary Carmody and John McHugh. He talks about vegetable gardening with Ann Synnott of The Arboretum, his plant of the week is the dahlia and, as always, he tackles listener questions. | 47m 09s | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S03E06: Importance of Ponds | On this week's episode of The Garden Show, Paul speaks to James Connolly of Arboretum, Kilquade about the importance of ponds. He catches up with Robert Miller who celebrates twenty-five years at Altamont Gardens. Paul's plant of the week is the orchid and as ever, he tackles listeners' gardening questions. | 46m 01s | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S03E05: Flower Farming and Garden Priorities | On this week's garden show Paul Smyth brings us to Garden Show Ireland, at Antrim Castle Gardens, where he chats to Marie Staunton, Andy McCormack and Niall McCauley, about flower farming and garden priorities at this time of year. Shirley Lanigan, author and deputy editor of The Irish Garden magazine joins Paul in studio. Paul's plant of the week is the sweet pea and, as always, he answers listener questionsBrought to you by: Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven Transform your garden with our unbeatable range of plants, trees, tools and garden accessories. See Arboretum.ie | 46m 58s | ||||||
| 6/11/25 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S03E04: Plants in Shaded Areas | On this week's episode of the Garden Show, Paul Smyth talks to Tony Breen of the Arboretum. Tony gives advice on plants that work well in shaded areas and how to create shade with plants. He catches up with Colin Jones, Head Gardener at Salterbridge Gardens. His plant of the week is the rose; he gives advice on good varieties to look out for and on how to tackle pruning. Finally, he tackles listeners questions. | 43m 24s | ||||||
| 6/4/25 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S03E03: Bloom, Annuals and Beddings | On this week's garden show Paul Smyth brought us a lovely flavour of a delightful weekend spent at Bloom, where he caught up with Hazel Woods, Carol Marks and Diarmuid Gavin. Paul's plant of the week is the peony. He answers listener questions in relation to that particular flower and other gardening matters. Finally, he spoke to Tony Breen of the Arboretum Kilquade about annuals and beddings | 47m 17s | ||||||
| 5/28/25 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S03E02: Bloom Week with Arboretum's Rachel Doyle | The second episode of the third season of The Garden Show with Paul Smyth is here thanks to The Arboretum. On this week's garden show Paul Smyth talks to a Plant Scientist, and is joined in studio by Rachel Doyle, Director of Arboretum Home and Gardens. He talks about festivals and garden shows as he looks ahead to Bloom, which takes place this weekend, and the upcoming Carlow Garden Festival. He talks trees and shrubs and answers listeners questions as gardens have burst into life following recent rain. | 48m 14s | ||||||
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| 5/21/25 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S03E01: Spring Into Summer | The first episode of the third season of The Garden Show with Paul Smyth is here with thanks to The Arboretum. The theme of this episode is Spring Into Summer. Paul spoke to Anne Synott, Kitty Scully and Dan Bristow about getting ready for the season ahead, The Chelsea Flower Show and what is trending in gardening for 2025. | 48m 40s | ||||||
| 6/5/24 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S02E08: The Arboretum with Rachel Doyle | On this evening's Garden Show, Paul spoke to Robert Miller and Harriet from the Aboretum. The plant of the week is the Hydrangea. | 46m 31s | ||||||
| 5/30/24 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S02E07: The Arboretum with Rachel Doyle | On this evening's Garden Show, Paul spoke to Rachel Doyle of the Arboretum and spoke about the history of the Arboretum and about her new book “My Tree of Life". The plant of the week is the rose. | 43m 25s | ||||||
| 5/22/24 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S02E06: Diarmuid Gavin and Patrick from Connecting to Nature | On this evening's Garden Show, Paul spoke to Diarmuid Gavin about his thoughts and memories of the Chelsea Flower show and Paul catches up with Patrick from Connecting to Nature in Waterford and talk all things wildflowers. The plant of the week is the peony. | 44m 07s | ||||||
| 5/17/24 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S02E05: Emma Hanley The Flower Fairy and Garden Volunteers | On this evening's Garden Show, Paul spoke to Emma Hanley The Flower Fairy, Kerrie Gardiner the show garden manager for Bloom in the Park and he spoke to some garden volunteers from RHSI Bellefield. The plant of the week was the hawthorn. | 42m 05s | ||||||
| 5/8/24 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S02E04: Butler House and Des Doyle | On this evenings Garden Show, Paul spoke to Anthony, Thomas and Robert from Butler House and Des Doyle joined Paul in studio with his new book. The plant of the week was the primrose. | 38m 36s | ||||||
| 5/1/24 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S02E03: Karl Wright, Rod Calder Potts and Marie Staunton | On this evenings Garden Show, Paul spoke to Karl Wright from Caherbridge Garden, Rod Calder Potts from Highbank Orchard and Marie Staunton. The plant of the week was the tulip. | 43m 07s | ||||||
| 4/24/24 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S02E02: Claire and Oonagh from Rowallene Garden, Alan O'Reilly Carlow Weather and Orlaith Murphy | On this weeks show Paul Smyth spoke Claire and Oonagh from Rowallene Garden, Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather, Orlaith Murphy about her edimental garden and the plant of the week was a daffodil. | 43m 10s | ||||||
| 4/17/24 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S02E01: Philip Hollwey of the RHSI, Shirley Lanigan, Catherine Fitzgerald | Paul Smyth returns with the Garden Show on KCLR. On this weeks show Paul spoke with Philip Hollwey of the RHSI, local gardener Shirley Lanigan and Catherine Fitzgerald. Paul also shares his plants of the week. | 40m 51s | ||||||
| 5/23/23 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S01E08: Getting Started on Your Garden Geraniums, Chelsea Chops, herbs, summer salads, bulb planning, gardeners from Hardymount and Gash Gardens | Paul featured the Geranium Rosanne as his plant of the week, and spoke about the 'Chelsea Chop' plant management technique, he took a sidestep through the tulips, then spoke with Mark McKeever of Hardymount Gardens. Paul spoke with Mary Keenan, from Gash Gardens, who is also editor of the Irish Garden Magazine. Ann Synnott of the Arboretum in Kilquade, about herbs, summer salads, direct sowing and planning the summer bulbs. He finished the show with some answers to questions, spending time on the age old question of slug management! | 35m 20s | ||||||
| 5/16/23 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S01E07: Getting Started on Your Garden Peonies, growing vegetables and house plants! | Paul’s Plant of the week: Plant of the week Plant of the week – Peonies. He spoke with Eileen O'Rouekr of Carlow Tourism about Carlow Garden Festival. He caught up with Kitty Scully from RTE's "Homegrown" to learn all about growing veg. Our “How To” focused on House plants with Eamonn Wall, plant manager with the Arboretum. He also answered gardening questions sent in by listeners. | 41m 57s | ||||||
| 5/10/23 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S01E06: Getting Started on Your Garden Aquilegias, building gardens from scratch and all manner of garden furniture... | Tonight, Paul spoke with Jimi Blake of Huntingbrook Gardens, to talk about creating his garden from scratch and his favourite plants. Our “How To” will focus on Garden Furniture - heaters, gazebos, BBQs with James Connolly, Shop Manager in the Arboretum, Kilquade He also had answers to gardening questions, including the true meaning of 'No Mow May'His featured plant was the Aquilegias, a traditional cottage garden plant, with delicate, nodding bell-shaped flowers and attractive foliage. | 43m 00s | ||||||
| 5/3/23 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S01E05: Getting Started on Your Garden Crab Apples, BEAM Gardens, Planters, Hanging Baskets, Beds and Borders | On The Garden Show tonight, presented by Paul Smyth, of the Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven, he first spoke with Brian McCarthy of Cork Rooftop Farm about urban gardening and lots more Paul took a trip to gardens of BEAM in Bagenalstown, to speak with John Murphy. Our “How To” will focus on planters/hanging baskets/beds and borders Anne Synott - Plant Manager at Kilquade answered your queries. Paul’s Plant Of The Week was the humble Crab Apple | 45m 50s | ||||||
| 4/26/23 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S01E04: Getting Started on Your Garden Willow, Rothe House Garden, Water features and more! | Tonight, Paul's chosen plant of the week was the Salix or Willow. Colm O’Driscoll to Paul about soil, soil health and composts. Paul took a trip tin to Kilkenny City, to talk to Mary Pyke from Rothe House. Finally, our “How To” will focus on Patio / Water features with James of Kilqaude Arboretum who answered your gardening questions. | 46m 11s | ||||||
| 4/18/23 | ![]() KCLR's The Garden Show S01E03: Getting Started on Your Garden Lawns, Daffodils and Shamrocks! | On this episode Paul spoke with Dave and Jules Hardy from Esker Farm Bulbs on what they do at the farm. They also chat all things daffodils - how to care, best time to plant it, its different uses and much more! In the regular feature, Paul’s Plant of the week was the Cowslips -Primula Veris.Paul visited Belfast with Diarmuid Gavin. They chat about working together, tv shows, podcast and the book called 'Gardening Together'.Finally, Our “How To” featured focused on lawn care with Eamon Wall of The Arboretum. The Garden Show with Paul Smyth brought to you by Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven. From rare specimens to the tried and trusted, we have the trees, plants and know-how you need to elevate any garden. Arboretum.ie | 47m 46s | ||||||
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