Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast

Hello!In this episode of the Mike the Gardener – Gardening Podcast, I chat to award-winning garden designer, writer and author, Juliet Sergeant. Juliet's new book, ‘The importance of soil’ is published by Frances Lincoln in association with Kew Botanic Gardens.In this episode we chat about:The book and how it came about.When did Juliet's interest in soil first come about?Why Juliet’s walked away from a successful career as a Hospital Doctor Her award-winning Gardens at Chelsea and Hampton Court. Flower showsHer Sussex Gardens schoolRadio and television work, and lots moreFollow Juliet by visiting her website - click hereFollow Juliet on Instagram - click hereFollow Mike on Instagram – click hereThank you as always for listening.Mike

Hello, and welcome back to the Mike the Gardener – Gardening Podcast.In this episode, I chat with multi award-winning garden, photographer, Jason Ingram.Jason has been behind the photography of at least 100 books, but, now he has his own book ‘How to Photograph Gardens', published by Ilex books. The book is packed with helpful and informative garden photography hints and tips, including lighting, composition, and much more.In this episode we chat about:- How the book came about- What makes a Jason Ingram picture? (does he have a style?)- The importance of light (the ‘golden hour’)- The difference between film and digital.- How to overcome disappointing plant portrait backgrounds- How Jason gets the best from the photographer, the presenters he photographs (including Carol Klein, and Monty Don), and much moreThanks so much for listening to this episode, and I look forward to chatting again very soon with another gardening personality.Mike

In this week's episode of the Mike the Gardner - Gardening Podcast I chat with garden writer, podcaster, gardener and author, Lucy Chamberlain. Lucy's new book, 'Grow Food Anywhere' - published by DK Books and the RHS is out now. We chat about: Her new book & how it came about How Lucy writes Her career in gardening and garden media Her own garden, and, of course lots more You can follow Lucy on her instagram account by clicking here. Listen to Lucy & Saul on their Talking Heads podcast by clicking here You can follow me on my Instagram account by clicking here. Thanks so much for listeningDon't forget to follow and subscribe to ensure you don't miss future episodes See you very soon. 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 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

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

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 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

In this week's, episode of the Mike The Gardener – Gardening Podcast, I chat to my friend and one time tutor, garden writer, broadcaster, and author, David Hurrion. Twenty years ago, I was lucky enough to have had David as the tutor of my RHS level 1 course. As you will hear in today’s episode, David’s vocation has been to share his vast knowledge of all things, plants, gardening and horticulture with others. He’s also been a journalist, writer and editor, working for publications, including Amateur Gardening magazine and Gardeners’ World magazine. David’s new book The Raised Bed Book, has recently been published by DK books, and in today’s episode we chat about: David’s new book and how it came about David’s career to date The importance of inspirational teachers/tutors Broadcasting on radio and television, and lots lots more My thanks to David for joining me in today’s episode, and to find out more about him or to order the book, please click here. You can find out more about me and follow me on my Instagram account by clicking here. Thanks for listening, and please don’t forget to follow/subscribe, and if you are able, please do leave a review. See you next week. Mike

In this week's episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I chat with award-winning garden designer, Manoj Malde. We chat about his new book 'Your Outdoor Room' published by Frances Lincoln on 21 March 2024. We chat about: His childhood His career in the fashion industry The book and how it came about Manoj's Chelsea Flower Show Gardens His TV work, and lots more You can find out more about Manoj by clicking here and follow him on Instagram by clicking here You can follow me on my Instagram account by clicking here. Please don't forget to follow/subscribe and leave a review if you can. See you next week. Mike

Hello and welcome back to this week's episode of the Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast. This week, I speak to garden, owner and author, TJ Maher. TJ is an artist who has an incredible eye for using colour, forms and texture in his beautiful Patthana Garden in Wicklow, Ireland. His new book, published by Pimpernel Press on 7th March 2024 is ‘Grounded in the garden - an artist's guide to creating a beautiful garden in harmony with nature’ and looks closely at the creation of the Patthana Garden, including how to use colour, planting and lots more. In this delightfully, intimate interview we chat about: TJ’s career to date The importance of colour in the garden How TJ crafted this stunning garden How the book came about How TJ found the writing process How the garden has developed, and of course lots more My thanks to TJ for taking time to come and chat to us. You can follow TJ on his Instagram account by clicking here. You can follow me on my Instagram account by clicking here. Thank you, as always for listening and don't forget to follow/subscribe as there are more episodes to come. If you are able, please do leave a review. Thank you. Mike

In this week's episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast, I return to Kingston Maurward, horticultural college, where I learnt my trade many, many years ago. Nigel Hewish, the Head Gardener there, is responsible for the national collection of salvias held within the grounds of the college. What Nigel doesn't know about salvias frankly, isn't worth knowing. In this informative episode, we chat about: Where salvias originate from How to grow them How to propagate them How to get the very best from them Planting companions Pests and diseases, and much more My thanks to Nigel for taking time to come and talk to us today. If you want to know more about me and my own garden, you can follow me on my Instagram account, mike_the gardener. My thanks to you for listening, and please don't forget to follow/subscribe as there are more great episodes to come. And, if you are able to, please leave a review so that other gardening enthusiasts can find us here. Thanks for listening and see you next week.