Not Just a Garden Bonus ep11

Not Just a Garden Bonus ep11

From Not Just a Garden by Sweetpea and Bear

May 27, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 2 · Episode 11

About this episode

This bonus episode discusses the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, various gardening topics, and an upcoming event with a discount for listeners.

In the absence of Gardeners' World this week, we have a Not Just a Garden Bonus Episode 11. We have a wee look at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and some of our Chit-Chat guests who were involved. We also check out a couple of gardens that caught our eye, including Arit Anderson's award-winning and beautiful Parkinson’s UK – A Garden for Every Parkinson’s Journey . Next we explore the edibility of bindweed, the origin of ketchup, who invented Dom Pérignon, why vegetarian "meat" was created, the process of making liquid smoke, the amazing world of orcas, the value of radishes, garlic and onions in Egypt, and things take a sudden depressing turn as we discuss the very real threat of an imminent super el niño🌪️ Finally, we’re delighted to announce that  BBC Gardeners’ World Live  are giving a  15% discount  to all our listeners on this year’s event. So, if you’re at a loose end anytime between 18th & 21st June, then head over to the NEC in Birmingham! You’ll find some of our guests at the event including RHS gold medal winning  Peter & Helleentje Walker  from  Wack’s Wicked Plants with their carnivorous plants, and  Ashley Edwards…

Topics covered

  • RHS Chelsea Flower Show
  • gardening
  • edibility of plants
  • super el niño
  • BBC Gardeners’ World Live
  • vegetarian meat
  • carnivorous plants

Keywords

  • Chelsea Flower Show
  • Arit Anderson
  • Parkinson’s UK
  • super el niño
  • BBC Gardeners’ World Live
  • carnivorous plants
  • vegetarian meat
  • liquid smoke

Sponsors

BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Parkinson’s UK, BBC Gardeners’ World Live

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