Ep. 306 - This week, Saul and Lucy wander (verbally) through Chelsea Physic Garden and Chelsea Press Day, discussing bird feeding, houseplant repotting, mulching and spring temperatures. All in all, it's a busy episode!
About this episode
Saul and Lucy discuss various gardening topics as spring arrives, including bird feeding and houseplant care.
Spring is well and truly here - as clocks change, sunny days lengthen, and the occasional chilly night catches us unaware. But the main thing is plants are really starting to wake up and give us something to cheer about after a very wet and gloomy winter! Saul and Lucy look forward to really getting to grips with there gardens both at home and work - and Plant collections up and down the breathe of the UK start showing themselves at their best for all to behold. Finally the 2026 gardening yea...
People in this episode
Hosts: Lucy Chamberlain, Saul Walker
Topics covered
- bird feeding
- houseplant repotting
- mulching
- spring temperatures
- Chelsea Press Day
Keywords
- gardening
- spring
- Chelsea Physic Garden
- houseplants
- bird feeding
- mulching
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Chelsea Physic Garden, UK
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