Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast
By Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker
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Follow head gardeners Saul Walker and Lucy Chamberlain as they reveal exactly what it’s like to be professional horticulturists leading busy teams on large, private estates. Lucy and Saul have a decade of Head Gardening experience and it soon became clear to them both that life as a Head Gardener can be incredibly diverse, occasionally challenging and hugely rewarding and so they regularly discuss horticultural topics close to their hearts and give you an insight into their lives as gardeners. If you wish to support the podcast you can via our BuyMeACoffee page - just click the link at the end of the podcast description or the donate button found at the top right of this page.
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Ep. 220 - It's the greenhouse special! Lucy gives you a guided tour of her beloved greenhouse, explaining how she manages light, temperature, location, space and cropping cycles to gain optimum performance from this precious under cover area
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Ep 219 - This week, we discuss the 3 Ps: Precipitation, Propagation and Pests - all three of them are in full swing in Devon and Essex! Pls accept our apologies for expletives...
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Apr 13, 2024 |
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Ep. 218 - With more rain scheduled in Devon, most of Saul's gardening at the moment is under cover, and that's when his Houseplant collection keeps his plant addiction thriving, so join him for some Houseplant chat.
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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Ep. 217 - When will the rain stop? Who knows, but until then the Talking Heads pair bring you more Horticultural waffle looking at grow lights, where to get a good Garden job and Alpine plants.
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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Ep. 216 - Join Lucy and Saul in their Essex and Devon gardens as Spring unfolds, the gardening pair bring you along as they bask in the glory of the season's blossom and check their precious vegetable seedlings.
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Mar 23, 2024 |
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Ep. 215 - Is it Spring, is it not spring - that's the question as Lucy and Saul continue to wrestle their wet gardens into fit shape, and one of the projects you can do is creating Raised Beds, the subject of this weeks guest David Hurrion's new book.
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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Ep. 214 - Lack of gardening, the Eden Project and perennial vegetables - thats the kind of Horticultural waffle the Talking Heads pair like as they finally return to their usual format (oh and don't forget the weather!)
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Mar 10, 2024 |
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Ep. 213 - Join Lucy at the Garden Press Event - the starting herald to the gardening season where the horticultural media meet exhibitors with new products and new media campaigns, plus a small cameo from Saul!
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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Ep. 212 - Saul enjoys some solo time in the garden, so come and join him at Stonelands, where he's dodging puddles, sorting out his greenhouse and attempts a live seed sowing demonstration (what could go wrong!)
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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Ep. 211 - An apprenticeship offers an excellent route into horticulture, so this week Lucy and Saul celebrate National Apprenticeship Week by looking at how one could springboard your horticultural career
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Ep. 210 - Embark upon your wonderful career in horticulture, courtesy of the RHS! This week, Saul and Lucy discuss the charity's Horticulture Career Discovery Week, which showcases the diversity of our wonderful industry.
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Ep. 209 - What gardening trends does 2024 have in store? According to RHS Chief Horticulturist, Guy Barter, lots! Lucy and Saul chat through his predictions for the year ahead
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Ep. 208 - As Lucy acclimatises back to the UK, Saul takes you to Stonelands in frigid conditions for a little rose pruning, some climate talk, a cup of tea and a visit from Devon Air Ambulance!
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Jan 21, 2024 |
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Ep. 207 - THE AUSSIE SPECIAL (Part 2): Lucy is still Down Under enjoying the summer life, while Saul dons the extra winter layers as the cold finally descends in the UK - time for a little bit of the Hunter Valley, some Kookaburras and pruning apple trees
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Jan 13, 2024 |
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Ep. 206 - THE AUSSIE SPECIAL (Part 1): To start our 5th Year of Garden podcasting, we've sent Lucy (and her Family) to Australia for a little January sunshine and to soak in all the weird and wonderful Oz flora and fauna.
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Jan 06, 2024 |
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Ep. 205 - And so just like that its the end of 2023 - Lucy and I look back and forward to what Gardening has to offer, look at our favourite Xmas plants, and get a little preoccupied with LED lights. Merry Christmas everyone.
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Dec 23, 2023 |
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Ep. 204 - 2023 is nearly over, but there's still one outstanding 'job' to do at #TalkingHeads podcast HQ, the answers to our anniversary quiz!
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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Ep. 203 - Winter has arrived in the UK! With it, Saul and Lucy shift their mindset towards cool-season jobs in the garden - and there are plenty. Led by Lucy's 'Donyland Diaries' the duo discuss gardening projects for December
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Ep. 202 - With Saul back (just about) on his feet, we talk about the potential gardening that he could have done, winter-flowering shrubs and Lucy's glamorous day out at the Garden Media Guild Awards - all while wrapping up warm!
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Dec 02, 2023 |
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Ep. 201 - After last week's milestone episode, Saul and Lucy are back to normal topics such as the weather, listener questions and extracurricular activities (in this case, RHS committee work). No cryptic questions in sight!
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Ep. 200 - We've reached a huge milestone in the #TalkingHeads Gardening adventure, and are so thankful to everyone who has listened over the years - so lets celebrate with a cryptic Horti-quiz!
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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Ep. 199 - As Storm Ciaran hits the southwest shores, Saul braces himself for a garden clean up. Plus, a listener's question about hedge cutters gets the full Lucy and Saul analysis.
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Nov 04, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode #20 - Saul is joined in conversation by Stonelands Gardener Brian Langley - having only recently retired after 45 years gardening for the National Trust we talk about Brian's love for the natural world, schools education and gardening.
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Oct 28, 2023 |
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Ep. 198 - It's bulb planting time! Are you a tulip fan, a daffodil collector or a hoarder of alliums, lilies & fritillaries? These two Head Gardeners plant a plethora of bulbs in autumn, so they sing the praises of both stalwarts & lesser known species
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Oct 21, 2023 |
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Ep. 197 - After a couple of weeks hiatus, the #TalkingHeads pair are back, and waffling on about the gardening they've been up to since Autumn started to show it's colours.
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Oct 14, 2023 |
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Ep. 196 - Lucy pays tribute to her time at East Donyland Hall as she and her gardening team prepare to say farewell to the Essex estate
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Sep 30, 2023 |
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Ep. 195 - Flash flooding in Devon gives Saul a dramatic week at Stonelands, and Lucy breaks some very sad news for the Hall's gardening team.
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Sep 23, 2023 |
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Ep. 194 - THE EXOTIC EPISODE (Part 4) - Late Summer and Early Autumn is the zenith of the Exotic Garden, flower and foliage giving it's maximum display, so Saul takes a solo walk through his mini Devon rainforest.
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Sep 16, 2023 |
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Ep. 193 - Is it time to slow down yet?! Lucy's been busy, Saul is still busy - and our season doesn't seem to show signs of slowing yet. With shows, societies and committees, it's all go for the modern Head Gardener
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Sep 09, 2023 |
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Ep. 192 - It's the start of September, which means Saul and Lucy are again at Audley End Gardens for BBCGWLive Autumn Fair, and finally Lucy's Show Garden is ready, so join us for the results and some salad munching!
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Sep 03, 2023 |
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Ep. 191 - THE SHOW GARDEN SPECIAL (Part 2): Lucy, Gemma and Kelly are day's away from starting the build on their first Show Garden at BBCGWFair Autumn, so Saul catches up on how the progress is going and the excitement of the coming week.
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Aug 26, 2023 |
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Ep. 190 - It's been one of the busiest August's in the garden for many a year - fruit is ripening and cropping phenomenally, grass is lush, and plants are ripe for propagation - it's a great time to be a gardener!
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Aug 19, 2023 |
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Ep. 189 - Fruit, Flowers, Vegetables and meeting up with Gardening friends - being a Head Gardener is not always work, work, work but also full of joyful moments which Lucy and Saul revel in.
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Aug 12, 2023 |
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Ep. 188 - PAIN AND RAIN. It's a little damp out there, and though the garden is a lush oasis for once in August, it's not helping Lucy as the pain of her shoulder continues to hamper her gardening.
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Aug 05, 2023 |
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Ep. 187 - Lucy and Saul may feel battered and bruised from Garden, but the delights of Summer are still coming, so the pair look at how feeding (or maybe not) can keep your displays at the top of their game.
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Jul 29, 2023 |
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Ep. 186 - Saul and Lucy have their 'problem solving' heads on, as this week, the duo provide answers regarding weather, labour force, reading lists and cordylines. Plus, Lucy ensures she gets a huge Grow Your Own fix.
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode #19 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by Horticulturist, Journalist and Garden guru David Hurrion - we talk about his journalism, taking American tourists across the Zambezi and the pitfalls of modern Gardening media.
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Jul 15, 2023 |
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Ep. 185 - 'Cutting your coat to your cloth' - Gardening both large and small is all about compromises, especially with your time, resources and space, So Lucy and Saul chat about how they try to work as economically as possible.
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Jul 08, 2023 |
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Ep. 184 - It's busy, busy! The edible crops are cranking up, the show garden plans are in top gear, the roses have been spectacular - what's not to love?! Tune in, as Saul and Lucy report back on their respective horticultural weeks
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Ep. 183 - Opening your garden is a great joy and as Saul gave four tours this week for the National Garden Scheme he delves a bit into the scheme and looks at what opening your own garden entails.
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Jun 24, 2023 |
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BBC GWLive 2023 Bonus Episode: Saul and Lucy are out and about at this year's BBC Gardeners World Live show - meeting loyal listeners, answering burning gardening questions and having a good mooch around all the wonderful plants and gardens.
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Ep. 182 - Summer is here - gardening is full throttle in all its forms - and Saul and Lucy's task lists are fuller than ever, so we give you an insight at what both Head Gardeners are trying to squeeze into their long, hazy days.
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Jun 10, 2023 |
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Ep. 181 - Talking Heads, the big build! Lucy and her family have been busy erecting a sizeable summerhouse in their garden this week, so she and Saul discuss the benefits that are sheds, greenhouses, fruit stores, bothies and other key structures.
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Jun 03, 2023 |
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Ep. 180 - RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW SPECIAL - Lucy and Saul head to the capital to experience the pinnacle of Flower shows - expect weeds, burgers, a hobbit hole and lots of gorgeous gardens and plants!
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May 27, 2023 |
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Ep. 179 - Don't panic!! This time of year can leave gardeners feeling frazzled and torn between jobs, so how do Saul and Lucy survive this "May madness"? Plus, the Chelsea Flower Show is on the horizon - Lucy and Saul both have plans to be there.
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May 18, 2023 |
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Ep. 178 - When things go wrong in your garden, reach for the silver-linings! Lucy and Saul may suffer some set backs in their horti-work but as its May just being in the garden makes it all worth it!
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May 13, 2023 |
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Ep. 177 - Lucy goes back to her roots. In this episode, Saul takes a break so Lucy chats to her parents - retired smallholders - to explain her chosen career path, and introduce you to a little-known horticultural Government scheme
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May 06, 2023 |
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Ep. 176 - We've been let out! Saul and Lucy have donned their showtime hats for the BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair at Beaulieu. Here, they've been helping on stage, and giving tours of the beautiful gardens with Head Gardener Kelvin Yapp and his team
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May 02, 2023 |
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Ep. 175 - Lucy is back from her holiday! But how do you look after your garden, large or small, when you're away on a break? She and Saul have some tried and tested ideas to share...
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Apr 22, 2023 |
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Ep. 174 - THE EXOTIC EPISODE (Part 3) - Saul takes us on a look at his home garden, to see how his collection of tender(ish) plants have fared during the winter.
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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Ep. 173 - THE SHOW GARDEN SPECIAL: Lucy, along with Gemma and Kelly are masterminding a Grow Your Own Show Garden at BBC Gardeners World Autumn Fair at Audley End, Essex, so Saul gets to the bottom of how the early preparations and designs are going.
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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Ep. 172 - We have the answers! Looking after strawberries, lemongrass, magnolias, fritillaries, cut flowers, and much more - Lucy and Saul reply to our listeners' questions this week, as the duo don their Gardeners' Question Time hats for a Q&A special
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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Ep. 171 - The big story recently is the loss of many trees in Saul's home city of Plymouth, so along with Lucy, the pair chat about the state of our urban green infrastructure and why its so important.
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Mar 25, 2023 |
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Ep. 170 - To evolve or to conserve - what kind of garden designer are you? Lucy and Saul flex their creative green muscles this week, as they discuss what role we should play
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Ep. 169 - 'To-do Lists' - isn't that at the beating heart of all gardeners daily work? Well for Head Gardeners Saul and Lucy it certainly is, so they go through some of what is being ticked off on theirs.
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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Ep. 168 - Head Gardening duo Saul and Lucy discuss mowing in unexpected places, what garden centre shelves will be stocking in 2023, and their respective jobs lists for spring
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Ep. 167 - With Lucy away, Saul takes you on a journey down to the river at Stonelands, where he talks about his love for the wildlife in the garden, and his thoughts on how his gardening can encourage and compliment it.
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Feb 25, 2023 |
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Ep. 166 - It's time to start growing your own food! Lucy takes you on a tour of her kitchen garden this week, while Saul rests his voice after a spate of gardening talks.
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Ep. 165 - Do trends in gardening help or hinder our enjoyment of the huge world that is plants and their cultivation, Lucy and Saul take a look at those plants and sections of the hobby that are booming.
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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Ep. 164 - Visit amazing gardens, eat cake - and raise money for worthy causes. What's not to love?! Saul and Lucy discuss the merits of opening your garden for the National Garden Scheme
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Ep. 163 - The garden maybe either too wet or frozen to get outside, but it gives most gardeners the chance to plan, and that is exactly what Head Gardeners Lucy and Saul are doing, so listen in to see how they are preparing from the year ahead.
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Jan 28, 2023 |
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Ep. 162 - Where do you gain your garden inspiration? That was the question put to Saul and Lucy by a green-fingered listener, so the duo discuss what gets their horticultural juice flowing
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Jan 21, 2023 |
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Ep. 161 - Saul and Lucy are failures! But things going wrong in the garden is one of the most important parts of the horticultural process. So we both take a look at how we should all be more open about when we fail to make us better gardeners.
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Jan 14, 2023 |
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Ep. 160 - We're back! And with the New Year Lucy and Saul go back to their roots, discussing what a Head Gardener should consider when first appointed to the role
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Jan 07, 2023 |
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Ep. 159 - Soil is important! Last week we celebrated World Soil Day, so Lucy and Saul discuss the crucial role a healthy soil plays in nurturing your precious plants
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Dec 10, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode #18 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by Head Gardener Åsa Gregers-Warg of the Beth Chatto Gardens - we talk about Beth, Åsa's life in Sweden before coming to the UK and her favourite parts of one of the UK's most loved gardens.
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Dec 03, 2022 |
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Ep. 158 - The Autumn #GardenersQuestionTime special. The podcast listeners have sent Lucy and Saul a number of questions from Step-Over Apples to favourite waterproofs, and the Talking Heads pair give you their answers!
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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Ep. 157 - With winter approaching is there enough to keep these two enthusiastic Head Gardeners busy in the garden? You Bet! This week, Saul and Lucy discuss the array of winter jobs you can complete on your plot.
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Ep. 156 - Is temperature the most important factor when overwintering exotics either outdoors or undercover - or are moisture levels just as critical - Lucy and Saul discuss this and other topics.
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Nov 12, 2022 |
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Ep. 155 - You can't beat a good ramble. And this week, we wander through the pages of the RHS Garden magazine for our topics of conversation. Lucy strikes gold as it's a Grow Your Own special issue!
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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Ep. 154 - The end of October is peak Autumn in the garden - it's also half-term, this means Lucy is enjoying some time off with her family, but gives Saul a chance to bring you all to Stonelands to enjoy the sights of this wonderous season.
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Oct 29, 2022 |
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Ep. 153 - Autumn is a wonderful time, especially when its mild and moist, as gardeners like Lucy and Saul are using the conditions to their fullest, getting a few tasks done before next year's gardening season.
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Oct 22, 2022 |
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Ep. 152 - It's time to think thrifty. With purse strings tightened, Lucy and Saul discuss the many ways in which you can save money in horticulture. Collectively, the tips in this episode could save you thousands!
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Oct 15, 2022 |
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Ep. 151 - Autumn is a time for reflecting on the months that have passed, and observing what these periods have taught us. So, let Lucy and Saul share their thoughts on new plants, rediscovered joys and much more.
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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Ep. 150 - They're back. After a small break to recharge their batteries Lucy and Saul return with more horticultural waffle and high-jinks including todays subject - Hardiness - which plants need protection and which are tough as old boots!
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Oct 01, 2022 |
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Ep. 149 - THE EXOTIC EPISODE (Part 2): Saul is back, machete in hand, to take you on another tour of his jungle-like back garden - foliage has made way for floral delights as his garden reaches its autumnal peak.
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Sep 17, 2022 |
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Ep.148 - The Talking Heads team have been let loose on Audley End House and Gardens for #BBCGardenersWorldAutumnFair and bring you some of the sights and sounds from a wonderful weekend
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode #17 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by Head Gardener Louise Ellis, Kitchen Garden Supervisor Gemma Sturges and Senior Kitchen Gardener Kelly Fowler from Audley End House and Garden in Essex.
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Aug 27, 2022 |
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Ep. 147 - Come on, rain! Whatever falls from our skies over the next few weeks and months will be sorely needed by the plants under Lucy and Saul's management. So, how best to conserve and harvest our water? Let the two head gardeners share their thoughts
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Aug 19, 2022 |
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Ep. 146 - Lights, camera, action! Garden media is extensive from mainstream TV, local radio and online influencers - both Lucy and Saul dabble from time to time and thoroughly enjoy using their voices to promote the gardening world.
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Aug 13, 2022 |
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Ep. 145 - LET'S EAT! Kitchen gardens are a grow your owner's dream during August, so what are Head Gardeners, Lucy and Saul, harvesting? And what can you sow now to ensure crops roll in year round? Take a 30-minute break this weekend to find out.
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Aug 06, 2022 |
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Ep. 144 - It's the lawns episode! They should be green, but most are brown - what are the consequences of this present prolonged dry spell, and do we need to re-think the quintessential UK lawn? Head Gardeners, Saul and Lucy put their thinking caps on...
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Jul 30, 2022 |
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Ep. 143 - 'Scorchio'! Well you couldn't avoid the heat this week, but one of the Talking Heads pair had adapted herself by taking a Mediterranean holiday the week before, so Saul and Lucy take a look at how we can adapt our gardens to a warming world.
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Jul 23, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode #16 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by Deborah Lambkin, Botanical Artist, and get talking about orchids, the artistic process and why Botanical Art is so important.
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Jul 16, 2022 |
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Ep. 142 - July might be here, but Head Gardeners Lucy and Saul haven't really talked about how June has been in their gardens; Bindweed, Bio-fumigants and Meadows all feature in some gardening chit-chat.
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Jul 09, 2022 |
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Ep. 141 - The garden is open! Well, Lucy's is, anyway. Listen as she takes you on a journey via village halls, church wardens and - finally - into her Essex garden. The big question is, will she be tempted to do it again...?
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Jul 02, 2022 |
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Ep. 140 - THE EXOTIC EPISODE: Saul takes you on a small tour of his own back garden looking at some of his plant passions and giving you a little glimpse into a the tender end of the UK plant world.
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Jun 26, 2022 |
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BBC GWLive 2022 Bonus Episode: Saul and Lucy are released from being Head Gardeners for the week and have camped at The NEC in Birmingham for BBC Gardeners World Live - so join them as they take a look around the show.
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Jun 19, 2022 |
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Ep. 139 - With the start of June, Kitchen Gardens set themselves to turbo as Fruit and Veg really start to grow and most of our precious plants can be planted outside, so Saul and Lucy take a look at how they cope with so much going on!
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Jun 12, 2022 |
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Ep. 138 - It's the perfect excuse to buy plants! Saul tells Lucy how he's been splashing the cash at a recent plant fair, and the duo shed light on what it's like to be a nursery owner on the 2022 garden shows circuit
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Jun 04, 2022 |
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Ep. 137 - Lucy and Saul were both privileged to attend press day at the most famous flower show of them all, RHS Chelsea, so here's a few highlights and thoughts from the first May show in 3 years!
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May 28, 2022 |
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Ep. 136 - Learning on the job is so rewarding, and that's exactly what Lucy's done this week as she tells Saul how she's had help to solved three mysteries in the Hall's gardens
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May 21, 2022 |
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Ep. 135 - Join Saul for five days at Stonelands, as he leads you through a typical week of gardening at Stonelands House, expect highs and lows as he manages flowers, vegetables, garden tours and a rather annoying tyre!
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May 14, 2022 |
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Ep. 134 - Saul and Lucy have been let loose in Beaulieu, Hampshire at BBC Gardeners World Spring Fair - leading tours of the Victorian Flower Gardens and the Vegetable Gardens.
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Apr 30, 2022 |
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Ep. 133 - The Highs vs. The Lows of Gardening - Saul and Lucy talk the wonderful Easter Break and Adoring Garden Owners vs. Box Moth and falling Hanging Baskets - there's always an emotional rollercoaster in the garden!
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Apr 23, 2022 |
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Ep. 132 - Get yourselves outside! With this Easter weekend's glorious weather, Lucy and Saul discuss the technicalities of sowing directly into the earth. Plus, there's exciting flame gun news!
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Apr 16, 2022 |
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Ep. 131 - Saul's back has healed, which, along with Lucy, makes them appreciate how important their bodies are to their careers. The pair also take a look at the recent frosty weather and bring some of the delights from their meadows.
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Apr 09, 2022 |
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Ep. 130 - With Saul out of action due to a bad back, Lucy gives you a guided tour of her home kitchen garden. Expect ambient gravel sounds, discussions about the cold snap, a sneak inside her beloved greenhouse - and a grand rhubarb reveal.
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Apr 02, 2022 |
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Ep. 129 - Saul and Lucy are in Essex visiting Audley End Gardens - so when the pair are together the Horticultural waffle is off the scale - expect trained fruit, biofumigants and we announce the winner of our Supporter's competition.
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Mar 27, 2022 |
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Ep. 128 - Machinery, hand tools and compost are in every gardener's essential kit, so Lucy and Saul reveal some must-haves for their respective potting sheds. Plus, we have Niwaki to thank for our first ever exciting prize draw.
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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Ep. 127 - Seed packets are being torn open up and down the country, as we germinate both Veg and Flower plants for the year ahead. Prompted by one of our listeners Saul and Lucy talk about storage and some sowing tips.
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Mar 13, 2022 |
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Ep. 126 - Time for some horticultural spring chatter - Lucy and Saul are buoyant that Magnolia is flowering, Garden musings are filling the airwaves and many of those Spring plant fairs and shows are about to occur.
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Mar 05, 2022 |
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Ep. 125 - Weathering the storm - in the aftermath of Dudley, Eunice, Franklin and Gladys how did Saul and Lucy's respective estates fare? And what on earth are weather bombs and sting jets? Listen in to find out.
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Bonus Episode #15 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by David Turner, Marketing Services Manager at Mr Fothergills Seeds, where we talk about retailing flower and vegetable seeds and how they coped during the pandemic.
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Feb 20, 2022 |
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Ep. 124 - Prepare yourself for discussions on spring colour, new trailers and garden visits. Also brace your brain for a full-blown explanation on potato chitting, as Saul and Lucy get their teeth into another episode of the Talking Heads Podcast.
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Ep. 123 - The excitement builds at Stonelands and East Donyland, as Saul and Lucy are beginning to see the signs of the garden stirring for the new season ahead - but there is still the potential for some cold, so stay wrapped up warm.
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Feb 05, 2022 |
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Ep. 122 - It's snowdrop time! Saul and Lucy discuss their favourites, and we also chat about box moth controls, hedge laying and using plant-based biofumigants in the garden.
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Jan 29, 2022 |
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Special Tribute Episode: Peter Seabrook - a titan and ever present champion of the horticulture industry sadly passed away a week ago - here we pay tribute and replay our precious interview with him from January 2021
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Jan 22, 2022 |
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Ep. 121 - The seed sowing season is almost here - have you made your seed orders yet? In this episode, Head Gardeners Lucy and Saul discuss what prestigious varieties are lucky enough to make it onto their respective order lists.
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Jan 15, 2022 |
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Ep. 120 - It's the start of a new year, so the two Head Gardener hosts, Lucy and Saul, catch up after the festive break and discuss what's been happening in their horticultural lives
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Jan 08, 2022 |
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Ep. 119 - As the end of 2021 beckons, Saul and Lucy become reflective and begin to think about the gardening resolutions they wish to make for the coming year.
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Dec 19, 2021 |
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Ep. 118 - With no particular subject for this episode Lucy and Saul chat, debate and discuss their way through all sorts of gardening topics with storms, decimated carrots, nuisance bamboo and spineless holly all on the menu.
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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Ep. 117 - Dust off your finest (virtual) togs - it's the 2021 Garden Media Guild Awards! Saul and Lucy sing the praises of some of the finest horticultural communicators our industry has to offer.
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Ep. 116 - Hedges are important! When it comes to choosing, planting and pruning Lucy and Saul know that planning and preparation is key. In this episode, they discuss their respective hedging masterplans.
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Nov 27, 2021 |
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Bonus Episode #14 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by Brendan Arundel - the new Head Gardener at Helmingham Hall in Suffolk - and he reveals his thoughts on taking up his first head gardening role.
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Nov 21, 2021 |
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Ep. 115 - Summer and Autumn in the Vegetable Garden may have passed, but how much should we focus on Winter as well - Lucy lets Saul know there's lots more going on than we think!
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Nov 14, 2021 |
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Ep. 114 - Autumn leaves are showing their colours, but what exactly is happening for the tones of yellow, orange, red and purple to be at their glorious best? In this episode, Saul and Lucy delve in to the science of autumn colour.
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Nov 06, 2021 |
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Ep. 113 - At this time in Autumn there is an abundance of produce coming out of our Kitchen Gardens - but does anything beat the taste of a home-grown Apple or a swig of freshly pressed Apple juice - Saul and Lucy don't think so!
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Oct 30, 2021 |
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Ep. 112 - There's been a disaster! (Well, actually, there have been a few in the garden this year). But these give us opportunities to learn, so Lucy and Saul reveal what 2021 has taught them.
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Oct 24, 2021 |
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Bonus Episode #13 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by Steven Edney - Head Gardener and Plantsman with an unrivalled passion for plant life, as he talks about his career and his latest ventures on 'The Land'
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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Ep. 111 - For an instant splash of colour in Spring planting bulbs now throughout the Autumn is the single most effective way of welcoming in the new gardening season, so Lucy and Saul take a look at their recent bulb orders.
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Oct 02, 2021 |
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Ep. 110 - At the start of a week off from Stonelands, Saul visited the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the first time in 7 years and gives you his take on the first ever Autumnal Chelsea!
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Sep 26, 2021 |
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Ep. 109 - The flowers in Lucy and Saul's meadows are now over and shedding their precious seed for next years display - this is a very important time in the year for cutting, sowing seed and winter maintenance in preparation for next year.
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Sep 18, 2021 |
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Ep. 108 - Get ready! For an event, that is. Lucy gives you a quick tour of her kitchen garden, then explains what's happening behind the scenes in the build up to summer parties and other major events on any large estate.
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Sep 12, 2021 |
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Ep. 107 - Lucy and Saul have just completed an epic 4-day stint on the Plant Experts Desk at BBC Gardeners' World Live! Hear what the public had to ask - and how we answered them - in this latest episode.
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Sep 04, 2021 |
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BBC GWLive Bonus Episode #4: As the show draws to a close Lucy and Saul take a look at the wonderful show gardens, exemplifying what can be done with your personal space at home.
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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BBC GWLive Bonus Episode #3: Lucy and Saul sat down with the face of Friday Night Gardening, Monty Don, to talk about how he manages Longmeadow, deals with it being one of the most filmed gardens in the UK and his plans for its future.
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Aug 29, 2021 |
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BBC GWLive Bonus Episode #2: Day 2 draws to a close as Lucy and Saul have a stroll throught the Beautiful Borders a showcase of planting talent from up and coming designers including Exotics, Meadows and Cottage Garden Chic.
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Aug 28, 2021 |
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BBC GWLive Bonus Episode #1: After a busy first day at the show, Saul and Lucy take a look at some of their favourite Floral Marquee exhibits
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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Ep. 106 - Lucy and Saul are setting aside their trowels and forks for a week and travelling to the NEC in Birmingham for BBC Gardener's World Live - Special Edition, so we take a look at our role in the show and review some of our favourite highlights.
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Aug 21, 2021 |
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Ep. 105 - Get it off your chest! In this 'warts and all' episode, Saul and Lucy provide an honest account of life as a Head Gardener. Be prepared for a few rants...
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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Ep. 104 - On the Talking Heads Podcast Lucy and Saul love talking about the weather, in fact it is a British obsession - but with more weather extremes and changes in seasonality effecting us, how does this change the way we look after our gardens.
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Aug 07, 2021 |
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Ep. 103 - Bee friendly! Saul and Lucy celebrate @BBCRadio2 's #BigBeeChallenge weekend with a special look at how these essential pollinators can be encouraged into your garden.
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Jul 31, 2021 |
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Ep. 102 - Lucy and Saul take a little look at a few of the highlights at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Festival, discussing some of the show gardens that caught their eye.
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Jul 25, 2021 |
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Ep. 101 - It's tomato time! With Saul having a busy week, Lucy takes time out to talk about her favourite crop, from family memories to growing tips and advice on the latest blight controls.
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Jul 17, 2021 |
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Ep. 100 - Lucy and Saul have reached a big milestone in their podcast journey! And celebrate with a trip to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Festival, as well as looking back at past interviews with some of their podcast friends.
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Ep. 99.5 - Saul takes a stroll through his Orchard Meadow at Stonelands - discussing his thoughts on meadow creation and why it is probably his favourite garden area.
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Jul 03, 2021 |
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Bonus Episode #12 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by Martin Fish, Horticultural Powerhouse - we talk his career, the horticultural media landscape and what excites him in the garden
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Jun 26, 2021 |
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Ep. 99: June is the month of the UK's favourite flower - the Rose - and with a shape, form and colour to suit anyone no wonder for Head Gardeners like Lucy and Saul its a go to staple of any garden!
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Jun 19, 2021 |
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Ep. 98 - Greenhouses require careful management, and Lucy and Saul's are no different! Recorded just before the bank holiday weekend, listen in on how they ensure horticultural harmony under glass.
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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Ep. 97 - Join Lucy on a tour of a place that she adores - her very own mini 'kitchen garden'.
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Jun 05, 2021 |
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Ep. 96 - Self-seeders can be a blessing or a curse, so Saul and Lucy divulge what they've learnt about these prolific plants.
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May 22, 2021 |
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Ep. 95 - If you had your ultimate 'desert Island' garden that could be anything, however weird and wonderful, what would it be? Saul and Lucy ponder over what really floats their boat horticulturally.
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May 15, 2021 |
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Ep. 94 - Perennials, shrubs and climbers are all making abundant new growth - and this often needs staking and support to keep things in order. Saul and Lucy discuss their strategies.
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May 06, 2021 |
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Ep. 93 - This April has seen a distinct the lack of rain when we are usually expecting April showers, this has meant almost drought conditions in many parts of the UK, so Lucy and Saul talk about how they manage their gardens through these dry periods
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May 02, 2021 |
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Ep. 92 - Move over daffodils! There are so many other glorious spring bulbs, perennials and shrubs that deserve room in our gardens. Saul and Lucy reveal their favourites.
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Apr 24, 2021 |
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Ep. 91 - There is nothing more spectacular in Spring than a Magnolia in full flower - so Saul and Lucy take a dive into the world of this seasonal wonder.
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Ep. 90 - Hot, cold, hot, cold - temperatures dance all over the place in spring. It can make greenhouse, porch and windowsill management a challenge, so Saul and Lucy share their advice for keeping your seedlings and cuttings happy under cover.
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Apr 10, 2021 |
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Ep. 89 - Easter time means two things for Lucy and Saul - Chocolate and Gardening, so with four days away from our respective work gardens we discuss what projects we are getting on with in our personal plots at home.
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Apr 03, 2021 |
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Ep. 88 - It's planting time! Lucy and Saul discuss the various ways to get this activity right, from bare-root roses to pots of perennials.
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Mar 27, 2021 |
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Ep. 87 - Do you want to gain skills and/or qualifications in horticulture? Saul and Lucy look at the various educational options available to you.
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Mar 20, 2021 |
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Ep. 86 - If you've caught the #GrowYourOwn bug recentely, why not also try growing your own Cut Flowers. Lucy and Saul take a look at how they've been growing flowers for the vase at their estates and how satisfying it is.
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Mar 13, 2021 |
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Ep. 85 - Do you fancy yourself as a garden writer? In this episode, Lucy gives advice on how to walk down this creative career path.
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Mar 06, 2021 |
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Bonus Episode #11 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation with Lou Nicholls, Head Gardener at Ulting Wick - we hear about her life in horticluture, her time at Ulting Wick with owner Phillipa Burrough, and her Adventures in Horticulture initiative.
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Feb 27, 2021 |
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Ep. 84 - Spring is on the doorstep and plants are stirring from their winter slumber - so now is the time to start working on your borders -tidying, weeding and mulching your way to a perfect start to a new growing year.
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Feb 20, 2021 |
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Ep. 83 - There are plenty of jobs to complete despite the chilly temperatures. Lucy and Saul share their 'to do' lists (and spreadsheets) to help everyone be on top of their gardening game come the spring.
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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Ep. 82 - The gardening nation will soon be a frenzy of seed sowing - as will Lucy and Saul so they discuss what they are sowing, look at their propagation spaces and get excited by this herald to the new growing season.
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Feb 07, 2021 |
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Ep. 81 - Flower shows are intrinsic to the gardening calendar, but how are they evolving to protect themselves from financial threats such as the pandemic, or the great British weather? Lucy asks Saul, who enlightens us with his shows manager knowledge.
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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Ep. 80 - Every garden has them and every gardener curses them, but Weeds are an essential make-up of any gardening experience, so Lucy and Saul discuss how the deal with them every year.
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Jan 31, 2021 |
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Ep. 79 - Many gardeners are aware of the NGS (National Garden Scheme), and Lucy and Saul were lucky enough to attend its online media launch for 2021 last week.
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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Bonus Episode #10 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by Peter Seabrook, a titan of the Horticulture industry that has spent 6 decades passionately advocating the Horticultural trade and those of us who work in it.
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Jan 24, 2021 |
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Ep. 78 - Winter pruning is a task that both Lucy and Saul thoroughly enjoy, so the duo chat about how they wield their secateurs, pruning saws and loppers on their respective estates.
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Jan 20, 2021 |
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Ep. 77 - As January progresses work at Lucy and Saul's estate gardens ramps up, while we look forward to the Spring on the horizon, so the pair take stock of what they are getting up to.
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Jan 17, 2021 |
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Ep. 76 - To stay relevant, the media must continually evolve - and garden media is no exception. With many of us now facing Covid lockdown 3, Lucy and Saul look at how the likes of magazines and YouTube are reflecting this adjustment.
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Jan 13, 2021 |
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Ep. 75 - In 2021 the UNFAO are promoting the International Year of Fruit and Vegetables - and with Lucy being a prominent Fruit and Veg grower (with Saul her young protégé) the pair take a look at this wonderful initiative.
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Jan 09, 2021 |
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Ep. 74 - Happy New Year! And so as the year ends, Lucy and Saul take a look back at gardening in 2020, a full year of podcasting and our hopes and resolutions for 2021.
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Dec 30, 2020 |
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Ep. 73 - With Christmas celebrations imminent, many of us will be sitting down to a traditional roast meal. Vegetables are fundamental to a roast, so Lucy and Saul discuss how to grow your own roasties, sprouts, carrots, celeriac, cabbages and more.
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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Ep. 72 - With one eye on Christmas, its time to get the gardener in your life that perfect gift, as Lucy and Saul discuss with so much available, buying something special for any gardener is quite simple.
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Dec 20, 2020 |
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Ep. 71 - With Christmas around the corner, the garden can be a great source of decoration for the house, so Saul talks to Lucy about the Wreathes and Swags she creates at East Donyland Hall.
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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Ep. 70 - There are many plant pests and diseases to contend with in Spring and Summer, but get one step ahead and start controlling them this Winter, Lucy and Saul discuss why its best to start controlling them now.
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Dec 12, 2020 |
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Ep. 69 - In this, part two, of their composting discussions, Lucy and Saul chat about large-scale composting on their estates. Saul's system has Lucy green with envy!
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Dec 09, 2020 |
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Ep. 68 - Composting is an essential garden routine, but can cause some bafflement, so Lucy and Saul take a look at some of the methods you can use at home in processing your green waste into 'black gold'.
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Dec 06, 2020 |
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Ep. 67 - The hum of summer mowing has fallen silent in winter, but should it? What other myths are there when it comes to the perfect sward during the colder months - Saul and Lucy take a look.
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Dec 02, 2020 |
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Ep. 66 - The autumn countryside has been ablaze with coppery reds, buttery yellows and blazing oranges, but when it comes to planting a garden do we consider Autumn colour enough, Saul and Lucy discuss some of there favourite plants for Autumn fireworks.
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Nov 29, 2020 |
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Ep. 65 - Are you a peat-free gardener? Saul and Lucy take a timely look at the horticultural industry's progress in developing and converting to peat-free growing media.
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Nov 25, 2020 |
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Ep. 64 - During the pandemic many Garden societies, clubs and institutions have been unable to meet in person, so Saul and Lucy discuss how technologies such as Zoom have enabled us to attend talks and meetings virtually.
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Nov 22, 2020 |
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Ep. 63 - If you're stuck for what to do in #GardenLockdownJobs - Lucy and Saul quickly discuss 50 jobs you can be getting on with now, to get your garden ready for Spring.
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode #9 - Lucy and Saul have a wonderful conversation with Matt Biggs - a horticultural storyteller and guru - about his career, pirate botany and being throttled by Adam Frost
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Nov 14, 2020 |
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Ep. 62 - As the year's growing season fades into winter - now is a great time to think about renovating your borders for the coming year, so Lucy and Saul discuss why this is important to any garden.
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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Ep. 61 - (Part 2 of 2) On the second half of Lucy and Saul's visit to RHS Hyde Hall they take a look at some of the different planting on offer including the Dry Garden and Winter Garden.
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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Ep. 60 - (Part 1 of 2) On the second half of the #TalkingHeads #EssexRoadtrip Lucy and Saul visit RHS Hyde Hall and meet up with Matt Oliver in the Global Growth Vegetable Garden.
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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Ep. 59 - Autumn is a busy time in our gardens - much of the work looking towards the Winter and next Spring - so Lucy and Saul discuss garlic, lawns and mulching.
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Oct 21, 2020 |
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Ep. 58 - Apples are one of those classic Autumn sights in the garden, and both Lucy and Saul have orchards brimming with these fruits, so they have a chat about the varieties they have and how they store and use them.
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Oct 17, 2020 |
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Ep. 57 - (Part 2 of 2) Lucy and Saul continue their visit to Ulting Wick in Essex taking a look at the rest of the garden and catching up with Head Gardener, Lou Nicholls.
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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Ep. 56 - (Part 1 of 2) Lucy and Saul start their mini Essex Roadtrip at the fantastic Ulting Wick, a beautiful garden of Jungle lushness and calming cottage style, where they have a chat to the owner Philippa Burrough.
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Oct 11, 2020 |
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Ep. 55 - Harvesting our hard grown Fruit and Veg is one of the highlights of autumn, but when to harvest and how to store your bounty is critical as Lucy and Saul discuss.
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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Ep. 54 - At the end of Saul and Lucy's Essex Garden road-trip, they chill-out in Lucy's wonderful new greenhouse and chat about how her garden is evolving and how such a handsome structure brings her real joy!
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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Ep. 53 - Saul and Lucy are heading on the Talking Heads Road Trip to Essex this weekend, so chat about their itinerary and the fabulous gardens they are going to visit.
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Sep 13, 2020 |
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Ep. 52 - Time for some plant retail therapy! Saul went to his first plant fair of the year over the weekend and he couldn't have been happier, so Lucy and him discuss their advice when you've got some cash to splash.
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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Ep.51 - Many people dream of going plant hunting in the wilds or studying to become a gardener, but funding is a sticking point - well there's a bursary for that! Saul and Lucy take a look at whats available and why these funding awards are so important.
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Sep 05, 2020 |
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Ep. 50 - It's the BIG one!! We've reached the 50th episode of the podcast, Lucy and I are ecstatic and amazed, so in an epic length chat we discuss our favourite 50 horticulturally themed things as we celebrate this significant milestone.
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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Ep. 49 - Lucy and Saul discuss the latest findings from the RHS about getting people into the career of horticulture and their fantastic new career hub providing insights into the jobs available.
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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Ep.48 - Lucy and Saul answer a listener's question about plant nomenclature - we take a look at Genus, Species and Cultivar - and why plants are named like this....
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Aug 22, 2020 |
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Ep. 47 - Saul takes a little time out at the end of the day to enjoy his garden and give you a tour of its big leaves and exotic flowers....
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Aug 19, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode #8: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Anne Swithinbank - Horticulturist, Writer and BBC Radio 4 GQT pannelist - we chat about her life in Gardening and her passion for re-wilding her Devon garden...
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Aug 16, 2020 |
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Ep. 46 - Lucy lives and breathes Fruit and Vegetables - and has transformed her personal plot into her dream productive Kitchen Garden, so she takes us on a little tour of this beautiful patch...
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Aug 11, 2020 |
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Ep. 45 - Whether amateur or professional gardener - practically everyone has had to deal with a lawn at some point - so Lucy and Saul discuss short, formal lawns and longer meadow swards...
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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Ep.44 - Friday's heat was pretty intense, being the third hottest UK day on record, for Lucy and Saul its hard work - so we take a look at what we get up to in the hotter weather...
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Aug 02, 2020 |
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Ep. 43 - The lock-down has meant a lot of people have taken to a spot of gardening, venturing out into there back plots for the first time. Encoraging this new found interest will be of great importance, so Lucy and Saul chat about how to go about this...
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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Ep. 42 - As we reach the end of July, we've reached the height of Summer and are now looking forward to the long lazy days of August as we slide into Autumn, so Lucy and Saul take a look at what there getting up to in their gardens in late summer...
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Jul 28, 2020 |
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Ep.41 - Many aspects of life have changed since the start of the year, and Horticulture hasn't been any different, but as the lockdown lifts Saul and Lucy wanted to discuss some of the changes in the industry that are already occurring...
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Jul 26, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode #7: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Katherine Potsides - Head of Shows Development for the RHS - we discuss the effect of the pandemic on the Show's Calender as well as looking forward with renewed vigour for 2021...
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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Ep.40 - We're Back! After a small unscheduled break from the Podcast, while Saul's back recuperated - we dive into his passion - Exotic Plants - so Lucy and Saul discuss big leaves and nectar rich flowers...
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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Ep. 39 - Lots of people are thinking about a career in Horticulture, and why not, Lucy and Saul think it's the best job in the world, so they both have a chat about some things to consider before taking the next step....
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Jul 10, 2020 |
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Ep. 38 - TOMATOES!! One of those plants that everyone has had a go at growing and a staple of the first-timer gardener - it also happens to be Lucy's (aka the #CrazyTomatoLady) favourites...
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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Ep.37 - East Donyland Hall in the height of summer is burgeoning with fruit, vegetables and flower, so Lucy takes some time out of her working day to give you a tour of the best parts of the garden...
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Jul 04, 2020 |
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Ep. 36 - Lucy and Saul love plants - whether Exotics, Fruit and Veg, Herbaceous or Shrubs - one of the thrills of being a gardener is thumbing (or scrolling) through a nurseries catalogue for some floral inspiration....
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode #6: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Toby Buckland - Gardener, Broadcaster and Festival organiser - we chat about the start of his career in Devon and abroad, why he enjoys the media side of his career and his own flower show..
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Jun 28, 2020 |
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Ep. 35 - The garden at Stonelands in June is beautiful - herbaceous flowers full of colour, Roses burdgeoning with blossom and the vegetable garden packed to the edges with growing fruit and veg - so Saul takes you on a little tour of whats going on...
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Jun 25, 2020 |
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Ep. 34 - For many June in the garden is the peak of flowering and growth, but Saul and Lucy know that it means some areas of the garden can get away from you, so we look at what we do when there's not enough time in the day...
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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Ep.33 - Instead of being in our gardens, this week Lucy and Saul should have been at BBC Gardeners' World, assessing the floral marquee awards and running the Plant Experts Advice Desk, instead we thought we'd dedicate an episode to it...
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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Ep.32 - One of the many questions Lucy and Saul get on both the Radio and at the BBC Gardeners' World Live show, is how to grow plants successfully in containers, so we have a chat about our experiences....
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode #5: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Adam Frost - Gardener, Designer and presenter on BBC Gardeners' World - we chat about life in lockdown, about how his early career developed and how his new garden is developing and influencing him...
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Jun 12, 2020 |
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Ep.31 - For large gardens or large plant collections, labelling and cataloguing the varieties and species you have can seem quite boring (and a little nerdy!), but it's far from it and can be absolutely essential as Lucy and Saul have a chat about....
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Jun 10, 2020 |
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Ep.30 - June in the garden is synonymous with one flower - the Rose - an icon of horticulture throughout the UK - Lucy and Saul take a look at how their Roses are enjoying this summer at their gardens...
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Jun 07, 2020 |
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Ep.29 - Ooof! Lucy has hurt her back while in the garden, which reminds both of us that although gardening is great for your Physical and Mental health, you still have to be aware of your personal safety when working in the garden....
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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Ep.28 - As we reach 10,000 Podcast downloads, Saul and Lucy answer a listener question on Greenhouse Temperature control and look at the ways in which they control pests trying to make a meal of their precious plants and produce...
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Ep.27 - With the mercury rising and rain in short supply in both Devon and Essex, its Irrigation, Irrigation, Irrigation for Saul and Lucy, but that doesn't mean they can't take time to enjoy their meadows and harden off tender plants...
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May 29, 2020 |
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Ep.26 - With summer but a week away (although you'd think we're already there with the weather we've been having!) Lucy and Saul muse on some of their favourite summer events in the garden that they are really looking forward too...
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May 26, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode #4: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Matt Oliver - Horticulturist at RHS Hyde Hall supervising the Global Growth Vegetable Garden, and growing some UK record Giant Pumpkins...
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May 23, 2020 |
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Ep.25 - A milestone reached in the podcast for Lucy and Saul, so they reflect on why they started the podcast, say a big thankyou to everyone who listens and reflect on what the podcast has meant to them...
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May 19, 2020 |
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Ep.24 - It may have been cold, but Summer is just on the horizon and the gardens at Stonelands and East Donyland are in full growth, Lucy and Saul have a chat about what they've been up to and what they are looking forward to....
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May 14, 2020 |
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Ep.23 - With temperatures set to take a severe dip tonight, it's a good reminder that May can still throw a spanner into the gardening works, so Lucy and Saul have a chat about what there doing at their gardens to mitigate potential damage....
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May 10, 2020 |
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Ep.22 - One of the lessons Lucy and Saul have learnt with many years experience, is it's not what you grow in your Kitchen Garden, but how you use your crops that may be the most important factor in how you manage your growing season....
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May 08, 2020 |
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Ep.21 - The May bank holiday means more time in our home gardens - Saul has been joining online botanical classes from Florida and Lucy has been growing and selling plants from her Essex garden....
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May 04, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode #3: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Tom Brown - Head Gardener at West Dean Gardens, West Sussex - we talk about his career from RHS Wisley to West Dean and how he and the garden is coping with the current health crisis...
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May 01, 2020 |
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Ep.20 - As Lucy is selling plants in her front garden to raise money for some local charities, Saul and her decide to discuss the symbiotic link between gardens and charity....
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Apr 29, 2020 |
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Ep.19 - Lucy and Saul have a conversation about every gardeners major dilemma - Weeds! Whether to embrace them, control them or curse them, its probably what keeps us in our job...
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode #2: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Christopher Weddell - Gardens Advisor for English Heritage - we talk about his career, his role with English Heritage and how they are reacting to the ongoing Coronavirus Crisis...
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Apr 26, 2020 |
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Ep.18 - It's Tool Time on Talking Heads. After Lucy lets us into her rescue of Butterflies from her tool shed, Saul and her have a good look at the tools they use and why they are so important in making their gardening lives a little easier....
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Apr 22, 2020 |
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Ep.17 - Lucy and Saul have a discussion about Soil and Water - two subjects that may seem pretty bland but are essential to making your garden thrive....
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Apr 18, 2020 |
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Ep.16 - Lucy hears how Saul gets very excited about a compost delivery, and both talk about how they stake their gardens herbaceous beds in preparation for the summer...
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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Ep.15 - The extended Easter break has meant four solid days for Lucy and Saul in their own gardens, so they share what they've been up to, discuss their love for greenhouses and Saul reveals his Pleione orchids...
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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Ep.14 - Saul and Lucy chat about what's been going on at East Donyland Hall and Stonelands in the glorious spring sunshine...
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Apr 11, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode #1: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Tamsin Westhorpe about Stockton Bury Gardens, the Garden Media Guild and her new book....
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Apr 09, 2020 |
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Ep.13 - Lucy and Saul have a look what other work they do in the Gardening world besides being Head Gardeners...
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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Ep.12 - With so much online presence and social media available today, Saul and Lucy discuss how they're using it in their gardening world...
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Apr 04, 2020 |
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Ep.11 - Lucy and Saul chat about the upsurge in #GrowYourOwn during the current crisis, and discuss how realistic self sufficiency is...
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Apr 02, 2020 |
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Ep.10 - Lucy and Saul take a look at which gardens have influenced their gardening careers the most...
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Ep. 9 - Lucy and Saul take a look back at the first week of the UK lockdown and look forward to the coming week in their gardens...
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Mar 28, 2020 |
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Ep. 8 - Spring is in the air - Lucy and Saul bring you the latest from their Gardens....
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Mar 26, 2020 |
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Ep. 7 - What do Head Gardeners get up to in their own gardens - Lucy and Saul tells all...
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Ep. 6 - Whats going on in Saul and Lucy's Kitchen gardens.....
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Mar 21, 2020 |
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Ep. 5 - A change to your usual programming on the Talking Heads Podcast.....
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Mar 19, 2020 |
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Ep. 4 - Careers as a Head Gardener, Return Visit to East Donyland Hall, Seed Sowing
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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Ep. 3 - Garden Opening, Visit to Knightshayes Court, Early Season Pruning
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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Ep. 2 - Networking, Stonelands Visit, Planning Kitchen Gardens
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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Ep.1 - Welcome to the Talking Heads Podcast
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Jan 02, 2020 |