BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

Budget-friendly plants: bargains, seeds and smart buys, with Frances Tophill

July 22 · 48 min · Season 27 · Episode 23
0:00-48:05

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Sharing her expert advice on gardening and growing plants on a budget, Frances reveals how to find bargain buys at nurseries and garden centres and advises to choose smaller pots, healthy roots and plants with strong growth points. She explains when it’s worth splashing out on statement plants, why trees can be a smart investment, and how swapping seeds, growing from supermarket scraps and rescuing discounted perennials can save money. Packed with practical tips on buying, planting, watering and nurturing new plants, get more from every pound while creating a thriving, beautiful garden.

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