Scotland Grows Show

Scotland Grows

The Scotland Grows Show celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, picking up their tips and stories along the way.

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Aug 1, 2023 · 33 min
Scotland Grows Show S2 E2: Plastic-free Gardening with Fiona Thackery, CEO Trellis
Fiona Thackery, CEO of Trellis and author of 'Plastic Free Gardening' guides us through practical ways to reduce plastic use in our gardens, exploring tips for swapping single-use plastics for sustainable alternatives, creative DIY options, and the exciting innovations in the horticulture industry driven by consumer demand. From the importance of small, consistent changes to engaging local businesses and councils in recycling efforts, Fiona's insights promise to inspire gardeners of all levels. An award-winning writer, Fiona’s ‘Plastic-free Gardening’ book is a great read if you are looking to make your gardening more sustainable and less damaging to the environment. All the profits from book sales go to support the work of Trellis. This book offers clear information about garden plastics and their effects on the environment. It offers help to weigh up alternative materials and marketing claims. Low-cost, fun and DIY ideas for adapting your garden and the way you garden to use less plastic. Available here: https://trellisshop.trellisscotland.org.uk/product/plastic-free-gardening/ Trellis is the national organisation for therapeutic gardening, supporting practitioners and their groups across the length and breadth of Scotland, and Fiona shares her decades of experience in therapeutic gardening which has taken her as far as working with students with visual impairments in Brazil, where she also helped to build Brazil’s 4th sensory garden, before returning to Perthshire to support therapeutic gardening projects all over Scotland. Fiona has pursued her interest in the natural world in Greece, working in sea turtle conservation and later in Brazil, helping on a project investigating the relationship between orchids and bees in the Atlantic Forest. Fiona was awarded the Dr. Andrew Duncan Medal by the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society in 2019 to recognise her contribution to horticulture. Welcome to the Scotland Grows Show, the podcast which celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening, as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, and pick up tips and stories along the way. ------------------------------------------- Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows magazine is our digital title which celebrates Scottish gardens and gardens, and drops into your inbox 6 times a year. If you would like to subscribe to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com. -------------------------------------------- This series is sponsored by ROOTS, a subscription from the National Trust for Scotland which helps both your garden and Trust gardens thrive. For £6 a month you will be sent a ROOTS pack every six weeks, with gardening gifts, including Scottish seeds six times a year, stories about Scotland’s plant life, and tips from expert Trust gardeners, as well as an invitation to two exclusive ROOTS events a year with the Trust gardens team. Whether you buy ROOTS for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, your £6 a month will go towards supporting Trust gardens and designed landscapes in Scotland. Find out more here: www.nts.org.uk/roots
Jul 26, 2023 · 36 min
Scotland Grows Show S2 E1: A Garden in Sunny Joppa, with George Anderson
George Anderson, a Scottish gardening legend, known for his work on Beechgrove Garden since 2005 amongst many other things, takes us behind the garden gate to his own garden in Sunny Joppa. George describes the diverse sections from dry gravel gardens to vegetable patches in his garden, highlighting his approach to pruning and plant care, as well as sharing some of his tp plant recommendations. He offers advice for anyone starting their gardening journey, stressing the importance of starting small and using practical methods to control weeds. Having accrued over 50 years in the horticulture industry, George discusses the varied climate conditions within Scotland, the social aspect of garden visits, and the rewarding opportunities within horticulture. Welcome to the Scotland Grows Show, the podcast which celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening, as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, and pick up tips and stories along the way. -------------------------------------------- Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows magazine is our digital title which celebrates Scottish gardens and gardens, and drops into your inbox 6 times a year. If you would like to subscribe to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com. -------------------------------------------- This series is sponsored by ROOTS, a subscription from the National Trust for Scotland which helps both your garden and Trust gardens thrive. For £6 a month you will be sent a ROOTS pack every six weeks, with gardening gifts, including Scottish seeds six times a year, stories about Scotland’s plant life, and tips from expert Trust gardeners, as well as an invitation to two exclusive ROOTS events a year with the Trust gardens team. Whether you buy ROOTS for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, your £6 a month will go towards supporting Trust gardens and designed landscapes in Scotland. Find out more here: www.nts.org.uk/roots
Jun 9, 2023 · 34 min
Scotland Grows Show S1 E6: Advice for A Beginner Gardener with M.T. O'Donnell
In this episode, M.T. O'Donnell, editor of Scotland Grows magazine, talks to Laura Frances, a beginner gardener, with advice for her north-facing garden. They chat about planting for sunny and shady areas, growing tomatoes, strawberries, and other edibles, and some general gardening tips. Welcome to the Scotland Grows Show, the podcast which celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening, as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, and pick up tips and stories along the way. Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows magazine is our digital title which celebrates Scottish gardens and gardens, and drops into your inbox 6 times a year. If you would like to subscribe to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com. -------------------------------------------- This series is sponsored by ROOTS, a subscription from the National Trust for Scotland which helps both your garden and Trust gardens thrive. For £6 a month you will be sent a ROOTS pack every six weeks, with gardening gifts, including Scottish seeds six times a year, stories about Scotland’s plant life, and tips from expert Trust gardeners, as well as an invitation to two exclusive ROOTS events a year with the Trust gardens team. Whether you buy ROOTS for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, your £6 a month will go towards supporting Trust gardens and designed landscapes in Scotland. Find out more here: www.nts.org.uk/roots
May 24, 2023 · 31 min
Scotland Grows Show S1 E5: Protecting Scotland's Gardens with Chris Wardle, National Trust for Scotland
Chris Wardle, the National Trust for Scotland's Gardens and Designed Landscape Manager for Aberdeenshire and Angus, moved to Scotland 23 years ago, and the National Trust for Scotland has become his life’s work. Chris talks in this episode about the exciting developments going on in National Trust gardens, which ones are his favourite to visit, and his attempts to create a tropical jungle feel in his own garden in the north of Scotland. Chris also offers talk plant recommendations, and invaluable advice on building confidence, embracing the experimental nature of gardening, and the importance of community. So, whether you're a seasoned horticulturist or just getting started, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration. Welcome to the Scotland Grows Show, the podcast which celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening, as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, and pick up tips and stories along the way. -------------------------------------------- Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows magazine is our digital title which celebrates Scottish gardens and gardens, and drops into your inbox 6 times a year. If you would like to subscribe to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com. -------------------------------------------- This series is sponsored by ROOTS, a subscription from the National Trust for Scotland which helps both your garden and Trust gardens thrive. For £6 a month you will be sent a ROOTS pack every six weeks, with gardening gifts, including Scottish seeds six times a year, stories about Scotland’s plant life, and tips from expert Trust gardeners, as well as an invitation to two exclusive ROOTS events a year with the Trust gardens team. Whether you buy ROOTS for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, your £6 a month will go towards supporting Trust gardens and designed landscapes in Scotland. Find out more here: www.nts.org.uk/roots
May 17, 2023 · 30 min
Scotland Grows Show S1 E4: ’Grow, Cook, Inspire’ with Helen Cross
Helen Cross, has just published her first book, ‘Grow, Cook, Inspire’, and is passionate about food, horticulture, and farming. She is driven to encourage more communities and families to grow and cook their own to uncover the health and environmental benefits that come from gardening and cooking seasonally. With a history of her own mental health problems for over 20 years, Helen has sought solace in her green space, and recognises the power that gardening, and nature can have to help people both physically and mentally. In between gardening, cooking, and writing, Helen hosts the podcast, ‘Grow, Cook, Inspire’, and teaches children through a local gardening club, to garden, grow, cook, and be a little more wild. ‘Grow, Cook, Inspire’ is available to buy here: https://www.growcookinspire.com/store/p/grow-cook-inspire-book, and you can follow Helen on Instagram @grow_cook_inspire. Welcome to the Scotland Grows Show, the podcast which celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening, as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, and pick up tips and stories along the way. Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows magazine is our digital title which celebrates Scottish gardens and gardens, and drops into your inbox 6 times a year. If you would like to subscribe to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com. -------------------------------------------- This series is sponsored by ROOTS, a subscription from the National Trust for Scotland which helps both your garden and Trust gardens thrive. For £6 a month you will be sent a ROOTS pack every six weeks, with gardening gifts, including Scottish seeds six times a year, stories about Scotland’s plant life, and tips from expert Trust gardeners, as well as an invitation to two exclusive ROOTS events a year with the Trust gardens team. Whether you buy ROOTS for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, your £6 a month will go towards supporting Trust gardens and designed landscapes in Scotland. Find out more here: www.nts.org.uk/roots
May 10, 2023 · 36 min
Scotland Grows Show S1 E3: From Rubbish Dump to Garden of the Year with Lizzie and Malcolm Schofield
Our guests in this episode are Lizzie and Malcolm Schofield of Cuthbertsbrae Garden in Buckie, Moray, winners of the Gardeners' World 'Garden of the Year' 2020. Lizzie and Malcolm talk about how they started with no gardening knowledge; the challenges of gardening in an exposed coastal garden on a steep slope; their complete amazement at being shortlisted, and then going on to win the 'Garden of the Year' competition; opening their garden for charity; their favourite plants (on which they don't agree); and their entry into the Scottish Garden Design Competition at Scone Palace Garden Fair. You can visit their garden open generally in July, under Scotland's Garden Scheme, and follow their gardening journey on Instagram @cuthbertsbrae_garden. Welcome to the Scotland Grows Show, the podcast which celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening, as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, and pick up tips and stories along the way. ------------------------------------------- Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows magazine is our digital title which celebrates Scottish gardens and gardens, and drops into your inbox 6 times a year. If you would like to subscribe to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com. -------------------------------------------- More information on Scotland's Garden Scheme is available at https://scotlandsgardens.org -------------------------------------------- This series is sponsored by ROOTS, a subscription from the National Trust for Scotland which helps both your garden and Trust gardens thrive. For £6 a month you will be sent a ROOTS pack every six weeks, with gardening gifts, including Scottish seeds six times a year, stories about Scotland’s plant life, and tips from expert Trust gardeners, as well as an invitation to two exclusive ROOTS events a year with the Trust gardens team. Whether you buy ROOTS for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, your £6 a month will go towards supporting Trust gardens and designed landscapes in Scotland. Find out more here: www.nts.org.uk/roots
May 3, 2023 · 30 min
Scotland Grows Show S1 E2: Scotland’s Garden Scheme with Liz Stewart, CEO
Tune in to hear Liz Stewart, CEO of Scotland's Garden Scheme, talk about the wonderful gardens open around Scotland for charity, her own garden, her favourite plants, and of course, all the ways you can get involved with Scotland's Garden Scheme by opening your garden, volunteering to help at an opening, or by visiting inspirational gardens across the country! Welcome to the Scotland Grows Show, the podcast which celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening, as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, and pick up tips and stories along the way. Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows magazine is our digital title which celebrates Scottish gardens and gardens, and drops into your inbox 6 times a year. If you would like to subscribe to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com. -------------------------------------------- More information on Scotland's Garden Scheme is available at https://scotlandsgardens.org -------------------------------------------- This series is sponsored by ROOTS, a subscription from the National Trust for Scotland which helps both your garden and Trust gardens thrive. For £6 a month you will be sent a ROOTS pack every six weeks, with gardening gifts, including Scottish seeds six times a year, stories about Scotland’s plant life, and tips from expert Trust gardeners, as well as an invitation to two exclusive ROOTS events a year with the Trust gardens team. Whether you buy ROOTS for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, your £6 a month will go towards supporting Trust gardens and designed landscapes in Scotland. Find out more here: www.nts.org.uk/roots
Apr 26, 2023 · 29 min
Scotland Grows Show S1 E1: Scone Palace Garden Fair with Brian Cunningham
Welcome to the Scotland Grows Show, the podcast which celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening, as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, and pick up tips and stories along the way. Our first guest is Brian Cunningham, Head Gardener at Scone Palace, presenter on 'Beechgrove', and the driving force behind Scone Place Garden Fair. Tune in now to hear Brian chat about the gardens at Scone, his own garden, his favourite plants, and of course, all the plans for Scone Palace Garden Fair! Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows magazine is our digital title which celebrates Scottish gardens and gardens, and drops into your inbox 6 times a year. If you would like to subscribe to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com. -------------------------------------------- Scone Palace Garden Fair takes place on 2nd & 3rd June 2023 at Scone Palace - the perfect day out for gardening enthusiasts and their families. Tickets are available on this link: https://sconepalace.seetickets.com/tour/scone-palace-garden-fair -------------------------------------------- This series is sponsored by ROOTS, a subscription from the National Trust for Scotland which helps both your garden and Trust gardens thrive. For £6 a month you will be sent a ROOTS pack every six weeks, with gardening gifts, including Scottish seeds six times a year, stories about Scotland’s plant life, and tips from expert Trust gardeners, as well as an invitation to two exclusive ROOTS events a year with the Trust gardens team. Whether you buy ROOTS for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, your £6 a month will go towards supporting Trust gardens and designed landscapes in Scotland. Find out more here: www.nts.org.uk/roots
Apr 5, 2023 · 2 min
Scotland Grows Show Trailer
Welcome to the Scotland Grows Show, the podcast which celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening, as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, and pick up tips and stories along the way. Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows magazine is our digital title which celebrates Scottish gardens and gardens, and drops into your inbox 6 times a year. If you would like to subscribe to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com.