The Garden Log

Ben Dark

The Garden Log is an award winning /gardening/history/botany podcast from Ben Dark

Episodes105

Nov 1, 2017 · 26 min
Episode 5: High-speed hedges, flaming foliage and pruning properly
This week we focus on root-balled yew, how to get the best from your beautyberry and plan on transforming the garden into just the right sort of fiery hell-pit. More gardens, gardening and horticultural advice from The Garden Log.
Oct 25, 2017 · 25 min
Episode 4: A river of violas, bare-root wallflowers and planting daffodils in the week of the orange sun
In this episode find out how to bring joy to bare flower beds and discover which common weed has clove flavoured roots. Also, seasonal advice on biannual bedding and how to plant bulbs on a grand scale.
Oct 18, 2017 · 26 min
Episode 3: Flagging hostas, friendly beetles and appreciating the everyday green
This week focuses on mellow autumn tasks. I discuss moments of horticultural wonder and how give some tips on helping fruit trees 'capture' their space.
Oct 11, 2017 · 23 min
Episode 2: Flopping colchicums, balding Bhutan pines and funny writing about flax
We talk topdressing, evergreen defoliation, soft shield ferns and autumn bulbs.
Oct 1, 2017 · 24 min
Episode 1: Introductions, withered chestnuts and the Professional Gardeners Guild
An introduction to The Garden Log This episode focuses on the buttery tones of early autumn. Chestnut problems are solved and Ben discuses his ambivalent relationship with weeding.