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Two Good Gardeners

Dan Cooper & Julia Parker

The podcast for everyone who wants to enjoy growing their own flowers, fruit and vegetables. Presented by hosts Dan Cooper and Julia Parker.

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20 episodes
Avg 55 min
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S7 · E8
June 30 · 56 min
The Serge Hill Project with Becky Fincham and Millie Souter
Dan and Julia delve into this unique enterprise founded by Tom and Sue Stuart-Smith
S7 · E7
June 12 · 1 hr 7 min
A Passion for Perennials with Rosy Hardy
Dan and Julia chat with the most decorated female exhibitor in Chelsea Flower Show history
S7 · E6
May 22 · 52 min
London's Secret Eden With Sean Harkin
Dan and Julia explore The Inner Temple Gardens and learn about its gentle evolution
S7 · E5
May 8 · 43 min
Borde Hill Blossoms with Jay Goddard and Mark Bobin
Dan & Julia find out how an historic Sussex estate plans for the future
S4 · E4
April 24 · 55 min
Some Like It Hot With Clare Kennett
Dan and Julia talk to an experienced chilli grower about what makes them addictive fruits to cultivate
S7 · E3
April 10 · 59 min
The Kindest Garden with Marian Boswall
Dan & Julia chat with a landscape architect who enjoys a reputation for being at one with nature
S7 · E2
March 27 · 56 min
Gardening Off-Grid With Steve Edney and Lou Dowle
Dan and Julia learn about the trials and tribulations of growing with limited resources
S7 · E1
March 13 · 57 min
Dazzling Daffodils with Neil Miller
Dan & Julia discover what makes Hever Castle synonymous with narcissi
S6 · E8
January 16 · 39 min
Quiz of the Year
Dan & Julia test each other's knowledge with a special New Year Quiz
S6 · E7
Dec 10, 2025 · 55 min
The English Gardening School With B Brooks
Dan & Julia find out about one of Britain's foremost gardening schools, in the heart of Chelsea
S6 · E6
Nov 25, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
British Flowers Rock With Ben Cross
Dan and Julia talk to a 4th generation alstroemeria grower in Sussex
S6 · E5
Nov 11, 2025 · 59 min
Year Round Colour With Niall McCauley
Dan and Julia quiz their guest about how to plant a garden for all seasons
S6 · E4
Oct 24, 2025 · 56 min
Demystifying Orchids with Rose Armstrong
Dan and Julia talk to the entrepreneur who rescued one of Britain's oldest and most illustrious orchid nurseries.
S6 · E3
Oct 10, 2025 · 56 min
Mad About Maples with Miles Hayward
Dan and Julia find all about acers with a botanist and nurseryman from West Sussex
S6 · E2
Sep 26, 2025 · 48 min
Skateboarding into Horticulture with Toby Shuall
Dan and Julia meet the pro-skateboarder with a penchant for adaptable plants
S6 · E1
Sep 12, 2025 · 50 min
Reflections on a Long, Hot Summer
Dan and Julia compare how their gardens have fared during the heat and drought
S5 · E8
Jul 11, 2025 · 1 hr
Architectural Plants With Guy Watts and Jason Gilford
Dan and Julia talk shapely specimens and neat Niwaki with the experts who cultivate them
S5 · E7
Jun 27, 2025 · 58 min
Beautiful British Blooms at The Homegrown Market
Dan & Julia meet the people who are changing the way we buy cut flowers
S5 · E6
Jun 13, 2025 · 53 min
Magical Mushrooms With Caley Brothers
Dan & Julia shed a light on the fascinating world of edible fungi with special guest Lorraine Caley
S5 · E5
May 23, 2025 · 52 min
Chelsea Reflections
Dan & Julia share what inspired and excited them at this year's Chelsea Flower Show

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