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Gardening with the RHS
'Gardening with the RHS' offers seasonal advice, inspiration and practical solutions to gardening problems. Trusted gardening professionals give you the latest horticultural advice, scientific research and tried and tested techniques to bring out the best in your garden. Topics covered include: growing your own vegetables, flowers, garden design, lawn care and gardening with children. Plus expert masterclasses in topics ranging from cottage garden plants, growing orchids, to pest control and…
Episodes
Gardening with the RHSAutumn Abundance: How to Harvest All Year Round
Autumn may be here, but your garden’s productivity doesn’t have to slow down! This week, join us as Liz Mooney from RHS Wisley’s World Food Garden reveals how…
Gardening with the RHSWading into wisteria, managing mildew and an existential conundrum
Many of us have experienced the surge in powdery mildew, ushered in by the hot, dry summer we’ve had. To find out more about this unwanted fungal force and how…
Gardening with the RHSGardening Through Extremes: Survival, Heatwaves & Budget Hacks
This week we are diving into extremes. Tom Hart Dyke shares his amazing story of misadventure in the Panamanian jungle that led him to the brink of death… and…
Gardening with the RHSAllotments: Spaces that Grow Us
Allotments are powerful spaces of regeneration, nourishment, and community, and this National Allotment Week we’re celebrating these impactful sanctuaries…
Gardening with the RHSGet Gardening this Summer Holidays
School’s out and summer’s in full swing, which means it’s the perfect time for the next generation of green thumbs to dig in and discover the joys of…
Gardening with the RHSPlants for Pollinators
A third of British pollinator species are now in decline — but there’s still hope, and gardeners can be part of the solution. This week, the RHS launched its…
Gardening with the RHSDead Hedges, Magical Mints and a Mycelial Menace
This week Sam Southgate from RHS Garden Rosemoor is teaching us how to rethink garden waste by transforming it into amazing structures for both you and your…
Gardening with the RHSRHS Wentworth: A celebration of great northern gardens and growers
This week, we’re coming to you live from the very first RHS Flower Show at the magnificent Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire. We’ll be chatting with the…
Gardening with the RHSThe Story of Strawberries
Nothing captures the spirit of a British summer quite like Wimbledon and the iconic pairing of strawberries and cream. This week we’re diving into the…
Gardening with the RHSGrowing Ideas: Highlights from RHS Hampton Court
This week, we're coming to you from the stunning RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025; the UK’s most spectacular summer celebration of all things…
Gardening with the RHSAphids, Earwigs & Allies: Insect Week with the RHS
This week we’re diving head-first into the long grass, under the flowerpots, and behind the compost bin to celebrate National Insect Week! The Wildlife Trusts’…
Gardening with the RHSBlooms, Beaks & Beets: Summer in the Garden
As the UK bursts into bloom, we celebrate British Flowers Week with flower farmer Georgie Newbery, who shares how to create stunning, sustainable bouquets from…
Gardening with the RHSFrom Rainforests to Garden Borders: Nature’s Wild Edges
This week, we journey into one of Britain’s rarest and most magical landscapes — the temperate rainforest. Designer Zoe Claymore joins us to reveal how she…
Gardening with the RHSCall of the Wild
This week, we’re stepping off the garden path and into the wild. James Armitage, editor of The Plant Review, joins Gareth Richards to reflect on how a little…
Gardening with the RHSBig Blue Poppies and Easy Edibles
Late May bursts with life – and this week’s episode celebrates the full force of the season. We revisit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to explore the mystique of…
Gardening with the RHSThe RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
Step into the bloom of RHS Chelsea 2025! In this special episode, we delve into the standout themes, emerging trends, and — of course — the spectacular plants…
Gardening with the RHSMoths, Meadows and Mischievous Mutts
Biodiverse spaces are important not only for healthy ecosystems but they also bring tangible benefits for our mental wellness as well. Unfortunately new data…
Gardening with the RHSPlant Health Week - Get Your Garden Thriving
It’s Plant Health Week, and we’re celebrating with expert tips to keep your garden thriving. RHS Plant Health Advisor Helen Latham will be sharing practical…
Gardening with the RHSMay Day, Welcoming in Warmer Weather
This May Day we’re embracing new growth in the garden — even from the unexpected plants that pop up on their own! Nick Turrell from the RHS Gardening Advice…
Gardening with the RHSSpring in Full Swing
Spring is stretching its limbs, and the garden is stirring to life. As the days grow longer and begin to warm, there’s a tangible energy in the air – a heady…
Gardening with the RHSEarth Day Special
As gardeners, we understand the deep connection between people and the planet. The choices we make in our own green spaces – no matter how small – can ripple…
Gardening with the RHSDark Corners, Bright Ideas
We start this week with a journey back in time, exploring some of the oldest and most resilient plants on the planet: ferns. Gardener, botanist and author Ben…
Gardening with the RHSThe Gardener’s April Checklist: Spuds and Summer Bulbs
April is in full bloom, and with it comes a gardener’s to-do list bursting with promise! This week, Liz Mooney from RHS Garden Wisley shares expert tips on…
Gardening with the RHSHow to be a Hoverfly Hero
This week we’re finding out how to be a hoverfly hero. These masters of mimicry are vitally important pollinators, decomposers, and aphid predators, but their…
Gardening with the RHSTasty Toms, Hydrangeas & Bokashi
Spring is in the air, and it’s time to get your hands dirty! This week, we’re diving into the juicy world of tomatoes with Liz Mooney from the RHS Garden…
Gardening with the RHSEarly Spring in the Garden: Edibles, Nettles, and Petals!
Spring is starting to unfold, and with that in mind, we’re heading back to the vegetable patch with kitchen gardener Lucy Chamberlain for the final instalment…
Gardening with the RHSThe Magic of Magnolias + Growing in Tough Spots
This week we’re returning to the vegetable garden with author and kitchen gardener Lucy Chamberlain to find out what delicious goodies will thrive in some of…
Gardening with the RHSBountiful Gardens: Edibles, Floral Bouquets & Homegrown Tea
With the right approach, your garden can give back just as much – sometimes even more – than you put in. This week, we’re finding out how to get the most out…
Gardening with the RHSUnder The Radar
This week we’re exploring some of the plants which may have flown under your radar. Plantsman Chris Sanders will take us on a journey that began with a casual…
Gardening with the RHSLove in Bloom
Valentine’s Day and flowers go hand in hand, so what better way to celebrate than by dedicating this week’s programme to the stunning blooms you can grow right…
Gardening with the RHSThe Dark Art of Rhubarb
This week, Guy Barter takes us through some essential gardening tasks for the season ahead and we explore a hardy favourite: as Caroline Williamson from RHS…
Gardening with the RHSSowing Success: Garden Planning & Front Garden Inspiration
This week, Jenny Laville explores the incredible world of seeds with RHS botanist James Armitage, uncovering their diverse shapes and dispersal methods. We’ll…
Gardening with the RHSFrom beak to branch - how gardeners can help our feathered friends
Join us as we celebrate garden birdlife ahead of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch! The RSPB’s Adrian Thomas gives us a crash course in birdwatching from the…
Gardening with the RHSUnlocking the potential of your garden in midwinter
There’s plenty to do at this time of year to get your garden prepped for the growing season ahead. This week we’ll be finding out how hellebores can bring some…
Gardening with the RHSWinter pruning, alpine plants, and the beauty of hedgerows
It may be bitterly cold outside but there's still plenty to get excited about in the garden. This week we’re joining Fruit Specialist Jim Arbury in the Orchard…
Gardening with the RHSGrow Your Own in 2025
Let’s make 2025 the year we all embrace growing our own fruit and vegetables—whether you’ve got a sprawling garden, a small balcony, or just a windowsill! No…
Gardening with the RHSGardening highlights from 2024
Today Guy, Gareth, and Jenny reflect on the past twelve months of beautiful blooms and bountiful harvests, but also wet weather and guzzling gastropods! Join…
Gardening with the RHSWelcoming wreaths and mistletoe tales
This week we’re bringing the garden indoors and welcoming in the Christmas cheer. RHS Horticultural Advisor Jenny Bowden will be sharing her love letter to the…
Gardening with the RHSFestive foliage and natural decorations
This week we’re decking the halls with seasonal foliage, as RHS Garden Hyde Hall’s Sarah Wilson-Frost shares her ideas for natural decorations foraged from…
Gardening with the RHSGreat garden reads and botanical books
With the festive gift giving season just around the corner, this week we’ve turned our attention to the botanical wonders awaiting us on the bookshelf. We’ve…
Gardening with the RHSIndoor passionflowers, Begonias, and miniature Christmas cactus
This week, we're teaming up with The Plant Review magazine for a houseplant special. Jenny Laville talks to Rebecca Hilgenhof of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh…
Gardening with the RHSNational Tree Week
We’re marking National Tree Week, an annual celebration at the start of the tree planting season, and an opportunity for us to wax lyrical about the wonderful…
Gardening with the RHSMedlars, Ornamental Grasses, and Elizabeth Blackwell
This week we explore the fascinating stories and brilliant work of three exceptional plantswomen. Only recently has pioneering 18th-century herbalist Elizabeth…
Gardening with the RHSHedgehogs, Houseplants and Homegrown veg
This week we find out how to help our beloved prickly friends, as RHS Senior Wildlife Specialist Helen Bostock explains the threats to hedgehogs, and what we…
Gardening with the RHSEdible forests, honey fungus, and black aeoniums
This All Hallow's Eve, we’re venturing into the woods to see what treasures we can find… First up, one of the gardeners' most feared garden inhabitants is…
Gardening with the RHSA Celebration of Autumn Colour
This week, Gareth Richards and Guy Barter discuss the science behind autumn colour, why some years are more dazzling than others, and what we can expect to see…
Gardening with the RHSChrysanthemums, storing produce, and dividing perennials
This week, Gareth Richards talks to writer and designer Naomi Slade about the allure of chrysanthemums and their long history of symbolism. We head to RHS…
Gardening with the RHSCompost, fungi, and giant vegetables
This week, RHS Garden Wisley’s Sheila Das talks to ‘no dig’ champion Charles Dowding all about his new book on composting, and how you can go about starting…
Gardening with the RHSGardening for a greener future
This week Gareth Richards and James Armitage journey to RHS Garden Wisley’s Hilltop Science Centre to hear how cutting edge research on the changing climate is…
Gardening with the RHSMuscari, storing produce, and fungi
As the cooler weather of autumn settles in, there's still plenty to do when it comes to keeping your garden in top shape. We’ll be hearing from RHS Garden…
Gardening with the RHSHolehird Gardens, Echeverias, and dividing perennials
On this week's show we take a trip to Holehird Gardens nestled in the beautiful Cumbrian landscape, with chair of the Lakeland Horticultural Society, Maggie…
Gardening with the RHSBalcony gardens, peat-free, and gardening for bats
As September rolls in, there's a crispness in the air and the first signs of autumn are upon us. In this episode we demystify the peat-free with Jenny Laville…
Gardening with the RHSBearded irises, asters, and bitterns
This week, renowned nurserywoman Claire Austin shares her top picks of stunning bearded irises – the perfect blooms to plant now for a burst of beauty next…
Gardening with the RHSUnexpected Opportunities in a Changing Landscape
This week, we're teaming up with The Plant Review magazine to explore how to future-proof your garden in the face of our changing climate. We discover…
Gardening with the RHSDenmans Garden, blueberry harvest, and National Plant Collections
This week we head to the Sussex South Downs to explore RHS Partner Garden, Denmans – and hear about its unique history intertwined with the lives of two unsung…
Gardening with the RHSFlower anatomy, August allotmenting, apples and pears.
Do you get confused between your “sepals” and “stigmas”? This week Jenny Laville will be studying the anatomy of flowers, with the help of RHS botanist James…
Gardening with the RHSLavender love, a dahlia extravaganza, and a wisteria masterclass.
This week we talk about all things lavender, exploring the array of varieties and sharing top tips for growing. We hear from a group of gardeners with a…
Gardening with the RHSA wild gardener, celebrating craftsmanship, and explosive seed pods
This week we explore the life and work of William Robinson and look at his enduring legacy. We take a tour of an Arts and Crafts inspired show garden at RHS…
Gardening with the RHSFrom towering blooms to tiny microbes
This week we explore the history of Kiftsgate Court Gardens and catch a glimpse of their famous, gigantic, eponymous rose. We chat to self-confessed fern…
Gardening with the RHSTake-home ideas from RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Welcome to the largest flower show in the North of England; RHS Flower Show Tatton Park! This show is all about exploring the infinite possibilities of your…