Winter Conversations

Episode 17 - Gardening's great women with Carol Klein

Plantswoman Carol Klein celebrates the wonderful women of gardening, and how the horticultural industry needs to change to break the grass ceiling.

Episode 16 - Growing for animals at the Edinburgh Zoo

No two days are the same for a zoo gardener Rab Harden, and the Edinburgh Zoo team's work is as varied as it is vital.

Episode 15 - Leaving a garden with Adam Frost

Adam Frost shares how he dealt with the practical and emotional aspects of downsizing his garden, with helpful tips and advice for anyone moving house.

Episode 14 - My garden and decorating with nature for Christmas with Shirlie Kemp

Discover how Shirlie Kemp brings the outside inside for spectacular Christmas decorations as she shares her love of gardening.

Episode 13 - Chartwell's garden secrets with Advolly Richmond and Katherine Carter

Advolly Richmond uncovers the role Winton Churchill's Chartwell gardens played in the lead up to World War II with author Katherine Carter.

Episode 12 - Gardening to help with neurodiversity with Lara Cowan

Lara Cowan discusses the transformative power of nature connection and how gardening can be the perfect fit for those who think differently.

Episode 11 - Happy houseplants with Anne Swithinbank

Former BBC Gardeners' World presenter and indoor plant expert Anne Swithinbank shares tips and advice on all things houseplants, including those winter favourites.

Episode 10 - Caring for soil in winter with Becky Searle

What can we do to ensure next year’s growing season is the best yet? Ecologist and botanist Becky Searle shares advice for how to care for our soil over the winter months.

Episode 9 - Healing gardens in time of war with Lalage Snow

If your home became a warzone, what would you do? War correspondent Lalage Snow shares the stories of people making gardens as an act of hope and defiance during war.

Episode 8 - Trees and their future with Tony Kirkham

Tony Kirkham, former Head of Arboretum at RHS Kew, discusses how trees are adapting to climate change and what our tree-lined horizon will look like in the future.

Episode 7 - Unearthing the world of fungi with Merlin Sheldrake

Join us for an exploration of the amazing world of fungi, with author and expert Merlin Sheldrake.

Episode 6 - The history and ecology of hedgerows with Christopher Hart

Find out more about the amazing world of the hedgerow as we meet expert and author Christopher Hart.

Episode 5 - Caring for birds in the winter garden with Nick Acheson

Wildlife gardening expert Kate Bradbury talks to conservationist Nick Acheson for how we can offer support to our birds in the winter.

Episode 4 - Gardening through grief and bereavement with Victoria Bennett

The death of a loved one can be devastating. Victoria Bennett talks about how gardening helped her manage grief and anxiety, during bereavement, and what she learnt about resilience.

Episode 3 - The art of composting with Charles Dowding

Charles Dowding, gardener, author and champion of the modern 'no dig' gardening method, brings ways you can transfer your garden through the use of compost.

Episode 2 - The joy of tulips with Polly Nicholson

Tulip National Collection holder and florist, Polly Nicholson, shares her expert knowledge of growing this iconic spring bulb. Plus how to get the best and longest-lasting performance.

Episode 1 - Preparing your garden for winter with Monty Don

Monty Don explains how he puts Longmeadow to bed for winter and how his winter preparations have changed over the years due to the climate.