Pot and Cloche Garden Podcasts

By Joff Elphick-Gardener and podcaster with Pot and Cloche

What's Pot and Cloche Garden Podcasts about?

A popular British garden show with experienced horticulturist Joff Elphick who speaks to authors, gardeners, writers and other horty movers and shakers!

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Pot and Cloche Garden Podcasts episodes:

02.21.2024
#34 THE GARDEN PRESS EVENT - Islington London
In this episode Joff hops on the train to Paddington and navigates the London underground to find The Business Design Centre in Islington, London. It's the Garden press Event and he get to talk to some amazing people who have...
11.21.2023
#33 ADRIAN BLOOM -FOGGY BOTTOM - a garden to share
In this episode Joff talks to Adrian Bloom about his new book FOGGY BOTTOM - A GARDEN to SHARE. From breaking turf in an empty meadow in 1966, to its near maturity in 2023 it is the story of a...
04.18.2023
#32 DEREK GOW - straight talking rewilder-farmer-turned-ecologist
Derek Gow is a farmer and nature conservationist. Born in Dundee in 1965, he left school when he was 17 and worked in agriculture for five years. Inspired by the writing of Gerald Durrell, all of whose books he has...
03.14.2023
#31 LIZ ZORAB with her book THE SEASONED GARDENER
Liz Zorab is author of the bestselling 'Grounded – A Gardener's Journey to Abundance and Self-Sufficiency'. She spent more than 20 years working with specialist housing charities and in community development, with an emphasis on innovative volunteering practices. An award-winning...
02.23.2023
#30 THE GARDEN PRESS EVENT 2023 - Islington, London. U.K.
In this episode sponsored by Genus Gardenwear Joff Elphick takes his annual pilgrimage up to the big smoke where he visitis the old horticultural halls - now known as The Business Design Centre - to meet horticutlural businesses for The...
02.01.2023
#29 The Generous Gardener - garden lectures and specialist plant sales
The Generous Gardener ran by Sarah Biddulph and Sarah Rivett- Carnac offer a series of garden lectures throughout the year in Rodmarton Manor a beautiful arts and craft property located in Gloucestershire between Cirencester and Tetbury. Lectures in 2023 are...
01.17.2023
#28 Chris Baines - THE RHS COMPANION TO WILDLIFE GARDENING - How to make a wildlife garden
In this episdoe sponsored by Genus Gardenwear Joff talks to wildlife expert Chris Baines about his book THE RHS COMPANION TO WILDLIFE GARDENING - how to make a wildlif garden. First published in 1985 this book has now been fully...
11.21.2022
#27 Barbara Segall - SECRET GARDENS OF THE SOUTH-EAST
In this episode sponsored by Genus gardenwear Joff Elphick talks to Barbara Segall about her new book GARDENS of the SOUTH-EAST published by Frances Lincoln. Within its 144 pages are 20 gardens many of which often remain overlooked but all...
10.31.2022
#26 Michael Perry - Mr Plant Geek- HORTUS CURIOUS
In this episode sponsored by Genus Gardenwear Joff Elphick talks to Michael Perry aka Mr Plant Geek about his career in horticulture and his new book Hortus Curious - discover the worlds most weird and wonderful plants and fungi. We...
10.04.2022
#25 Harriet Rycroft - POTS -a Bloom Gardeners Guide
In this episode sponsored by Genus Gardenwear Joff Elphick travels to the north of the Cotswolds to visit Harriet Rycroft, a garden speaker, consultant, writer, and an expert in container gardening. They talk about her book 'POTS' and wander around...
09.24.2022
#24 The Malvern Autumn Show 2022
In this episode sponsored by the amazing Genus Gardenwear Joff talks to a number of the interesting exhibitors that can be found at The Malvern Autumn Show. Andie from Dahlia Beach tells us how her company, the first cut-your-own...
09.20.2022
#23 Tamsin Westhorpe - Grasping the Nettle.
In this Episode sponsored by Genus Gardenwear I talk to Tamsin Westhorpe about her latest book Grasping the Nettle - tales from a modern country gardener. Tamsin is a hands-on gardener who opens her garden Stockton Bury near Leominster to...
07.23.2022
#22 Silvana De Soissons, Natural Skincare for all Seasons
In this episode sponsored by Genus Gardenwear Joff talks to Silvana de Soissons about her book Natural Skincare for all Seasons. Chapters in the book include An introduction to the skin. Plotting the skincare garden. Choosing skincare plants.The natural skincare...
06.14.2022
#21 Sandra Lawrence - Miss Wilmott's Ghosts
In this episode sponsored by Genus Performance Gardenwear Joff talks to Sandra Lawrence author of 'Miss Wilmott's Ghosts - The extraordinary life and gardens of a forgotten genius'. They discuss Ellen Wilmott, her upbringing, and her inherited wealth. The 11th...
05.11.2022
#20 Kathy Slack author of 'From the Veg Patch'
In this episode sponsored by the amazing Genus Performance Gardenwear Joff taks to Kathy Slack who's book 'From the Veg Patch' was published last year by Ebury Press. They discuss the vegetables Kathy grows and the some of the deliciuos...
04.26.2022
#19 The Garden Press Event, London 2022
In this episode sponsored by the amazing Genus Performance Gardenwear Joff travels to the old horticultural halls in Islington, London, where he talks to the charities and businesses who attend the event. His first visit is to David Wyndham-Lewis of...
04.05.2022
#18 Ben Dark - THE GROVE
Joff talks to Ben Dark about his latest book The Grove - a nature odyssey in 191/2 front gardens. Ben Dark is such a wonderful writer - The Grove drew me in from the first line. Lia Leendertz The Grove...
03.07.2022
#17 Peter Donegan-Landscape Architect
Joff talks to Peter Donegan, Landscape Architect, lead designer for DIY SOS Ireland, and former host of the much loved award winning podcast The Sodshow. They talk about: 17th and 18thC gardens The Sodshow The Association of Professional Landscapers...
02.01.2022
#16 Alan Sargent-The Landscape Library
Joff talks to Alan Sargent about The landscape Library, an online resource for head gardeners, gardeners, landscapers, and garden consultants. Alan, a busy expert witness in horticulture related cases has been in the business since the late 60's and has...
10.05.2021
#15 The Malvern Show and Glee at the NEC.
In this episode Joff goes to the Malvern Autumn Show where he talks to Vanessa from garden boot makers Poddy and Black. He learns about traditional trug making from Robin at The Thomas Smith Trug Shop and then talks to...
02.09.2021
#14 Butterfly Extravaganza
This episode is a veritable butterfly extravaganza. Joff talks to a wide range of people about butterflies, plants they need, and their specific habitat requirements. Joff meets Tricia Atkinson at Prinknash Abbey and has a tour of the nectar garden...
09.22.2020
#13 The Malvern Plant and Garden Fair 2020
Joff Elphick visits the Malvern Plant and Garden Fair and discusses Restios with Ray Rowe of Sunray Plants. Andrew from international charity Plantlife talks about their work and Rob Hardy of Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants talks about his Frilly Knickers...
03.17.2020
#12 Gardening Products from the 2020 garden Press Event
In this episode Joff travels to the big smoke and takes the tube to Islington where he visits The Garden Press Event at the Business Design Centre formerly the Horticultural Halls. He speaks to his favourite charity Greenfingers. The people...
10.01.2019
#11The RHS Malvern Autumn Show
In this episode sponsored by MY WINDOW BOX Joff travels to Worcestershire in the UK to experience The RHS Malvern Autumn Show. With hundreds of exhibitors it has more than enough to fill a whole day and plenty more for...
09.21.2019
#10 Gardening Products from Glee 2019
In this episode sponsored by MYWINDOWBOX Joff visit the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham to attend Glee-The UK's leading garden and outdoor living trade shoe.Set in huge halls and with over 500 exhibitors Joff had a busy day and walked...
06.23.2019
#9 National Collection of Rambler Roses with Henry Robinson
In this episode sponsored by MYWINDOWBOX Joff talks to Henry Robinson who looks after the National Collection of rambler roses in the UK. In a beautiful garden overlooked by his early 19c home Henry presides over 150 varieties of rambling...
03.27.2019
#8 Gardening Products from the 2019 Garden press Event
In this episode sponsored by MYWINDOWBOX Joff travels to London to visit the old Horticultural Halls in Islington where the annual Garden Press Event is held for all members of the Horticultural Press to come along and look at products...
01.02.2019
#7 Pam Ayres talks about her 2018 bestseller The Last Hedgehog
In this episode sponsored by mywindowbox Joff Elphick talks to poet, songwriter, author, and nature lover Pam Ayres. We talk about her 2018 bestseller 'The Last Hedgehog' and discuss the plight of our most loved and only spikey garden mammal....
10.09.2018
#6 Judith Hann talks about her latest book HERBS
In this episode sponsored by MY WINDOW BOX (www.mywindowbox.com) Joff Elphick talks to scientist, gardener, cook, and former Tomorrows World presenter (1974-1994) Judith Hann. Judith released a book 'Herbs-delicious recipes and growing tips to transform your food' in 2017 and...
05.17.2018
#5 John Sales part 2 National Trust Head of Gardens
In this episode (part 2) sponsored by mywindowbox.com Joff Elphick talks to John Sales about his early days at The National Trust (1972-1998) We find out how The Trust has changed, choosing trees with GST, policy making, or not, and...
03.26.2018
#4 John Sales former National Trust Head of Gardens
In this episode (Part one of two) sponsored by mywindowbox.com Joff Elphick talks to Johns Sales. John has just brought out a book; Shades of Green-My Life as The National Trust Head of Gardens (Unicorn). John talks of his early...
02.14.2018
#3 Barnsley House, Miserden Nursery, and Product Review.
Barnsley House, Richard Gatenby, Miserden Nursery, Julie Dolphin, Geoff Carr, Product Review. In this episode I talk to Richard Gatenby, Head Gardener at Barnsley House Gloucestershire former home and garden of Rosemary Verey. We talk about Rosemary, and about iconic...
01.25.2018
#2 Stephen Anderton-Lives of the Great Gardeners
Joff Elphick speaks to The Times garden writer Stephen Anderton about his book 'Lives of the Great Gardeners'. They talk about Charles Jencks and The Garden of Cosmic Speculation, Alexander Reford from Les Jardins de Metis (Reford Gardens), Lawrence Johnston,Hidcote,...
01.15.2018
#1 Stephen Anderton, John Sales, Barnsley House, Miserden Nursery, and a product review.
Joff Elphick speaks to authors, head-gardeners, writer, growers, and nursery owners and gets them to talk about their lives, books, businesses, and passions. There's a regular Product Review section where gardening gadgets and gizmo's are tested and opinions given. Host...

What's Pot and Cloche Garden Podcasts about?

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Pot and Cloche Garden Podcasts episodes:

#34 THE GARDEN PRESS EVENT - Islington London

#33 ADRIAN BLOOM -FOGGY BOTTOM - a garden to share

#32 DEREK GOW - straight talking rewilder-farmer-turned-ecologist

#31 LIZ ZORAB with her book THE SEASONED GARDENER

#30 THE GARDEN PRESS EVENT 2023 - Islington, London. U.K.

#29 The Generous Gardener - garden lectures and specialist plant sales

#28 Chris Baines - THE RHS COMPANION TO WILDLIFE GARDENING - How to make a wildlife garden

#27 Barbara Segall - SECRET GARDENS OF THE SOUTH-EAST

#26 Michael Perry - Mr Plant Geek- HORTUS CURIOUS

#25 Harriet Rycroft - POTS -a Bloom Gardeners Guide

#24 The Malvern Autumn Show 2022

#23 Tamsin Westhorpe - Grasping the Nettle.

#22 Silvana De Soissons, Natural Skincare for all Seasons

#21 Sandra Lawrence - Miss Wilmott's Ghosts

#20 Kathy Slack author of 'From the Veg Patch'

#19 The Garden Press Event, London 2022

#18 Ben Dark - THE GROVE

#17 Peter Donegan-Landscape Architect

#16 Alan Sargent-The Landscape Library

#15 The Malvern Show and Glee at the NEC.

#14 Butterfly Extravaganza

#13 The Malvern Plant and Garden Fair 2020

#12 Gardening Products from the 2020 garden Press Event

#11The RHS Malvern Autumn Show

#10 Gardening Products from Glee 2019

#9 National Collection of Rambler Roses with Henry Robinson

#8 Gardening Products from the 2019 Garden press Event

#7 Pam Ayres talks about her 2018 bestseller The Last Hedgehog

#6 Judith Hann talks about her latest book HERBS

#5 John Sales part 2 National Trust Head of Gardens

#4 John Sales former National Trust Head of Gardens

#3 Barnsley House, Miserden Nursery, and Product Review.

#2 Stephen Anderton-Lives of the Great Gardeners

#1 Stephen Anderton, John Sales, Barnsley House, Miserden Nursery, and a product review.