Pots & Trowels The Gardening Podcast

By Martin Fish, Jill Fish, Sean Riley

Gardens and gardening discussed by people who know their onions. Martin Fish (RHS judge, broadcaster and gardener for over 40 years) and a series of like-minded green fingered folk have a chat!

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February 22, 2026 Vital Pelargonium Advice, Gooseberry Bush & Rat Run Questions Answered plus an Aussie Theatre Garden
Our regular weekly advice includes a vital tip for pelargonium, we answer gardening questions about a tired gooseberry bush and what to do if your garden becomes a rat run. Plus, our featured guests are Dave Simms and Rob Andrewartha who have created a marvellous garden from scratch which they open for charity. They even put on the odd al fresco play!

VIDEOS MENTIONED:

Adelaide Botanic Gardens: https://youtu.be/PPwTpOlRBQc?si=CEm2eryK7Tu1hfMr
How to Take Pelargonium Cuttings: https://youtu.be/P-B7UUiV90g?si=dBpKlaSDqC1Ga7Gr
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33min
February 15, 2026 Essential Clematis Job, Cheers for Chestnuts, Lawn Rolling Question & Australian Adventure Continues!
We're continuing the journey down-under as P&T visit a Chestnut farm with an unlikely link back to Martin! There are the usual jobs for the week, we have listeners' questions about lawn rolling and the topic of climate change is discussed.
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33min
February 08, 2026 Forsythia Pruning, Path Planting Q, Apple Cordon Q & Aussie Horti Legend Sophie Thompson Joins Us!
Forsythia pruning, Control an apple cordon, Plant ideas for a refreshed front yard, Propagating blackberries and all the usual weekly jobs are tackled this week, and all from down under this week as P&T goes on tour! While we're in Australia, Martin catches up with his antipodean doppelgänger and meets gardening writer and broadcaster Sophie Thompson, a veritable Aussie horticulture Legend!
Videos mentioned this week:
Apple Cordon: https://youtu.be/b29Osis97qA?si=4kDhIgvu-xLxFxHG
Pruning & Revitalising Blackcurrant Bushes: https://youtu.be/txhl2PiQ1cA

Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes
For a discount on PlantGrow products, UK followers can enter the code PT2026 at checkout (terms and conditions apply)
Email Questions to [email protected]

Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTube

The Pots & Trowels team:
Martin Fish
Jill Fish
Sean Riley

Find out more about Martin & Jill at martinfish.com
Find out more about Sean at boardie.com
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38min
February 01, 2026 Liquid Amber Sucker Problem, Sad Sarcococca Plants Plus Mediterranean Plant Nursery
We've been to Tower nursery in Lincolnshire to ask about the mediterranean plant collection, we're answering listeners' questions and Martin has all the weekly tasks you need to consider for your garden at this time of year!

Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes

For a discount on PlantGrow products, UK followers can enter the code PT2026 at checkout (terms and conditions apply)

Email Questions to [email protected]

Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTube

The Pots & Trowels team:
Martin Fish
Jill Fish
Sean Riley

Find out more about Martin & Jill at martinfish.com
Find out more about Sean at boardie.com

Podcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com
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31min
January 25, 2026 Hydrangea Question, Leaf Miners & Leeks & Talking Plant Heritage & National Collections with a Talking Head
We are answering hydrangea pruning questions, a problem with a pesky leek pest and chatting all things Plant Heritage with Talking Heads podcast star Saul Walker.

Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes

For a discount on PlantGrow products, UK followers can enter the code PT2026 at checkout (terms and conditions apply)

Email Questions to [email protected]

Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTube

The Pots & Trowels team:
Martin Fish
Jill Fish
Sean Riley

Find out more about Martin & Jill at martinfish.com
Find out more about Sean at boardie.com

Podcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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38min
January 18, 2026 Force Rhubarb, Rejuvenate Fruit Bushes, Hellebore Help & Dave the Plant Man!
Rhubarb can be forced for beautiful tender stems early in the season, but there are some gotchas, so check Martin's advice, plus we answer listeners questions on fruit bushes and hellebore, plus, meet Dave the Plant Man, the internet sensation explains how it all started.

Videos Mentioned:

How to Pot on Sweet Pea Seedlings: https://youtu.be/3jZnWsZmf9k?si=cA9Q1sU0C__aZhzT

How to Prune an Old Fruit Bush: https://youtu.be/C85Vtwf6Oj0?si=VCULUDBw6GP2oX1n

How to Force Rhubarb:

The Yorkshire Vet's Garden: https://youtu.be/yKQMWkfXa5Y
Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes

For a discount on PlantGrow products, UK followers can enter the code PT2026 at checkout (terms and conditions apply)

Email Questions to [email protected]

Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTube

The Pots & Trowels team:
Martin Fish
Jill Fish
Sean Riley

Find out more about Martin & Jill at martinfish.com
Find out more about Sean at boardie.com

Podcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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41min
January 11, 2026 Creating New Vegetable Breeds, Fuchsia Flowering Question & Wisteria? Wonder no More!
Elsom Seeds are plant breeders who supply everyone from Kings Seeds to Farmers for their fields. We meet David Coop, the Managing Director who tells us about how they come up with new varieties of vegetables with the properties we desire! There's a listeners' question on fuchsia and advice on wisteria.
Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes

For a discount on PlantGrow products, UK followers can enter the code PT2026 at checkout (terms and conditions apply)

Email Questions to [email protected]

Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTube

The Pots & Trowels team:
Martin Fish
Jill Fish
Sean Riley

Find out more about Martin & Jill at martinfish.com
Find out more about Sean at boardie.com

Podcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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40min
January 04, 2026 Raised Beds? What to fill them with? Can we entice the King onto the Potting Shed Stage?
We are looking forward in this brand new year, with some questions about what we'll do in our own gardens. Plus there's a chat about what we're going to be doing in the year ahead with shows and gardening talks.
Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes

For a discount on PlantGrow products, UK followers can enter the code PT2026 at checkout (terms and conditions apply)

Email Questions to [email protected]

Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTube

The Pots & Trowels team:
Martin Fish
Jill Fish
Sean Riley

Find out more about Martin & Jill at martinfish.com
Find out more about Sean at boardie.com

Podcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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32min
December 28, 2025 Moisture Probes, Apple Pruning, Terracotta vs Plastic & Urban Green Spaces with The Cloud Gardener
We’re talking about what to do with your Christmas tree once you’ve finished with it, how to check the moisture levels in your pot plants, how to approach a monster apple tree & our special guest this week is Jason, the Cloud Gardener.
The Cloud Gardener Website: https://cloudgardeneruk.co.uk
The Cloud Gardener Instagram: @cloudgardeneruk
Videos Mentioned:
Pruning Monster Bramley Apple: https://youtu.be/Nbguzqmlac4

Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes

For a discount on PlantGrow products, UK followers can enter the code PT2026 at checkout (terms and conditions apply)

Email Questions to [email protected]

Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTube

The Pots & Trowels team:
Martin Fish
Jill Fish
Sean Riley

Find out more about Martin & Jill at martinfish.com
Find out more about Sean at boardie.com

Podcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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38min
December 21, 2025 Chinese Lantern Plant, Lily Growing Question, Sprout Recipe & Mr Plant Geek Michael Perry Joins Us
We're having a controversial sprout conversation, answering a listeners' lily question and talking chinese lantern plants.
Videos Mentioned:
Rose Care: https://youtu.be/gaiRPeDhcIc
Chinese Lantern Plant, Lily Growing Question, Sprout Recipe & Mr Plant Geek Michael Perry Joins Us
Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes

For a discount on PlantGrow products, UK followers can enter the code PT2026 at checkout (terms and conditions apply)

Email Questions to [email protected]

Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTube

The Pots & Trowels team:
Martin Fish
Jill Fish
Sean Riley

Find out more about Martin & Jill at martinfish.com
Find out more about Sean at boardie.com

Podcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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36min

FAQs about Pots & Trowels The Gardening Podcast:

How many episodes does Pots & Trowels The Gardening Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.

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