A rose that grows well but has few flowers, a blackcurrant that needs some TLC - Martin gives his valuable advice to our listeners on gardening dilemmas. plus we meet Kirsten Van Graan of the RHS's Lindley Library where we find that a horticultural library has more treasures than books alone!

Videos mentioned:

Veggie Patch Prep: https://youtu.be/8iDOCOQ_AY0

This episode was previously titled:

Why is my Rose not Flowering? Lacklustre Blackcurrant Question & Library of Horticulture

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Hydrangea Renewal Pruning, Rose Spring Pruning, Fig Tree Questions & Specialist Nurseries & Saving Rare Plants

Renewal pruning can help you shape a hydrangea over several seasons without compromising on the blooms. It's that time of year to prune roses and we're answering listeners' questions about magnesium, hibiscus and a fig tree. Martin reunites with Saul Walker of Plant Heritage and we chat to the founders of NEO, the Nursery Exhibitors Organisation, a newly founded group helping rare plants to thrive.

NEO: https://nurseryexhibitors.co.uk

Plant Heritage: https://www.plantheritage.org.uk

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We have your weekly garden tasks as usual, we're answering listners' questions on agapanthus and sweet peas and Martin has a tip to increase your snowdrop drifts! Our special guest is Dr Richard Claxton, the newly appointed CEO of the National Garden Scheme. The NGS raise huge amounts of cash for charity by helping people open their private gardens to the public and Martin and Jill are participating this year, listen to find out all the details!

NGS: https://ngs.org.uk

VIDEOS MENTIONED:

How to Pot on Sweet Peas: https://youtu.be/3jZnWsZmf9k 

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We say goodbye to Australia with an incredible look around the Barossa Garden - the valley is famed for its wines these days, but the indigenous plant life is fascinating too, as volunteer Trevor explains! We're answering your questions as usual with topics of fruit trees and wisteria this week. The weekly tasks include firing up the mower, clearing out the perennials and getting ahead with your produce!

Australia Trip Videos Mentioned:

Western Australia Botanic Garden, Perth : https://youtu.be/pdbVWpqwwAk

Adeleide Botanic Gardens : https://youtu.be/PPwTpOlRBQc

Raised Beds With Wicking System : https://youtu.be/YZ5l_-ALLGY

Crucial Wisteria Pruning Info, Apple Grafting Tips, 3 in 1 Cherry Tree Question Answered & Aussie Bush Garden!

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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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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 

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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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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!

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

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Find out more about Sean at boardie.com

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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. 

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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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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

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