Tales From The Potting Bench

By Adam Kirtland

A weekly ramble with the most diverse folk from our world of green fingers, green thumbs and dirty knees.

Flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, herbs and more - it’s bound to be covered. On your commu... more

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How many episodes does Tales From The Potting Bench have?

The podcast currently has 206 episodes available.

Tales From The Potting Bench episodes:

January 18, 2023 The Potting Bench Diaries - 18th January 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 18th January 2023

This week's episode is all about Cobaea Scandens, rooting houseplants, bees in winter and more!

So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round!

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January 13, 2023 Garden Book Review - 'A Flower A Day' by Miranda Janatka
Garden Book Review - 'A Flower A Day' by Miranda Janatka

Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast.

This time its the turn of the botanical beauty that is 'A Flower A Day' by Miranda Janatka. Miranda, a senior writer for Gardener's World has compiled a veritable feast of flowers to inform, educate and entertain us in an advent calendar of sorts, for flower lovers A Flower A Day is out now from Batsford Books with an RRP of £20 but can be found here for £15.

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January 11, 2023 The Potting Bench Diaries - 11th January 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 11th January 2023

This week's episode is all about the first bulbs out the ground, some garden DIY and sunflowers for 2023!

So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round!

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4min
January 06, 2023Garden Book Review - 'Grasping The Nettle' by Tamsin Westhorpe
Garden Book Review - 'Grasping The Nettle' by Tamsin Westhorpe

Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast.
This time its the turn of the hilarious page turner of a book 'Grasping The Nettle' by Tamsin Westhorpe. Tamsin has done everything in the horticultural world, you name it - she's done it! Which means that Grasping The Nettle is the perfect insight into the varied world of plants!
Grasping The Nettle is out now from Orphans Publishing. The book can be found in all good bookshops for £14.99 or you can buy a signed edition on the publishers website, here.
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January 04, 2023 The Potting Bench Diaries - 4th January 2023
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 4th January 2023

This week's episode is the first of a new year, as we enter into 2023 with gusto! I'm talking bulbs, bulbs, bulbs, Dahlias, bulbs, bulbs and Tomatoes!

So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round!

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December 30, 2022Garden Book Review - 'Hortus Curious' by Mr Plant Geek
Garden Book Review - 'Hortus Curious' by Mr Plant Geek, Michael Perry.

Hello and welcome to another garden book review '...from the Potting Bench' brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast.
This time its the turn of the neon pink, Hortus Curious by Mr Plant Geek, Michael Perry. Michael is THE authority on the seriously cool plants of he world and his book is another chapter in his journey. Learn about the weird, the wacky and the wonderful, all in Hortus Curious.
Hortus Curious is out now from DK Books. The book can be found in all good bookshops for £16.99 or you can buy a signed edition on MrPlantGeek.com.
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December 28, 2022 The Potting Bench Diaries - 28th December 2022
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 28thDecember 2022!

This week's episode is all about the thinking about how the changing climate will affect how we garden, seeing how we can all save a bit more water and how much I've neglected my onions!

So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round!

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December 21, 2022 The Potting Bench Diaries - 21st December 2022
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 21st December 2022!
This week's episode is all about the BIG bulb reveal...where I finally let you know how many bulbs made their way to Potting Bench HQ?! Also, what on earth was I doing with those pots earlier in the week AND what has popped up in the garden this week??
So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round!
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December 14, 2022 The Potting Bench Diaries - 14th December 2022
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 14th December 2022!

The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week's episode is all about old bulbs, new bulbs, new salvias and a huge thank you from me...

So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round!

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4min
December 07, 2022 The Potting Bench Diaries - 7th December 2022
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 7th December 2022!

The accompaniment podcast to 'Tales From The Potting Bench' - this is all about what's currently going on in my own garden. This week's episode is all about NOT getting outside...you'll have to listen to find out what I mean!

So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a family garden, all year round!

Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 BUT WAIT....there's more! Don't forget to listen to this the latest main podcast with RHS Medalist and Young Designer Of The Year finalist, James Smith, here!
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FAQs about Tales From The Potting Bench:

How many episodes does Tales From The Potting Bench have?

The podcast currently has 206 episodes available.

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