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:

December 04, 2022 Mark Lane - Broadcaster, Writer, Designer!
Episode 11: Mark Lane - Broadcaster, Writer, Designer!

In the last episode of the current season I had the pleasure of talking to Gardener’s World favourite, Mark Lane. Mark tells me all about his journey to horticulture, which part of his career really brings him the most joy and what we might just see from him in the future.

💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site.

You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out what else I'm upto!
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27min
November 30, 2022 The Potting Bench Diaries - 30th November 2022
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 30thNovember 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 slowing down and seeing what's around us right now with a little glance at what is to come...

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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4min
November 28, 2022 James Smith - Young Designer!
Episode 10: James Smith - Young Designer!

In this episode I spoke to Young Designer of the year 2021 finalist and RHS Medalist, James Smith. Keep listening to hear just how we think schools can help create an interest in horticulture from a young age and much more… James is still very early in his journey but it was fantastic to talk to a young voice in the bustling world of garden design and to hear a perspective of someone entering into what is bound to be an illustrious career.

💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site.

ou can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!
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22min
November 24, 2022 The Potting Bench Diaries - 24th November 2022
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 24th November 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 new borders....dark nights and what gets me through to spring!

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 The the author of 'The Five Minute Garden' Laetitia Maklouf, here!
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3min
November 21, 2022 Laetitia Maklouf - The Five Minute Garden!
Episode 9: Laetitia Maklouf - The Five Minute Garden!

This week’s episode is for those of us that really cannot find the time to get everything done in the garden as I talk to the author of The Five Minute Garden, Laetitia Maklouf. Laetitia’s latest book aims to cut down, those sometimes daunting tasks - into five minute jobs here and there. Something I know we could all do with help with at the moment. Keep listening to hear more!

💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and don't forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site.

You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!
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26min
November 18, 2022Garden Book Review - 'Pots' by Harriet Rycroft
Garden Book Review - 'Pots' by Harriet Rycroft

Hello and welcome to the first, of I hope many, garden book reviews - brought to you by the Tales From The Potting Bench podcast.

During the downtime between seasons of the main podcast (and periodically when there are amazing books released) I hope to bring you reviews of either my favourite garden related books or noteworthy new releases across the horticultural landscape.
This time its the turn of the smash, Pots by Harriet Rycroft. Harriet is a bona fide expert when it comes to container gardening and this is set to become a bit of a bible when it comes to growing in this way. I'll say no more and let the podcast do the talking, enjoy!
👉 If you've enjoyed this then please do rate, review, subscribe and share 👈
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3min
November 16, 2022 The Potting Bench Diaries - 16th November 2022
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 16th November 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 trying to enjoy what autumn has as well as looking ahead to the depths of winter!

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 The Plant Rescuer, Sarah Gerrard-Jones, here!
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3min
November 14, 2022 Sarah Gerrard-Jones - The Plant Rescuer!
Episode 8: Sarah Gerrard-Jones - The Plant Rescuer!

This episode is one for the houseplant fans as I’m joined by The Plant Rescuer, Sarah Gerrard-Jones. Sarah has become known for her near miraculous resurrections of plants, long forgotten by their owners. Keep listening to find out just how much light your plants need and a very exciting bit of news, exclusive to Tales From The Potting Bench. You can find Sarah's book aptly titled 'The Plant Rescuer' in all good bookshops now!

💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and dont forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site.

You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!
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26min
November 09, 2022 The Potting Bench Diaries - 9th November 2022
Welcome to The Potting Bench Diaries - 9th November 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 I managed to dig up some dahlias and get some winter container potted up, so I've got lots of ideas for you 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!

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 Jimi Blake, here!
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3min
November 04, 2022 Jimi Blake - Gardening for yourself (and your mind)!
Episode 7: Jimi Blake - Gardening for yourself (and your mind)!

In this episode I’m joined by gardener and fellow salvia lover, Jimi Blake of Huntingbrook Gardens, near Dublin in Ireland. Jimi has become synonymous with his stunning gardens which have attracted visitors from all over the world for over 20 years. This is an episode that I’ve been dying to share with you all from the moment we recorded it as me Jimi really get into how plants have lead us both on a journey of self discovery.

💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 and dont forget to use POTTINGBENCH at checkout for 10% everything on their site.

You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench. And don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to find out the next guest before everyone else - you can click here to sign up now!
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25min

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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