The Garden Party

A blank canvas can be exciting but also a tad daunting. Clare&Colan discuss the steps you need to take to transform a barren patch of land into a glorious garden.

What are they, which ones should I remove, how do I keep them from coming back, can I munch on them and should I learn to love them? Clare&Colan answer all your questions about weeds.

Clare&Colan unite to bring down the great divide between exotic and native gardens and those who garden in them.

We began the year shrouded in ash and surrounded by fire. We ended the year with gale-force winds and unrelenting rain. Clare&Colan follow the seasons as they look back at the triumphs and tribulations in their gardens in the challenging year that was 2020.

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. They are said to ward off evil spirits, heal the body and soothe soul. And of course herbs are perfect companions in the the kitchen. Clare&Colan take a trip through their herb garden, with fascinating facts and tips on how to grow your favourite herbs.

It's been a while since Clare&Colan have experienced the crunch of frost underfoot, and so, as the temperature rises, we decided it was time to give our indoor plants a little summer holiday. Listen as we discuss how best to bring the inside outside.

Clare&Colan love nothing more than an container overflowing with flowers and foliage. We share a few of our favourite floral combinations and discuss how to compose your own summer stunners.

Clare&Colan to the rescue as they answer frequently asked gardening questions. What type of soil do I have? What should I plant in my garden? Where should I plant? How often should I water my plants? How do I keep my plants healthy? Should I use pesticides and is there an alternative?

Shade is often seen as a problem for gardeners, but Clare&Colan love to garden on the dark side. Here are our tips for how to grow a beautiful garden in the shade, plus some of our favourite shade-loving plants.

Clare&Colan discuss how to select, plant and grow these classic blooms, and take wander though their own gardens to discuss their favourite roses.