Jane Sandals from the Dorset Water Lily Company talks about the different types of waterlilies available and why they are still a popular choice for ponds. She told Ken Crowther that contemporary ponds are proving popular, and how waterlilies can be used to enhance them.

Keith Passmore from Premier Alpines has been growing alpines for the last 10-years. They sell wholesale to garden centres across the country and have seen an increase in demand as gardeners are growing them as bedding. He explained to Ken Crowther how the plants are grown.

T&M July Podcast

T&M July Podcast

T&M July Podcast

TV gardener and author Toby Buckland has taken a brave step and started a plant nursery in the grounds of Powderham Castle in Devon. He spoke to Ken Crowther, who used to run a nursery himself, about why he decided to have a go himself.

TV gardener and author Toby Buckland has taken a brave step and started a plant nursery in the grounds of Powderham Castle in Devon. He spoke to Ken Crowther, who used to run a nursery himself, about why he decided to have a go himself.

This year the National Garden Scheme has nearly 4,000 people opening their gardens to the public and raising money for the charities they support. The scheme was founded in 1927, to provide a hardship fund for district nurses. Today the money goes to a variety of charities as Chris Morley told Ken Crowther.

This year the National Garden Scheme has nearly 4,000 people opening their gardens to the public and raising money for the charities they support. The scheme was founded in 1927, to provide a hardship fund for district nurses. Today the money goes to a variety of charities as Chris Morley told Ken Crowther.

World Radio Gardening’s Ken Crowther caught up with Birds of Feather’s actress Lesley Joseph at The Chelsea Flower Show to find out what she enjoys about her garden.