A new product in development is the Bloomstay, which is a a device to hold a bulb in position in packaging and a vase.

The 'spike' is an interconnecting device that keeps the bulb upright and allows the roots to grow downwards.

Oliver Rogers talks to product designer, Thom van Rijssel about how the device works with packaging and plants.

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Ken talks to dahlia expert, Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre.

Dave has recently been elected as Chairman of the National Dahlia Society.

He says 16 classification of dahlias and none are dinnerplate, - It's a giant.

For more information on the National Dahlia Society: https://bit.ly/43kpYU4

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Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken Crowther talks to Chris Cheswright a keen grower of hostas in his Essex garden and a member of the Essex Hardy Plant Society.

Ken and Chris then discuss slug control with Dave Gillam from Abercorn Plant and Garden Centre. Dave explains how to protect dahlias from slug damage using pellets.

For more information on the Essex Hardy Plant Society: https://bit.ly/4dnVLbJ

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We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy

Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his 34th year of designing and building gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Mark previews the work he has coming up in May 2025 at this year's show.

Mark also talks about some of the things to look out for at the show and on TV including a stand with South African Quiver trees and pines are very in-fashion with designers. He also highlights the Boodles Raindance Garden being built to mark 25th anniversary of the ‘Raindance’ jewellery collection. It is inspired by the impact of water on stone and the garden reflects the style and motifs of the jewellery.

For more information on Landform UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: bit.ly/3ExYDGi

Part 1 of the interview is here: bit.ly/437qvKz

Part 2 of the interview is here: https://bit.ly/3F6mSLZ

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Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to nursery manager, Ian Limmer from Peter Beales Roses about the launch of a new rose for Chelsea Flower Show 2025.

The new rose is called Ashton Wold and there's a look at how the company prepares for a major Chelsea Flower Show as they try to secure a 30th gold medal.

To buy Peter Beales Roses visit their website: https://bit.ly/3OzUcMy

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We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy

Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his 34th year of designing and building gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Mark previews the work he has coming up in May 2025 at this year's show.

For more information on Landform UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: bit.ly/3ExYDGi

Part 1 of the interview is here: https://bit.ly/437qvKz

#gardeningtips #showgardens #garden #flowers

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We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy

Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Tim Gillett reviews Bob Flowerdew's autobiography, which is available now through Bob's website: https://bit.ly/3RLThKt

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We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy

Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Ken talks to Mark Gregory from Landform UK about his 34th year of designing and building gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Mark previews the work he has coming up in May 2025 at this year's show.

For more information on Landform UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: https://bit.ly/3ExYDGi

#gardeningtips #showgardens #garden #flowers

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We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy

Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Jos Smit from JUB Holland shows Oliver Rogers the Bulb Mania Mix border created by JUB Holland and Rijnbeek Perennials (Boskoop) at the Keukenhof gardens in Netherlands.

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We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy

Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Jos Smit from JUB Holland shows Oliver Rogers the JUB Holland border for 2025 at the Keukenhof gardens in Netherlands.

#gardeningtips #Netherlands #gardening #tulips #flowers

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We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy

Also, don’t forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.