As the winter quickly comes to its end here in the northern hemisphere, itโs time to get some inspiration for new gardening projects. Even if you donโt have a garden, perhaps you have some indoor plants and would like to know how to take better care of them.
Either way, in this instalment of my monthly listening tips, Iโm going to share a couple of gardening podcasts that Iโve been greatly enjoying listening to. Each of them you can subscribe to for free in your podcast app of choice, or listen to them following the links Iโve provided below.
Gardenersโ Question Time
Starting off with a cult classic: BBC Radio 4โs Gardenersโ Question Time (or the โGQTโ as itโs commonly referred to) has been on air since 1947, which probably makes it the worldโs longest running radio broadcast dedicated to gardening. The concept of the programme hasnโt changed much over the decades: episodes of the GQT are recorded across the UK, typically in village halls and other local venues, with a panel of experts answering questions from the audience. Thereโs always an element of humour and entertainment, so itโs not just dry info on plants and gardening. You can listen to the GQT as a podcast or tune in to BBC Radio 4 on Sundays from 2pm GMT – the time slot this programme has held since 1957!
The Joe Gardener Show
Joe Lampโl podcast is an extension of his work for television: heโs successfully hosted Emmy Award-winning public TV programme Growing a Greener World, and in this weekly podcast series he shares more tips, interviews, and garden design ideas. His websites are a treasure trove of information on a wide range of gardening topics, with an additional focus on organic gardening. Both the videos and the podcast episodes are extremely useful and just a joy to watch or listen to.
The Beet: A Podcast for Plant Lovers
Despite its name, The Beet covers a wider range of interests, not just plant care. There’s a lot of information relevant to homesteaders, such as how to build an efficient energy system, capture rainwater or grow chickens! With over 300 episodes to listen to – each on a particular topic – you are bound to find something relevant to your gardening or homesteading needs.
Gardening with the RHS
โRHSโ stands for the Royal Horticultural Society, which is the UKโs leading charity dedicated to gardening, founded in 1804. Posted weekly, Gardening with the RHS podcast also covers different topics, with the advice given by experienced horticultural experts. This podcast also covers Britainโs world-famous flower shows, bringing you the latest trends and innovations.
Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast
Hosted by Don Kinzler and John Lamb, this podcast will be particularly relevant to those living in the upper Midwest of the U.S. or climate zones with similar conditions. However, not all of the content is so region-specific, as a lot of the content is fairly general and applicable regardless of where you live. I particularly liked the episodes that make a nice connection between gardening, culture, and history. Click here to browse through the available episodes.
All Things Gardening
The title says it all! Produced by Vermont Public, this radio programme is hosted by Charlie Nardozzi and Mary Engisch. Each episode is a short conversation, either on plant care or seasonal changes relevant to gardeners. If you tend to be busy, without much time for listening to long podcasts, note that each episode in this series is less than 5 minutes long. You can access them by clicking here.
Gardenersโ Corner
Starting with a BBC programme – and ending with one. Gardenersโ Corner is a production of BBC Radio Ulster, presented by David Maxwell. Thereโs more of a regional focus on Northern Ireland, but with over 300 episodes available, youโll be sure to find something of interest. Donโt miss additional content available on the Gardenerโs Corner webpages, which include garden notes, galleries, and videos with practical advice.
I hope these podcasts will give you lots and lots of hours of quality listening, and help you to do a great job with your plants this season.
If you know of any other podcasts that should definitely be on this list, please share about them in the comments section below!
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