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Loving Your Garden - Better Gardening Podcast
Rod Whiting
Frequency: 1 episode/24d. Total Eps: 79
Loving Your Garden is a Facebook Group set up by broadcaster Rod Whiting during the first Covid lockdown in April 2020. It has quickly grown to nearly 450 thousand passionate and inspiring gardeners, thanks in no small part to knowledgeable and expert members like John Stirland. John has more than fifty years of experience in horticulture and you can now access his knowledge and that of our members as we link our podcast to LYG’s fortnightly live feed. Each week, we’ll discuss the jobs to be done, plant suggestions and answer your questions. If you love your garden and aspire to be a better gardener, join our Facebook group (Link here: https://bit.ly/3oIzVr9), and increase your knowledge from the likes of John, our more experienced members and regular expert guests. Feel free to email your questions or suggestions on what you would like us to feature in our podcast to rod@lovingyourgarden.org Thanks for listening!
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Growing Wildflowers The Easy Way - With Dr Ana Attlee
Season 5 · Episode 8
dimanche 9 novembre 2025 • Duration 22:42
Struggling to get wildflowers growing in your garden? You’re not alone! 🌿
Gardeners are often surprised at how challenging it can be to grow wildflowers successfully, so we've been chatting to Dr Ana Attlee, co-founder of Seedball, to find a simpler solution to creating a haven for wildlife.
In this podcast, horticulturist and broadcaster John Stirland joins Loving Your Garden Founder Rod Whiting, along with Ana, to share a simple, proven method for growing wildflowers - perfect for beginners or anyone looking to attract more bees, butterflies, and birds to their garden.
Ana explains how their innovative approach removes the mystery from wildflower cultivation, helping gardeners of all levels achieve quick, effective results.
We also discuss the best spots and soil conditions for wildflowers, easy tips to encourage wildlife and colour in your garden
✨ And there's a 20% discount on Seedball products for Loving Your Garden subscribers.
💬 Got a question for John? Or fancy sending us some fan mail? Drop us a line: rod@lovingyourgarden.org
📘 Join our thriving Facebook group: LYG on Facebook
Summer's Done - Autumn's Here Early!
Season 5 · Episode 7
vendredi 22 août 2025 • Duration 22:38
It's been an interesting Summer! It started with drought, then the rains came, and as the nights begin to draw in, it's turned unseasonably cool. Signs of Autumn are already showing, certainly in my East Midlands garden (UK). After a relatively quiet spell, the transition to Autumn is a busy time for gardeners and our resident horticulturist, John Stirland, suggests some jobs to consider, such as creating a compost pile and scarifying the lawn. Twenty minutes in John's company is always an education and never a minute wasted, so enjoy!
💬 Got a question for John? Or fancy sending us some fan mail? Drop us a line: rod@lovingyourgarden.org
📘 Join our thriving Facebook group: LYG on Facebook
John Stirland On Why Those New Plants May Not Be Thriving, Plus What The National Garden Scheme Can Do For You
Season 4 · Episode 7
mardi 2 juillet 2024 • Duration 32:18
Firstly, apologies for our silence over the past few weeks, we've been busy creating a brand new YouTube channel and subscription newsletter (links below) as well as overhauling our Facebook group to accommodate the massive new growth of 'Loving Your Garden' - now 378 thousand members.
Now that we're back into the routine we've re-commenced series 4 with a gardening clinic - hosted by myself and our resident horticulturist John Stirland with the added pleasure of the company of Barbara Stalker, Assistant County Organiser for the National Garden Scheme in Cambridgeshire. Barbara makes a strong case for the excellent UK National Garden Scheme which turns an amazing garden near you into a public source of inspiration for just a couple of days over the Summer.
John discusses the importance of knowing your soil by way of explaining why those new plants you bought in Spring may not be thriving as you expected plus our usual discussion about pests and diseases which have been a particular problem after a very wet Spring. As ever, we've added chapters to help you navigate the podcast.
If you've not yet visited our LYG Facebook site, here's the link: https://bit.ly/3oIzVr9
Our New YouTube Channel link is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE7j8D7HCZXg-V6OyRdZxYg
And to sign up for our free subscription newsletter it's here: http://eepurl.com/iP4Wd2
To contact Loving Your Garden, perhaps with questions for John, it's:
rod@lovingyourgarden.org
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The Secrets And Pleasures of Herbaceous Perennials With Rosy Hardy
Season 4 · Episode 6
mercredi 17 avril 2024 • Duration 40:08
It's always a pleasure and a privilege to be in the company of one of the UK's foremost plantswomen, Rosy Hardy. With countless RHS gold medals to her name, Rosy has become a leading authority on Herbaceous Perennials and this is pure gold for any gardener that is looking for a new dimension to their garden. If you're in a rush, go to our chapter page and choose your topic of interest but to be honest, you'd be better staying for the whole conversation to catch every last morsel of knowledge!
In association with Magic Mind - Mental Performance Shots
They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code LOVEGARDEN20 at checkout
You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lovegarden
If you've not yet visited our LYG Facebook site, here's the link:
https://bit.ly/3oIzVr9
You'll find a friendly community of gardeners from many backgrounds, all sharing a love of plants and gardening.
Please get in touch with any feedback or questions for John to: rod@ultravoxtraining.com
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No Wildlife, No Garden With Mary Porter
Season 4 · Episode 5
mercredi 10 avril 2024 • Duration 48:49
It’s always a pleasure to welcome our favourite Nature Watcher Mary Porter onto LYG. Spring in the UK is a great time for an update from Mary whose knowledge and experience of the natural world is much appreciated by all of us at LYG and to listeners of her regular spot on my Boom Radio show. This is a lovely chat about the current state of our wildlife and how we can encourage more creatures into our gardens, both for the good of the environment and our mental-wellbeing.
In association with Magic Mind - Mental Performance Shots
They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code LOVEGARDEN20 at checkout
You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lovegarden
If you've not yet visited our LYG Facebook site, here's the link:
https://bit.ly/3oIzVr9
You'll find a friendly community of gardeners from many backgrounds, all sharing a love of plants and gardening.
Please get in touch with any feedback or questions for John to: rod@ultravoxtraining.com
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Ugly Lawns No More With This Prep Plus Removing Troublesome Tree Stumps
Season 4 · Episode 4
mercredi 27 mars 2024 • Duration 48:29
In association with Magic Mind - Mental Performance Shots
They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code LOVEGARDEN20 at checkout
You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/lovegarden
We have a double bonus for you in our latest episode with John Stirland laying out some solid tips for getting your lawn into top shape for Summer and with guest Ed Zamo dropping into Rod's Summerhouse with a professional take on removing nuisance tree or shrub stumps from your garden.
I've created some chapters if you're in a hurry but this is fun and full of useful tips so it's well worth staying through the episode.
Ed's website for further info:
https://www.stumpbeaver.co.uk/
If you've not yet visited our LYG Facebook site, here's the link:
https://bit.ly/3oIzVr9
You'll find a friendly community of gardeners from a variety of backgrounds all sharing a love of plants and gardening.
A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Growing From Seed With Tom Sharples
Season 4 · Episode 3
lundi 11 mars 2024 • Duration 32:55
There is nothing so satisfying than adding food to your dinner plate that you've grown from seed. While many gardeners are well-equipped to sow and propagate both vegetables and ornamentals, most others prefer the convenience of potted and plug plants. However, with the costs of plants and food now a significant factor, growing from seed is an attractive option.
Tom Sharples has devoted almost half a century to the seed industry and recently retired as Senior Horticultural Manager at Suttons Seeds. Following on from John Stirland's practical advice for seed-sowing earlier in the year, Tom shares his knowledge and tips for our latest episode including the one thing you should do when buying seed from a garden centre.
If you've not yet visited our LYG Facebook site, here's the link:
https://bit.ly/3oIzVr9
You'll find a friendly community of gardeners from a variety of backgrounds all sharing a love of plants and gardening.
A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Late Winter Pruning With John Stirland
Season 4 · Episode 2
mardi 20 février 2024 • Duration 31:22
Deep Joy! Winter's last hurrah is nearly upon us, at least if you're in Northern Europe, and it's time to finish off the Winter pruning. Our resident horticulturist John Stirland covers the basics and answers member questions on specific plants including Philadelphus, Fig, Ceonothus, Honeysuckle, and roses. As ever, John covers a lot of ground with lots of snippets of really useful information so it's worth listening through the whole half hour.
If you've not yet visited our LYG Facebook site, here's the link:
https://bit.ly/3oIzVr9
You'll find a friendly community of gardeners from a variety of backgrounds all sharing a love of plants and gardening.
A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
It's Seed Sowing Time!
Season 4 · Episode 1
lundi 5 février 2024 • Duration 44:43
Our resident horticulturist John Stirland kicks off season 4 of Loving Your Garden - Better Gardening Podcast with a masterclass in seed sowing. John is in full flow here with oodles of great advice on growing plants from seed as a new gardening year gets underway. John also takes questions from our LYG site members. It's best to sit back and enjoy the full episode but if you're tight for time, our chapter guide may be helpful.
If you've not yet visited our LYG Facebook site, here's the link:
https://bit.ly/3oIzVr9
You'll find a friendly community of gardeners from a variety of backgrounds all sharing a love of plants and gardening.
A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Three Top Gardeners Drop In For A Festive Chat
Season 3 · Episode 16
vendredi 29 décembre 2023 • Duration 43:03
You'll need to check out the Loving Your Garden site to see our festive guests in their Santa gear but you can hear the fun in our season finale as horticulturist, gardening writer, broadcaster and RHS judge, Martin Fish, and multi-award-winning garden designer, David Stevens join John Stirland and LYG founder Rod Whiting for an end of season chat over a tipple or two.
Have a pen and paper handy as we discuss a busy gardening year, highlights & failures (yes, professionals have them too), and plans for the New Year with lots of plant suggestions and advice about design, trees for smaller gardens, and winter plants, amongst other things.
If you're strapped for time, you can select from our chapters although you're better listening through so as not to miss any nuggets from our excellent guests.
Thanks to our UK-based sponsors Fitzgerald Laing Decorators:
for a free quote and advice on any project, here's their Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3zvPicB
PROUD TO HAVE BEEN A FINALIST IN THE ‘22 GARDEN MEDIA GUILD AWARDS FOR PODCAST OF THE YEAR.
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