Explore every episode of the podcast The Gardener's Lodge
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| Lucy Mora - The Kitchen Garden | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:32:00 | |
Lucy Mora coined the Term 'Garden Mapper' after being approached to illustrate water colour maps of Australian gardens. After moving back to the country some years ago she got her hands in the soil perfecting the skill of edible gardening. - Lucy & host Mykal Hoare chat about combining her two passions illustration & Veggie Gardening to create her new book - 'The Kitchen Garden' | |||
| Diego Bonetto -The Philosophy of Foraging | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:39:43 | |
Diego Bonetto, or otherwise known as theweedyone online is Australia's best known foraging expert having lead foraging workshops for more that 20 years. Diego and host Mykal chat about childhood farm life, fostering ecological empathy, the philosophy of foraging and his forthcoming book 'Eat Weeds: A field guide to foraging' | |||
| Hannah Moloney - Whole System Change | 12 Sep 2021 | 00:35:48 | |
Hannah Moloney is a permaculture designer & much loved presenter on ABC's Gardening Australia. Host Mykal Hoare chats with Hannah about her new book 'The Good life: How To Grow A Better World' as well as her childhood, activism and home garden practices. | |||
| Steve Wood - Past, Present & Future of Horticulture | 28 Mar 2022 | 01:02:17 | |
Steve Wood is an award winning horticultural communicator and podcast host with over 40 years of experience in the wholesale nursery business . Steve and host Mykal chat about the the wide range of aspects of the horticultural industry that Steve has been involved in throughout his career from retail to wholesale right through to his media work. | |||
| Christmas Special - Live Potted Christmas Trees | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:20:31 | |
Growing your own Christmas tree can be a rewarding for you as a gardener as it grows and prospers with you and your family year on year. Flying solo, host Mykal Hoare talks you though his guide for getting the most out of live potted Christmas trees. He shares his do's and don'ts for growing potted Christmas trees in Australia. | |||
| Veg Growing In Cool Climates - Emmanuela Prigioni | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:26:59 | |
Emmanuela Prigioni (Manu) is a soil ecologist and the coordintor of peri-urban farming social enterprise 'Farm It Forward' that is based in the cool - temperate region of the Blue Mountains NSW. Join host Mykal Hoare as he chats with Emmanuela about all things cool climate vegetable growing. Manu is pasionate about the health of her soils, learn how she achieves healthy produce while improving her soils in a cool climate. | |||
| Syntropic Agroforestry - Tom Bjorksten | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:40:55 | |
Tom Bjorksten from Misty Creek Agroforestry in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales is pushing the boundaries of carbon sequestration and exploring uncharted territory in the Australian agriculture industry. Join Tom and Host Mykal Hoare in conversation about his young Syntropic Agroforestry, his tree range meat chickens and the future in Community Supported Agriculture. | |||
| PermaQueer - Guy Ritani & Toad Dell | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:55:14 | |
PermaQueer is a collaborative effort to share ecological sustainability methods through the lens of Permaculture and focussing accessibility to traditionally marginalised communities. Our goal is to spread knowledge of living within ecological boundaries. Join Host Mykal Hoare as he chats with PermaQueer founders Guy Ritani and Toad Dell about how to make tomorrow a better world by deconstructing our existing systems and recreating them through the lens of permaculture's defining principals. | |||
| Farm It Forward - Emmanuela Prigioni | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:26:15 | |
'Farm It Forward' is a not-for-profit peri-urban farming social enterprise connecting landowners and local young people who are passionate about growing food. The project develops skills and creates training and job opportunities, while tackling social isolation and fostering community wellbeing. Join Host Mykal as he chats with 'Farm It Forward' coordinator Emmanuela Prigioni about community building through veggies. | |||
| Deryn Thrope - Dishes All The Dirt | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:43:06 | |
Deryn Thorpe is an award winning horticultural journalist and podcast host. Deryn dishes 'all the dirt' with host Mykal about her garden, process as a writer for Gardening Australia Magazine as well as her family business and time as a specialist garden tour guide. | |||
| Slime Mould - Sarah Lloyd | 26 Sep 2021 | 00:28:35 | |
Sarah Lloyd is a Naturalist, photographer and author of 'Where The Slime Mould Creeps'. Host Mykal Hoare dives into the enchanting microscopic world of Myxomycete Slime Moulds. | |||
| Hands in the Soil - Jordan from The Shed Organics | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:47:52 | |
Jordan Alexander from the Shed Organics, has a passion for sharing horticultural Knowledge. Today he tells us all about his key steps to building healthy soil and growing healthy plants! FREE NATIVE NATIVE GARDEN DESIGN DOWNLOAD: DOWNLOAD ________ Episode Links: Growing Media Production ©2025 | |||
| Australian Native Bees with Clancy Lester | 06 Oct 2025 | 01:01:18 | |
Clancy Lester is an Australian Native Bee expert. Forget everything you thought you knew about bees. According to Clancy Lester, environmental educator and native bee researcher, the true heroes of Australia’s pollination story aren’t European honeybees, but thousands of native species that rarely get noticed—or understood. FREE NATIVE NATIVE GARDEN DESIGN DOWNLOAD: https://thegardenerslodge.co.uk/freenativedesigndownload ________ Episode Links: Clancy's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beesandblossoms.aus/ Growing Media Production ©2025 | |||
| Beneath the Surface with 'Roots and All' host Sarah Wilson | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:46:33 | |
In this episode of The Gardener’s Lodge podcast, Mykal sits down with Sarah Wilson, host of the acclaimed Roots and All podcast, for a wide-ranging and honest conversation about gardening, media, and integrity. Sarah reflects on her journey into horticulture, how podcasting has shaped her thinking, and why she’s become more questioning of industry narratives, motives, greenwashing, and who gets amplified in gardening media. Together, they explore wildlife gardening, independent garden media, therapeutic landscapes, and what it means to garden thoughtfully in a changing world. ________ Episode Links:Roots and All Instagram Roots and All Website ________ Mykal's Links: thegardenerslodge.co.uk Tik Tok The Gardener's Lodge Design & Media ©2026 | |||
| Garden on Social Media with Tom Coleman | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:57:53 | |
Ever thought about sharing your garden online, but not quite known where to start? This episode is for you. Mykal sits down with Tom Coleman, a social media specialist working within the horticultural industry, to talk about how gardeners can show up online with confidence. From the do’s and don’ts of posting your garden, to staying authentic and enjoying the process, this conversation goes beyond algorithms and focuses on sharing your love of plants in a way that feels natural and sustainable. Whether you’re quietly posting for fun or thinking about growing a small following, this episode will help you feel more comfortable putting your garden out into the world. DESIGN STUDIO ________ Episode Links:Tom's Website Tom's instagram ________ Mykal's Links: thegardenerslodge.co.uk Tik Tok The Gardener's Lodge Design & Media ©2026 | |||
| Britain's Best Garden Photographer Clive Nichols | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:36:53 | |
World-renowned garden photographer Clive Nichols joins Mykal Hoare in the Lodge for a thoughtful conversation about photographing gardens at their most beautiful. Having captured some of the world’s finest and most private gardens, including HRH King Charles III’s garden at Birkhall, Clive reflects on a career spent observing gardens at their most fleeting and atmospheric. Together, they explore light, patience, and atmosphere in garden photography, alongside practical insights for gardeners and photographers looking to capture gardens with clarity and restraint. DESIGN STUDIO ________ Episode Links:Clive's Instagram Clives Website ________ Mykal's Links: thegardenerslodge.co.uk Tik Tok The Gardener's Lodge Design & Media ©2026 | |||
| Mastering Modern Planting with Andrew Fisher Tomlin | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:49:04 | |
World-renowned planting designer Andrew Fisher Tomlin joins Mykal in the Lodge to talk all things planting design and reflect on a remarkable career in horticulture. Andrew is the founding director of the London College of Garden Design and a respected educator at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. His career spans decades at the very highest level of the profession, including judging show gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. In this conversation, Andrew shares the hard-won knowledge and insight gathered throughout his career, much of which now forms the basis of his first book, The Modern Professional Planting Designer — an Amazon No.1 bestseller. DESIGN STUDIO ________ Episode Links:Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer Andrews Instragram ________ Mykal's Links: thegardenerslodge.co.uk Tik Tok Growing Media Production ©2025 | |||
| Wild Britain with Tom France | 16 Dec 2025 | 01:03:43 | |
Tom France is a passionate Ecologist from the United kingdom. This conversation is about all things british ecology, from re-wilding to the state of the british landscape. DESIGN STUDIO ________ Episode Links:Tom France instagram ________ Mykal's Links: thegardenerslodge.co.uk Tik Tok Growing Media Production ©2025 | |||
| Growing Gourmet With Rhiannon Phillips | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:49:37 | |
Mykal is on a field trip this week to the Mountains Gourmet plot in the Mid Blue Mountains to visit Rhiannon Phillips, the founder of Mountains Gourmet. Rhiannon is passionate about supplying fresh, healthy, sustainably grown gourmet produce to her community. ________ Episode Links: Growing Media Production ©2025 | |||
| Mad About Grevilleas with Binchy | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:43:25 | |
Horticulturalist David Binch, is deeply passionate about Grevilleas. He runs Binchy's Garden in Dalyston, Victoria, known for its large collection of rare and endangered Grevillea species. Binchy is an expert Grevillea grafter. Take some time to step into Binchy's world with me, Lets nerd out over Grevilleas FREE NATIVE NATIVE GARDEN DESIGN DOWNLOAD ________ Episode Links: Binchy's Instagram - @binchys_garden Binchy's Youtube - @binchys_garden ________ Mykal's Links: Website - thegardenerslodge.com.au Instagram - @thegardenerslodgeau Tik Tok - @thegardenerslodgeau Growing Media Production ©2025 | |||
| Tropical Terrariums - Plant With Cass | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:42:49 | |
Good Friend, Business woman & Tropical Terrarium expert Cass from Plant with Cass joins us in The Lodge to chat all about the wonders and ease of closed lid Terrariums. DESIGN STUDIO ________ Episode Links: Growing Media Production ©2025 | |||
| Roses With Michael Marriott | 03 Mar 2026 | 01:05:27 | |
In this episode of The Gardener’s Lodge podcast, Mykal sits down with Michael Marriott, one of the world’s leading rosarians. After more than 35 years working with David Austin Roses, his voice and name have become synonymous with modern English roses. Michael’s approach to growing roses is refreshingly simple, grounded in observation, practicality, and a deep respect for how plants naturally thrive. ________ Episode Links:Roots and All Instagram Roots and All Website ________ Mykal's Links: thegardenerslodge.co.uk Tik Tok The Gardener's Lodge Design & Media ©2026 | |||
| You Can Do It - With Jessica Zander | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:49:10 | |
Jessica Zander of You Can Do It Gardening is known for common sense no-frills garden advice inspiring hundreds of thousands of people across the globe that they can do it themselves, and that gardening doesn’t have to be so complicated. Jessica Zander has built a booming garden coaching business from scratch after a career in finance. We chat about starting her business to Spring Garden Tips. ________ Episode Links:Jessica Zander Instagram Jessica Zaner Website ________ Mykal's Links: thegardenerslodge.co.uk Tik Tok The Gardener's Lodge Design & Media ©2026 | |||
| Foraging with Leo Utton, The Barefoot Forager | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:57:17 | |
The weeds in your local park? Some of them are dinner. This episode, I sit down with Leo Utton — the Barefoot Forager — a UK wild food expert and foraging workshop host working across Brighton and London. We dig into early spring edible plants, safe foraging practices, and the surprisingly rich history behind the wild foods growing all around us. Leo has a brilliant knack for bringing together old herbal texts and cutting-edge plant science, whether he's posting on social media or leading a group through the hedgerows. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned forager, this one's packed with seasonal inspiration. ________ Episode Links:Leo's Instagram Leo's Website ________ Mykal's Links: thegardenerslodge.co.uk Tik Tok The Gardener's Lodge Design & Media ©2026 | |||
| British Lichens with April Windle | 27 Apr 2026 | 01:00:02 | |
I’m joined by lichenologist April Windle from The British Lichen Society to uncover the hidden world of lichens. What they are, how they grow, and why they’re vital for biodiversity, air quality, and ecosystem health. We explore lichen identification, their role as bioindicators, and how they can even signal ancient woodlands and environmental change. We also touch on their cultural history, uses in natural dyes and medicine, and why gardeners should embrace lichens in their outdoor spaces. Plus, in Ask Mykal, I answer a common question about moss lawns and how to work with, rather than against, your garden conditions. ________ Episode Links:April Instagram British Lichen Society Website ________ Mykal's Links: thegardenerslodge.co.uk Tik Tok The Gardener's Lodge Design & Media ©2026 | |||
| Feed Soil, Not Plants with Eddie Mordue | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:49:13 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Eddie Mordue a farmer, market gardener, and founder of Traditional Garden Growers to explore the foundations of truly healthy gardens: the soil. We dive into the reality of modern gardening, from synthetic fertilisers and depleted soils to what’s really going on beneath our feet. Eddie shares his perspective from years of growing, and why working with natural systems is the key to long-term success. We also talk about forgotten, traditional inputs including wool! and how materials that have been used for generations are finding their place again in modern gardens through innovations like Wooltiliser! ________ Episode Links:Traditional Garden Growers Website Traditional Garden Growers Instagram ________ Mykal's Links: thegardenerslodge.co.uk Tik Tok The Gardener's Lodge Design & Media ©2026 | |||
| Royal & Historic Gardens With Todd Longstaffe-Gowan | 11 May 2026 | 01:11:30 | |
Todd Longstaffe-Gowan, Designer of the world's most Iconic and Important landscapes, from royal palaces to evolving historic estates, uncovering how history, design, and ecology shape Britain’s most significant gardens. Todd shares insights on restoring heritage sites, balancing conservation with the need for progress, and designing landscapes that stand the test of time. Discover the philosophy behind historic garden design, the importance of long-term planning, and how cultural landscapes continue to evolve. A must-listen for garden lovers, landscape designers, and anyone passionate about history, nature, and the future of gardening. ________ Episode Links:Todds Website Todds Instagram ________ Mykal's Links: thegardenerslodge.co.uk Tik Tok The Gardener's Lodge Design & Media ©2026 | |||
| Integrated Pest Management (IPM) With Jordan Alexander | 27 May 2026 | 00:48:43 | |
In this episode of The Gardener’s Lodge Podcast, I’m joined by Jordan from The Shed Organics to explore the world of integrated pest management, and why everything you think you know about pests might be wrong. We dive into building resilient, healthy plants, working with nature instead of against it, and why a few aphids in your garden might actually be a good thing. From soil health to natural pest control strategies, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you grow a thriving, balanced garden without relying on chemicals. ________ Episode Links:Jordans Website Jordans Instagram Jordans Youtube ________ Mykal's Links: thegardenerslodge.co.uk Tik Tok The Gardener's Lodge Design & Media ©2026 | |||