Explore every episode of the podcast This Week In The Garden with Peter Seabrook
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Memorial | 22 Jan 2022 | 00:36:48 | |
People who knew Peter Seabrook share memories and reminiscences of him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Seeds and Scaffolds | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:23:08 | |
Peter is joined by Andrew Tokely, Horticultural Director, of Kings Seeds. Andrew gives some great tips from how to grow plants from seed, when to plant certain crops to how to protect them. Visit the Kings Seeds website here: http://www.kingsseeds.com You can write to Peter at thisweekinthegarden@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Change of Seasons | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:27:57 | |
Peter is joined by John Massey of Ashwoord Nurseries, John is an expert on Hepaticas and gives some valuable insights and tips on how to prepare the garden for winter. Elsewhere, Peter offers some winter tips of his own, as well as the weekly news and diary. If you'd like to find out more about John's garden visit Ashwood's website here: If you'd like to write to Peter send your tips, questions and messages to Thisweekinthegarden@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Plantsman Through and Through. | 05 Feb 2020 | 00:20:01 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined this week by Peter Jackson, formerly of Scotsdales.The Peters talk about the history of the industry and share some memories of their friend Laurence Flatman. Elsewhere, Peter gives us the usual tips and guides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 1lb of Eldorado for a guinea | 29 Jan 2020 | 00:31:16 | |
Along with the usual what's on guide and tips, this week Peter talks to Richard Massey of You Garden, we hear about the history of the El Dorado potato, TV shopping and fenn skating and get some expert tips on how best to grow potatoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Plant-navs and pink flame | 22 Jan 2020 | 00:22:37 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined by Jo Davey, marketing manager at Whartons Roses, the largest wholesale rose nursery in Britain. Plus Peter has news on the greenhouse equivalent of sat-nav, colourful new flowers and the benefits of timber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pebble Mill Memories | 15 Jan 2020 | 00:13:13 | |
Peter is joined by John Smith, Producer and Director of Pebble Mill, one of the first daytime television programmes. Peter and John reminisce over the gardening segments they filmed, the people they met and the events they filmed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| All the leaves are down…it’s a good time to prune | 08 Jan 2020 | 00:28:38 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined by author, journalist, editor and great gardening mind Graham Clarke. Plus Peter advises that the time is right to pay attention to fruit trees and start pruning. And there’s the discovery of a new auger to help with planting bulbs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cat constraints and crown imperials | 01 Jan 2020 | 00:19:54 | |
Peter Seabrook speaks to Molli Christman from one of his favourite gardening families. Molli looks after the floral fantasia area at the Royal Horticultural Society garden at Hyde Hall.
Peter has also been to Hyde Hall to plant a huge variety of bulbs, plus there’s advice on how to protect your garden from feline intruders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Edible ornamentals and smart lamp-posts | 25 Dec 2019 | 00:20:27 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined by Ian Hodgson, editor at large for Garden News magazine, one of the first publications to publish Peter, to discuss his life within the field of horticultural journalism.
Elsewhere there’s news of recycled containers at schools, smart-living lamp-posts and advice on planting spring-flowering bulbs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ranunculus Rococo and the Royal Family | 18 Dec 2019 | 00:23:44 | |
Peter Seabrook speaks to Arthur Edwards, royal photographer for The Sun, to discuss his travels all around the world with the royal family, including the recent trip to New Zealand with Prince Charles.
In the garden, Peter’s been planting a vigorous new ranunculus flower, plus there’s news of trees resisting Dutch elm disease and sea buckthorn drinks in Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cosmic crisp for Christmas | 11 Dec 2019 | 00:21:47 | |
Shauna Hay, marketing manager for the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, tells us about Scottish garden delights across the capital. Elsewhere Peter has advice on potting your poinsettias, and news of the cosmic crisp apple launching in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The death of Chelsea? | 04 Dec 2019 | 00:19:51 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined by Ellie Richardson from Johnson’s of Whixley – a nursery that goes back 3 generations in her family, which now turns over £14million.
Elsewhere, Peter raises concerns over the future of the Chelsea if the show doesn’t become more sustainable. Plus there’s news of an app that can track garden centre business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Life Through A Lens | 27 Oct 2021 | 00:28:03 | |
Peter is joined by Michael Warren, one of our most celebrated horticultural photographers. The conversation takes in how Michael became enthused with both plants and photography and Michael gives us some tips on how to take better photographs. Elsewhere Peter has news, questions and answers. Write to Peter at Thisweekinthegarden@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The half Suntury | 27 Nov 2019 | 00:25:06 | |
We bring you an insight into the world of journalism with Mike Ridley, feature writer at The Sun to discuss a new book looking back at 50 years of The Sun. Back in the garden, Peter’s been on the prowl for fragrant pinks, still in flower well into November. And there’s advice on how to prune blueberries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The drop test and the spider plant revival | 20 Nov 2019 | 00:27:48 | |
Peter Seabrook speaks to David Chisholm, a lifelong plant breeder with a wealth of experience in seed production, to discuss his travels from China to Thailand.
Plus Peter has news of a revival in green plants but the slowing of sales in bedding plants. And there’s a new poinsettia on the market called Blissful Red, with branches growing upright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What’s happening in the Christmas tree trade? | 13 Nov 2019 | 00:25:14 | |
With Christmas just over a month away, Peter Seabrook is joined by Andy Bunker, an expert in the field of festive foliage, for advice on selecting the best Christmas tree.
Plus Peter has news of a £50million scheme from the government to plant more trees to meet climate change goals. And there’s advice on fruiting raspberries and the best bulb buys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Perth prize-winners and healthy hedging | 06 Nov 2019 | 00:18:50 | |
Steve Bradley from The Sun joins us again on the podcast to tell us more about his life in horticulture, and what’s gone into writing some of the 40 books Steve has produced on the subject of gardening.
Elsewhere, Peter Seabrook has news of silverware dished out across the industry, advice on winter digging and how hedges help fight pollution in the environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| To Garden or To Landscape? | 30 Oct 2019 | 00:26:17 | |
Peter is joined this week by Wayne Grills, Chief Executive of BALI (the British Association of Landscape Industries). We get to hear about Greening Cities, Vertical Gardening and Bali’s awards for landscaping excellence. As usual, Peter gives us the news and tips for gardeners, which this week includes a question about moving Acers. Links: https://www.bali.org.uk/news-and-events/bali-awards/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pitch perfect | 23 Oct 2019 | 00:24:31 | |
What goes into sowing your lawn and indeed the grass on a football pitch? Peter Seabrook is joined by Guy Jenkins from DLF Seeds & Science, one of the world’s leading grass seed companies.
Peter’s been to Honda to hear how their new mower engines can benefit your grass. Plus there’s news on the money raised by vertical farming and advice on rot and ripening in apples and pears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Splashing out on salad greenhouses | 16 Oct 2019 | 00:27:03 | |
Peter Seabrook delves into drainage pipes with Edward Naylor from The Yorkshire Flowerpot Company, discussing the importance of clay containing iron in flowerpots and how it’s also used in our sewer system. Plus Peter has mushrooms on his plate and news of huge expenditure on greenhouses that will account for 12% of the UK’s tomatoes. As well as weed-killing robots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Finding some amazing soil | 09 Oct 2019 | 00:24:45 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined by Nick Finding, farmer and manufacturer of a soil improver Bloomin’ Amazing. Plus Peter has news on the lack of recycled pots, recommendations for strawberry vibrants, amongst others, and advice on autumn mums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Polite sunflowers and a standing ovation | 02 Oct 2019 | 00:24:59 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined by Patrick Fairweather from Fairweather's Wholesale Nursery to discuss one of his favourite flowers – agapanthus.
Elsewhere, there’s news of fanfare and ovation petunias that can take the wind and the wet. And Peter has advice on the composition of your compost bin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Apples and pears and fears over shears | 25 Sep 2019 | 00:26:49 | |
Peter Seabrook speaks to Jonathan Roger from Grazers, providers of eco-friendly garden care products, with advice on deterrents for slugs and pigeons.
Plus Peter has news on new street trees in Southend, increased shares of apples and pears and advice on alstroemeria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| "Garden" Borders | 20 Oct 2021 | 00:28:06 | |
Peter is joined by Nicola Spence of DEFRA to discuss the measures in place to keep plants healthy, protecting business and the nation's food supply. Some web addresses were mentioned in the interview https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/ https://treealert.forestresearch.gov.uk/ https://www.rhs.org.uk/ And if you'd like to donate to the Gofundme Peter mentioned, you can find it here: https://uk.gofundme.com/f/help-children-replace-stolen-school-mini-bus?qid=7656f02501e9665cd0e0697701b34714 If you'd like to write to Peter send your emails to thisweekinthegarden@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nuff' Said | 18 Sep 2019 | 00:25:05 | |
Peter is Joined by Alan Down, a receipient of the Nuffield Farming Scholarship ( http://www.nuffieldscholar.org/ ) Peter finds out about Alan’s rich history in horticulture, one which has taken him around the world and earnt him the title of “Voice of the Southwest” Peter also keeps us abreast of the news, gives us some tips and a what’s on guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Like shelling peas? | 11 Sep 2019 | 00:27:49 | |
Peter Seabrook speaks to Andrew Bird from Pro Veg, an expert on the best ways to grow garden peas, mangetout, sugar snap and the best cultivars for flavour and disease resistance.
Plus Peter has news and advice on Clematis Little Lemons, Begonia Rex and lifting potatoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The trouble with The Trouble With Garden Centres | 04 Sep 2019 | 00:24:31 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined by John Burrows, the owner of Pro Veg seeds, to discuss their tomato trials, disease-resistant cultivars no less, as well as the 30 year history of the company.
Elsewhere, Peter was less than impressed with ITV’s The Trouble with Garden Centres. There’s also advice on how to re-use your black pots and sowing lawn seed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Be careful with your Christmas trees | 28 Aug 2019 | 00:27:25 | |
Peter Seabrook speaks to Alison Mulvaney from Mr Fothergill’s Seeds to discuss their seed trials and where the industry is going. Plus there’s advice on flagpole cherries as well as adding magnesium to tomatoes. And find out why ITV got Peter’s goat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Salad balls and hydroponic highways | 21 Aug 2019 | 00:25:59 | |
Peter Seabrook welcomes back Paul Hansord – a man with over 40 years experience in the seed industry - to discuss the future of trade with the likes of China and India. Plus Peter has news of the UK’s first hydroponic living wall and advice on harvesting potatoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Little Helpers | 16 Aug 2019 | 00:26:15 | |
Peter is joined by Julian Ives of Dragonfli (http://www.dragonfli.co.uk), an expert in biological pest control. We hear how you can control your garden’s pests without resorting to chemical treatments, in some gruesome detail! Peter also tells us what we need to be getting our gardens ready for as we start to plan for winter and shares the weekly news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Change and competition in the industry | 07 Aug 2019 | 00:23:51 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined by Chris Spanton from Vegetalis, who have specialised in breeding for pot and container growing for a decade now. Plus there’s priceless advice on your bulb purchases and news on garden centre acquisitions and additions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Beetroot blister and the strength of Syngenta | 31 Jul 2019 | 00:24:14 | |
Peter Seabrook speaks to someone who made growing your own a global business, Paul Owen from VegTrug, about their raised beds and what crops they can grow. Plus Peter has advice on flattened stems and news on the success of Impatiens Imara and their resistance to disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Conversing about cacti and a flu jab for your fruit | 24 Jul 2019 | 00:24:46 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined by John Chandler from Simply Succulents to discuss everything you need to know about your cactus. And of course, succulents.
In the midst of a heatwave, Peter also has advice on a flu jab for your fruit, catching caterpillars and news on iceberg lettuce robots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Just the tonic | 18 Jul 2019 | 00:22:42 | |
Peter Seabrook speaks to Tom Nellist, creator of Uncle Tom’s Rose Tonic, one of the most popular plant foods in the trade. Plus Peter has problems with wildlife in garden (with some interesting solutions) and has advice on sowing sweet peas and building bigger bulbs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Land Down Under | 13 Oct 2021 | 00:39:53 | |
Peter is joined again by Graham Ross who amongst other insights shares stories of Australia's flora, the scale of the continent and how climate change's effects are being felt. You can visit Graham's Website here: https://www.rosstours.com/ If you have a question for Peter write to ThisWeekInTheGarden@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Red alert for blight resistance | 10 Jul 2019 | 00:23:28 | |
Peter Seabrook speaks to his colleague at the Sun, Steve Bradley – a man who has written over 40 books on the subject of gardening – about his remarkable career. Plus Peter has news and advice on various forms of pest, including oak processionary moth and a plague of pollen beetles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Flaming June | 04 Jul 2019 | 00:20:34 | |
This week our guest Is Alana Cama of the RHS. She oversees the Young School Gardener of the Year competition and we find out about how it can be the beginning of a journey in horticulture. Elsewhere, show season is still ongoing so Peter gives us another report, he also ruminates on some of the impact we can expect to see as a result of Climate Change and as usual offers some advice on how to care for your garden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| New Flowers for the Garden! | 27 Jun 2019 | 00:24:18 | |
Boyd Douglas Davis, CEO of the Garden Store Group joins Peter this week. Boyd offers some new plant recommendations and suggests some plants that might be overlooked due to their high maintenance reputation. Not to be left out, Peter makes some recommendations of his own, some for plants available this summer and some for next year. Listen to the end for some very useful tips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Floral fantasia | 19 Jun 2019 | 00:18:00 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined by Sarah Squire from Squires Garden Centres to talk about the Rose Society UK, ahead of Rose Festival week, another chance to celebrate one of nature’s most beautiful flowers. Plus garden centres with pianists! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gardening in the Gambia | 12 Jun 2019 | 00:21:09 | |
Peter Seabrook speaks to Sue Read, retired schoolteacher who now leads a gardening project in Gambia, providing basic materials for schooling and gardening for children, helping to raise their standard of living.
Plus Peter has news on pest repellents, from pheromones to sparrows. And there’s advice on how and when to grow lavender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Home-grown fruit reducing food miles | 05 Jun 2019 | 00:22:26 | |
Malcom Catlin from Marshall’s Seeds speaks to Peter Seabrook about their new strawberry Allure, as well as his vast experience in the field of horticulture.
Plus Peter has news and advice on how planting and storage is reducing food miles when it comes to apples. Plus there’s Erasmus asparagus and how to use a hose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| This is a funny season | 29 May 2019 | 00:29:24 | |
Adam Pasco, gardening journalist and lecturer, founding editor of Gardener’s World Magazine joins Peter Seabrook to put the horticultural world to rights.
Elsewhere, Peter has been speaking to a scientist about slow-release fertilisers and has insight and advice on potting composts, layering magnolias and pruning clematis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Where Are All The Flowers? | 22 May 2019 | 00:26:30 | |
Peter is joined by Robert Hillier, Executive Chairman of Hillier Nurseries Ltd. Peter and Robert discuss the way that business has changed over the years, some of the notable events in it’s history and the responsibilities that come with such a large company. Elsewhere Peter gives us a report from the Chelsea Flower Show, tells us how and when to deal with weeds and explains Gene Sequencing (!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Oak before ash and avoiding maggoty apples | 15 May 2019 | 00:27:08 | |
We’re just a month away BBC Gardener’s World Live in Birmingham, one of the premier events for gardening fans around the country. Peter Seabrook is joined by Bob Sweet, horticultural director at the event to discuss the floral pavilion at the NEC. Plus Peter has advice on waterproof punnets, planting tender fruits and how to control codling moth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Potting on and watercress smoothies | 08 May 2019 | 00:25:37 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined by James Harper from the Watercress Company to discuss one of the UK’s most popular salads. How do you grow it and how good is it for you?
Plus Peter has news of a record-breaking Easter weekend at garden centres, advice on how to move potted plants into a larger container and how you could share your garden with others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Be The Shadow | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:21:24 | |
Peter is joined by Graham Ross, who calls in from New South Wales. Graham is a seasoned broadcaster with a long career presenting on Australian TV and Radio. Graham tells Peter about some of his favourite places to visit around the world from the perspective of a broadcaster, tour guide and enthusiast. You can hear Graham's show The Garden Clinic here: https://www.2gb.com/show/the-garden-clinic/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 40 Years of Red Alert | 01 May 2019 | 00:24:15 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined by Simon Crawford, a Seed trade expert with a lifetime of experience. Peter and Simon reminisce about their long history which includes the introduction of a tomato plant some 40 years ago and discuss the future for breeding of plants. Peter also gives an update on the news for gardeners, a what’s on guide and makes suggestions for the jobs we should be looking at doing this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Growing For Showing | 24 Apr 2019 | 00:25:30 | |
Following the long bank holiday weekend, Peter is joined Sally Anne Foreman O&A Taylor’s Bulbs, a 4th generation family company who celebrated their centenary recently. Peter asks for tips on home growing Daffodils, how to select bulbs and hears about artificial winters and glass-house-grown rapid-flowering daffodils. Peter gives some planting tips and gives a last minute reminder! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hot water, hedges and how to feed your fruit trees | 17 Apr 2019 | 00:25:52 | |
Peter Seabrook is joined by Ray Martin, secretary of The Rose Society UK, to discuss one of the nation’s favourite flowers. And manure!
Plus Peter has news on events all around the country and advice on how hot water treatment can help fight seed disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||