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This Week In The Garden with Peter Seabrook

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This Week In The Garden with Peter Seabrook
Memorial from 2022-01-22T14:36:06

People who knew Peter Seabrook share memories and reminiscences of him.


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Seeds and Scaffolds from 2022-01-13T00:01:13

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. Vi...

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Turf War from 2022-01-06T00:00:22

Happy New Year to all.


This week Peter speaks to Richard Salmon of Pro Lawn Care. Richard's expertise is immediately apparent as he gives some very useful tips on how to make the mos...

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Top Soil from 2021-12-23T00:01:45

Peter is joined by Jason and Simon of the Real Soil Company who explain why what's written on the bag might not be what's in the bag.


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Hard Graft from 2021-12-16T00:01:35

This week Peter resumes his conversation with Doug Harris who explains how Pipe Grafting can yield impressive results, tells the story of his businesses' roots and shares some of the questions h...

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Around the World from 2021-12-09T00:01

Peter is joined by Douglas "Doug" Harris of Penwood Nurseries. Doug tells us about some of the incredible journey he's been on in his career in horticulture from 1960s New York to Mountaintop ca...

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For Peat's Sake. from 2021-12-02T18:01:35

Peter is joined by Micropropagation expert Barbara Wright who explains the process and explains how Peat could thrive once again.


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Next Generation from 2021-11-25T00:01:20

Peter is joined by Chris Wiley of Sow Successful. Chris is part of the Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) and an expert grower of Hellebores.


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A Doctor's Garden from 2021-11-18T00:01:01

Peter is joined by Henry Oakley this week, a doctor and orchid expert. Henry has written a number of books on both orchids and the role plants play in medicine. Henry gives some tips on how to t...

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Tulips from... from 2021-11-11T00:01

Peter jumps on a plane to visit the International Floriculture Trade Fair. He brings us some interviews from the Netherlands, highlighting what might be some interesting new plants and products ...

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A Change of Seasons from 2021-11-04T00:01:59

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 so...

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Life Through A Lens from 2021-10-27T23:01:08

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 give...

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"Garden" Borders from 2021-10-20T23:01

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.


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A Land Down Under from 2021-10-13T23:01:57

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.


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Be The Shadow from 2021-10-06T23:01:54

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...

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Chelsea 2021 from 2021-09-29T23:01:22

Peter gives his thoughts on this year's Chelsea Flower Show, with on the spot interviews and experiences from show goers.


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Busy Week from 2021-09-15T23:01

Peter is rushed off his feet this week, he brings us up to speed with the activities that have been occupying him, offers some tips for Tomato growing and has a chat with Francesca Ablett, recip...

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The Mexico of the Midlands from 2021-09-08T23:01:27

This week, Lark Hanham of Boningale and Worfield joins Peter to discuss how data is now driving the horticultural industry. Peter also has tips and news of the week.



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Expert Tips From The Show Floor from 2021-08-25T23:36:13

Peter is at the NEC in Birmingham this week as Gardener's World Live Special Edition is being prepared for public consumption. Peter talks to exhibitors and gets some tips from experts, includin...

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Super Chuck, Love Apples and Queen Margherita from 2021-08-19T00:52:20

Peter is joined by William Alexander, author of the bestselling "The $64 Tomato" and the forthcoming "Ten Tomatoes That Changed The World." William shares some very interesting and funny stories...

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Field Report from 2021-08-11T23:01

Peter is back with the usual news, opinions and tips and this week, a special field report from the Hyde Hall Flower show where he gets tips and insights from exhibitors from around the country....

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Solar Powered Joined Up Thinking from 2021-08-04T23:01

Peter is joined by Professor Michael Alder, former Principal of Writtle University College. Michael and Peter talk about the need for joined up thinking when it comes to embrace of green energy ...

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Coming Up: Roses from 2021-07-28T23:01:14

Peter is joined by Chris Warner this week, an expert Rose Breeder who has brought multiple Rose of the Year Winners to market. Peter also has news and answers another listener's question. To hav...

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Pots or Beds? from 2021-07-21T23:01

Peter is joined by Neil Fishlock of Syngenta, the world's biggest plant breeder. Neil makes some suggestions for plants that people may have overlooked and gives some insight into how plants are br...

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Back to Business from 2021-07-07T23:01

Peter is pleased to see the return of flower shows after over a year of inactivity and shares some news about RHS Hampton Court Palace's flower show. He also visits RHS Wisley to speak to Paul Hans...

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Sweet Peas on the Pod-Cast from 2021-06-30T23:01

Peter is joined by Phil Johnson, a sweet pea expert who is on a mission to purify sweet pea plant stocks. Phil explains the process and gives some tips on how to grow your own and talks about some ...

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Once a Week from 2021-06-23T23:01

Peter is joined by Gary Coward Williams, the Editor of Amateur Gardening. He discusses with Peter some of the details of working on the world's longest running horticultural magazine, including sub...

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Saharan Winds and Summer Heat from 2021-06-16T23:01

Peter takes a break from interviewing this week to cast his eye over some choice news stories and to offer some tips and observations from his garden.


from 2021-06-09T23:01

Peter is joined by Alan Sargent, an expert in all things horticultural and legal. Alan gives some tips for those who are thinking of either hiring someone for to work on their garden, or for tho...

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My Real Garden from 2021-06-02T23:01

Peter is joined by celebrated garden designer, Anne Marie Powell this week. Anne Marie is a patron of the Greenfingers Charity and talks about why it's so important to her. She also tells us abo...

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Body and Mind from 2021-05-26T23:01

Peter is joined by Dr Sue Stuart-Smith this week to talk about the ways that gardening can play a role in our mental health. Sue gives some fascinating insights into the garden's role in managin...

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Knows His Onions from 2021-05-19T23:01

Peter is joined by Patrick Fairweather of Fairweather's garden centre this week who gives us some plant recommendations and some suggestions for care. Peter has been travelling the country and give...

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Windy Hilltop from 2021-05-12T23:01

Peter's on location this week and takes us to RHS Hyde Hall's hilltop Floral Fantasia. He's joined by 3 experts, Simon Crawford, Tim Kerley and Michael Smith for a discussion of Pansies.


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A Visit to Victor's Garden from 2021-05-05T23:01

Peter is joined by Dinah Bott of The Victor Hugo in Guernsey Society. Victor's Guernsey home now offers a horticultural attraction and Peter finds out a little about what can be found there and ...

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Set The Alarm Clock (International Dawn Chorus Day). from 2021-04-28T23:01

Peter is joined by Chris Baines, who is on hand to tell us about International Dawn Chorus Day, a chance to celebrate the birds in your local area. You can find out more here: https://www.wildli...

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On The Level from 2021-04-21T23:01

Peter is joined by Richard Harnett, of Kernock plants. Peter explores the start of RIchard's business, it's resultant successes and the need to keep on driving forwards.


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Across Borders from 2021-03-31T23:01

Peter is joined this week by Ken Cox, a Rhododendron expert, retired plant hunter and musician.


Ken tells us about some of the immense pressure that exporting businesses are under curr...

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Pansies as far as the eye can see from 2021-03-25T00:01:59

Peter travels far and wide to report on a new trial of pansies (and personally plants a few hundred of them), and offers tips on growing, sowing and feeding pansies to boot.



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Making Plans from 2021-02-04T00:01:24

Peter is, as always. getting ahead of the seasons. There are tips for the things you could be sowing, in your garden and some suggestions about how best to guarantee some privacy in the garden. Der...

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Preservation Order from 2021-01-28T00:01

Peter interrupts marmalade production to chat to Professor Chris Baines this week. Chris tells us about a campaign to preserve historic Wye College’s buildings, a home of horticultural study in ...

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Where Flowers Bloom, There Blooms Hope. from 2021-01-21T00:01:14

Peter is joined by Tom Sharples, the pair talk about the wide range of experiences that a horticultural career can offer, share some amusing moments and offer a few tips. Elsewhere Peter shares a r...

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East Meets West from 2021-01-14T00:01

Peter is joined by Gill Corless of Sakata of Japan. Gill chats to Peter about their gold medal winning plants, about the benefits of hybridisation and offers a philosophy for gardeners.

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Welcome Back from 2021-01-07T00:01

As we enter a new year with it's own challenges, Peter reminds us that there's plenty to be occupied with in the garden.


There's plenty of preparation to think about and Peter gives us...

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The Gardening Year in Review from 2020-12-24T00:53:55

Peter invites Trevor Pfeiffer of Garden Trade News for a review of some of the events of 2020 and discussion of what they might mean for 2021.


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A Splash of Colour from 2020-12-17T01:09:01

Peter welcomes Sally van der Horst of Fleuroselect to the podcast this week to talk about the legacy and personality that can be found in a plant and how to get the most colour in your garden. Ther...

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Getting Spruced Up? from 2020-12-10T00:01

Peter presents a guide to all things Christmas tree this week, from how to select your tree to how best to care for it so that it'll last at least as long as the season. Chris Beytes of Grower Talk...

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Drones, Drips and Deer from 2020-12-03T03:20:42

Peter is joined by Alan Jones this week. Alan is President of Manor View Farm, Maryland. Peter and Alan compare notes on how plants are cared for on both sides of the atlantic, how technology is be...

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Sheaths, Wreaths and Garlands from 2020-11-26T01:16:14

Peter is joined by Robyn Rayner of ACL Essex (https://aclessex.com/), an expert Florist. Robyn helps us out with some ideas on how we can get ready for Christmas and make dinner on Christmas day pi...

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All About Roses from 2020-11-19T00:01:07

This week Peter's been busy planting Roses with Jo and Molly Christman and receives an enlightening lesson in history and scale from Robert Mattock. Happily, he finds time to give us some tips too!...

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The Bleeding Heart from 2020-11-12T00:01

Peter is joined by David Wilson of Overdevest Nurseries in Pennsylvania, USA. The pair discuss when to buy, how to place and how to care for Japanese maples. David also makes the case for a plan...

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New Recruits from 2020-11-05T00:08:57

Peter is joined by Sarah Squire of Squires Garden Centres. Sarah shares some very interesting data about this year, which has been extraordinary for both seasoned trade professionals, and newcomers...

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How to support your garden. from 2020-10-29T00:01:45

Peter takes a visit to the Levington Research Station this week to speak to Elaine Gotts about composts and fertiliser. Peter and Elaine cover the history of composts and how they have helped growi...

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Movie Night from 2020-10-21T23:01

Ecologist Chris Baines joins us this week, Chris tells us about his award winning new film, The Living Thames, an examination of the River Thames, the many uses people have for it and the creatu...

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Eat your greens. And your yellows, crimsons and purples. from 2020-10-14T23:01

Peter takes a visit to a very windy Lincolnshire to see some vegetables trials. This episode is a great guide for anyone thinking of growing some food in their garden. Peter gets plenty of recom...

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The Show Must Go On from 2020-10-07T23:01

Peter is joined by Stephen Bennett, former director of the Chelsea flower show. With this year's show cancelled owing to Covid19, Peter and Stephen discuss some of the challenges that the show must...

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California Dreaming from 2020-09-30T23:01:53

Peter is joined by Ian Baldwin, a renowned horticultural consultant, who speaks to us direct from California. Ian is well equipped to tell us about the differences between British and American gard...

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On Trial from 2020-09-23T23:01

Peter explains what's involved in a horticultural trial this week, lifting the lid on some of the process by way of his recent experience of the Rudbeckia trial at Hyde Hall. Peter drafts in some o...

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Exhaust Pipes in the Garden from 2020-09-16T23:01:05

Peter is joined by Julie Dowbiggin of Capel Manor College. Julie describes some of the gardens that she has been involved with, from winning entries at Chelsea to gardens for Royalty. Elsewhere Pet...

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International Daisy Chains, Bees and Garden Strongholds from 2020-09-09T23:01

Peter is joined by one of the UK's leading independent Ecologists, Chris Baines. Chris shares some insightful and funny stories about his role in founding and promoting the Urban Wildlife Group ...

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Making Arrangements from 2020-09-02T23:29:15

This week's guest is Judith Blacklock, a flower arranger who has trained celebrities and whose arrangements have been in the hands of royalty. Peter tells us about his unconventional national se...

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An audience with the President. from 2020-08-26T23:01:20

Peter is joined by RHS president, Keith Weed, this week. Keith gives some insight into the future of the RHS, some suggestions of places to visit and tells us a little about his own garden. Elsewhe...

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The Flower Show, Virtually. from 2020-08-19T23:01:49

Peter’s guest this week is Lynne Dibley who gives us some tips on how to care for her specialism, Streptocarpus flowers. Lynne also tells us about how flower shows have gone digital and enc...

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Plugging the Gap from 2020-08-12T23:01:58

Peter is joined this week by Steve Austin a Perennial expert, of Ball Colegrave.


Peter offers some Book suggestions, tips on how to keep turf in good order and tells us how to keep tom...

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A new generation from 2020-08-05T23:34:07

Peter’s back with a warning about mystery seed deliveries, news of the new RHS President, some tips on how to deal with garden pests and growing your own melons, and Isobel Watson, recipient of the...

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Beetroot As Far As The Eye Can See from 2020-07-29T23:01

This week Peter is joined by Hillary Cutler of Sutton's Seeds. With info about and for new Gardeners, Peter and Hillary make some suggestions, and explain just how salad cream could be a gauge o...

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NHS Beds from 2020-07-22T23:01

Peter is joined by Bruce Harnett of Kernock Park Plants who tells us a little about the plants we can expect to see in 2021, what to look for when selecting plants in the shops and gives us some ad...

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All about Peonies from 2020-07-15T23:01:49

Peter is joined by Claire Austin this week, an expert in Hardy Perennials, Peonies and Iris'. Elsewhere peter has some tips for Rose Growers and news about a new campaign for British gardeners. ...

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Taking over the world from 2020-07-08T23:01

Peter speaks to Mark Portman of Evergreen this week. Mark gives us more insight into how this year may have introduced more people to our hobby than ever before. We hear a little about what it's li...

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By The Numbers from 2020-07-01T23:01:39

Peter is joined this week by Marc Rosenberg, a horticultural journalist and PR specialist, who gives us some statistics about the state of gardening in the UK in these unprecedented times. Marc als...

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Back To School? from 2020-06-25T00:11:51

Peter is joined by Mick Lavelle, senior lecturer in LandScape Management at Writtle University College. Peter gives us some reminiscences of his time at Writtle and Mick lets us know that it's neve...

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All Systems Grow from 2020-06-17T23:01

Peter is joined this week by John Anderson, Keeper of the Gardens at Windsor Great Park. He talks about what it’s like gardening for The Queen, how to keep a garden with great heritage moving forwa...

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Beautiful British Blooms from 2020-06-10T23:01:06

Carole Patilla, one of Britain’s most creative florists joins us this week. Carole tells us about the difference between sourcing flowers from gardens and farmed flowers, giving things a persona...

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All About Orchids from 2020-06-04T00:48:53

Peter speaks to Malcolm Gregory of Orchid specialists Double H. We hear about the high tech methods used to grow orchids and get some tips on how to make the most of your Orchids. Peter gives the u...

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Sustainability from 2020-05-27T23:01:03

Peter is joined by Chris Harrop OBE this week, Chris gives us some information about just what Sustainability means and how gardeners can make choices with that in mind. We also hear about judging ...

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The Red Dragon from 2020-05-20T23:01:37

Peter is joined by Medwyn Williams, multiple Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner and president of the National Vegetable society. Medwyn gives Peter a lesson in speaking Welsh via a tomato var...

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Open For Business from 2020-05-13T23:01

Boyd Douglas Davis is Peter’s guest this week.


Boyd is part of the British Garden Centres group and also president of the Horticultural Trades Association. From these positions Bo...

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Keep On Going from 2020-05-06T23:01

Peter speaks to Fergus Garrett head gardener at Great Dixter. We get some insight into some of the problems suffered by gardens during this pandemic and how they’re coping. Fergus also gives t...

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In Conversation with a Horticulturist from 2020-04-29T23:01

Peter is joined this week by Barbara Segall, editor of The Horticulturist. We get to go on a virtual tour of her garden and hear some tips for how we might like to prepare our tomatoes! Elsewhere P...

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Grow Your Own? from 2020-04-22T22:59:39

This week Peter is back broadcasting from the Polytunnel. This week Peter gives some tips growing fruit as the summer season approaches. On the produce theme, Peter is joined by RHS Hyde Hall’s own...

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Growing on an Airstrip from 2020-04-15T22:59:16

Peter is joined by Anthony Darby this week, who sheds light on the plight of growing businesses in these unprecedented times. Elsewhere Peter gives us more tips from his garden.


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Roses are Red from 2020-04-08T23:01

Peter is joined by Ray Martin of the Rose Society this week. As social distancing rules remain, Peter and Ray discuss how best to show the plants you have grown. Ray and Peter both give some pra...

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Fine Gardening from 2020-04-01T19:45:11

Peter is recording on location again this week, both in the Poly Tunnel and at RHS Hyde Hall. His guest is fine art student turned RHS gardener Molly Christman. Elsewhere, in these strange times Pe...

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Landscape Architect on Sunflower Street from 2020-03-25T23:00:40

Peter is joined by Bunny Guinness this week. She shares some stories from her experience as a landscape architect and tells us a little about how to look after ourselves while gardening. Elsewhere,...

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At the Centre of the Garden from 2020-03-19T00:46:28

Michael Cole joins Peter this week to talk about just how to find a good garden centre and offers up some recommendations of some gardens to visit.


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Chelsea On The Horizon from 2020-02-19T20:41:03

Peter is back with more news and tips and an interview with George Hillier. They talk about his family’s legacy, ecology, discuss how business will change in the future and give some tips for vi...

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Growing Your Own In The Blue Zone from 2020-02-12T22:56:40

Peter is joined by Liz Hutson, a nutritional therapist. We get to hear about how gardening can be an aid to good health and get some tips for those who'd like to take their first steps into a ga...

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A Plantsman Through and Through. from 2020-02-05T22:14:14

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. 

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1lb of Eldorado for a guinea from 2020-01-29T23:20:22

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 ex...

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Plant-navs and pink flame from 2020-01-22T22:00

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 ...

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Pebble Mill Memories from 2020-01-15T22:54:05

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 the...

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All the leaves are down…it’s a good time to prune from 2020-01-08T22:00

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...

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Cat constraints and crown imperials from 2020-01-01T22:00

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.

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Edible ornamentals and smart lamp-posts from 2019-12-25T23:00

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 journalis...

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Ranunculus Rococo and the Royal Family from 2019-12-18T22:00

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 C...

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Cosmic crisp for Christmas from 2019-12-11T23:55:19

Shauna Hay, marketing manager for the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, tells us about Scottish garden delights across the capital.


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The death of Chelsea? from 2019-12-04T22:00

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 rai...

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The half Suntury from 2019-11-27T22:00

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.


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The drop test and the spider plant revival from 2019-11-20T21:28:24

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.

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What’s happening in the Christmas tree trade? from 2019-11-13T22:00

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.

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Perth prize-winners and healthy hedging from 2019-11-06T21:00

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 ga...

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To Garden or To Landscape? from 2019-10-30T23:46:16

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 f...

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Pitch perfect from 2019-10-23T21:00

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. Listen

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Splashing out on salad greenhouses from 2019-10-16T21:00

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 s...

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Finding some amazing soil from 2019-10-09T21:00

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 ...

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Polite sunflowers and a standing ovation from 2019-10-02T22:59:09

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 ov...

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Apples and pears and fears over shears from 2019-09-25T21:00

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 st...

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Nuff' Said from 2019-09-18T23:01

Peter is Joined by Alan Down, a receipient of the Nuffield Farming Scholarship ( http://www.nuffieldscholar.org/ ) Peter finds out a...

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Like shelling peas? from 2019-09-11T21:00

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.

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The trouble with The Trouble With Garden Centres from 2019-09-04T22:13:26

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.

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Be careful with your Christmas trees from 2019-08-28T21:00

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 magnesiu...

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Salad balls and hydroponic highways from 2019-08-21T21:47:38

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 U...

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Little Helpers from 2019-08-16T16:06:12

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 trea...

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Change and competition in the industry from 2019-08-07T21:00

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 n...

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Beetroot blister and the strength of Syngenta from 2019-07-31T21:00

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 ...

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Conversing about cacti and a flu jab for your fruit from 2019-07-24T21:00

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, Pe...

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Just the tonic from 2019-07-18T21:00

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 sol...

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Red alert for blight resistance from 2019-07-10T21:00

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 v...

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Flaming June from 2019-07-04T07:00

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. Elsewher...

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New Flowers for the Garden! from 2019-06-27T07:00

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 r...

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Floral fantasia from 2019-06-19T21:00

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 flowe...

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Gardening in the Gambia from 2019-06-12T21:00

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 s...

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Home-grown fruit reducing food miles from 2019-06-05T21:00

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...

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This is a funny season from 2019-05-29T21:00

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...

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Where Are All The Flowers? from 2019-05-22T20:46:50

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...

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Oak before ash and avoiding maggoty apples from 2019-05-15T21:41:30

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...

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Potting on and watercress smoothies from 2019-05-08T20:34:09

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 ...

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40 Years of Red Alert from 2019-05-01T23:26:16

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 plan...

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Growing For Showing from 2019-04-24T21:00:57

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 o...

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Hot water, hedges and how to feed your fruit trees from 2019-04-17T21:10:58

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...

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Mining for fertiliser and Victorian violas from 2019-04-10T20:52:06

Peter Seabrook speaks to Rob Chapman from Victorian Violas, who has dedicated his life to the breeding of that flower.


Plus Peter has news of garden centre sales being on the up, minin...

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Cannabis and California from 2019-04-03T21:31:59

Peter Seabrook fulfils a lifetime ambition by visiting the Californian Spring Trials, where he speaks to Anna Ball, president and chief executive of Ball Horticulture, one of the largest seed br...

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Trade winds – the noise reducing fences from 2019-03-28T08:00

Nicola Simpson from Forest Garden, the UK’s largest distributor of timber fencing products, joins us to discuss their decibel reducing panels on fences and the impact they can have on your garde...

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The gardening year begins! from 2019-03-20T22:00

With a 600% increase in new pest arrivals over the last 20 years, Peter Seabrook is always concerned about the biosecurity of plants. With that in mind, Hossein Arshadi, director of the world-fa...

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Victorian greenhouses and beefy salad leaves from 2019-03-13T22:00

Rob Smith, product development manager at Suttons Seeds discusses new plant introductions and the work the company does with beekeepers.

Peter Seabrook also discusses how Brexit p...

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Passing gardening to future generations from 2019-03-06T23:35:23

Peter Seabrook is joined by Neil Grant, managing director of Ferndale Garden Centres, to discuss his initiative - National Children’s Gardening Week.

Away from the studio, Peter’s ...

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Outredgeous lettuce and orchards en masse from 2019-02-27T22:55:11

Peter Seabrook is joined by Andy Bunker from Alton Garden Centre, his own personal garden centre guru, for a chat on what’s happening in the industry right now

Peter is also worrie...

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How do they garden in Russia? from 2019-02-20T21:42:49

Peter Seabrook is joined by John Stanley, retail guru, who talks to us about the trends of garden centre-goers in Australia, Russia and around the globe.

Elsewhere Peter has news o...

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Hot greenhouses and hard frost from 2019-02-13T22:09:38

Chris Beytes from Ball Publishing talks to us about the introduction of the mildew resistant Impatiens Beacon to the UK this spring, as well as the latest innovations in crops.


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Anemones, sweetunias and sun puma purples from 2019-02-06T21:45:24

Peter puts a call in to his old stomping ground as Hannah Powell from Perrywood Garden Centres, winners of 5 awards at the National Garden Centre Association Conference, joins us on the podcast....

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Mr Miracle-Gro’s Greenfingers from 2019-01-31T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to John Ashley, the man who set up Miracle-Gro and now the chairman of Greenfingers, a national charity dedicated to supporting children who spend time in hospices around&n...

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Sales on the up and seeds in-depth from 2019-01-24T08:00

Colin Randel from Thompson & Morgan, a man with over 50 years experience in the seed trade, re-joins us on the podcast to discuss the latest vegetable cultivar introductions.

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Remembering David Austin and his roses from 2019-01-17T08:00

This week, Peter Seabrook is joined by Ros Barker to pay tribute to the godfather of the English rose, David Austin, a man who spent 75 years breeding in search of the ultimate bloom. Peter and ...

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Digging your way to good health from 2019-01-09T22:16:44

Jill Kerr from the Blue Diamond group talks to Peter Seabrook about all things roses, including the recently formed Rose Society and a rose festival that they’re working on together for June 201...

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Healthy hazelnuts & assistance with espaliers from 2019-01-02T22:00:04

To ring in 2019, Peter Seabrook has all sorts of tips for you. With news that hazelnuts can help combat Alzheimer’s, now might be a good time to plant them. Plus advice on apple pruning and growth ...

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Rose rosette and frost fleeces from 2018-12-27T08:00

Peter Seabrook is joined by the President of the Horticultural Trades Association, Adam Taylor of Taylors Bulbs, a fourth-generation family business celebrating their centenary in 2019, after wh...

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The anti-snoring plant and growing your own mistletoe from 2018-12-19T20:49:11

Peter Seabrook is joined by Simon McArdle, marketing manager at Westland Horticulture, to help you narrow down your choice of potting compost.

With Christmas imminent, Peter discus...

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Re-potting roses and rolling out the red carpet from 2018-12-13T08:00

This week, Peter Seabrook is joined by the newly elected co-chair of the Garden Media Guild, gardener at Stockton Bury and former editor of The English Garden – Tamsin Westhorpe – to draw upon h...

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Apples and pears – a fruit growing guide from 2018-12-06T00:01

Peter Seabrook speaks to Ming Yang from fruit growing specialists and RHS award winners Pomona Fruits, to go through a variety of apples, pears, strawberries and all, from Scrumptious to Eden. Listen

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Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree from 2018-11-29T00:01:02

Peter and the team are celebrating 100 episodes of This Week In The Garden this week!  


However it’s business as usual as Peter is joined by Harry Brightwell of the British C...

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Sun Packed, Fun Packed, SunPatiens from 2018-11-23T00:01

This episode we hear that Peter’s been travelling and gives us a report from the International Flower Trade fair in Holland. We speak to a Gill Corless of leading Japanese company, Sakata - Breeder...

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Barking (And Mulching) Mad! from 2018-11-15T00:01

Peter Seabrook is joined by Catherine Dawson, Technical Director of Melcourt industries. Catherine and Peter talk about the many benefits and uses of Bark, how to keep growing media in good conditi...

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Remembrance roses and the future of export from 2018-11-08T00:15:35

Peter Seabrook is joined by Amanda Sizer Barrett MBE, the director general of Gardenex, the UK’s federation of gardening and leisure manufacturers. Amanda and Peter discuss Brexit and the future...

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Greening up the grass and crops for Christmas from 2018-10-31T22:36:22

Peter Seabrook speaks to Neil Gow, owner of the award-winning Fresh at Burcot garden centre in Worcestershire, with a team that has over 270 years of gardening experience. Plus Peter has news of a ...

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Autumn Vegetables "on Trial" from 2018-10-24T23:00

Peter delves into Autumn vegetables this week, with some expert advice from Keely Watson of Elsoms. If you want to take in a Panorama, take a bite out of a Kossak or if you've got an interest in Do...

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LED blackberries and unbeatable British apples from 2018-10-17T19:38:28

Peter Seabrook is joined by Steve McCurdy from Majestic Trees to discuss what diseases like xylella and factors like Brexit will have on the tree-growing community. Plus Peter is feeling fruity in ...

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Time to sow sweet peas as Asian hornets threaten bees from 2018-10-10T21:08:28

Peter Seabrook is joined by former Pershore college practitioner Frank Hardy, who has dedicated his life to teaching in horticulture and practical training.


Plus Peter also has advice ...

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Mammoth onions and orange apples from 2018-10-04T07:00

‘Blue’ Peter Seabrook is joined by Margaret Robinson from William Robinson & Son, who specialise in the kind of seeds grown to produce mammoth vegetables.


Elsewhere, Peter has info...

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From Dusk 'Till Dawn - Starting to get ready for winter. from 2018-09-26T23:00

Peter is joined by Paul Jackson, a former apprentice of Thomas Rochford Nurseries and latterly of Channel Island Plants. We find out about Paul’s start in the industry, his work in the Channel Isla...

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Larkspur, fireworks and the RCMG from 2018-09-19T22:48:27

Peter Seabrook is joined by the chairman of the Rhododendron, Camelia and Magnolia Group (RCMG) – David Millais. A font of all knowledge when it comes to Rhododendrons. Plus Peter has advice on whe...

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Petchoas, perennials and plant launches from 2018-09-13T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to Christine Howard, director of Howard Nurseries in Norfolk. Plus Peter has been to a variety of shows, studying new trends in gardening and new plants, including a petunia c...

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In conversation with Mr Fothergill from 2018-09-06T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to John Fothergill of Mr Fothergill’s Seeds about his life in the packet seed trade, for one of the most extensive global seed suppliers.

Plus Peter sings the...

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The bigger the bulb, the better the performance from 2018-08-30T07:00

Peter Seabrook is joined by George Clowes, an expert in specialist flowers, QVC host and the owner of de Jager Bulbs. Plus Peter has been revelling in the rain and offers advice on planting bare-ro...

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Composting, cucumbers and clean roses from 2018-08-23T07:00

Peter Seabrook goes roving round Mr Fothergill’s Trials in Suffolk, in the company of one of the great champions of bees Val Bourne and gardening journalist Margot Bishop.

Peter al...

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Magnificent marigolds and caution over chemicals from 2018-08-16T07:00

Sally van der Horst from Fleuroselect is back on the show with Peter Seabrook to discuss the marigold trials at Wisley. And what constitutes a heatwave in Holland?


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Man working in harmony with nature from 2018-08-09T07:00

Peter Seabrook is joined by Garry Coward-Williams, editor of Amateur Gardening, a magazine that is almost 135 years old. Plus there’s news on efforts to raise £15 million for the safeguarding of oa...

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Prettiest Roses, Dahlias and Container Gardening. from 2018-08-02T07:00

Peter is joined this week by Adam Wigglesworth from Dahlia experts, Aylett Nurseries. We hear about the Prettiest Rose competition, their upcoming Dahlia festival and dealing with the extremely hot...

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The bulb bible and a guide to the gardening media from 2018-07-26T07:00

Peter Seabrook is joined by a leading figure in horticultural journalism - Clare Foggett, editor of The English Garden Magazine and chairman of the Garden Media Guild. Plus Peter has an extensive g...

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Plant plunging and plant purchasing from 2018-07-19T07:00

Peter Seabrook is joined by Matthew Smith from Brighter Blooms, specialists in Zantedeschia and asks about the treatment needed to get good flowering for this summer plant. Plus Peter has advice fo...

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Impatiens Imara – the new Bizzie Lizzie from 2018-07-12T07:00

Peter Seabrook is always on the lookout for new plants and is joined by Tim Clapp from B & Q to discuss the new Imara Bizzie Lizzie, remarkably resistant to diseases. Plus there’s good news if ...

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Dianthus, designers and dryness from 2018-07-05T09:13:21

Peter Seabrook is joined by Jo Strickland, operations director at Whetman Pinks, an international leader in the breeding and exporting of Dianthus, to discuss tips on how to brighten up your gar...

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Purple sun and punnets of strawberries from 2018-06-28T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to Peter Freeman, new plants researcher at Thompson & Morgan about the trials of new plants at Hyde Hall and at the International Summer Trials in Holland. And with t...

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Pelargonium, pansies and the best-selling plants from 2018-06-21T09:55:50

Former manager of the Chelsea Flower show Alex Denman joins Peter Seabrook to discuss her latest venture - the Royal Windsor Rose & Horticultural Society Show. Plus Peter is perplexed by the li...

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Seabrook sowing for next spring from 2018-06-14T07:00

Peter Seabrook is joined by John Gibson, a man who has spent 65 years in the seed trade. Plus amongst others, Peter is sowing sweet rocket, sweet Williams and Brompton stocks, while coping with fle...

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Wyevale woes and the workings of the RHS from 2018-06-07T07:00

Peter Seabrook is joined by Gordon Rae, former head of the Royal Horticultural Society, who discusses his career path to the top of the horticultural tree. Plus Peter tells us why mint teapots migh...

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Live from the Chelsea Flower Show 2018 from 2018-05-30T23:33:42

It’s that time of year again as Peter Seabrook brings you This Week In The Garden from the Chelsea Flower Show. Peter travels the concourse with guests and first-hand experience of the displays, in...

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Whitefly warfare and combatting cats from 2018-05-24T07:00

With preparations for the Chelsea Flower Show in full swing, Peter Seabrook is working hard to avoid neglecting his own garden at home.


And we’re talking trees. From Maylus to Laburnum...

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Burgeoning Berberis and hoe heroics from 2018-05-17T07:00

Peter Seabrook is joined by Neil Alcock, manager of Seiont Nurseries in Wales, who discusses his hopes as he heads to the Chelsea Flower Show. Plus there’s news of plum moth and escalating asparagu...

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Hillier heads to Chelsea from 2018-05-10T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to Robert Hillier, the chairman of one of the largest wholesale nursery suppliers in Britain, ahead of the biggest event in the horticultural calendar. Plus Peter has some tip...

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The modern-day market trader from 2018-05-03T07:00

Peter Seabrook is joined by the resident gardener at shopping channel QVC – Richard Jackson. Plus Peter has news of vertical farming in York, why you shouldn’t be chilling tomatoes and a plea to th...

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Rain for some garden centres, shine for others from 2018-04-26T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to a man with 30 years experience in the nursery trade, the head of Hardy’s Cottage Plants – Rob Hardy. Plus Peter has news of a potential bamboo shortage and advice on dealin...

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Life on the show circuit from 2018-04-19T07:52:38

Presenting at flower shows usually involves living out of the back of a van. Peter Seabrook swaps stories with Paul Harris from Brookfield Plants, a new addition to the show circuit. Plus there’s n...

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Hunting down horticultural leads from 2018-04-12T08:35:31

This week Peter Seabrook is foraging into the world of gardening journalism as he speaks to author and writer Matt Appleby. Plus there’s advice on producing potatoes in pots and how to flower gladi...

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In conversation with Chris Collins from 2018-04-05T07:00

Peter Seabrook is joined in the studio by a man who’s been a Blue Peter gardener, head gardener at Westminster Abbey and now the head of horticulture at Garden Organic – Chris Collins.

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Harping on about hedges from 2018-03-29T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to Morris Hankinson from Hopes Grove Nurseries, a specialist in growing hedge plants, about how to add structure and symmetry to your garden through hedging.


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The 270 year-old garden centre from 2018-03-22T08:00:30

Peter Seabrook is joined by Martin Stewart to recount the story of Stewart’s Garden Centre, one of the very first garden centres in the UK, a concept brought over from America almost three centurie...

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Flowers from Fiona Red to Queeny Lime Orange from 2018-03-15T08:00

Peter Seabrook is looking ahead to the Viola and Pansy Festival at Meadow Croft, starting this Saturday 17th March. Plus there’s news of Fleuroselect’s gold medal winning flowers from around the gl...

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Everything's coming up roses from 2018-03-08T08:00

It’s a rosy podcast with Peter Seabrook, who speaks to Peter Beale’s Nursery, a mecca for rose-growers, while we also hear about the Charisma rose and the Rose Society.


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How to plant fruit trees in freezing temperatures from 2017-12-21T08:00

Just in time for Christmas, Peter Seabrook welcomes back Grafter Will Sibley to the podcast to give you an essential guide to the power of warm soils during a harsh winter.


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How do you grow a giant pumpkin? from 2017-10-19T07:00

Ian Paton of the famous Paton twins discusses what goes into growing as he and his brother strive to create the world’s largest pumpkin. Plus Peter Seabrook explains how LED lights can be used to a...

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For peat’s sake – a conversation on compost from 2017-10-12T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to Westland Horticulture about the best ingredients and conditions for your potting compost. And there’s news on the strawberry that’s essential for women in the early stages ...

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Talking turf and topsoil from 2017-10-05T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to Jonathan Hill from Rolawn about how and when to lay turf at this time of year and what goes into the production process. Plus Peter has thoughts on pansies, outdoor classro...

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The dangers of Xylella fastidiosa from 2017-09-28T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to Professor Nicola Spence from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. Xylella fastidiosa is a plant disease threatening to spread across the UK. Nicola and Pet...

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Air-Pots, HibisKiss and Orchid Water from 2017-09-20T20:47:26

Peter Seabrook brings you news of some of the latest gardening products and plants hitting the market, including the newest woody shrub, state-of-the-art containers and what your orchids should be ...

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Christmas hyacinths and the secret gardens of East Anglia from 2017-09-14T07:00

Award-winning horticulturist Barbara Segall joins us to discuss her book Secret Gardens of East Anglia. Plus Peter gives his thoughts on spiralized vegetables and growing your hyacinths in time for...

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Raving about roses - the most popular flower in Britain from 2017-09-07T07:39:37

Peter Seabrook chats to Ian Limmer from Peter Beale’s nursery, for a comprehensive guide to rose growing. Plus Peter has advice on growing fruit and vegetables under glass and potting the pot.
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Vegetable succession and a garden full of fruit from 2017-08-31T07:00

Peter Seabrook dips into Wyevale Nurseries to discuss some of their new plants, from Chinese Privet to Salvia Little Kiss. Plus Peter’s had a productive period in the garden.


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Rose Charisma, zinnias and noise-reducing fences from 2017-07-27T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to Andy Merrick from the Farplants group of nurseries, who supply ornamental plants to homes all around the country. And Peter tells us how he’s been coping with the wet weath...

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Discovering new plants with Mr Flower Carpet from 2017-07-20T07:00

Peter Seabrook is joined in the studio by renowned plant explorer Anthony Tesselaar. Plus it’s a fruit and veg frenzy with apricots, plums and courgettes all on the menu.


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This Week In The Garden with Peter Seabrook
Cultivating conifers and cat grass from 2017-07-06T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to Roger Ward, who’s been growing conifers for over half a century! Plus Peter has apricots, cat grass seeds and crab apple on his mind.


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A Pebble Mill Reunion from 2017-06-22T07:00

Peter Seabrook is joined by Marian Foster, his former colleague on BBC 1’s Pebble Mill at One. Plus there’s news on pre-germinated seeds and protecting your plants from whiteflies.


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Stopping scorched roots and saving your strawberries from 2017-06-15T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to Pinetops Nurseries, a state of the art glasshouse nursery producing high spec lilies, hellebores, hydrangeas and poinsettias. Plus how to cope with the sun, wind and the ra...

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How to shade your greenhouse from 2017-06-08T07:00

Peter Seabrook speaks to Majestic Trees, one of the top large tree-growers in the country. And we review some of the innovative gardening products on the market.


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Beginning with your biennials & the perils of pear midge from 2017-05-24T22:43:05

Peter Seabrook is joined by Alan Cowell from Cowell’s Garden Centre in Newcastle to discuss gardening conditions in the North East. Plus some findings from Chelsea and how to cope with pear pests.<...

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What’s happening in the industry? from 2017-05-18T09:22:37

Peter Seabrook brings you tips for your garden plus developments in the industry. And he’s joined by Andrew Tokley from EW King who have been growing seeds since 1888!


from 2017-05-11T09:19:08

Peter Seabrook is joined by Tim Baker, headmaster at Charlton Manor Primary School, to discuss some of the innovative approaches to getting children into gardening.


from 2017-05-04T09:26:49

Peter Seabrook is joined by former judge and gold-medal winner at Chelsea - Bob Sweet. Peter and Bob look ahead to the new Gardener's World Live exhibition.


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from 2017-03-22T23:25:40

This week, Peter Seabrook is joined by an iconic plantsman - Gardener's World star Roy Lancaster - to discuss his new book and fascinating career.


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Professor Chris Baines and Garden Re-Leaf Day from 2017-03-16T10:34:53

Peter Seabrook is joined by one of the UK's leading environmentalists Chris Baines, while answering some of your gardening queries.


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Stunning hellebores and black magic from 2017-03-01T22:05:26

Peter Seabrook brings you his week in the garden and chats to Paul Hansord from Thompson & Morgan, about the last 40 years in the seed trade.


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Snowdrops, squirrels and primrose trials from 2017-02-23T12:26:51

Peter Seabrook addresses issues in the world of gardening and is joined by a broadcasting legend - host of BBC's Beechgrove Garden, Mr Jim McColl.


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What are gardeners buying? from 2017-02-16T00:31

Peter Seabrook is joined by Trevor Pfeiffer, compiler of the Top 20 best selling plants, composts and garden products, to determine how active gardeners are right now.



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What to look for when buying a tree from 2017-02-02T12:25:49

Peter Seabrook is joined by Steph Dunne James from tree nursery Frank P. Matthews. Plus Peter's been on the road in search of future gardening trends.


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Foggy Bottom and grafted tomatoes from 2017-01-19T10:35:25

Peter Seabrook is joined by Adrian Bloom to talk about his new winter garden. Plus the joys of two dishes on one plant.Sponsored this week by Thompson and Morgan.


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Cymbidiums and Chas & Dave’s Brussels sprouts from 2017-01-05T11:46:32

Peter Seabrook is joined by gardening blogger Non Morris from The Dahlia Papers while also paying a visit to Chas & Dave's allotment.Sponsored this week by Mr Fothergill's Seeds.


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What does 2017 hold in store for the gardening world? from 2016-12-30T18:10:21

Gardening legend Peter Seabrook is here for the New Year, with advice on how to combat frost, the practicalities of pruning and what 2017 might hold in store.Sponsored this week by Thompson and Mor...

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Coming Soon - This Week In The Garden with Peter Seabrook from 2016-12-19T16:18:26

Gardening great Peter Seabrook will be sharing all his experience and advice with you in 2017. Here's a taster of his new podcast. Brought to you by Sun Gardening.