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Dig It
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Bill Malins and Peter Brown from Buckingham Garden Centre talk about their gardening experiences, what to do in the garden, seasonal gardening advice and interviews with horticultural experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Apple Day, Giant Vegetables and new products
In this episode we suggest a couple of places to visit, some RHS partner gardens are open. Prebooking may be required so check with the gardens first. There is the Guided Swiss Garden Tour near Biggleswade and the Arley Arboretum and Gardens in Arley. Hozelock have launched a new range of tools...
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Heritage Seeds, Compost and Bokashi with Chris Collins
In this episode Peter chats with Chris Collins from Garden Organic. Chris is currently the Head of Horticulture at Garden Organic and he tells us a little about what is going on in their 50th anniversary year. We learn why heritage seeds do so well in the United Kingdom and why organic gardening...
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Edibles
Have you ever drunk the sap of a Tilia cordata or eaten a wild Garlic flower? In this episode learn about some unusual berries and plants and flowers you can eat. There are flowers to try which can make great colourful additions to the salad bowl or maybe pop in an ice cube. This episode it full…
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Autumn planting bulbs have hit the shop floor
BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair 11-13 September is at English Heritage’s Audley End House and Garden, Saffron Waldon, Essex Harrogate Autumn Flower Show Newby Hall and Gardens, 18th -20th September RHS Malvern Autumn Garden Show a celebration of gardening and food. 25th – 27th September…
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Rain, Myths, Truths and Fibs
In this episode Bill and Peter talk about the small amount of rain we have had! We then move on and discuss some gardening tales and myths. From ideas about companion planting which some think put off pests to slugs not being deterred by egg shells or copper strips. What is true and what is an AI...
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RHS Sandringham and Summer Pruning
With the summer holiday season well underway the village of South Stoke, Oxfordshire is opening some of its Garden to the public on Bank Holiday Monday the 31st August, Admission is £6 for Adults. The Bell tower of the church will be open and there will be plant sales, tea and cakes in the…
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Drought
In this Episode, Bill and Peter Chat about the weather and the lack of rainfall. Some veggies have done well but others not so well. Hose pipe bans are expanding over more areas so check your local area and water supplier. The most important thing with the lack of rain is trying to replace the...
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Semi ripe hardwood cuttings
Bill teaches Peter the way to create Semi ripe hardwood cuttings. Cuttings are a great way to propagate certain types of plant like for example Photinia, Forsythia, Berberis, Hebe, Laurels, Brooms, Cistus, zonal geraniums and Camelias. There are also lots of other shrubs and trees which can be...
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No Water
In this episode Bill and Peter discuss the latest Hosepipe Ban, most of the NGS gardens scheme gardens have finished now, but there are a few RHS shows to go and see and all the other wonderful National Trust and British Heritage Gardens to visit. The Chelsea Flower Show may have problems next…
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Reportable pests and diseases
In this episode Peter and Bill chat about their allotments, when a plant is ready for planting out and some tips on how to make sure it gets off to a good start and has enough water. We then open a discussion about reportable diseases as a local customer has what we think may be Oak Processionary...
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Summer Houseplants and gardening news
On the 12th of July Shrivenham, on the Oxford Wiltshire border opens some of its gardens to the public, as are the gardens of Bozeat and Cold Ashby. We are enjoying the Garden Centre temperature indoor climate but it has been very warm recently without much rain, so watering is very important to...
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World Cup Grass and Summer Gardening
In this episode Bill and Peter suggest a visit to Toddington Open Gardens on the 4th and 5th July and also if you are passing they both like Poplars Garden Centre as a great place to visit or pop in for tea and cake if you are going past on the M1. In Northamptonshire we have Irthlingborough and...
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Strawberries and Roses
25 Gardens are open in Stony Stratford over the weekend of the 27th and 28th and there are also gardens open in Stonefield where 11 gardens will be open. We also share the sad news of the passing of Matthew Biggs the old Gardener’s World presenter and life-long horticulturalist, and garden...
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Summer Bedding
In this episode Peter and Bill chat about Bedding, Bokashi, and fertilizer. Bill suggests a few places to visit starting with Goring on Thames, Fritwell and Hanslope who have open garden weekends. We chat about bedding for flower beds and how the fashions have changed. We used to do 3 plantings a...
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Pop in
In this episode Bill and Peter chat about Hanging Baskets and Containers and the benefits of using Kindergarden's Pop Ins. We love the fact they are so simple and easy to plant and within a few weeks give you a great display which can last the whole summer. As one of our fastest moving products…
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Hozelock
In this Episode Peter Talks with Chris Hepburn, Senior Sales Manager of Hozelock. Chris has been with Hozelock for many years and worked his way up through the company and gained a fantastic knowledge of the Horticultural Watering Marketplace. We chat about where the company first started and…
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Bedding Love Honey
Chelsea Gold medals decided. We like the new Hosta red ninja, the beautiful Red Greenhouse by Malvern Garden Buildings and various phallic houseplants on the sex toy manufacturer’s sponsored garden. The ‘Lady Garden’ was designed with fantastic sculptures, manicured bushes and beautiful coloured...
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My Tomato leaves have gone purple and its RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Peter and Bill chat about some news items. Chelsea is sold out and opened to the general public Tuesday 19th May. Our friends at Malvern Garden Buildings have a stand and are exhibiting again. It may be a controversial year as one of the designers is getting criticised for using an AI app to…
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What we like at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026
In this episode Bill and Peter discuss the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Bill has had personal experience of displaying hanging baskets at the show and shares his thoughts and memories of how much effort and work goes into putting the show together. In this show we discuss some of the gardens that...
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Germination and Spring Lawn care
In this episode Peter chats with Bill about his recent Sweetcorn planting and why he failed and yet Bill had a totally different result. For places to visit locally, we have 80 West Hill Aspley Guise 31st May and Latimer Park Farm, Chesham, 30th May. If you fancy something different then have a...
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Brassicas
Keukenhoff Tulip Gardens in the Netherlands is open with amazing displays of Tulips until the 10th May 2026 Pashley Manor Gardens Tulip display is an amazing display of over 4000 tulips in Essex. The NGS Open Gardens are opening all over the uk clink on the link to find out more. The RHS Malvern...
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Its time to get sowing
Pumpkin Beth – Plant Fairs and seed swaps we found this page on Beth’s website that has masses of places to visit, seed swaps, open gardens. The website also has lots of interesting articles and news. Grantham Garden Centre reopens its doors with it’s new name and having undergone lots of work....
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Bill, A New Expert
Bill has joined the podcast to share some of his knowledge from a life time in horticulture. In this episode we learn a little about Bill's introduction to growing plants, from his early days of harvesting in school to help feed his fellow pupils to growing flowers, bedding, and vegetables for…
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Magnolias are in flower so Spring 26 is here
Time to feed your Daffodils as the bulbs have put a lot of energy into flowering and as the flowers are dying off you can give them some foliar feed to help them put more energy into the bulb for another good show next year. It is also worth deadheading them after flowering but leave the rest of...
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Gardening and where to go on the 11 and 12 of April 2026
Manos Kanellos is hoping to join us on the podcast in the Autumn to help us with our Orchids, after a very successful Orchid Day and Terrarium workshop at the Garden Centre. Newbury Garden Show at the Newbury Showground, RG 18 9QZ on the 11th and 12 April. The Rare Plant Fair at the Old Rectory...
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First early potato and why Independents are still the best.
Events to go and see: Bridgewater Plant Heritage Spring Fair at RHS Bridgewater, Salford, Manchester. M27 2 LJ Alpine Garden Society Cleveland show on 4th April at HURWORTH GRANGE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 41 HURWORTH ROAD, HURWORTH PLACE, DARLINGTON, DL2 2BN Dorothy Clive Gardens Spring plant Fair on…
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Bourton Road Allotments with Barbara Sharpe
In this episode David chats with the Treasurer Barbara about the joys of Allotments. Barbara shares a little history of the area and the allotments, and the fact that the Roundheads and Cavaliers once fought in the area. We learn of the changes of that she has noticed through her times in...
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Daffodils are flowering and so are cherries, is spring here?
In this |Episode David and Peter Chat about the early spring flowers and which one signifies the start of Spring. Dr Johnathon Jones thinks its magnolias, what do you think? The Greenfingers Charity is having its releaf days throughout the year. A Charity climb up Kilamanjaro has been organized…
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The growing season is about to begin
In This Episode... Frost Protection: Peter shares an essential seasonal tip on laying fleece over your newly planted crops to shield them from late-season frost. Microgreens & Salads: David discusses his progress with microgreens and his method for planting Basil as a microsalad crop. Carrot...
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Tomatoes, Marigolds and Lawn Care in the Garden
In this Episode we chat about upcoming events and shows, plants we are starting to sow now, and some items from the news. Show and Open days Potato Day and Green Fair, Border Events Centre, Kelso Alpine Society Spring Show, Humphrey Perkins School, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough. LE12 8JU South...
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Oh Sow Simple with Ian Cross
In this episode Peter chats with Ian Cross from Mr Fothergills seeds. Mr Fothergills are one of the largest seed suppliers in the UK and supply seeds to over 30 countries with a 70% market share in Australia and New Zealand. Surprisingly, Sunflowers and Beetroot are some of their best selling…
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Shallots, Onions and Aquadulce in the Garden
In this episode David and Peter chat about a few News items, the record breaking amounts of rain we have had in January - the rivers are breaking their banks and lots of areas of the country are flooded - compost heaps, the new Stiga AI robot mower and British Garden Centres have secured another...
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Growing Cacti and Succulents, February Seed swaps and Potato Days.
Events : Great Comp Snowdrop and Plant Fair Comp Lane, Platt, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8QS Tel: 01732 885094 The Alpine Garden Society Plant Show and sale, Pershore High School, Pershore PERSHORE HIGH SCHOOL, STATION ROAD, PERSHORE, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR10 2BX Shepton Snowdrop Festival Plant Sale…
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The 5 Best Selling UK Houseplants & Early Spring Events. Digit: In the Garden
In this Episode David and Peter chat about seed swaps, snow drops and our top 5 houseplants. Events and Places to Visit: 18th Bletchley Seed swap is happening on 14 February 2026 - 10-2pm Address: Freeman Memorial Methodist Church Hall, Buckingham Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5HH just £1...
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Week 3 in the Garden
In this weeks episode we chat about houseplants, seed swaps, what’s been in the horticultural news and onions. Visit House plants at RHS Rosemore, learn more about houseplant care and the perfect houseplant for you. With 4 talks covering ferns. cacti, orchids and Terraniums. Trumpington Seedy...
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Apples with MSOG's Claire Conway-Crapp
In the episode we learn more about Apples and Orchards. Claire is Chairperson of Mid Shires Orchards Group and shares some of her amazing knowledge on varieties, rootstocks, the different types of Apples and what happens at Woughton on the greens community orchard. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Week 2, 2026 in the Garden
In this episode we suggest places somewhere to visit: Ashampstead Early Snowdrop and Plant Fair: A brand new early Snowdrop & Plant Fair in the heart of the Berkshire Downs that takes advantage of the increasingly early snowdrop season. Or you could go online and join the Wildlife and Gardening...
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Week 52 In the Garden
The last episode of the year, so David and Peter say thank you and share a few things about the events of 2025. We also update you on Christmas Opening times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ripple Africa with Pam Haig
In this Episode Peter Chats with Pam Haig from Ripple Africa. Ripple Africa have been working in Mwaya and surrounding areas in Malawi since 2003, helping communities to achieve a sustainable future by giving a helping hand rather. We learn of the deforestation issues facing Malawi, its...
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Week 50 in the Garden
With the heating going on indoors, we also chat about houseplant winter care — how to stop your plants drying out when the radiators fire up, simple ways to boost humidity, and why a quick “seasonal reset” can save your favourite foliage. With National Robin Day coming up, Peter and David talk...
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Week 49 in the Garden
In this episode David and Peter talk about Christmas! How to care for your cut Christmas tree, or if you have a live one the best temperature and how to look after it during the festive period. We discuss the joys of the Amarylis bulb and how to get them to last more than one year. And the other...
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Week 48 in the Garden
In this episode David and Peter chat about the recent rain and the problems this has caused across England including Monmouth. It's National Tree Week this week so get out and plant a tree! This event is organised by the National Tree Council and it's partners. Oxford University Parks Arboretum...
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Creating your perfect hedge with Pauline Brown
In this episode Pauline and Peter talk about Hedging. Our Hedging business, was started by John Brown on a small plot of Land in Harrow on the Hill, but due to a lack of space the business was moved to our present location by his son Richard back in 1970. With a vast range of Hedging, Fruit and...
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Week 46 in the Garden
In this episode of Dig it we chat about RHS Chelsea 2026 and some of the show gardens planned for next year. The Philadelphia flower show 2026 celebrates 250 years of American independence at it's 197th show. Urban farming and Food insecurity is discussed in an article in the Guardian by David...
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Week 45 November '25 in the Garden
In this Episode Peter and David discuss the upcoming RHS Glow Gardens, and Blenheim and Waddesdon winter lit gardens. We discuss some jobs for the week and what you can plant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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End of October '25 in the Garden
In this episode David tells uu about cropping his Christmas potatoes, Peter discovers what his compost heap has been up to and we go through a few jobs. The Garden Museum in London has a new exhibition on showing works by Rory McEwan one of the 20th century’s most celebrated botanical artists. We...
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21st October '25 in the Garden
This week, join us for a deep dive into all things autumn, from the vibrant colours of the season in the Forest of Dean and Winkworth Arboretum to historic harvests and innovative allotments. Discover the origin of the Bramley apple at Nottingham’s Workhouse and Infirmary, where children's yoga...
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The benefits of fertlizer with David Gale
In this episode of Dig It Peter chats with David Gale about fertilisers. David is an industry expert and has had a long, varied and successful career. From organising fertiliser trials to moving on to reformulating some of the most popular fertilisers on the market, for example Phostrogen, to...
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Week 2, October '25 in the Garden
In the new weekly format David and Peter chat about the fact its rained, splitting Rhubarb, then suggest shows to Visit – The National Garden Alpine show in Harlow Carr, Yorkshire The Apple and Harvest Show, Ely Plants Discussed: Alpines, Cyclamen, learn more with the RHS Alpine Master class…
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Week 1, October '25 in the Garden
In this Episode David and Peter discuss the impact of the lack of recent rain, on their lawns and gardens how quickly lawns green up after the rain and how to care for your lawn in winter. How the show is moving to a weekly format. Our new email for you to send questions and comments to is...
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Bill Malins and Peter Brown from Buckingham Garden Centre talk about their gardening experiences, what to do in the garden, seasonal gardening advice and interviews with horticultural experts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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