Sowalong - Sunflower, with Oliver Parsons

Monty explains why plants that climb are so valuable for our gardens to boost the flower display and for supporting garden wildlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Known to many for her love of baking, Dame Mary Berry claims in another life she ‘may have been a gardener’. From spending time in the garden as a child to enjoying gardens she’s created over the years, Mary shares her love of gardening through the seasons, and the importance of ...  Show more

Kew Gardens near London is one of the most famous botanical gardens in the world, welcoming countless visitors every year. But what many visitors may not know is that the history of Kew and that of the British Empire are intimately intertwined… At the height of the empire, Queen ...  Show more

Our stories today take us through the blooms and births of spring. We’ll start with Mother Nature, visiting the daffodils on the front porch and the lemons on the counter, and finding a through line that connects us all. Then, meet New Friends at Weathervane Farm, where baby anim ...  Show more

All month long we've been celebrating gardening and beautiful flowers and soon to be vegetables bursting into abundance. For me my garden is so much more than a source of beauty or food. It is a metaphor for life. You don't have to be a gardener to enjoy this podcast. I would lov ...  Show more

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is on from this week and for gardeners, horticulturalists, or just those who love beautiful flora, a big garden show like this is a 'must attend'.