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  • Deep Dive: Learning to garden with Jan Etherington
    2025/06/05
    When comedy writer Jan Etherington's husband Gavin was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she decided to take up the task of tending their garden. Jan talks to Jane Perrone about the joys and challenges of learning all about plants - and writing about it on Scribehound. You can read the article Jan is discussing in this episode here. Jan Etherington is a comedy writer whose long-running Radio 4 series Conversations From A Long Marriage stars Joanna Lumley. She lives on the Suffolk coast with her husband Gavin. Support Jan on Scribehound Gardening. Jane Perrone is head of inspiration at Scribehound Gardening. ⁠Support Jane on Scribehound Gardening.⁠ Find out more about ⁠⁠Scribehound Gardening.⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com
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    29 分
  • What does your garden say about you?
    2025/06/03
    Wild and woolly or bare and minimalist? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss how our choices on everything from shrubs to sculpture dictate your garden's character. Plus they dissect different garden styles, from the sofa-on-the-grass 'Shameless' garden to the 'outdoor room' beloved of footballers' wives. Plus - James and Joe tackle your gardening dilemmas, including what to grow for a bird garden, are supermarket plants worth it, and a zesty question about a lemon tree.⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠. Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome? Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things! About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠
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    39 分
  • Deep Dive: Growing Salads with Anna Greenland
    2025/05/29
    Anna Greenland joins Jane Perrone to talk about highs and lows of growing salads for a Michelin-starred chef. Find out Anna's tips for tending your own salads at home and why growing chicons isn't for the faint-hearted. You can read the article by Anna discussed in this episode here. Anna Greenland is an organic vegetable grower, gardener and writer. For over 15 years she has grown produce for chefs like Raymond Blanc and Jamie Oliver: now she is bringing her own Suffolk small-holding to life. Support Anna on Scribehound Gardening. Jane Perrone is head of inspiration at Scribehound Gardening. Support Jane on Scribehound Gardening. Find out more about ⁠Scribehound Gardening.⁠ Follow ⁠Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com
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    31 分
  • Why are Brits so obsessed with lawns?
    2025/05/27
    From robot mowing to scything, scarifying to aeration, lawns are an integral part of the British gardening experience. But where do they fit into horticulture in 2025? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift offer up a potted history of the lawn, reveal the unusual name James gave his robot mower, and discuss the pros and cons of No Mow May. Plus - James and Joe tackle your gardening questions, including overrated garden trends and how many houseplants is too many.⁠ Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠. Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome? Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things! About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠
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    48 分
  • Deep Dive: Garden history with Sandra Lawrence
    2025/05/22
    Would you love to start researching your garden's history? Find out how in this chat with Sandra Lawrence. She joins Jane Perrone to talk about how the Victorians solved London's sewage problems - and how this links into horticulture. You can read the article by Sandra discussed in this episode here. Sandra is a garden writer, garden historian and the author of many books including 'Miss Willmott's Ghosts', a biography of the influential horticulturist Ellen Willmott. Support Sandra Lawrence on Scribehound Gardening. Jane Perrone is head of inspiration at Scribehound Gardening. ⁠Support Jane on Scribehound Gardening.⁠ Find out more about ⁠⁠Scribehound Gardening.⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.⁠⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com
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    34 分
  • Chelsea secrets revealed!
    2025/05/20
    Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the horticultural rollercoaster that is the Chelsea Flower Show. They dissect everything from the perils of judging to the rush of the plant selloff at the end of the week. Listen out for hilarious anecdotes garnered from years of working at the world's most prestigious flower show. Plus - James and Joe tackle your gardening queries, including plants for a shady balcony, whether garden gnomes should make a comeback, tips for a walled garden restoration and how to grow food even if you forget to water. ⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠ Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome? Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at gardening@scribehound.com. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things! About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription! Subscribe now Follow Scribehound Gardening on Instagram. Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com
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    36 分
  • Deep Dive: Gardening injuries with James Alexander-Sinclair
    2025/05/15
    James Alexander-Sinclair joins Jane Perrone for a light-hearted chat about the many ways in which gardening can cause us harm. From weeders' throb to seedsman’s sciatica, every injury is badge of honour, but how can we avoid getting hurt in the first place? Plus some absolutely vital chat about cakes: the essential component of any garden visit. You can read the article by James discussed in this episode here. James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Support James Alexander-Sinclair on Scribehound Gardening. Jane Perrone is head of inspiration at Scribehound Gardening. ⁠Support Jane on Scribehound Gardening.⁠ Find out more about ⁠⁠Scribehound Gardening.⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠gardening@scribehound.com
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    27 分
  • Is gardening actually fun?
    2025/05/13
    In our brand new weekly podcast, hosts - and gardening buddies - James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift come together to discuss a different aspect of gardening, and to answer your questions. In this episode they discuss one of the larger questions in horticulture - whether gardening is ‘fun’. You’ll find out which celebrity gardener hates the word ‘fun’ and hear James and Joe try to pin down the thorniest issue of all: what is fun anyway? Plus - James and Joe tackle listener questions about how to tell the difference between a courgette and a marrow, choosing what plants to buy based on their names, and plants that give out ‘don’t talk to me’ energy. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening supporter. Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome? Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at gardening@scribehound.com. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things! About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!Subscribe now. Follow Scribehound Gardening on Instagram. Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com
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    45 分