KCLR"s The Garden Show with Paul Smyth

Tonight, Paul's chosen plant of the week was the Salix or Willow. Colm O’Driscoll to Paul about soil, soil health and composts. Paul took a trip tin to Kilkenny City, to talk to Mary Pyke from Rothe House. Finally, our “How To” will focus on Patio / Water features with James of Kilqaude Arboretum who answered your gardening questions.

On this episode Paul spoke with Dave and Jules Hardy from Esker Farm Bulbs on what they do at the farm. They also chat all things daffodils - how to care, best time to plant it, its different uses and much more! In the regular feature, Paul’s Plant of the week was the Cowslips -Primula Veris.Paul visited Belfast with Diarmuid Gavin. They chat about working together, tv shows, podcast and the book called 'Gardening Together'.Finally, Our “How To” featured focused on lawn care with Eamon Wall

On tonight's show, Paul spoke with Cara Daly, Course leader of horticulture in SETU and plant scientist about her obvious passion for gardens in all their forms and the wonder and variety of the flora and fauna to be be found there. They also discussed the various courses on offer at SETU. In the regular feature, Paul’s Plant of the week was the Yew tree. Paul visited Altamont Gardens in Carlow and spoke with Robert Miller, discussing the interesting history and recent developments in

Paul Smyth, and Eamon Wall, a Plant Manager at Arboretum Leighlinbridge, discuss how to get started on your garden - the basics, tools of the trade for Seeds, veggie patches, large and small spaces - greenhouses, propagators, seed tray and much more. Paul also talks about the Pheasant Eye Daffodil, our Plant of the Week.Rory Newell, a Galway Gardener, propagator and plantsman, gives us advice on what seeds to sow now and what cuttings to take now.We also hear one music from Paul's playlist