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PODCAST

the happy garden podcast

Come and join our happy garden community. Features, interviews, competitions and a whole lot of laughter and positivity along the way. We are Mollie Green and Darren Rudge, come join us... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All Episodes

1:01:49

Staying safe in your garden

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/04/25

A very important episode this week. After a listener got in touch with a cautionary tail of how a blackthorn thorn in his finger resulted an overnight hospital stay, we talk garden safety. ROSPA join us to tell how we can all keep safe. Darren also discusses the subject of plants responding to music. We find out which plants enjoy which type of music! Lots more, included growing vegetables in small spaces, jobs for the week ahead and Andy Lound has the horticultural history of rhubarb. Lots to

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1:18:24

Big Garden Birdwatch results!

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/04/18

Another jam packed episode. Mollie talks to the RSPB who reveal this years results of the Big Garden Birdwatch - who has done well this year? Darren explains the ins and outs of being buried in your own garden, you'll be surprised at what he has found out!Jimmy the mower talks to us about lawn care in this dreadful wet weather and Darren continues his seed sowing master class. Jobs, jokes, money saving tips and lots of other gardening titbits for you to enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:13:32

Meet Jimmy the Mower!

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/04/11

We do like to introduce you to fascinating people and this episode is no different! We meet Jimmy the Mower, who, thanks to one tweet that went viral, is now a turf influencer. The passion Jimmy has for his job is inspirational. Darren continues his series on getting plants started at this time of year. LOTS of reaction from last week's conversation about composting human bodies. Jobs, jokes, a bit of garden poetry, history of the watering can and hose....usual fascinating things! Come and join us

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1:30:16

Human composting

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/04/04

A fascinating episode. Mollie talks to the founder of a facility in America that composts human bodies. How? Why? We found out...Darren continues his series in profiling how to grow and prick out seedlings and answers your gardening questions. We also start a monthly foraging slot in an effort to save you some money. Andy Lound has the history of the tulip and we shall have some smiles along the way. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:29

Happy Easter to the garden gang

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/03/29

Well, we're still dodging those showers, but plenty to be getting on with! Darren has his April edible foraging guide, his seed growing masterclass continues and he also answers your questions. Mollie chats to charity Froglife about their campaign "Stop Spawn Sales" raising awareness of selling wild caught spawn and tadpoles illegally. Andy has the horticultural history of carrots and there are plenty of jobs, jokes and smiles along the way. Join us for easter fun! Hosted on Acast. See

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1:06:02

Spring is officially here...and the garden is OPEN......

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/03/22

At last, it is officially Spring! The wonderful charity Froglife join Mollie for a chat to discuss how frogs and toads have fared after what was the wettest February on record. Have they come out of hibernation early? What will that mean for them? Find out in this episode. Darren answers lots of your gardening questions and has a brilliant beginners guide to seed sowing. Lots more on this packed episode to enjoy too. Come and join us!For more information on Froglife, visit froglife.org Hosted on

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1:11:59

The Daffodil Society are bringing the sunshine!

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/03/15

We chat to the Daffodil Society about these sunny beauties and find out about their annual show. Andy Lound brings us more horticultural history with the fascinating history of the greenhouse! Darren answers your questions and profiles exactly what we can be sowing and growing this week.For more info on the Daffodil Society, visit www.thedaffodilsociety.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:13:43

Getting ready for this year's flower shows!

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/03/08

Well, we've had a bit of sunshine this week so we've been inspired to look ahead to the flower shows of 2024. Mollie talks to NGS who are getting ready for their second only show garden at Chelsea and Craighouse Cacti who will also be hoping for another Chelsea gold medal with their stand. Darren proudly profiles his workplace - the amazing Winterbourne gardens in Birmingham. He also answers some of your gardening questions, oh, and there is a surprise appearance too from The House Plant Band :-)

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1:02:00

Caroline Quentin joins us to talk about her new...

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/03/01

Hear from Caroline Quentin as she talks us through creating her fabulous new book Drawn to the garden. Her passion is amazing. Andy Lound guides us through the history of using manure on our gardens. Darren explains care for air plants and lots of other horticultural tit bits to enjoy too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:09

Kaleb, Monty and Plumptre - a bostin trio

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/02/23

Welcome to another pod! We hear from Kaleb Copper from Clarkson's Farm about some of the finds that have come up with the plough. Darren answers some of your gardening questions and Monty Don tells us why we must tolerate badgers and share our garden space. All the usual podcast horticultural bits and bobs thrown in too, thank you for joining us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:10:05

Pete Waterman talks gardens - including that of King...

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/02/16

We are joined by the wonderful Pete waterman to discuss a bit of horticulture. He talks about King Charles' garden at Highgrove, trying to keep royal lavender alive and his favourite plant. Darren answers some of your gardening questions. A bit of horticultural history comes from Andy Lound. And there is a bit of laughter :-) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:12:58

Professor Alice Roberts talks garden archeology finds

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/02/09

Professor Alice Roberts chats to Mollie about archaeology found in the gardens of the UK and how her garden is her happy place. We hear from listener Rupert who grows Godfrey garlic, a true yet huge variety, he has tips for planting too. Darren answers an interesting question about a neighbour dispute over ivy, there are money saving tips, jobs for the week ahead... and as always, plenty of laughs throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:41

Is it too late for garlic planting?

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/02/02

Well, what a rollercoaster of a podcast. The computer wasn't working properly and then it died altogether. Then Darren had a medical thing which meant he couldn't finish the end of it....oh the jeopardy! But the good news is, we made a fist of it. One listener has sprouting shop bought garlic, is it viable? We talk to a fabulous community charity which plants and looks after dozens of local orchards. Andy Lound brings us some more horticultural history...and there are a few giggles along the way

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1:12:13

How to open your garden for NGS

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/01/26

Welcome to another pod! George Plumptre tells us how you can open your garden for the National Garden Scheme - your garden does not have to be perfect! Andy Lound explains the history of wassailing. We meet Simon who runs an onion club down the local pub. Lots of your gardening questions answered, bit of rapping, bit of laughing, the usual thing :-) oh and Darren was high throughout...come and join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:34:17

Celebrating the snowdrop

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/01/19

All about the humble yet beautiful snowdrop. We hear from George Plumptre CEO of NGS about his forthcoming snowdrop zoom talk. We talk to galanthus.co.uk about why this little flower is so popular and just how much bulbs can fetch. Darren does some beautiful snowdrop poetry too. As always, we get some of your gardening questions answered - oh and be warned - there is a silly amount of silliness towards the end.... :-) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:18:23

Adam Frost talks mental health and well being

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/01/12

Lots in this weeks pod. Adam Frost talks openly to Mollie about his struggles with mental health and what has helped him. Your gardening questions answered on spent hyacinths and where to start with making a veg bed from scratch. Mollie and Darren play Nut or Not, Andy Lound brings us the history of roses, money saving tips and lots of smiles. We hope you enjoy :-) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:17:45

Happy New Gardening Year!

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/01/05

Happy New Year Podbeans! Darren is still positive for covid but we still manage to make a fist of it! We hear from Kevin Beresford, the self proclaimed dullest man in Britain, about his latest calendar; Allotments of Redditch. Lots of gardening questions answered included an interesting slot on how to make compost, where to start on creating a compost heap at home. Jobs for the week ahead, the obligatory gardening jokes and a look at the wildlife winners and losers of 2023. There's a bit of laughter

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55:41

Darren has covid...

the happy garden podcast ·

2023/12/29

Happy New Year friends! It's a slightly shorter pod, Darren has covid but he just about coped! We look at how to recycle your Christmas tree, a few jobs for the stormy week ahead and even though he's below par, Dazzler still manages to do some singing :-) See you next year. Enjoy. Mollie x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:11

How to keep your butt safe and clean

the happy garden podcast ·

2023/12/22

Andy Lound makes a return this week with a look at the history of pea genetics. We have our final festive gift suggestion and questions answered on slippery decking and patios, freezing water butts and hellebore health. Along with a bit of festive fun. Merry Christmas from Mollie and Darren x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:16:22

The garden and the cycle of life...

the happy garden podcast ·

2023/12/15

We hear from Darren regarding the community projects he runs and how it helps people enormously in their lives - powerful stuff. In the run up to Christmas, we have home made gift ideas. Your gardening questions answered and your company cherished. Come and join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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