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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

1:24:51

A walk around David Austin Roses

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/06/27

Mollie and Darren are back together! Mollie spends a few hours at David Austin Roses in Shropshire and finds out all about the history and heritage of the roses, whilst walking amongst the beautiful show gardens. Andy Lound has the history of the BBQ and lots of your gardening questions are answered. Darren also profiles a few NGS gardens for you to visit this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:51

Tools with a Mission

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/06/20

We talk with Mike Griffin, the CEO of Tools With A Mission. TWAM isa Christian charity that collects unwanted usable tools, refurbishes them, sorts them into trade tool kits and sends them to the developing world for livelihood creation. The work they do is amazing. Andy Lound brings us the fascinating history of pea genetics. We explore PotWatch, set up to detect non native species coming in to the UK via plants and pots. Apologies this isn't a pod discussing David Austin roses and looking back at

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58:15

Gardeners' World Live Special! Adam Frost talks show...

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/06/13

Welcome to an episode covering the magnificent show which is BBC Gardeners' World Live 2024. You'll hear from Adam Frost who has designed the headline show garden at this year's show. Also from Ade Sellars, the Good Life gardener who is hosting the new Urban Gardening stage. Kevin Smith, Editor of Gardeners' World Magazine tells us about the talks in the theatre. There are lots of other people to meet and gardens to see. If you can't get to the NEC, we'll bring it to you! Hosted on Acast. See

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1:12:15

All about allotments

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/06/06

An allotment special on the happy garden podcast! There are around 330,000 plots in the UK. We talk to the Allotment Society about why plots are so vital to this country in terms of food security, as well as mental and physical health. Andy Lound provides the history of the allotment and we meet Bob who has been on the same plot for nearly 60 years! Lots of you getting in touch with stories and photos too, so do check out the happy garden podcast Facebook page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:11:20

Opening your garden for NGS for the first time!

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/05/30

We meet listener Karen who is opening up her garden for The Nation Garden Scheme for the first time this year. Hear how she's getting ready and why she's so nervous! We catch up with Craighouse Cacti who scooped gold at Chelsea to see how they are feeling and also chat to Buglife to discover which insects we will find in our gardens in June. Questions on non flowering wisteria and bedding plants are answered too. Planting up old underwear also features! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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43:47

Chelsea Flower Show 2024

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/05/23

The Chelsea Flower Show 2024 - what an exceptional show! Mollie went along to see the show gardens, the show displays, and the floral marquee. She chats to Miria Harris who designed the Stroke Association's Garden for Recovery. Hear about Miria's journey. She herself suffered a stroke and the journey to recovery, which is ongoing, is reflected in this wonderful space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:41

Chris Baines on his wildlife show garden at Chelsea...

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/05/16

Horticulturalist Chris Baines talks about his own garden and attracting wildlife. He also discusses his show garden at Chelsea - the first ever wildlife garden 40 years ago - it had a strange reaction from people who didn't quite understand it at the time. Darren has a hanging basket masterclass. Andy Lound has a VERY sexy horticultural history this week! We'll be answering your gardening questions and having a jolly good giggle too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:22:07

No Mow May, but why stop at May?

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/05/09

An awful lot to cover in this episode! We find out about RHS Malvern Spring Show. Listener Penny tells us all about her hydroponic growing system. We find out about the catastrophic results of the Bugs Matter Splatter UK survey and ask what we can do about it. It's national hedge week, so Andy Lound has the history of the hedge. Darren's jokes will have you rolling in the aisles this week...oh and we also discuss the poor crane fly. No mouth. They can't eat, can't speak and their legs fall off very

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1:14:02

Chris Baines on International Dawn Chorus Day

the happy garden podcast ·

2024/05/02

May is such a beautiful month in our gardens. This weeks we look at which insects we'll see in our gardens in May and what can be foraged. Chris Baines, one of the UK's leading environmentalists will be joining us to tell us all about International Dawn Chorus Day which he founded as a way to celebrate his birthday! Andy Lound has the horticultural history of the apple and we discuss World Naked Gardening Day. All that and a few giggles too, we look forward to joining you. Hosted on Acast. See

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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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