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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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33:11

Giant veg grower Neil Hands

the happy garden podcast ·

2026/03/26

Podcast favourite Neil Hands has a chat with Mollie this week. Neil grows giant veg and has broken world records with his giant specimens! A few jobs for the week ahead as always with our Darren too.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave a review too if you've got

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52:04

The Evolution garden at Gardener's world Live

the happy garden podcast ·

2026/03/20

Even with shingles, a herniated spinal disc and a nasty rash between them, Mollie and Darren still bring the giggles.... Mollie chats to professor David Stevens who is this year's designer of the headline show garden at GWL at the NEC. The Evolution garden encapsulates 4 billions years of history! We have 2 tickets to the GWL Spring show for a lucky listener too.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or

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27:51

Finding solace in your garden

the happy garden podcast ·

2026/03/13

We hear from Leigh who has found solace and comfort in her garden after a really tough few years.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave a review too if you've got the time, many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:47

Toad Patrol

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2026/03/06

Why did the toad cross the road? To get to its ancient breeding ground of course! Mollie chats to Froglife about Toad Patrol, your chance to help these beautiful creatures negotiate the tricky business of crossing roads.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave a review

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1:04:12

Why NOT to tidy your garden at this time of year

the happy garden podcast ·

2026/02/27

Welcome, welcome! Darren has a very important slot this week explaining why we should NOT be tidying the beds and borders at the moment. For example 70% of our native bees overwinter in hollow stems, and leaves are full of larvae too. It's imperative that we leave dead stems and foliage alone for a few more weeks.Mollie chats to Garden Organic about their huge citizen science survey which reveals that we simply can't grow the same veg that our grandparents grew. Our exaggerated seasons mean we now

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1:15:48

The beautiful snowdrop

the happy garden podcast ·

2026/02/20

Welcome to a jolly episode! Did you know that aphids ride the thermals and come over from France at this time of year? Buglife Paul tells us more and we find out how the insects in the UK will be coping with this wet weather. Your gardening questions answered, lots of snowdrop chat...oh....and lots of Darren in the shower. You don't get this on any other gardening podcast. Buckle up and press play :-)Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for

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34:21

Garden Folklore - Don't trust the Fairies!

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2026/02/13

Liza Frank joins Mollie for a good old chinwag about garden folklore. Liza has written a fascinating book called Everyday Lore which explores the myths and legends surrounding your plants, your garden and those little visitors you may or may not encounter. If you think fairies are kind, gentle souls that flutter around your rose bushes saving butterflies from your bird bath, then you may be shocked. It's said they sacrifice a human every 7 year. Find out how to stop yourself becoming their next

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1:17:09

Happy Hour

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2026/02/06

An hour or so of gardening and giggles. Find out what happened to listener Rupert when he accidentally grew cannabis on his allotment (hint; the police arrived!) Lots of your questions answered and lots of other bits and pieces discussed. Press play and have a smile...Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It

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1:13:50

You won't hear this on any other gardening podcast...

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2026/01/30

We find out about the biggest Potato Day in the Midlands, put on by Shropshire organic gardeners. We also hear about the Bedworth seed swap event this weekend. But one of the highlights on the pod this week has to be a new slot which is still in developmental stages, where Darren performs like you never heard him perform before. Never...Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related

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1:05:21

The Big Garden Birdwatch

the happy garden podcast ·

2026/01/23

With the Big Garden Birdwatching upon us this weekend, the lovely Morwenna from the RSPB joins us for a chat to find out why it is so vital for us all to get involved. Morwenna and Mollie also bond over tales of helping disabled pigeons :-) Darren gives us a masterclass on seed sowing at this time of year and plenty of questions from you get answered too. Batten down the hatches, get cosy and press play...Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions

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1:01:02

Let's go wassailing!

the happy garden podcast ·

2026/01/16

It's that time! Let's throw toast at the trees and then drink a toast to the trees. It's all about the toast :0) Find out why and how you can join in. Lots of your January gardening questions answered too. Press play for some gardening giggles.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could

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42:40

Eating your Christmas tree?

the happy garden podcast ·

2026/01/09

A jolly podcast this week! We head down Darren's larder and get tips on cooking with your Christmas tree. It's a bit dank down there and the ceiling is still leaking but we make the best of a bad situation. Jobs for the week ahead, a couple your gardening questions answered, a few money saving tips....and all rounded off with a sing song. Hay nonny noo! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any

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52:30

Happy New Year!

the happy garden podcast ·

2026/01/02

Mollie and Darren are back for a brand new year and a very warm New Year welcome! Mollie chats with weatherman and author Jim Dale about the weather that gardeners have had to endure during 2025 and has a look ahead to the snow on the forecast. Always lovely to chat to Jim. Darren gives us top tips on disposing of your Christmas tree in an environmental way. As always, there are plenty of laughs and a bit of singing to welcome in the New Year.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear

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18:20

A brief Christmas get together at Corley services

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2025/12/26

Well we couldn't not say a quick hello at Christmas! We hope you had a gorgeous day. Darren and I met up to exchange gifts and have a coffee on Christmas Eve. The only place we were both passing was Corley Services on the M6. Yes, there was a sing song! Merry Christmas. Mollie xFollow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at

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1:00:21

A festive hour with Mollie and Darren

the happy garden podcast ·

2025/12/19

An hour of merriment! Mollie meets Dani from Bunches.co.uk and talks about festive flowers and the ethos of the business. We also find out why some roundabouts are called "A Titchmarsh". Darren teaches us how to propagate mistletoe, and we have a jolly good Christmas sing song and plenty of smiles along the way. Come and join us...xFollow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions

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51:48

Convincing Pete Waterman to do a Chelsea garden...

the happy garden podcast ·

2025/12/12

A festive catch up with Pete Waterman. Lots of tips for keeping poinsettia and a guide to extending the life of your Christmas tree once it's in your house too. Beer and vodka are both involved! Festival giggles and a sing song are a given.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate

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44:05

Is Tony Hadley a gardener?

the happy garden podcast ·

2025/12/05

The fabulous Tony Hadley joins Mollie for a pre Christmas chat. Find out about his Christmas tree, his favourite flower and how much he loves his garden lights! What do you think about Tesco removing the work Christmas from some of their trees? Darren gives us his view. Darren also has his gardener's gift guide, which this week will leave you speechless...Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any

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1:03:34

Winterbourne House and Gardens

the happy garden podcast ·

2025/11/28

Back in the summer, lovely listener Coral won "An experience with Darren Rudge" on the podcast! Join us as Darren takes Coral, Leslie and Mollie on a guided tour of the fabulous Winterbourne gardens in Birmingham.Originally designed as a small country estate with rustic outbuildings and large gardens, Winterbourne followed the style of the Artsand Crafts movement with examples of local craftsmanship throughout the house. Margaret Nettlefold designed the garden, inspired by the books and garden

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52:20

James May and his shed

the happy garden podcast ·

2025/11/21

James May joins Mollie for a chat about his new TV series 'James May's shed load of ideas'. Darren explains the world of elecroculture and why some people interestingly think it's nonsense. Also, it's that time of year! We have the first instalment of Darrens crap Christmas present gift guide...Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at

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43:49

A mixed garden bag!

the happy garden podcast ·

2025/11/14

An all sorted bag of topics on today's podcast! Are cyclamen indoor or outdoor? Can you use human ashes in the garden? Why did Darren get in from the Collegiate social club gardening evening at 2.30am? So many things to discuss!Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave

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