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PODCAST

Two Good Gardeners

Dan Cooper & Julia Parker

The podcast for everyone who wants to enjoy growing their own flowers, fruit and vegetables. Presented by hosts Dan Cooper and Julia Parker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:40

Demystifying Orchids with Rose Armstrong

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/10/24

Dan and Julia talk to Rose Armstrong of McBeans Orchids, one of Britain's oldest and most illustrious nurseries. Your hosts discover what makes orchids such a vast and successful plant family and what's needed to grow and propagate them successfully at home. Before you ask, rainwater IS required, so get collecting now! Later in the episode, Julia explains how to overwinter your favourite chilli plants, and Dan describes the difference between bypass and anvil secateurs. As always, there's a handy

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56:24

Mad About Maples with Miles Hayward

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/10/10

In this episode, your hosts quiz Acer expert and Vice Chair of The Maple Society of Britain & Ireland, Miles Hayward, on how to grow acers in your garden, creating unparalleled colour and form year-round. They find out how to pick a top-notch plant, learn the best way to plant it, and discover which other plants acers associate well with. Later in the show, Julia shares a clever way to use up excess chillies before ending with suggestions about what you can do in your garden over the next

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48:51

Skateboarding into Horticulture with Toby Shuall

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/09/26

In this episode, Dan and Julia chat with Toby Shaull of Zophian Plants about his journey from pro-skateboarder and carpenter to specialist plantsman and pioneer of alternative growing mediums. Toby is part of a new generation of nurserymen gently nudging small-scale, commercial horticulture into the 21st Century.Toby will be offering plants for sale at these forthcoming events;Plant Fairs Roadshow at Mount Ephraim Gardens, Kent - Sunday, 28th September 2025Great Dixter Plant Fair - Saturday, 4th and

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50:58

Reflections on a Long, Hot Summer

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/09/12

Dan & Julia kick off the new series of their podcast with their reflections on the long, hot summer of 2025, comparing notes on how it's impacted their gardens and their plans for the future. Also in this episode, your hosts share simple recipes that helped turn a glut of courgettes into tasty and crowd-pleasing meals, plus a list of jobs you can do in your garden to keep it beautiful and bountiful through early autumn.Garden jobs for the fortnightWatch out for powdery mildew, which takes hold

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1:00:34

Architectural Plants With Guy Watts and Jason Gilford

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/07/11

In the last episode of this series, your hosts, Dan Cooper and Julia Parker, talk to Guy Watts and Jason Gilford of Architectural Plants about what makes the perfect sculptural specimen, the challenges of running a nursery during a heatwave, and how much risk to take when choosing borderline hardy plants. Julia shares her favourite architectural edibles, and Dan recommends mini shears for creating prize-winning Niwaki - all will be revealed when you listen!Two Good Gardeners will return in Autumn

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58:35

Beautiful British Blooms at The Homegrown Market

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/06/27

In this episode, Dan & Julia take a trip to Bolney in West Sussex, where small-scale flower growers and plant nurseries gather once a month to present their produce to florists and the general public. Julia talks to Laura Fisher at Wild Willow Flowers about the idea behind the Homegrown Market and chats with some of the visitors. Later in the episode, Dan reveals his favourite deadheading tools and Julia explains how to take cuttings from your favourite hydrangeas. Your hosts conclude with a

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53:48

Magical Mushrooms With Caley Brothers

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/06/13

In this episode, Dan & Julia chat to Lorraine Caley of Caley Brothers, gold medal-winning mushroom growers. Lorraine and her sister, Jodie, have built a thriving business by running mushroom-growing workshops and selling mushroom kits, gaining fame with their eye-catching, intriguing displays of edible fungi at the Chelsea Flower Show. If you don't know a lot about fungi, listening to this interview is a must! Later in the episode, Julia shares her experience of growing oyster mushrooms using a

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52:42

Chelsea Reflections

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/05/23

After a busy visit to the Chelsea Flower Show, Dan and Julia reflect on how the UK's premier horticultural showcase is evolving. They compare what caught their eye, from bonsai potentillas to pelargonium-scented candles. As always, you can expect a candid assessment of the show through your hosts' eyes, accompanied by laughter and amusing anecdotes.Website links:Dan Cooper GardenDan's Chelsea Survival GuideDan's article on the Chelsea ChopParker's PatchKent Wildflower Seeds WebsiteExpertly produced

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54:27

Growing Wild With Kent Wildflower Seeds

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/05/09

In this episode, Dan and Julia talk to Charlotte Denne of Kent Wildflower Seeds about her family business, growing native wildflowers in your garden, and the groundbreaking exhibit she's taking to the Chelsea Flower Show. We learn how wildflower seeds are produced for sale and which are best suited to beds, containers and meadow areas. Julia highlights the many wildflowers you can eat and throws in some cultivated ones for good measure, while Dan suggests two products to help create the perfect

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1:02:19

Talking Pots with Thomas Pearson

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/04/25

In this episode, Dan & Julia talk to Thomas Pearson, a young entrepreneur who takes an old-fashioned approach to selling terracotta pots from his yard in rural Herefordshire. Julia extols the virtues of growing salad leaves in containers and ponders on how long to protect her precious lemons, while Dan suggests three products to take the strain out of filling and watering pots. Your hosts conclude with a list of jobs to do in your garden and share what they're getting up to over the next

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1:02:10

Music & Gardening With Katie Derham

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/04/11

In this episode, Dan & Julia talk to Katie Derham, BBC Radio 3 broadcaster, Queen of the Proms, and Strictly Come Dancing finalist, about how she combines her love of gardening and music. Julia grows tomatoes from shop-bought fruit, and Dan shares alternative Easter gift ideas. Your hosts round off with a list of jobs to do in your garden over the Easter holidays.Katie's Instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/thekatiederhamMusic in Bloom on BBC Radio 3 -

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53:20

Heritage Vegetables With Paolo Arrigo

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/03/28

In the first episode of their new series, Dan and Julia chat with Paolo Arrigo of Seeds of Italy, discovering why it's important to preserve old vegetable varieties and exploring their importance to Italian cuisine. Julia enlightens Dan about cultivating garlic greens, and Dan prepares to tiptoe through the tulips in his new Italian gardening clogs.Paolo's 'eternal' tomatoes: https://seedsofitaly.com/tomato-principe-borghese-da-appendere-or-eternal-tomatoes/Spinach 'Monstreux de Viroflay':

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26:08

Season 5 Preview

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/03/14

In this bonus episode, Dan and Julia set the scene for Series 5 of Two Good Gardeners. They share what caught their eye at the Garden Press Event in February and what hot topics are coming up later in the spring. Listen to find out whether Dan can speak Cornish and how Julia managed to break her nose.Episode 1 will be released on Friday, March 28th 2025Dan's article:Heritage vegetables - what they are and why you should grow them Website links:Dan Cooper GardenParker's PatchProduced by Scott Kennett

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46:58

Knowing Me, Knowing You

Two Good Gardeners ·

2025/01/10

To round off Series 4 of Two Good Gardeners, Dan & Julia test each other's memory with a New Year quiz. The scores may not be high, but there are laughs aplenty! Join in and see if you can guess Dan's Desert Island flower and the length of Julia's prize-winning parsnip!The Two Good Gardeners will return in spring 2025 with a brand new series.Jobs to do in the garden this fortnight:Dan - Sow chilli seeds under cover - a warm environment is essential!Clean, sharpen and oil tools.Sort out your seed

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1:05:12

Winter Wildlife Care

Two Good Gardeners ·

2024/12/13

We've had some rough weather to start the winter, which is miserable enough for us, but spare a thought for the wild creatures in our garden that might have been unable to forage and find food. In this episode, Dan & Julia talk to Clare Carhill, founder of A Little Bird Co., about caring for birds during winter, with some surprising information about the threat caused by cats. Later in the show, they share tips about how you can take care of other animal visitors, too.Jobs to do in the garden

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54:32

Feeling Fruity

Two Good Gardeners ·

2024/11/29

To celebrate the season of plum puddings and cranberry sauce, Dan and Julia devote this episode to all things fruity. They reveal their favourite fruits and share tips on how to grow and use them. Dan describes one of his favourite tools for pruning fruit trees, and Julia delves deeper into the art of cultivating blueberries.Listen to the end to hear Dan & Julia's list of jobs to do in the garden over the next fortnight and to find out where they'll be popping up in the run-up to Christmas.Jobs

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59:00

All I Want for Christmas ...

Two Good Gardeners ·

2024/11/15

In this episode, Dan & Julia change their usual format to focus on Christmas gifting. They chat to Lucy Hutchings, co-founder of She Grows Veg, about her take on the traditional advent calendar and ask what she'd like to find in her stocking on Christmas morning. Later in the show, your hosts receive festive voice memos from some of their horticultural friends and heroes, discovering what's on their wish lists.Our guests in this episode:Lucy Hutchings, Co-Founder She Grows Veg -

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52:43

Potfuls of Colour for Winter

Two Good Gardeners ·

2024/11/01

In this episode, Dan & Julia dispel the myth that winter gardens must be devoid of colour. Your hosts choose their favourite flowering and foliage plants to display in pots during the colder months, from shrubs to tiny bulbs. Dan reveals why the Japanese 'leisure knife' we call a Hori Hori has taken the gardening world by storm, and Julia explains how and when to plant onion sets - be quick, as time is running out! Your hosts round off with a list of jobs you can do in your garden over the next

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52:58

Top Topiary

Two Good Gardeners ·

2024/10/18

In this episode, Dan and Julia talk to Charlotte Molesworth at Balmoral Cottage, the garden she and her husband, Donald, have been creating for 42 years. Charlotte describes the art of making a garden from scratch and on a shoestring, rarely buying plants. Most of the trees and shrubs she has trained into birds, crowns, pyramids, mounds and spirals have been grown from cuttings or seedlings grubbed up or given by friends.Charlotte also explains the legacy of 'Cherry' Ingram, the English country

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56:17

Less Is More

Two Good Gardeners ·

2024/10/04

In this episode, Dan & Julia consider the gardening chores we could do less to free up timefor new projects or relaxation. Dan explains why anvil secateurs are better for some pruning jobs and Julia shares how to sustain your crop of annual herbs into the late autumn and early winter. Your hosts round off with a list of jobs to do in your garden this fortnight and reveal what will keep them out of mischief until the next episode.A few of Dan & Julia's time-saving measures:Not washing or

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