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This is why I don’t bring friends home

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 30 Recap we look at the difference between cyanide and arsenic, another medication that's deadly to our pets, the difference between callaloo and spinach, the contrary advice around meconopsis, and the importance of getting all the "air out ya alveoli".

On Gardeners' World this week, Andy Howard shows us some apples at The Heritage Fruit Tree Company in Adderbury, and Sue Kent gives an update from her garden in Wales. Valerie Goode, Nimroy, Yvette and Delroy show Arit Anderson around the Coco Collective in Lewisham, and Adam Frost talks to Paul Cook, previously curator, at RHS Harlow Carr.

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This is basically my porn

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 29 Recap we spend quite a lot of time finding out what the physiology score was, we learn a bit about the good work of The Glasshouse, we find our perfect location and characters for the next Agatha Christie novel, we learn that Sweetpea's topiary chess-set has already been done, and we have another PSA - this time with regards to the fatal implications of fluorouracil☠️

On Gardeners' World Jamie Butterworth looks at some shady planting at Hever Castle, and we meet "the other train guys" Bella Hoare and Johnnie Gallop in their beautiful garden at Gasper Cottage. We discover the fascinating world of biosonification with Ashley Edwards and sound artist, nature beatboxer, producer, DJ, curator, facilitator, and performer... Jason Singh, and Gill and Brian Fearn show us around their Abbey Brook Cactus Nursery in Matlock where we learn a bit about endangered lithops.

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I thought you were the wildflower voodoo

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 28 Recap we find out about the Bank of England's awesome new nature inspired bank notes. We also ponder the rights of your AI versus those of say your blow up sex doll, what allelopathy is, a delicious sounding recipe for making popcorn out of amaranth, and what Monty finds the public's biggest misconception of him is.

On Gardeners' World this week, Rachel de Thame meets Shaun Waycott and Acer Bere-Cheetham at Grow Wilder in Bristol, and Adam and Brigette Wilson show us their magnificent topiary at Bramble Cottage in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Toby Buckland gives some more Toby-Top-Tips from his place in Devon and Istvan Dudas shows us the beautiful planting at a private garden near Oxford.

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You’re a liar, you’re a cheat, you’re gaslighting me, and you’re a narcissist

With the footie shunting Gardeners' World off the TV schedules this week, we have Not Just a Garden Bonus Episode 13 instead to take our minds off the injustice. Go sports.

In this episode we find out what Monty's up to next and the dilemma he faces at Longmeadow after filming stops.

We also learn about the hallucinations and fabrications of AI, how Q10 in a jar is a con, that lima beans can be a serious health hazard, how The Big Bang Theory has influenced entomology, what causes pyloric stenosis, how losing a remote caused chaos on the River Liffey, and how a pride of lions saved a girl from abduction.

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He might just light up a cigarette and flick the 'V's

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 27 Recap, we talk about the dark side of the moon, med school exams, Russian Roulette Chillis, staff going AWOL, and thanks to a fellow super-sleuth listener, we have some more GW guest intel. We also make a very important PSA⚠️

On Gardeners' World this week, "global rockstar of planting design" Professor James Hitchmough shows Frances Tophill around his drought tolerant garden in Somerset, and Toby Parkin shares his secret garden in Bristol. Carol Klein gives us an update on progress in her mixed ornamental/veg beds, and Kendall Turner shows us the incredible and inspirational Bloom Sheffield at the Heeley and Meersbrook allotments.

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It's hip and now

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 26 Recap, we ponder worse for wear pigeons, double down on centipedes versus slow worms, admire Sweetpea's latest houseplant purchase, investigate watering bags, and endorse a listener's views on Kim Wilde for Gardeners' World.

On Gardeners' World this week, Frances Tophill is at Exmouth Allotments with Cheryl Chessum, Sam Alford, Joy Simpson, Candice & Lyra Hartshorn, and Bruce. We meet Zahabia Naveed and Alan Wainwright on their Eccleshill allotment in Bradford, and Joe Swift chats with De-Graft Mensah on his Manchester allotment. Chloe Taylor gives us some top tips from her allotment plot in Scarborough and Tom Winfield shows us his wildlife haven on his allotment at the Pound Lane allotments in Exmouth. Finally Jeff Hordley and Zoë Henry, AKA Cain Dingle and Rhona Goskirk from Emmerdale, give us a tour of their hugely productive allotment in Yorkshire.

In our CCCUP, we congratulate Dwayne Black on his 1st Class Honours, Greg Anderton, Dan Stearne and Peter & Helleentje Walker on their Harrogate Flower Show Golds, and Patrick Smikle on his Best of Manchester Award 2026🏆

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They're dead inside

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 25 Recap, we discuss sterile mosquitos, the perils of taking too many antibiotics, magic shampoo, Monty modelling, mountain ranges, and how we got on with Toby Buckland's efficient scything technique.

On Gardeners' World this week, Adam Frost shares the latest upgrades to his new garden, and Sue Kent shows us some jobs that need doing in her place in Swansea. We meet Fred Groom and Ronja Schlumberger at Vital Seeds in Ashburton in South Devon and Alex Crossman gives Frances Tophill a tour of his beautiful wildlife garden in Radstock, Somerset. Finally Steve Jenner and Chris Briggs show their pretty garden and meadow in Saltdean, Brighton.

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Awarded the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic for his dedicated work in the field of Horticulture, and once dubbed "The Plant Messiah" (a name subsequently used by Sir David Attenborough), we were delighted that Señor Don Carlos could join us for a Chit-Chat.

Carlos had many a story to tell! We learn all about the smallest waterlily in the world, how it was discovered, and how Carlos brought it back from the brink of extinction - thanks largely to his tortellini Eureka moment. And we hear all the details about his work with the "living dead" Café Marron that we saw on Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 1.

We also find out about Carlos' unconventional route into Kew, Brits and their tea vs Spanish and their wine, his affection for Asturias, the disparity between plant and animal conservation, user-friendly cacti, the draw of "flowery powery", headless tortoises, rare plants being stolen and sold on eBay, what Carlos gets up to with the quince tree at Kew, and why grannies know best.

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• Kew Gardens

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Post Drama Frenzy

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 24 Recap, we learn the sad news that Monty Don is hanging up his Gardeners' World boots and blue shirts at the end of this series.

We also find out about how vultures deal with parasites and bacteria on carcasses, the unsavoury way Xanthan gum is made, what it means if you have nightmares once a week, a final indefinite definitive answer to whether it's a mole or mould at Longmeadow, and we have a generous offer for our listeners and subscribers, from Harrogate Autumn Flower Show🕺

On Gardeners' World this week, we hop on another Zoom call with Carol Klein - this time she's chatting leaves with leaf physiologist Dr Lorna McAusland from the Hounsfield Facility at Nottingham University. Kyle and Filo Hamilton show us their houseplants in Edinburgh, and Rachel De Thame chats with Millie Souter, Head Gardener at The Serge Hill Project in Abbots Langley. Finally Garden Designer Paul Foster from Allium Gardeners shows us around his beautiful wildlife-friendly garden in Suffolk.

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Kevin, Head of Tree Collections and Arboriculture at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 8 when he joined Eliot Barden at Majestic Trees to talk about native versus non-native trees in our changing climate.

On this episode of Chit-Chats, we hear about Kevin's background as a commercial tree surgeon for 10 years before arriving at Kew and pursuing an HND, degree, a Masters, and now a PhD - phew!

We find out about stomatal conductance, the impact of dry heat versus humid heat on trees, rethinking the Great British garden, what drinking water in 2050 is going to be like, and how it's not a one rule fits all.

We also learn about the responsibility we have when it comes to managing our own gardens in terms of practical planting and how we irrigate, and the very important role garden designers play.

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• Kew Gardens
• Hirkan National Park
• Hillier Tree Nursery
• Majestic Trees
• Wakehurst Botanical Gardens

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In my fantasy world, there are Dolly Partons as every world leader

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 23 Recap, we look at returning to uni, mushroom-based coffins, droughty plans for the garden, and was it mould or moles?🤷🏼‍♀️

In our CCCUP, we hear about the wonderful Nigel Palfrey from ep15 of Chit-Chats. He was of course on Gardeners' World in 2024 showing viewers his incredible Crinkle Crankle Folly, and is currently working on a Crinkle Crankle Cabin for St Margaret's hospice in Somerset. And if you're lucky, you can help him with the build!

We also remind our listeners of the fantastic offer from the RHS - 25 pairs of free tickets to the Gardeners' Question Time recording at 2pm on 5th September at RHS Wisley Flower Show. First come, first served, but if you're quick, you too can be added to the guest list to pose your questions to Matthew Pottage, Chris Beardshaw, Chris Thorogood, Matthew Wilson, Pippa Greenwood, Frances Tophill, James Wong, Marcus Chilton-Jones and Kathy Clugston. You may also find yourself sitting next to one or two of our awesome Chit-Chat guests👀

On Gardeners' World this week, abi and Tom Attwood from Abi and Tom's Garden Plants, show us around their beautiful nursery in Grange-Over-Sands, and Joe Swift is in Dorset with Alison and Alan Redman, and Maxine and Rob at their inspiring Glenholme Herbs nursery in Sherborne. Finally Rekha Mistry talks pots in the Peak District before Ian Scott shows us his impressive agave collection in Harold Wood.

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Stephanie was on Gardeners' World 2022 Winter Special Episode 4 when she gave a masterclass in growing food for year-round harvests.

On this episode of Chit-Chats, Stephanie shares her views on crop rotation and companion planting, how she's handling heatwaves and drought on her smallholding, grim reaper waterproofs, viking zombies, what to do with rhubarb, and the beauty of bleak.

We also hear what Stephanie would have in her dream garden, spoiler - there are edibles galore!

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• Ian Sturrock & Sons

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My options are guillotine, hanging or electric chair at this point

With no Gardeners' World this week, we have a bonus episode for a quick catch up on the garden, our guests, and some more No Way News.

In this episode we learn about turning peanut butter into diamonds, how the Netherlands are leading the way in pulling up concrete paving and replacing with planting, the connection between helicopters and cherry farming, how we can all help our local donkeys from being bitten by flies, the best form of capital punishment, and if you use vintage crockery, we have a worrying public health announcement.

In CCCUP, we hear about Ann-Marie & Andrew from Fifty Shades of Green's latest NGS garden opening, and Patrick Gale's delicious sounding tomato, chilli, ginger and elephant garlic jam😋

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The RHS are very kindly giving 25 of our lucky listeners, a pair of tickets each to BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time! The event is taking place at 2pm on Saturday 5th September at this year's RHS Wisley Flower Show.

To enter, simply send your full name to us via either our Contact Page, email, Instagram, or Facebook, and the FIRST 25 NAMES we receive will be added to the guest list for the recording. Each recipient can bring one guest.

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André, Estate Manager at Waltham Place, was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 10 when he gave Frances Tophill an insight into biodynamic farming.

On this episode of Chit-Chats, we dig a little deeper into the principles and practices, some of which leave us picking our jaws up off the floor, but as André says, "don't say no, say OH"!

We also find out about the importance of diversity in our planting, avoiding F1 hybrid seeds, André's dreams of a log cabin in Devon, the 3 million strong event he organised, his love of the versatile hawthorn, and the under-rated and humble plant he and King Charles recently bonded over.

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• Waltham Place

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Sue-McSue-Face, do NOT eat☠️

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 22 Recap, we share news of an exciting new RHS show in the calendar for next year as well as the return of an old favourite, we congratulate our 3 lucky winners - Cynthia, Samantha and Claire who've each won a pair of tickets to the fantastic Southport Flower Show taking place this week🥂, and we learn another awesome tip from Top-Tip-Toby.

On Gardeners' World this week, Adam Frost joins Head Gardener Chris Marchand for a meander around the walled garden at Holme Hale Hall in Swaffham, and Maurice Biggins shows us his beautiful Mediterranean style garden in Westley Waterless in East Cambridgeshire. Frances Tophill meets Head Gardener Neil Coldrick at Clovelly Walled Garden in Devon and has a cuppa with Clovelly resident Sharon King, before we head to the Isle of Wight to meet Head Gardener team Ellen and Ali Penstone-Smith who show us around the former home of Alfred Lord Tennyson at Farringford Gardens.

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Liz was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 10 when she showed us how to forage in our own back gardens, putting ground elder, nettles and Honesty in a whole new edible light. On this episode we find out about the little book that opened up a whole new world of foraging for Liz, how to use plants to stimulate hair-growth, enjoying the sound of rain on a tin roof, and the amazingly delicious and nutritious leaf salads we can make from trees.

We also make a major U-turn on Japanese knotweed, as we learn what an incredible, under-appreciated, over-demonised plant it actually is.

And did you know there's more vitamin C in the leaves of blackcurrant than in the fruit? We didn't either🤷🏼‍♀️

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• Nant-y-Bedd Garden

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They have little titters

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 21 Recap, we find out what the largest family of flowering plants is, how frogs, newts and snakes are coexisting in the pond, where you can find some interesting, unusual and free plants for your garden, how man's best friend can help on a date, what interesting parterre discoveries are being made across the country thanks to the drought, and we have a very generous offer from the wonderful team at Southport Flower Show.

On Gardeners' World this week, Frances Tophill shows Dame Mary Berry around Damson Farm near Bath, before Ekin Karasin and Queen Maggie show us around their wildlife garden in North London. "Top-Tip-Toby" Buckland leaves us feeling thoroughly inadequate as he gives us some more incredible and simple tips for the garden from his place in Devon, and we spend a happy time at the wonderful Smethwick Allotments with Thindi Kaur, her dad Harjinder Singh Rana, and their friends Jagtar Singh and Mohinder Singh Hayer. Finally we visit the beautiful urban garden in Kensington designed my garden designer Michelle Brandon.

🥇🥇We also remind our listeners of @dansplantsuk (from ep35 of Chit-Chats) kind offer of 10% discount on all his award-winning plants available on his website here with our exclusive code NJAG10🥇🥇

🌿Farida Sober (from ep61 of Chit-Chats) is generously offering our listeners 20% discount on her newly released eBook: THE FERMENTED GRASS METHOD – Bring Your Soil Back to Life with Nature’s Own Fertility Cycle. Use the code SWEETPEA at checkout🌿

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Alina was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 9 when we saw her win a Gold for her first ever Indoor Plant show garden - Back to Grandma's House - at the 40th RHS Malvern Spring Festival.

We were delighted that Alina could join us for a Chit-Chat about her (fever) dream garden, and we find out more about her preparation for the show and get some helpful tips for anyone thinking of doing the same. We also learn about Alina being let loose on chainsaws at the age of 11, her Ophelia tattoo, flower show grants, dealing with depression at university, rogue Sherborne otters, moss lava lamps, what vegetable she would be, and how you should in fact pronounce "Adam Critien" - her partner in crime at Malvern.

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• Sherborne Castle Gardens
• Caerphilly Garden Centre

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Hola chica, qué pasó - aye aye aye!

On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 20 Recap, we clear up the difference between using Epsom salts versus table salt on your garden, reminisce about Dame Edna Everage, and find out how grandad could throw away his walking sticks with the addition of a certain poppy-seed to his home-made bread.

On Gardeners' World this week, Adam Frost takes us to Geoff Hamilton's place at the beautiful Barnsdale Gardens, and Sharon Preddy gives us a tour of her beautiful tropical garden at Seven Sisters in Neath, West Glamorgan. We're left with more questions than answers as Carol Klein chats with Professor Sacha Mooney from Notts Uni about soil physics, and Peter Farrow shares he passion for gladioli from his place in Chesterfield in North East Derbyshire.

🥇🥇We also remind our listeners of @dansplantsuk (from ep35 of Chit-Chats) kind offer of 10% discount on all his award-winning plants with our exclusive code NJAG10🥇🥇

🌿Farida Sober (from ep61 of Chit-Chats) is generously offering our listeners 20% discount on her newly released eBook: THE FERMENTED GRASS METHOD – Bring Your Soil Back to Life with Nature’s Own Fertility Cycle. Use the code SWEETPEA at checkout🌿

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Steve & John were on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 12 when they welcomed the viewers into their beautiful garden at 1 Belton Close.

In this episode of Chit-Chats, Steve & John tell us how they transformed the garden after the build of their bold extension, as well as how they keep the rill and ponds so clean! We also find out about their involvement with The National Garden Scheme, the incredible offerings at The Hardy Plant Society, Nerd Nights, concealed pumps, garden-based catering kitchens, Brighton Pier souvenirs, and more cake than Sweetpea could ever imagine, even in her wildest dreams🍰

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• 1 Belton Close
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