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Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast
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Ep. 114 - Autumn leaves are showing their colours, but what exactly is happening for the tones of yellow, orange, red and purple to be at their glorious best? In this episode, Saul and Lucy delve in to the science of autumn colour.
35 mins; November 06, 2021
Ep. 113 - At this time in Autumn there is an abundance of produce coming out of our Kitchen Gardens - but does anything beat the taste of a home-grown Apple or a swig of freshly pressed Apple juice - Saul and Lucy don't think so!
36 mins; October 30, 2021
Ep. 112 - There's been a disaster! (Well, actually, there have been a few in the garden this year). But these give us opportunities to learn, so Lucy and Saul reveal what 2021 has taught them.
39 mins; October 24, 2021
Bonus Episode #13 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by Steven Edney - Head Gardener and Plantsman with an unrivalled passion for plant life, as he talks about his career and his latest ventures on 'The Land'
52 mins; October 11, 2021
Ep. 111 - For an instant splash of colour in Spring planting bulbs now throughout the Autumn is the single most effective way of welcoming in the new gardening season, so Lucy and Saul take a look at their recent bulb orders.
31 mins; October 02, 2021
Ep. 110 - At the start of a week off from Stonelands, Saul visited the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the first time in 7 years and gives you his take on the first ever Autumnal Chelsea!
29 mins; September 26, 2021
Ep. 109 - The flowers in Lucy and Saul's meadows are now over and shedding their precious seed for next years display - this is a very important time in the year for cutting, sowing seed and winter maintenance in preparation for next year.
34 mins; September 18, 2021
Ep. 108 - Get ready! For an event, that is. Lucy gives you a quick tour of her kitchen garden, then explains what's happening behind the scenes in the build up to summer parties and other major events on any large estate.
24 mins; September 12, 2021
Ep. 107 - Lucy and Saul have just completed an epic 4-day stint on the Plant Experts Desk at BBC Gardeners' World Live! Hear what the public had to ask - and how we answered them - in this latest episode.
34 mins; September 04, 2021
BBC GWLive Bonus Episode #4: As the show draws to a close Lucy and Saul take a look at the wonderful show gardens, exemplifying what can be done with your personal space at home.
24 mins; August 30, 2021
BBC GWLive Bonus Episode #3: Lucy and Saul sat down with the face of Friday Night Gardening, Monty Don, to talk about how he manages Longmeadow, deals with it being one of the most filmed gardens in the UK and his plans for its future.
29 mins; August 29, 2021
BBC GWLive Bonus Episode #2: Day 2 draws to a close as Lucy and Saul have a stroll throught the Beautiful Borders a showcase of planting talent from up and coming designers including Exotics, Meadows and Cottage Garden Chic.
21 mins; August 28, 2021
BBC GWLive Bonus Episode #1: After a busy first day at the show, Saul and Lucy take a look at some of their favourite Floral Marquee exhibits
23 mins; August 27, 2021
Ep. 106 - Lucy and Saul are setting aside their trowels and forks for a week and travelling to the NEC in Birmingham for BBC Gardener's World Live - Special Edition, so we take a look at our role in the show and review some of our favourite highlights.
33 mins; August 21, 2021
Ep. 105 - Get it off your chest! In this 'warts and all' episode, Saul and Lucy provide an honest account of life as a Head Gardener. Be prepared for a few rants...
33 mins; August 13, 2021
Ep. 104 - On the Talking Heads Podcast Lucy and Saul love talking about the weather, in fact it is a British obsession - but with more weather extremes and changes in seasonality effecting us, how does this change the way we look after our gardens.
31 mins; August 07, 2021
Ep. 103 - Bee friendly! Saul and Lucy celebrate @BBCRadio2 's #BigBeeChallenge weekend with a special look at how these essential pollinators can be encouraged into your garden.
31 mins; July 31, 2021
Ep. 102 - Lucy and Saul take a little look at a few of the highlights at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Festival, discussing some of the show gardens that caught their eye.
35 mins; July 25, 2021
Ep. 101 - It's tomato time! With Saul having a busy week, Lucy takes time out to talk about her favourite crop, from family memories to growing tips and advice on the latest blight controls.
31 mins; July 17, 2021
Ep. 100 - Lucy and Saul have reached a big milestone in their podcast journey! And celebrate with a trip to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Festival, as well as looking back at past interviews with some of their podcast friends.
33 mins; July 12, 2021
Ep. 99.5 - Saul takes a stroll through his Orchard Meadow at Stonelands - discussing his thoughts on meadow creation and why it is probably his favourite garden area.
28 mins; July 03, 2021
Bonus Episode #12 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by Martin Fish, Horticultural Powerhouse - we talk his career, the horticultural media landscape and what excites him in the garden
51 mins; June 26, 2021
Ep. 99: June is the month of the UK's favourite flower - the Rose - and with a shape, form and colour to suit anyone no wonder for Head Gardeners like Lucy and Saul its a go to staple of any garden!
35 mins; June 19, 2021
Ep. 98 - Greenhouses require careful management, and Lucy and Saul's are no different! Recorded just before the bank holiday weekend, listen in on how they ensure horticultural harmony under glass.
30 mins; June 14, 2021
Ep. 97 - Join Lucy on a tour of a place that she adores - her very own mini 'kitchen garden'.
28 mins; June 05, 2021
Ep. 96 - Self-seeders can be a blessing or a curse, so Saul and Lucy divulge what they've learnt about these prolific plants.
31 mins; May 22, 2021
Ep. 95 - If you had your ultimate 'desert Island' garden that could be anything, however weird and wonderful, what would it be? Saul and Lucy ponder over what really floats their boat horticulturally.
35 mins; May 15, 2021
Ep. 94 - Perennials, shrubs and climbers are all making abundant new growth - and this often needs staking and support to keep things in order. Saul and Lucy discuss their strategies.
32 mins; May 06, 2021
Ep. 93 - This April has seen a distinct the lack of rain when we are usually expecting April showers, this has meant almost drought conditions in many parts of the UK, so Lucy and Saul talk about how they manage their gardens through these dry periods
31 mins; May 02, 2021
Ep. 92 - Move over daffodils! There are so many other glorious spring bulbs, perennials and shrubs that deserve room in our gardens. Saul and Lucy reveal their favourites.
31 mins; April 24, 2021
Ep. 91 - There is nothing more spectacular in Spring than a Magnolia in full flower - so Saul and Lucy take a dive into the world of this seasonal wonder.
33 mins; April 17, 2021
Ep. 90 - Hot, cold, hot, cold - temperatures dance all over the place in spring. It can make greenhouse, porch and windowsill management a challenge, so Saul and Lucy share their advice for keeping your seedlings and cuttings happy under cover.
31 mins; April 10, 2021
Ep. 89 - Easter time means two things for Lucy and Saul - Chocolate and Gardening, so with four days away from our respective work gardens we discuss what projects we are getting on with in our personal plots at home.
29 mins; April 03, 2021
Ep. 88 - It's planting time! Lucy and Saul discuss the various ways to get this activity right, from bare-root roses to pots of perennials.
30 mins; March 27, 2021
Ep. 87 - Do you want to gain skills and/or qualifications in horticulture? Saul and Lucy look at the various educational options available to you.
29 mins; March 20, 2021
Ep. 86 - If you've caught the #GrowYourOwn bug recentely, why not also try growing your own Cut Flowers. Lucy and Saul take a look at how they've been growing flowers for the vase at their estates and how satisfying it is.
30 mins; March 13, 2021
Ep. 85 - Do you fancy yourself as a garden writer? In this episode, Lucy gives advice on how to walk down this creative career path.
32 mins; March 06, 2021
Bonus Episode #11 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation with Lou Nicholls, Head Gardener at Ulting Wick - we hear about her life in horticluture, her time at Ulting Wick with owner Phillipa Burrough, and her Adventures in Horticulture initiative.
41 mins; February 27, 2021
Ep. 84 - Spring is on the doorstep and plants are stirring from their winter slumber - so now is the time to start working on your borders -tidying, weeding and mulching your way to a perfect start to a new growing year.
30 mins; February 20, 2021
Ep. 83 - There are plenty of jobs to complete despite the chilly temperatures. Lucy and Saul share their 'to do' lists (and spreadsheets) to help everyone be on top of their gardening game come the spring.
24 mins; February 10, 2021
Ep. 82 - The gardening nation will soon be a frenzy of seed sowing - as will Lucy and Saul so they discuss what they are sowing, look at their propagation spaces and get excited by this herald to the new growing season.
22 mins; February 07, 2021
Ep. 81 - Flower shows are intrinsic to the gardening calendar, but how are they evolving to protect themselves from financial threats such as the pandemic, or the great British weather? Lucy asks Saul, who enlightens us with his shows manager knowledge.
22 mins; February 03, 2021
Ep. 80 - Every garden has them and every gardener curses them, but Weeds are an essential make-up of any gardening experience, so Lucy and Saul discuss how the deal with them every year.
23 mins; January 31, 2021
Ep. 79 - Many gardeners are aware of the NGS (National Garden Scheme), and Lucy and Saul were lucky enough to attend its online media launch for 2021 last week.
22 mins; January 28, 2021
Bonus Episode #10 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by Peter Seabrook, a titan of the Horticulture industry that has spent 6 decades passionately advocating the Horticultural trade and those of us who work in it.
50 mins; January 24, 2021
Ep. 78 - Winter pruning is a task that both Lucy and Saul thoroughly enjoy, so the duo chat about how they wield their secateurs, pruning saws and loppers on their respective estates.
25 mins; January 20, 2021
Ep. 77 - As January progresses work at Lucy and Saul's estate gardens ramps up, while we look forward to the Spring on the horizon, so the pair take stock of what they are getting up to.
24 mins; January 17, 2021
Ep. 76 - To stay relevant, the media must continually evolve - and garden media is no exception. With many of us now facing Covid lockdown 3, Lucy and Saul look at how the likes of magazines and YouTube are reflecting this adjustment.
23 mins; January 13, 2021
Ep. 75 - In 2021 the UNFAO are promoting the International Year of Fruit and Vegetables - and with Lucy being a prominent Fruit and Veg grower (with Saul her young protégé) the pair take a look at this wonderful initiative.
23 mins; January 09, 2021
Ep. 74 - Happy New Year! And so as the year ends, Lucy and Saul take a look back at gardening in 2020, a full year of podcasting and our hopes and resolutions for 2021.
24 mins; December 30, 2020
Ep. 73 - With Christmas celebrations imminent, many of us will be sitting down to a traditional roast meal. Vegetables are fundamental to a roast, so Lucy and Saul discuss how to grow your own roasties, sprouts, carrots, celeriac, cabbages and more.
24 mins; December 23, 2020
Ep. 72 - With one eye on Christmas, its time to get the gardener in your life that perfect gift, as Lucy and Saul discuss with so much available, buying something special for any gardener is quite simple.
26 mins; December 20, 2020
Ep. 71 - With Christmas around the corner, the garden can be a great source of decoration for the house, so Saul talks to Lucy about the Wreathes and Swags she creates at East Donyland Hall.
24 mins; December 16, 2020
Ep. 70 - There are many plant pests and diseases to contend with in Spring and Summer, but get one step ahead and start controlling them this Winter, Lucy and Saul discuss why its best to start controlling them now.
23 mins; December 12, 2020
Ep. 69 - In this, part two, of their composting discussions, Lucy and Saul chat about large-scale composting on their estates. Saul's system has Lucy green with envy!
23 mins; December 09, 2020
Ep. 68 - Composting is an essential garden routine, but can cause some bafflement, so Lucy and Saul take a look at some of the methods you can use at home in processing your green waste into 'black gold'.
26 mins; December 06, 2020
Ep. 67 - The hum of summer mowing has fallen silent in winter, but should it? What other myths are there when it comes to the perfect sward during the colder months - Saul and Lucy take a look.
23 mins; December 02, 2020
Ep. 66 - The autumn countryside has been ablaze with coppery reds, buttery yellows and blazing oranges, but when it comes to planting a garden do we consider Autumn colour enough, Saul and Lucy discuss some of there favourite plants for Autumn fireworks.
26 mins; November 29, 2020
Ep. 65 - Are you a peat-free gardener? Saul and Lucy take a timely look at the horticultural industry's progress in developing and converting to peat-free growing media.
22 mins; November 25, 2020
Ep. 64 - During the pandemic many Garden societies, clubs and institutions have been unable to meet in person, so Saul and Lucy discuss how technologies such as Zoom have enabled us to attend talks and meetings virtually.
25 mins; November 22, 2020
Ep. 63 - If you're stuck for what to do in #GardenLockdownJobs - Lucy and Saul quickly discuss 50 jobs you can be getting on with now, to get your garden ready for Spring.
24 mins; November 17, 2020
Bonus Episode #9 - Lucy and Saul have a wonderful conversation with Matt Biggs - a horticultural storyteller and guru - about his career, pirate botany and being throttled by Adam Frost
47 mins; November 14, 2020
Ep. 62 - As the year's growing season fades into winter - now is a great time to think about renovating your borders for the coming year, so Lucy and Saul discuss why this is important to any garden.
22 mins; November 10, 2020
Ep. 61 - (Part 2 of 2) On the second half of Lucy and Saul's visit to RHS Hyde Hall they take a look at some of the different planting on offer including the Dry Garden and Winter Garden.
26 mins; November 02, 2020
Ep. 60 - (Part 1 of 2) On the second half of the #TalkingHeads #EssexRoadtrip Lucy and Saul visit RHS Hyde Hall and meet up with Matt Oliver in the Global Growth Vegetable Garden.
18 mins; October 26, 2020
Ep. 59 - Autumn is a busy time in our gardens - much of the work looking towards the Winter and next Spring - so Lucy and Saul discuss garlic, lawns and mulching.
23 mins; October 21, 2020
Ep. 58 - Apples are one of those classic Autumn sights in the garden, and both Lucy and Saul have orchards brimming with these fruits, so they have a chat about the varieties they have and how they store and use them.
22 mins; October 17, 2020
Ep. 57 - (Part 2 of 2) Lucy and Saul continue their visit to Ulting Wick in Essex taking a look at the rest of the garden and catching up with Head Gardener, Lou Nicholls.
23 mins; October 13, 2020
Ep. 56 - (Part 1 of 2) Lucy and Saul start their mini Essex Roadtrip at the fantastic Ulting Wick, a beautiful garden of Jungle lushness and calming cottage style, where they have a chat to the owner Philippa Burrough.
20 mins; October 11, 2020
Ep. 55 - Harvesting our hard grown Fruit and Veg is one of the highlights of autumn, but when to harvest and how to store your bounty is critical as Lucy and Saul discuss.
22 mins; October 05, 2020
Ep. 54 - At the end of Saul and Lucy's Essex Garden road-trip, they chill-out in Lucy's wonderful new greenhouse and chat about how her garden is evolving and how such a handsome structure brings her real joy!
23 mins; September 17, 2020
Ep. 53 - Saul and Lucy are heading on the Talking Heads Road Trip to Essex this weekend, so chat about their itinerary and the fabulous gardens they are going to visit.
17 mins; September 13, 2020
Ep. 52 - Time for some plant retail therapy! Saul went to his first plant fair of the year over the weekend and he couldn't have been happier, so Lucy and him discuss their advice when you've got some cash to splash.
25 mins; September 07, 2020
Ep.51 - Many people dream of going plant hunting in the wilds or studying to become a gardener, but funding is a sticking point - well there's a bursary for that! Saul and Lucy take a look at whats available and why these funding awards are so important.
22 mins; September 05, 2020
Ep. 50 - It's the BIG one!! We've reached the 50th episode of the podcast, Lucy and I are ecstatic and amazed, so in an epic length chat we discuss our favourite 50 horticulturally themed things as we celebrate this significant milestone.
79 hours 9 mins; September 01, 2020
Ep. 49 - Lucy and Saul discuss the latest findings from the RHS about getting people into the career of horticulture and their fantastic new career hub providing insights into the jobs available.
20 mins; August 27, 2020
Ep.48 - Lucy and Saul answer a listener's question about plant nomenclature - we take a look at Genus, Species and Cultivar - and why plants are named like this....
26 mins; August 22, 2020
Ep. 47 - Saul takes a little time out at the end of the day to enjoy his garden and give you a tour of its big leaves and exotic flowers....
27 mins; August 19, 2020
Bonus Episode #8: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Anne Swithinbank - Horticulturist, Writer and BBC Radio 4 GQT pannelist - we chat about her life in Gardening and her passion for re-wilding her Devon garden...
45 mins; August 16, 2020
Ep. 46 - Lucy lives and breathes Fruit and Vegetables - and has transformed her personal plot into her dream productive Kitchen Garden, so she takes us on a little tour of this beautiful patch...
27 mins; August 11, 2020
Ep. 45 - Whether amateur or professional gardener - practically everyone has had to deal with a lawn at some point - so Lucy and Saul discuss short, formal lawns and longer meadow swards...
22 mins; August 04, 2020
Ep.44 - Friday's heat was pretty intense, being the third hottest UK day on record, for Lucy and Saul its hard work - so we take a look at what we get up to in the hotter weather...
25 mins; August 02, 2020
Ep. 43 - The lock-down has meant a lot of people have taken to a spot of gardening, venturing out into there back plots for the first time. Encoraging this new found interest will be of great importance, so Lucy and Saul chat about how to go about this...
24 mins; July 30, 2020
Ep. 42 - As we reach the end of July, we've reached the height of Summer and are now looking forward to the long lazy days of August as we slide into Autumn, so Lucy and Saul take a look at what there getting up to in their gardens in late summer...
25 mins; July 28, 2020
Ep.41 - Many aspects of life have changed since the start of the year, and Horticulture hasn't been any different, but as the lockdown lifts Saul and Lucy wanted to discuss some of the changes in the industry that are already occurring...
24 mins; July 26, 2020
Bonus Episode #7: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Katherine Potsides - Head of Shows Development for the RHS - we discuss the effect of the pandemic on the Show's Calender as well as looking forward with renewed vigour for 2021...
43 mins; July 21, 2020
Ep.40 - We're Back! After a small unscheduled break from the Podcast, while Saul's back recuperated - we dive into his passion - Exotic Plants - so Lucy and Saul discuss big leaves and nectar rich flowers...
30 mins; July 20, 2020
Ep. 39 - Lots of people are thinking about a career in Horticulture, and why not, Lucy and Saul think it's the best job in the world, so they both have a chat about some things to consider before taking the next step....
25 mins; July 10, 2020
Ep. 38 - TOMATOES!! One of those plants that everyone has had a go at growing and a staple of the first-timer gardener - it also happens to be Lucy's (aka the #CrazyTomatoLady) favourites...
27 mins; July 07, 2020
Ep.37 - East Donyland Hall in the height of summer is burgeoning with fruit, vegetables and flower, so Lucy takes some time out of her working day to give you a tour of the best parts of the garden...
22 mins; July 04, 2020
Ep. 36 - Lucy and Saul love plants - whether Exotics, Fruit and Veg, Herbaceous or Shrubs - one of the thrills of being a gardener is thumbing (or scrolling) through a nurseries catalogue for some floral inspiration....
23 mins; July 01, 2020
Bonus Episode #6: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Toby Buckland - Gardener, Broadcaster and Festival organiser - we chat about the start of his career in Devon and abroad, why he enjoys the media side of his career and his own flower show..
39 mins; June 28, 2020
Ep. 35 - The garden at Stonelands in June is beautiful - herbaceous flowers full of colour, Roses burdgeoning with blossom and the vegetable garden packed to the edges with growing fruit and veg - so Saul takes you on a little tour of whats going on...
21 mins; June 25, 2020
Ep. 34 - For many June in the garden is the peak of flowering and growth, but Saul and Lucy know that it means some areas of the garden can get away from you, so we look at what we do when there's not enough time in the day...
22 mins; June 23, 2020
Ep.33 - Instead of being in our gardens, this week Lucy and Saul should have been at BBC Gardeners' World, assessing the floral marquee awards and running the Plant Experts Advice Desk, instead we thought we'd dedicate an episode to it...
23 mins; June 18, 2020
Ep.32 - One of the many questions Lucy and Saul get on both the Radio and at the BBC Gardeners' World Live show, is how to grow plants successfully in containers, so we have a chat about our experiences....
26 mins; June 16, 2020
Bonus Episode #5: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Adam Frost - Gardener, Designer and presenter on BBC Gardeners' World - we chat about life in lockdown, about how his early career developed and how his new garden is developing and influencing him...
44 mins; June 12, 2020
Ep.31 - For large gardens or large plant collections, labelling and cataloguing the varieties and species you have can seem quite boring (and a little nerdy!), but it's far from it and can be absolutely essential as Lucy and Saul have a chat about....
23 mins; June 10, 2020
Ep.30 - June in the garden is synonymous with one flower - the Rose - an icon of horticulture throughout the UK - Lucy and Saul take a look at how their Roses are enjoying this summer at their gardens...
26 mins; June 07, 2020
Ep.29 - Ooof! Lucy has hurt her back while in the garden, which reminds both of us that although gardening is great for your Physical and Mental health, you still have to be aware of your personal safety when working in the garden....
21 mins; June 04, 2020
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