Each week we talk to RHS experts, along with garden designers, scientists, growers, and the movers and shakers of the horticultural world
Our award-winning Gardening with the RHS podcast offers seasonal advice, inspiration and practical solutions to gardening questions.Trusted gardening professionals give you the latest horticultural advice, scientific research and tried-and-tested techniques to bring out the best in your garden.Listen to the lastest episodes or subscribe for all episodes.
In this episode, we look at the updated Plants for Pollinators list, with over 10,000 plants scientifically shown to support pollinating insects throughout the year. Dr Andy Salisbury, head of RHS Plant Health, take us behind the science — revealing how smart planting choices can help reverse pollinator decline. Gill Perkins, CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, brings us into the world of the charismatic bumblebee, shedding light on the growing pressures they face, from shrinking habitats to shifting seasons. And finally, horticulturist Rosie Yeomans spotlights a pollinator favourite: salvias. After leading a three-year hardy salvia trial at RHS Wisley, she’s here to reveal which varieties truly stole the show.
Useful links: RHS Plants for Pollinators | Plants for Pollinators update | Plants for bees | Hardy Savlia RHS Plant Trial
In this episode, Sam Southgate from RHS Rosemoor teaches us how to rethink garden waste by transforming it into amazing structures for both you and your garden wildlife to enjoy. Mary Coates who’s doing her summer studentship with the plant health team at the RHS tells us about her research into the dreaded honey fungus, and how you can help her out. And finally we share some love for the mint family, as we dive into this expansive genus with some of the designers of the Lamiaceae borders at RHS Hampton Court this summer.
Useful links: The Nest at RHS Wisley |Summer Studentships | Honey fungus | For the Love of Lamiaceae
In this episode, we’re at the first RHS Flower Show at the magnificent Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire. We chat with the rising stars of garden design – young talents competing for the coveted RHS Young Designer of the Year award. We also shine a light on some of the North’s finest growers, showcasing their extraordinary plants inside the vibrant floral marquee. And of course, we explore the fresh ideas and inspiring themes blooming across the show’s breathtaking gardens.
Useful links: RHS Wentworth Woodhouse |All the gardens | Medals and awards | Star plants | Inside the Floral Marquee
Nothing captures the spirit of a British summer quite like Wimbledon and the iconic pairing of strawberries and cream. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating history of strawberry cultivation with the RHS Head of Libraries and Exhibitions Fiona Davison, who uncovered a hidden story of pioneering strawberry-focused citizen science. RHS Wisley’s Liz Mooney returns to run us through exactly how to keep on top of the vegetable patch during one of the busiest times in the growing season. And finally, we journey to Somerset to meet Georgie Newbury of Common Farm Flowers. Her cut flower farm is a haven for bees, butterflies, and all things that flutter and buzz.
Useful links: | Wimbledon and the strawberry | Grow Your Own | Wildlife gardening
This special episode comes to you from the stunning RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025. Join us as we dive into the cutting-edge sustainability solutions, and thought-provoking exhibits that reveal how gardening connects us to nature, to each other, and to ourselves. We explore the Healer’s Hollow, where ancient plant-based healing traditions are brought back to life, and visit Surrey County Council’s visionary garden, which imagines a greener, more sustainable urban future. Along the way, we hear from passionate exhibitors and garden designers about how we can support endangered garden wildlife – and they share their top tips for keeping your garden thriving, even in this summer’s scorching heat.
Useful links: Visit RHS Hampton Court | See the stunning gardens | Explore the awards | Meet the floral stars
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