This Week In The Garden with Peter Seabrook

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The half Suntury Nov 27, 2019

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We bring you an insight into the world of journalism with Mike Ridley, feature writer at The Sun to discuss a new book looking back at 50 years of The Sun.

Back in the garden, Peter’s been on the prowl for fragrant pinks, still in flower well into November. And there’s advice on how to prune blueberries.

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The drop test and the spider plant revival Nov 20, 2019

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Peter Seabrook speaks to David Chisholm, a lifelong plant breeder with a wealth of experience in seed production, to discuss his travels from China to Thailand.

Plus Peter has news of a revival in green plants but the slowing of sales in bedding plants. And there’s a new poinsettia on the market called Blissful Red, with branches growing upright.

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What’s happening in the Christmas tree trade? Nov 13, 2019

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With Christmas just over a month away, Peter Seabrook is joined by Andy Bunker, an expert in the field of festive foliage, for advice on selecting the best Christmas tree.

Plus Peter has news of a £50million scheme from the government to plant more trees to meet climate change goals. And there’s advice on fruiting raspberries and the best bulb buys.

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Perth prize-winners and healthy hedging Nov 06, 2019

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Steve Bradley from The Sun joins us again on the podcast to tell us more about his life in horticulture, and what’s gone into writing some of the 40 books Steve has produced on the subject of gardening.

Elsewhere, Peter Seabrook has news of silverware dished out across the industry, advice on winter digging and how hedges help fight pollution in the environment.

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To Garden or To Landscape? Oct 30, 2019

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Peter is joined this week by Wayne Grills, Chief Executive of BALI (the British Association of Landscape Industries). We get to hear about Greening Cities, Vertical Gardening and Bali’s awards for landscaping excellence.

As usual, Peter gives us the news and tips for gardeners, which this week includes a question about moving Acers.

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https://www.bali.org.uk/home/

https://www.bali.org.uk/news-and-events/bali-awards/

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Pitch perfect Oct 23, 2019

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What goes into sowing your lawn and indeed the grass on a football pitch? Peter Seabrook is joined by Guy Jenkins from DLF Seeds & Science, one of the world’s leading grass seed companies.

Peter’s been to Honda to hear how their new mower engines can benefit your grass. Plus there’s news on the money raised by vertical farming and advice on rot and ripening in apples and pears.

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Splashing out on salad greenhouses Oct 16, 2019

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Peter Seabrook delves into drainage pipes with Edward Naylor from The Yorkshire Flowerpot Company, discussing the importance of clay containing iron in flowerpots and how it’s also used in our sewer system.

Plus Peter has mushrooms on his plate and news of huge expenditure on greenhouses that will account for 12% of the UK’s tomatoes. As well as weed-killing robots.

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Finding some amazing soil Oct 09, 2019

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Peter Seabrook is joined by Nick Finding, farmer and manufacturer of a soil improver Bloomin’ Amazing.

Plus Peter has news on the lack of recycled pots, recommendations for strawberry vibrants, amongst others, and advice on autumn mums.

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Polite sunflowers and a standing ovation Oct 02, 2019

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Peter Seabrook is joined by Patrick Fairweather from Fairweather's Wholesale Nursery to discuss one of his favourite flowers – agapanthus.

Elsewhere, there’s news of fanfare and ovation petunias that can take the wind and the wet. And Peter has advice on the composition of your compost bin.

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Apples and pears and fears over shears Sep 25, 2019

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Peter Seabrook speaks to Jonathan Roger from Grazers, providers of eco-friendly garden care products, with advice on deterrents for slugs and pigeons.

Plus Peter has news on new street trees in Southend, increased shares of apples and pears and advice on alstroemeria.

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