Scotland Grows Show

The Scotland Grows Show celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, picking up their tips and stories along the way.

Scotland Grows Show is a leisure podcast hosted by Scotland Grows, with 69 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Scotland Grows hosts Scotland Grows Show, a leisure show with 69 episodes published.

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  Scotland Grows Show S11 E6: Following Her Joy: Horticulture Learner of the Year, Sarah Forbes

  Apr 3, 202638 minS0

  <p>"You can teach skill, but you can't teach passion."</p> <p>M.T O'Donnell chats to Sarah Forbes in this episode, winner of the ALBAS Horticulture Learner of the Year, who traded the corporate world for muddy boots and the historic gardens at Stirling Castle. Discover how a chance apprenticeship changed her life, leading her to literally ground herself every day by connecting with nature and Scottish history at one of Scotland’s most iconic sites.</p> <p>From secret gardens and wild winds to the soul-soothing power of nature, she shares her journey and the importance of following jo...

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  Scotland Grows Show S11 E5: A Celebration of Hellebores at Kirklands with Peter and Gill Hart

  Mar 19, 202638 minS0

  <p>"Hellebores cope with the Scottish weather really, really well. Scottish gardening is different, particularly with the late frosts, but hellebores are robust.”</p> <p>Step into the enchanting world of Kirklands with passionate gardeners Peter and Gill Hart for ‘A Celebration of Hellebores’ as we discover what makes these jewel-like winter blooms a Scottish garden essential. From their incredible resilience to the dazzling diversity that brings early-season colour to even the toughest of spots, we showcase the new Scottish Hellebore Festival in Fife.</p> <p>The joy doesn’t stop though with the thousands of hellebores at Kirklands, this episode...

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  Scotland Grows Show S11 E4: Gardening on Skye's Wild Edge with Úna Treanor

  Feb 6, 202634 minS0

  <p>Join us on the Scotland Grows Show as M.T. O'Donnell sits down with Una Treanor, Head Gardener at the historic Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye. From battling relentless rain and storm-force winds to cultivating resilient gardens in one of Scotland’s most dramatic climates, Una shares her honest insights and hard-won gardening wisdom.</p> <p>Discover the real challenges — and unexpected joys — of gardening on Skye, from managing invasive rhododendrons to nurturing world-class snowdrop displays that draw locals and visitors alike each spring. Find out how Una is future-proofing the castle’s gardens against climate change, and pick...

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  Scotland Grows Show S11 E3: Plan Your Perfect Garden with Joanne Evans

  Jan 23, 202635 minS0

  <p>"There’s no point in having a patio in somewhere that’s damp and shady because who’s going to sit there?"</p> <p>arden designer and Scotland Grows columnist Joanne Evans joins M.T. O'Donnell to reveal the secrets of successful garden planning. Whether you're dreaming of a brand new space this year or eager to revamp your existing patch, this episode unwraps the why, when, and how of creating outdoor areas that truly work for you.</p> <p>Tune in to hear Joanne share how January is the perfect moment to start planning your garden transformation. From master...

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  Scotland Grows Show S11 E2: Box, Blight, and Beyond with Lewis Swales

  Dec 19, 202539 minS0

  <p>"It’s like magic. I just don’t understand how anybody can’t just love gardening because honestly, it’s like magic."</p> <p>In this episode of the Scotland Grows Show, Lewis Swales, head gardener of not one but two stunning National Trust gardens in Aberdeenshire, welcomes us behind the scenes to discover the secrets of Pitmedden Garden and Haddo House.</p> <p>From the intricate parterres and miles of hedging to trim, Lewis shares what makes these historic gardens so special, and the challenges of keeping them thriving in the face of changing climates and box blight.</p> <p>Jo...

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