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Tales From The Potting Bench

A weekly ramble with the most diverse folk from our world of green fingers, green thumbs and dirty knees. Flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, herbs and more - it’s bound to be covered. On your commute, or in the garden of your choosing - we’ll be here to keep your ears busy.
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The Potting Bench Diaries - 21st September 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 21st September 2022! This week I'm sowing seeds, taking cuttings and planting bulbs. The chill in the air is here and Autumn is just on the horizon! So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you've enjoyed this 💚 Adam

Sep 20, 20223 min

The Potting Bench Diaries - 14th September 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 14th September 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subsc...

Sep 14, 20223 min

The Potting Bench Diaries - 7th September 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 7th September 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscr...

Sep 07, 20223 min

The Potting Bench Diaries - 3rd August 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 3rd August 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe...

Aug 03, 20223 min

The Potting Bench Diaries - 26th July 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 26th July 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe ...

Jul 27, 20223 min

The Potting Bench Diaries - 6th July 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 6th July 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe a...

Jul 06, 20223 min

1️⃣3️⃣ Charles Dowding - To Dig or Not to Dig...?

Episode 13 : Charles Dowding - To Dig or Not to Dig...? This episode features the innovator of No Dig – Charles Dowding . We discuss the many many benefits to this method of growing and how Charles’ passion continues with trying to educate as many people as possible about the ways of no dig. This is a fascinating conversation with a true green fingered legend. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemica...

Jul 04, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 13

IT'S BACK! - (Mini Episode) - The Potting Bench Diaries - 29th June 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 29th June 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe ...

Jun 28, 20223 min

1️⃣2️⃣ Daisy Upton - Gardening with (or without!) kids!

Episode 12 : Daisy Upton - Five Minute Mum! This episode features This episode features something a little different as I’m talking to someone you’d not necessarily associate with the world of gardening. This week’s guest is the wonderful Daisy Upton, otherwise known as The Five Minute Mum . We talk about how Daisy puts together five minute activities for children, both indoors and outdoors and how her garden is her sanctuary away from the kids!! 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful peop...

Jun 27, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 12

BONUS - Joe Swift at Gardener's World Live 2022

BONUS EPISODE : Joe Swift at Gardener's World Live 2022! This episode was recorded live at the BBC Gardener's World Live event with none other than the wonderful Joe Swift . We talk about how this show compares to the like of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Joe's highlights of GW Live. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow ...

Jun 18, 20227 min

(Mini Episode) - The Potting Bench Diaries - 15th June 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 15th June 2022! Sweet Peas, Dahlias and... An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Plea...

Jun 15, 20223 min

1️⃣1️⃣ Matthew Pottage - Wisley and beyond!

Episode 11 : Matthew Pottage - Wisley and beyond! This episode features RHS Wisley’s Curator and Gardener’s Question Time panelist Matthew Pottage . Matthew talks about how his own garden inspires his latest book How To Garden When You Rent and why being the youngest ever RHS garden curator matters to him. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the plan...

Jun 13, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 11

(Mini Episode) - The Potting Bench Diaries - 1st June 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 1st June 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe a...

May 31, 20223 min

🔟 Michael Marriott - The Rose Expert!

Episode 10 : Michael Marriott - The Rose Expert! This episode features rose expert, rose garden designer, and author Michael Marriott . We talk all about Michael’s extensive rose knowledge, how much easier it is to grow roses than some people may think and about Michael’s brand new book ' Rose ' from RHS and DK Books. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater ...

May 30, 202227 minSeason 2Ep. 10

(Mini Episode) - The Potting Bench Diaries - 25th May 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 25th May 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe a...

May 24, 20223 min

9️⃣ Jean Vernon - Addicted To Bees!

Episode 9 : Jean Vernon - Addicted To Bees This episode features best selling author Jean Vernon , where she reveals all to me about the secret life of garden pollinators – in all their many forms! 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingbench...

May 23, 202225 minSeason 2Ep. 9

(Mini Episode) - The Potting Bench Diaries - 18th May 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 18th May 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe a...

May 17, 20224 min

8️⃣ Kenny Raybould - Prince Of Plants

Episode 8 : Kenny Raybould - Prince Of Plants This episode features Kenny Raybould , perhaps better known as The Prince Of Plants . We talk all about Kenny’s time at Covent Garden, breaking the ‘rules’ of horticulture and not being afraid to bend the norm when it comes to growing… 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on...

May 16, 202225 minSeason 2Ep. 8

The Potting Bench Diaries - 11th May 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 11 th May 2022 ! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe...

May 10, 20223 min

7️⃣ Sam Corfield - Sow, Grow, Gather

Episode 7: Sam Corfield This episode features Sam Corfield, also known as The Hairy Horticulturalist . Sam talks to me about his brand new gardening book Sow, Grow, Gather and why its different to other gardening books. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people at Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepottingb...

May 09, 202227 minSeason 2Ep. 7

The Potting Bench Diaries - 4th May 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 4th May 2022 ! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe a...

May 03, 20223 min

6️⃣ Chris Wiley - The Sustainable Alternatives

Episode 6: Chris Wiley This episode features Chris Wiley , owner of plant trial company Sow Successful limited . We talk all about the tests and checks that plants go through and also about the future of peat free growing. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people are Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfromthepott...

May 02, 202224 minSeason 2Ep. 6

The Potting Bench Diaries - 27th April 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 27th April 2022 ! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscrib...

Apr 26, 20223 min

5️⃣. Jo Thompson - The Gardener's Palette

Episode 5: Jo Thompson This episode is a conversation with the Chelsea gold medal winning Garden Designer Jo Thompson . We talk about her inspiration and how she draws from a garden’s surroundings to create something truly unique. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people are Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden and even greater for the planet 💜 You can follow me on Instagram for more gardening goodness at @viewfro...

Apr 24, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 5

The Potting Bench Diaries - 20th April 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 20th April 2022 ! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscrib...

Apr 20, 20223 min

4️⃣. Mitch Grows - The Science of Organic Growing

Episode 4: Mitch Grows In this episode we’re talking about organic growing and the science behind food production with Mitch Grows as he takes on a brand new project of his own! Mitch’s new growing space is full of opportunity and it’s an interesting experiment to see what can be done on land that has been used for hard agriculture. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people are Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. Great For your garden a...

Apr 17, 202227 minSeason 2Ep. 4

The Potting Bench Diaries - 13th April 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 13th April 2022 ! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscrib...

Apr 13, 20223 min

3️⃣. Mr Plant Geek - How it all began...

Episode 3: Mr Plant Geek, Michael Perry This episode features a conversation with the man, the myth, the legend Michael Perry, otherwise known as Mr Plant Geek . We talk about where it all began and where its heading…Michael always seems to find the most new and unique ways of keeping horticulture fresh and exciting so this is sure to be one you won't want to miss. 💜 This season is sponsored by the wonderful people are Plant Grow , producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero c...

Apr 11, 202228 minSeason 2Ep. 3

The Potting Bench Diaries - 6th April 2022

Welcome to the The Potting Bench Diaries - 6th April 2022! An accompaniment to the Tales From The Potting Bench...but this time it's about my garden and what I've been up to this week! Every Wednesday I'll be taking you through a whistle-stop tour of the comings and goings of what's happening at Potting Bench HQ. So, whether you're in the car, on the commute, in the garden or just at home then this is the perfect snapshot for you about life in a year round garden! Please rate, review, subscribe ...

Apr 06, 20223 min

2️⃣. Cloud Gardener - Growing in the Sky!

Episode 2: Cloud Gardener, Jason Williams In the second episode of the new season I spoke to Jason Williams, otherwise known online as Cloud Gardener UK . This episode is all about growing in the sky…or on a balcony at least! We talk about the differences and difficulties between growing ‘on the ground’ and growing in the clouds. Jason’s outlook on the world and how he sees it is wonderful to hear and I hope you’ll agree that his garden certainly unique in its own way. 💜 This season is sponsore...

Apr 04, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 2
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