Talking Dirty

Get Gardening's podcast for plant lovers is jam-packed with choice plants. Hosts Thordis and Alan Gray (of East Ruston Old Vicarage gardens) catch up with their horticultural (or should that be naughty-cultural!) friends to talk about their favourite plants of the moment. It's a bit like a stroll around a fantastic nursery or inspiring garden, but with someone telling you what all the plants are! There are lots of growing and propagation tips included, and everyone shares their latest FLOMO (FLoral/plant-based fOMO). Check out the show notes or our website (getgardeningnow.co.uk) for a full plant list to accompany each episode.

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Talking Dirty (Brigitte Girling's back - Moss & Stone Floral Design, Episode 9)

One of our favourite gardening friends is back! Brigitte Girling, the genius behind Moss & Stone Floral Design has launched an online flower school, though you've got to hurry. Enrolment is only until 20th September ( www.mossandstoneflowerschool.co.uk ). In this video we hear a bit about the course, plus inspiring Show & Tell from Brigitte's garden, serious FLOMO, and the team get carried away answering a question about what to plant on, and in front of, a North-West facing wall!...

Sep 09, 2020•48 min•Ep. 9

Talking Dirty (Postbag Special)

A bonus edition of our podcast for plant lovers, as Alan Gray and Thordis Fridriksson take on your questions. To get in touch email hello@getgardeningnow.co.uk and the team will try to answer your horticultural conundrum in a future episode.

Sep 03, 2020•14 min•Ep. 8

Talking Dirty (Nick Bailey, Episode 8)

In the latest podcast Alan Gray (East Ruston Old Vicarage) and Thordis catch up with old friend Nick Bailey, to chat about Gardeners' World, designing at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, plus choice plants from Phlox to Lobelia - but neither as you may expect.

Sep 02, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Talking Dirty (Bunny Guinness, Episode 7)

Alan Gray (East Ruston Old Vicarage) and Thordis are joined by Bunny Guinness of Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time to chat choice plants. From Bunny's go-to plants in any garden to why she's not a fan of Heucheras, plus FLOMO (Fear of Missing Out on a Fabulous Plant), alternatives to Box hedging, and your questions.

Aug 26, 2020•33 min•Ep. 7

Talking Dirty (Steve Coghill - King's College, Cambridge, Episode 6)

In the latest of our podcasts for Plant Lovers, Alan Gray and Thordis are joined by the Head Gardener at King's College, Cambridge - Steve Coghill. From the college's headline-grabbing wildflower meadow, to a stunning bit of companion planting for your roses, FLOMO, grafting and a brilliant plant for dry shade, there's certainly something for everyone!

Aug 24, 2020•35 min•Ep. 6

Talking Dirty (Tamara Bridge - Garden Designer, Episode 5)

Join Thordis Fridriksson and Alan Gray (of East Ruston Old Vicarage gardens) in our Podcast for Plant Lovers, as they catch up with their plant-a-holic pals. This week it's award-winning garden designer, Tamara Bridge who talks about the importance of throwing caution to the wind in your garden, and brings serious envy-inducing flowers for Show and Tell! Plus FLOMO (Fear of Missing Out on a Fabulous Plant) and your questions on air pots and earwigs!

Aug 12, 2020•34 min•Ep. 5

Talking Dirty (Ben Potterton - Shorelands Wildlife Gardens, Episode 4)

Join Thordis Fridriksson and Alan Gray (of East Ruston Old Vicarage gardens) in our Podcast for Plant Lovers, as they catch up with their plant-a-holic pals. This week it's Ben Potterton of Shorelands Wildlife Gardens in the guest chair who's definitely just as much naughti-cultural as horticultural! From Campsis to Eryngiums via pears and tortoises, this is a truly eclectic mix of gardening chat! Plus - of course - some FLOMO(Fear of Missing Out on a Fabulous Plant!)

Aug 05, 2020•36 min•Ep. 4

Talking Dirty (Brigitte Girling - Moss & Stone Floral Design, Episode 3)

Join Thordis Fridriksson and Alan Gray (of East Ruston Old Vicarage gardens) for our Podcast for Plant Lovers, as they catch up with their plant-a-holic pals. This week it's Brigitte Girling of Moss and Stone Floral Design in the guest chair and boy oh boy does she bring her floral A-game! From Phlox to Coreopsis, via Cosmos, Rubeckia and a whole lotta Dahlias, this is a joyful half hour of horticultural chat. Plus - of course - some Floral FOMO (Fear of Missing Out on a Fabulous Plant!)...

Jul 30, 2020•35 min•Ep. 3

Talking Dirty (Ian Roofe - The Plant Doctor, Episode 2)

Join Thordis Fridriksson and Alan Gray (of East Ruston Old Vicarage gardens) in our Podcast for Plant Lovers, as they catch up with their plant-a-holic pals. In this episode the plant doctor, Ian Roofe, their Get Gardening co-conspirator brings show-and-tell from his garden which inspires some Fuschia fan-girling! Plus more Floral FOMO - the fear of missing out on a fabulous plant!

Jul 30, 2020•28 min•Ep. 2

Talking Dirty (Episode 1)

Join Thordis Fridriksson and Alan Gray (of East Ruston Old Vicarage gardens) as they catch up with their plant-a-holic pals to chat choice plants. In the first episode it's introductions all round - from when they caught the gardening bug to the next job on their to-do list.

Jul 29, 2020•32 min•Ep. 1

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