Monty Don participates in the Talking Gardens podcast during its fourth season
The award-winning podcast Talking Gardens is back for its fourth season, launching on Tuesday, 22 October 2023. The podcast, which won the Garden Podcast of the Year Award at the Garden Media Guild Awards in November 2023, promises to deliver an array of captivating conversations with some of the most influential figures in the gardening world.
Kicking off the new season is Monty Don, a renowned TV presenter and writer, who will be the guest for the launch episode. Monty will be speaking about his dream garden and other fascinating topics with podcast host Stephanie Mahon.
Throughout the season, listeners can expect to hear from a diverse range of guests, including celebrated designers such as Jinny Blom, Shane Connolly, and Ulf Nordfjell. They will share their insights, experiences, and secrets about their work in the world of horticulture.
One of the highlights of the new season is Monty Don's discussion about his never-seen, second, secret garden. He will also delve into the design of Wollerton Old Hall in Shropshire, Balmoral Cottage in Kent, and a Fernando Caruncho design in Greece.
Other guests on Talking Gardens season 4 include Rosy Hardy, a nurserywoman, who will discuss why she let her lawn grow long, and John Little, an experimental gardener, who will share his unique perspectives on gardening.
Charles Dowding, a leading no-dig and organic gardener, will offer his top composting tips, as well as advice on creating a flower bulb meadow. Although specific tips from Charles' episode are not yet available, general knowledge of his principles suggests that listeners can expect to learn about no-dig methods, choosing a mix of bulbs that bloom in succession, planting bulbs at the right depth and spacing, avoiding excessive disturbance, incorporating wildflower seeds or meadow plants, and being patient as meadow bulb plantings often take several years to fully establish.
The final episode of Talking Gardens season 4 will be a live podcast recorded at the Garden Museum in London with Sarah Raven and Nigel Slater.
Previous guests on Talking Gardens include gardening luminaries such as Piet Oudolf, Sarah Price, Nigel Dunnett, Fergus Garrett, Ann-Marie Powell, Andy Sturgeon, Troy Scott Smith, Kate Humble, Tom Stuart-Smith, Isabel Bannerman, and James Wong.
Monty Don will also express his views against the morality of rewilding in the podcast, adding another layer of intrigue to the upcoming season.
So, grab a cup of tea, sit back, and join Stephanie Mahon and an impressive lineup of guests as they delve into the world of gardening on Talking Gardens. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice, there's something for everyone in this captivating podcast.
- The extensive conversations on Talking Gardens will not only cater to seasoned gardeners but also welcome novices, covering topics such as horticulture, gardening, gardens, plants, and lifestyle.
- The home-and-garden enthusiasts can anticipate learning top composting tips from Charles Dowding, an advocate for no-dig and organic gardening, on the podcast.
- As the podcast season progresses, gardeners and listeners will engage in discussions about various indoor and outdoor spaces, including Monty Don's secret garden, Wollerton Old Hall, Balmoral Cottage, and a Fernando Caruncho design, all falling under the realm of horticulture and gardening.
