Martin chats to fellow senior RHS judge and gardener Jon Wheatley, the pair discuss gardening in prison and how Jon got started in horticulture. The team talk winter garden colour options and answer a listeners' question about fruit bushes. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to info@potsandtrowel…

We finish Magic’s Pawn, the first book in the Last Herald-Mage Trilogy. CWs for: manipulation and abuse, suicide and self-harm, homophobia, sexual assault and rape. For the next show, we are reading the first seven chapters of Magic’s Promise. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is h…

Horticultural Director Charlie Gwynne is our guest today and the team talk gigantic vegetables, what we did with last week's marrow and Martin answers some of your gardening questions. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to info@potsandtrowels.com Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels…

Logan House is in Scotland but is able to grow some extremely unusual plants due to its location. The team answer a listeners' question about a poorly rhododendron and Jill has a marrow recipe! (also available in video over on YouTube!) Jill's recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/slowcookerratatouille/ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all t…

We read the first seven chapters of Magic’s Pawn, the first book in the Last Herald-Mage Trilogy. CWs for: homophobia, domestic abuse, csa. For the next show, we are reading through the end of Magic’s Pawn. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael L…

We're popping up in person for the first time in a video podcast (check that out over on our YouTube channel!) But as we begin season two, we're back to answering your questions on wisteria and rhubarb and talking tomatoes and bulb planting too. Videos Mentioned: Carnivorous Plants Masterclass: https://youtu.be/6nWLZqfplEI How to Divide Rhubarb: ht…

We're back! Season 2 begins this Sunday, 10am UK time - we're starting with an episode featuring carnivorous plants and we're even trying to do this season with some video, so check out our YouTube channel for that! As ever, all the episodes are available from the website Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email…

We talk about Final Days of Planet Earth. We had some audio issues on this one. Please forgive us. CWs for: misogyny, body horror. For the next show, we are reading the first seven chapters of Mercedes Lackey’s Magic’s Pawn. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Ku…

Just a bonus episode of some of the outtakes from our first year of podcasting! See you for Season Two! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to info@potsandtrowels.com Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTube The Pots & Trowels team: Martin Fish Jill Fish Sean Riley Find out more …

We read Sensor. CWs for: misogyny, body horror, suicide, descriptions of gore. For the next show, we will watch an as-yet-unnamed Hallmark movie. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austin Walker. The show is produced by Jordan Mallor…

Martin and Jill are at Southport Flower Show for it's centenary - They meet one of the organisers Pauline, have some floristry fun with Linda Hardman and answering some listeners' questions! Videos mentioned: Heuchera Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t-KonaRd8wQ How to Prune Raspberry Canes: https://youtu.be/4JtLOEKnJw4 Visit potsandtrowels.com for li…

The team get together for the penultimate pod of the season - We're meeting Agapanthus specialist Steve Hickman, and there are listeners' questions and the usual tips for what to do in your garden this week. Agapanthus Specialists Hoyland Plant Centre: https://somethingforthegarden.co.uk/ Videos mentioned: Heucheras Masterclass: https://youtu.be/t-…

We read Remina. CWs for: misogyny, torture, body horror. For the next show, we are reading all of Sensor. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austin Walker. The show is produced by Jordan Mallory (https://linktr.ee/jordanmallory) The …

Martin catches up with Amrit of South Devon Chilli Farm and learns all sorts of tips and tricks to do with chillis. We've got listeners questions, a chilli recipe and some things you should be doing in the garden this week! Recipe Link (South Devon Chilli Farm's Website): https://southdevonchillifarm.co.uk/blogs/recipes Videos Mentioned: Malvern sh…

Flower show season is in full flow so Martin and Jill are working their way around the country - this week it's Chorley's turn as the pair visit Astley Park. There's a chance to look behind the scenes at the old walled garden, we meet Leafy Lytham's Greg and Martin answers some gardening questions. Debbie from Chorley asked about plants for a damp …

We read Gyo. CWs for: extreme body horror, disease and infection, suicide, misogyny, sexual violence, animal mistreatment and death. For the next show, we are reading all of Remina. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austin Walker. T…

We're meeting the one & only Mr Plant Geek (aka Michael Perry) on this week's episode! Michael tells us how he got into gardening and shows Martin some of his favourite plants. There are some listeners' questions and Martin tells us what you should be doing in the garden this week! Videos Mentioned: Sweet Pea Pinching Out: https://youtu.be/ZBA5_yyx…

Hampton Court is just the place to meet a variety of gardening gurus! Martin and Jill take time out from their own duties to catch up with Arit Anderson, chat heritage veg with Lucy from 'She Grows Veg' and discover a wonderful scented Pelargonium at Potash Nurseries. Videos Mentioned: Flower Shows playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…

We read the rest of Uzumaki. CWs for: body horror and gore, medical horror, cannibalism. For the next show, we are reading all of Gyo. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austin Walker. The show is produced by Jordan Mallory (https://…

Carnivorous Plants aren't as fragile as they might look! We meet Pete from Wack's Wicked Plants. Plus, how to naturalize Alliums & can Sean mow his newly grown grass? Wack's Wicked: Carnivorous Plants | Wacks Wicked Plants Videos mentioned: Rose Summer Special (Deadhead like a Pro!) : https://youtu.be/iIU2BZdXrOw Sow Superb Sweet Williams: https://…

We're in potentially controversial waters as we discuss the problem with peat! Also, Martin's been to meet some of the members of the Yorkshire Pelargonium Society. Videos mentioned: How to Create / Prepare a New Border: https://youtu.be/Dzv0obBWkiw?si=OWxPeAxyiH-JmNgg Pelargonium Masterclass: https://youtu.be/PFbfXCwibck Also useful: How to Propag…

We read the first ten chapters of Uzumaki. CWs for: body horror and gore, suicide, self-harm and mutilation, automotive accidents. For the next show, we are reading through the end of Uzumaki. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austi…

Martin and Jill visit the Lincolnshire Show, chat to a couple of exhibitors, plus the team answer a listeners' question on camelia, and Jill has a recipe for spring onions that's delicious! Videos Mentioned: Lincolnshire Show: https://youtu.be/vItUno-qqcc Harrogate Spring Flower Show: https://youtu.be/5CkFp0zGnSQ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links …

Martin and Jill have been to meet James and Nicki and have a look at their collections of auricula and hosta. Martin answers a listeners question on Spiraea Bridal Wreath and we discuss slug deterrents! Videos mentioned: Harrogate Spring Flower Show: https://youtu.be/5CkFp0zGnSQ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episode…

We finish up Tomie. CWs for: extreme body horror, misogyny, descriptions of mutilation, dismemberment, and gore, medical horror, bondage and torture, suicide, pedophilia and child sexual abuse, trichophobia, burn injuries, bullying, racism, suicide, cannibalism. For the next show, we are reading Chapters 1-10 of Uzumaki. You can go to patreon.com/r…

This week it's all go as we chat about everything from rose deadheading & Snow in Summer through to grape vine cuttings and robot tractors! Please do watch the charity video Sean has produced (and buy the song to help the charity if you are able): https://youtu.be/Q8ocOhBVALc P&T Videos mentioned this week Grape Vine video: https://youtu.be/y3BH0ax…

Martin chats to old friend and landscaper Adam Tomlinson. We answer your gardening questions and Martin has some patio-related things you can be doing in your garden this week. Training a Tree’s roots to go deep https://youtu.be/Gg8FgLp8aC4 Bramley Apple Tree Summer Pruning: https://youtu.be/NqNXTa1_LI4 Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the…

We talk about the first nine stories of Tomie. CWs for: extreme body horror, misogyny, descriptions of mutilation, dismemberment, and gore, medical horror, torture, suicide, pedophilia, cannibalism. For the next show, we are reading the rest of Tomie. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The s…

Martin meets the Laughing Gardener, we have updates on the strawberries, some top tips for tying tomatoes and how to grow lupins from seed. Paul Robinson, aka The Laughing Gardener is here on Facebook: (8) The Laughing Gardener | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Laughing-Gardener/100051593361368/ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to al…

We have an update from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show where Martin has been judging! Our podcast guests Jonathan (Cosmos) Barry (Proctors) and Dawn from Lincolnshire Pond Plants all give us their experience. There's a chance to hear from some celebrities and we answer your questions! Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episo…

We talk about The Good Witch. CWs for: terminal illness, bullying, child abuse. For the next show, we are reading the first nine chapters of Junji Ito’s Tomie. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austin Walker. The show is produced by…

We're talking to Jonathan Sheppard today who's a Cosmos enthusiast! He's going to Chelsea for the first time. Plus we have questions on fig pruning, hydrangea problems and the asparagus beetle. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to info@potsandtrowels.com Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots …

We're talking to Horticulturist Graham Porter about the Chartered Institute of Horticulture. The team discuss the difference between the terms horticulturist and gardener. There are some jobs to be getting on with around the garden, plus we answer a couple of listeners' questions on tomatoes & sweet peas. Jill's Blackcurrant Smoothie Recipe: Try a …

We talk about the rest of the big red omnibus. CWs for: misogyny, suicide. For the next show, we are discussing The Good Witch. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austin Walker. The show is produced by Jordan Mallory (https://linktr.…

RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most prestigious events in the world. Martin's been to meet Barry Proctor who switched from agriculture to horticulture and found success at Chelsea! We're answering listeners'/viewers' questions about fuchsia and Martin has some things you could do in your garden this week. Visit potsandtrowels.com for links t…

We're talking to Niall from the Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium about how low tech mushroom farming works, and how you can grow your own. We also have listeners' questions on: Whether or not to lift dahlias and why? What to do about stinging nettles in your compost heap? Check out the Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium here: Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium Visit …

We talk about The Other Wind. CWs for: misogyny and Islamophobia For the next show, we are discussing the rest of the Earthsea omnibus. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austin Walker. The show is produced by Jordan Mallory (https:/…

This week Martin's met We're at the RHS Urban Show in the heart of Manchester, chatting about what you can accomplish if space and funds are limited! Videos Mentioned: How to Plant Beans: https://youtu.be/8P0jiXl1DtM How to Take Shrub Cuttings: https://youtu.be/8ui3HQKBeZs?si=Q0q6lxypFVheRZzA Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & p…

We're loving our lawn this week as we go all in on lawn care! There's an interview with Peter Chaloner, a mowing mogul and Martin has some top tips for keeping your grass in perfect condition. Lawncare Video: https://youtu.be/w6U2YLePBTI Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to info@potsandtrowels.c…

We talk about the back half of Tales from Earthsea. Content warning for misogyny, mind control and manipulation, sexual assault, incest, and childhood sexual abuse. For the next show, we are discussing the entirety of The Other Wind. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by C…

Martin visits Morpeth and meets the gardening club, who have a few questions! Jill has a recipe & Sean checks in from his holiday in North Wales' Llyn Peninsula. Links: Jill's rhubarb recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/blushingrhubarbcream/ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodes Email Questions to info@potsandt…

Martin goes to the former BBC Gardeners World garden at Barnsdale to meet Nick Hamilton, whose father was a presenter. Nick explains how they manage this wonderful garden organically. We've got some listeners' questions and the team chat all things horticultural! Barnsdale Gardens: https://barnsdalegardens.co.uk/ Visit potsandtrowels.com for links …

We talk about the stories “The Finder” and “Darkrose and Diamond” from Tales from Earthsea. Content warning for misogyny, slavery, racism. For the next show, we are discussing the rest of Tales From Earthsea. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael…

Martin chats raised beds with an absolute expert who wrote the book! With over 50 years of practical experience in gardening and horticulture, David Hurrion has a wealth of hints, tips and inspiration to share. Plus, the team discuss some of our listeners' questions on pleached hedges, camelia and sweet peas. #gardening #GardeningPodcast #garden #R…

The National Holocaust Centre in North Nottinghamshire, UK is home to a thousand white rose bushes - they all need pruning & Martin's been to find out more. Jill has a rhubarb dessert recipe from heaven and we're answering dogwood and daffodil questions. Link to Jill's recipe: https://www.martinfish.com/blog/rhubarb-heaven-recipe/ Rose pruning vide…

We talk about Tehanu. Content warning for misogyny, rape, ableism, fire-related injury, physical abuse, child sexual abuse, slavery, mind control, torture. For the next show, we are discussing the Foreword, Finder, and Darkrose from The Tales of Earthsea. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. T…

Martin chats to RHS curator Paul Cook about developing the RHS's most northerly garden. Jill and Sean chat lawn edging and killing plants! Some of the videos mentioned in this episode: Harlow Carr on P&T Playlist of videos and podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAP6F3_x3pSanz-SarwwkrWucL9hPNKSa Skern Alpines: https://youtu.be/…

Loads to discuss this week as Martin catches up with Bramble Garden Blog's Karen Gimson. Plus, we talk sweet peas, wet lawns & whether you can sow seeds in pots outside instead of straight into the garden. This week's video on pruning raspberry canes: https://youtu.be/4JtLOEKnJw4 Plus it's a video bonanza this week as we have bonus videos on gooseb…

We talk about The Farthest Shore. Content warning for drug addiction and slavery. For the next show, we are discussing the entirety of Tehanu. You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed. The show is hosted by Cameron Kunzelman, Michael Lutz, and Austin Walker. The show is produced by Jordan Mallory (…

Martin chats to Mark Wasilewski, who is a manager at the Royal Parks in London. Marks' planting decisions can be debated over the royal breakfast table. He was once warned that King Charles might sneak out to inspect his work by flashlight! The team also address some of your gardening questions. Videos mentioned in this episode: Herbaceous Border v…