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Big Garden Little Garden

Geraldine Scully & Claire Ryan Luke
Big Garden Little Garden
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    Snowdrops at Altamont & Seed Sowing

    25/02/2026 | 31 mins.
    It's Snowdrop Month at Altamont Gardens in Co Carlow and BigGardenLittleGarden went for a visit.
    Geraldine and Claire reflect on how much they enjoyed their Snowdrop Tour with Robert Miller of Altamont Plants, who recently added a huge portfolio of snowdrop bulbs from Avon Bulbs in Somerset to their own collection, making it the largest display on public view in Ireland.
    They also get sowing seeds and have plenty of tips and advice to get you in the mood for spring!

    They also
    Seedaholic
    Seeds Ireland
    Brown Envelope
    Quickcrop
    Fruithill Farm
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    Fabulous Ferns & Summer Bulbs

    11/02/2026 | 36 mins.
    In this episode of BigGardenLittleGarden Geraldine suggests some jobs to do this week in the garden, despite the rainy weather. She also delves into the captivating world of Ferns.
    Claire reveals a happy discovery in her front garden and gives an update on which of last year's forced bulbs have flowered successfully outdoors.
    It's also time to start ordering Summer Bulbs, so tune in for some interesting suggestions.

    Ferns
    DryopterisFelix - mas
    Harts Tongue Fern
    Osmunda Regalis
    Matteuccia Struthiopteris
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    Hellebores & A Herbal Tea Garden

    28/01/2026 | 32 mins.
    Talk turns to the popularity of Hellebores and the creation of a Tea Garden in this episode of BigGardenLittleGarden.
    Geraldine and Claire also ponder the unpredictability of flowering times for forced bulbs and realise, just in time, that succulents still need to be watered in winter.
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    Happy Gardening New Year

    14/01/2026 | 29 mins.
    Geraldine and Claire are back after the Christmas break and celebrate the new year with a focus on upcoming plans for BigGardenLittleGarden in 2026.
    Claire also gives an update on her beloved trees while Geraldine talks Galanthophiles and reveals interesting facts about the humble snowdrop. She also shares some helpful tips on how to successfully grow these dainty beauties.
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    Festive Wreath Making & Table Decor

    03/12/2025 | 34 mins.
    Episode 11 is the final instalment of BigGardenLittleGarden for 2025 and it's a very festive one.
    Geraldine and Claire. share lots of Inspiration for beautiful Wreath-Making, as well as practical advice and know-how to help you create the perfect Christmas Tablescape.
    They also delve into Irish Christmas Traditions and the symbolism behind them.

    Where to source Irish Foliage
    The Irish Green Guys
    Gra Cut Flowers
    Wicklow Foliage Farm

    BigGardenLittleGarden will return in January 2026 with a Snowdrop Special.

    Thank You to all of our listeners and we wish you a very Happy Christmas.

    Geraldine and Claire

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About Big Garden Little Garden

Whether you have a big garden or a little garden, we will inspire and encourage you to Start Growing Stay Growing, connect with nature and find joy in the process.Hosted by Geraldine Scully, a flower farmer and long time gardener, and Claire Ryan Luke, a seasoned event florist and gardening beginner.We talk plants, seasons and the beauty of just giving it a go.Available fortnightly.This is your invitation to tune in, slow down and enjoy the magic of growing, no matter your space or experience.@biggardenlittlegarden@dublin_city_flower_farm_@claireryanluke
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