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• Festive Wreath Making & Table Decor

  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 FoliageThe Irish Green GuysGra Cut FlowersWicklow Foliage FarmBigGardenLittleGarden 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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• Christmas Gifting Guide for Gardeners

  Episode 10 heralds the first ever BigGardenLittleGarden Christmas Gifting Guide.Lots of gift ideas for the gardener in your life, or even more importantly, some advice on what NOT to buy them this festive season.Mentions:Martha SwalesSue Stuart SmithSimon BarnesT.F. Maher -Pathana GardenJimi Blake - Hunting brook GardenNaturally at the Wren's NestSobal SoapBread & WeatherJennifer Slattery TextilesThrowing Shapes Ceramic StudioFlower PopHopeless BotanicsLilliput StoresBunchedSweetpea & WillowBotanic Garden

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• Naturally at the Wren's Nest

  Geraldine and Claire welcome their first guest on Episode 09 of Big Garden Little Garden, They are joined by Danielle Doody of Naturally at the Wren's Nest who shares her passion for Irish native plants and her journey in creating natural products. The conversation explores the importance of native plants, sustainable gardening practices, and the benefit of using natural remedies. Danielle also discusses her personal projects, including her garden and making herbal tinctures.

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• Putting the Garden to Bed

  In Episode 08 of Big Garden Little Garden, it's time to start readying the garden for winter. Although, as ever, there are still some jobs, like weeding, to get done.Geraldine talks mulch and explains how to make Leaf Mould "nature's gift" and it's finally time to plant those Tulip Bulbs. Claire rediscovers her love for a yellow David Austin rose called "Bring me Sunshine" and gets over her aversion to eating pumpkins. Tune in for more.

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• Beware of the Yucca, Dividing Dahlias & Enjoying Autumn Colour

  In Episode 07 of Big Garden Little Garden, Geraldine reveals why she is wearing an eye-patch. Hint - it involves a Yucca plant. She also explains her new approach to dividing Dahlias. Claire plans to move some Bush Grasses - Calamagrostis and asks Geraldine for tips on growing Snowdrops. `Also, plenty of chat on Autumnal colour and jobs to do in the garden at the moment,.

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