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Big Garden Little Garden

Geraldine Scully & Claire Ryan Luke
Big Garden Little Garden
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  • Big Garden Little Garden

    The Vintage Rose Company & Gardening Updates

    25/03/2026 | 32 mins.
    A special treat for Rose Enthusiasts out there in this episode of BigGardenLittleGarden.
    Susan Lynch of The Vintage Rose Company joins Geraldine and Claire for a chat.
    Susan grows cut roses primarily for event florists and weddings and has lots of helpful advice on how to Grow and Nurture Beautiful Roses.
    You won't want to miss it.
  • Big Garden Little Garden

    Seeds, Soil & The New Plot

    11/03/2026 | 27 mins.
    Claire finally gets to share her big gardening news in this episode of BIgGardenLittleGarden.
    There's also more chat on seed sowing, with particular focus on seeds that are a little more challenging to germinate.
    Geraldine also shares three choice spring woodland plants that you should get to know and definitely consider for your garden.:
    1. Erythronium
    Trillium
    Cardamine
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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
  • Big Garden Little Garden

    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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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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