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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

    May in Bloom

    06/05/2026 | 37 mins.
    Geraldine and Claire welcome the arrival of May in this episode of BigGardenLittleGarden, as they discuss the beauty of tree blossoms and the nostalgic scent of lilac.
    Geraldine advises how to make nettle and comfrey feed to fertilise plants and Claire shares some tips on companion planting for the beginner growers out there.
    They also touch on their love/hate relationship with yellow in the garden.
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    Bluebells and Biodiversity

    22/04/2026 | 33 mins.
    Do you know the difference between a Spanish Bluebell and an English Bluebell? Well, Geraldine and Claire discuss how they differ in this episode of BigGardenLittleGarden.
    They also chat biodiversity and discuss the move towards native planting and sustainable planting practises.
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    Seeds, Sap & Sprurges - A Guide To Euphorbia

    08/04/2026 | 34 mins.
    Did you know that the Christmas Poinsettia is actually a Euphorbia?
    In the latest episode of BigGardenLittleGarden Geraldine profiles the Eurphorbia and its remarkably diverse genus.
    Claire gives an update on the allotment and shares how she dealt with a whitefly infestation in the polytunnel.
    They also catch-up on seed germination and all the goings-on in the spring garden.

    Euphorbias recommended by Geraldine
    Wulfenii
    Seguieriana
    Polychroma
    Robbiae
    Mellifera
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    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.
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    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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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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