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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Embracing Autumn
Autumn has well and truly arrived in Episode 06 of Big Garden Little Garden .Expect plenty of chat about Spring Bulbs and the top "Do's and Don't" for successful planting of Narcissi, Hyacinths and Allium.Claire explains how to get going on forced bulbs that will provide much-anticipated flowers for Christmas, while Geraldine gives her Top Three Shrubs for Winter Scent.Plants Mentioned in Episode 06Kirengoshima PalmakaHostaMalus (Crab Apples)ThunbergiaShrubs for Winter ScentSarcococcaViburnum BodnantenseDaphne (Mezereum, Odora, Bholma)@mickkellygrows
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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