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
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The September Garden
Autumn has arrived and it's time to talk about The September Garden in Episode 5 of Big Garden Little Garden.Claire reflects on the plants that have done well and earned their place in her small garden, as well as those that haven't thrived in pots. While Geraldine talks Asters and prolonging colour in the garden for as long as possible. They also chat Irish Grown Cut Flowers and the importance of helping this industry to continue flourishing.AstersAster FrikartiiAster Little CarlowAsmster Nonae Angliae Alma PotschkeAster AsperulusMentions@flowerfarmersireland@rhsi@theshackletongarden@theirishflowerfarmer
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Holding Onto Summer
It's all about holding onto the last of summer in Episode 4 of Big Garden Little Garden.Claire arrives back from holiday in France to find her plants have flourished in the good weather at home. Geraldine gives an update on her dry garden and profiles the dependable and very pretty, Japanese Anemone.They also help some listeners with their gardening conundrums and announce an exciting Seed Giveaway!This episode's Plant Profile:Japanese Anemones, also known as Anemone Hupensis, now called Eriocapitella.Varieties:Honouring JoubertSerenadeQueen CharlotteThe Swan SeriesSeeds Available for GiveawayOpium PoppyNigellaAquilega (actual ejits!)Sweetpea
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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