Episodes

  • Deep Dive: We need to talk about yellow, with Annie Guilfoyle

    Deep Dive: We need to talk about yellow, with Annie Guilfoyle
    Jul 3 2025
    If you've ever wondered why yellow flowers get so much hate, Annie Guilfoyle is here to explain. Annie is fascinated by colour preferences in the garden and shares the fruits of her own research into the colour yellow with host Jane Perrone, as well as looking at some subscribers' responses to the piece. You can read Annie's article about yellow on Scribehound Gardening here. Annie Guilfoyle is a garden designer, writer and international lecturer. She is a regular teacher at Great Dixter, West Dean and Chanticleer and a co-founder of Garden Masterclass with Noel Kingsbury. Support Annie on Scribehound Gardening. Jane Perrone is head of inspiration at Scribehound Gardening. Support Jane on Scribehound Gardening. Find out more about ⁠Scribehound Gardening.⁠ Follow ⁠Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com
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    34 mins
  • Deep Dive: The joy of June with Simon Lycett

    Deep Dive: The joy of June with Simon Lycett
    Jun 26 2025
    Whether you are enjoying bursts of colour from pots of summer bedding or sitting back to simply enjoy the lush bounty of your garden, the month of June fills us with joy. Florist Simon Lycett joins host Jane Perrone to discuss why he adores the early summer so much. He also talks about how he got into floristry at a young age and why floral foam is a real issue in the industry, as well as revealing why the walls of his office are covered in wedding photos. You can read the article Simon and Jane are talking about here. Simon Lycett is a world-renowned florist based in South London. He is an RHS Ambassador, a writer and TV presenter. Support Simon on Scribehound Gardening. Jane Perrone is head of inspiration at Scribehound Gardening. Support Jane on Scribehound Gardening. Find out more about ⁠Scribehound Gardening.⁠ Follow ⁠Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com.
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    30 mins
  • Can you grow a pumpkin the size of Jabba the Hutt?

    Can you grow a pumpkin the size of Jabba the Hutt?
    Jun 24 2025
    Could you grow a pumpkin the size of Jabba the Hutt, or a floral arrangement that evokes a bridge over the M6? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the skill and the skullduggery on display at gardening shows this summer, and ask - what's really going on in the world of competitive gardening? Plus they answer your questions about untidy tools, the ideal gnome height and what happens when your clematis offends the neighbours. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com.
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    45 mins
  • Deep Dive: The business of show - how Chelsea gardens get a second life, with Jodie Jones

    Deep Dive: The business of show - how Chelsea gardens get a second life, with Jodie Jones
    Jun 19 2025
    Show gardens are quite the spectacle, but how sustainable are they, and what happens to them once the visitors stop coming? Garden writer Jodie Jones talks to host Jane Perrone about the challenges of relocating show gardens and why it's so important for garden designers to incorporate a final home into their plans. You can read the article Jan is discussing in this episode here. Jodie Jones is a freelance garden writer who visits fabulous gardens and nurseries around the country, talk to the talented people who shape them, and then shares what she has learned. On her day off she is a volunteer gardener at Great Dixter, East Sussex. Support Jodie on Scribehound Gardening. Jane Perrone is head of inspiration at Scribehound Gardening. ⁠⁠Support Jane on Scribehound Gardening.⁠⁠ Find out more about ⁠⁠⁠Scribehound Gardening.⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠gardening@scribehound.com
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    32 mins
  • Naked Gardeners, Cat Crimes & Killer Roses?

    Naked Gardeners, Cat Crimes & Killer Roses?
    Jun 17 2025
    Will dogs ruin your flowerbeds? Should cats be banned to save garden wildlife? And why do snakes love James's doorstep? Find out the answers to these and many other pressing issues in this week's show, in which hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the pros and cons of animals in the garden. Plus they answer your questions, including alternatives to a bunch of roses as a romantic gift, whether naked sunbathing is OK and why Photinia 'Red Robin' needs to get the chop. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription! ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com.
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    47 mins
  • Deep Dive: How to design the perfect orchard with Mark Diacono

    Deep Dive: How to design the perfect orchard with Mark Diacono
    Jun 12 2025
    Whether you've got a tiny patio or several acres to play with, growing fruit trees offers entrance to a tasty array of fruits that you can't buy in the supermarket, from medlars to mulberries. Expert grower Mark Diacono chats to Jane Perrone, sharing his tips on how to plan your dream orchard from scratch, covering everything from rootstocks to pollination groups. You can ⁠read the article Mark is discussing in this episode here. Mark Diacono is a multi-award winning writer who spends most of his time growing, eating, writing and talking about food. He tends a Devonshire garden dominated by unusual, delicious perennials. Support Mark on Scribehound Gardening. Jane Perrone is head of inspiration at Scribehound Gardening. Support Jane on Scribehound Gardening. Find out more about ⁠Scribehound Gardening.⁠ Follow ⁠Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com
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    36 mins
  • When is a tree not a tree?

    When is a tree not a tree?
    Jun 10 2025
    They are the majestic centrepieces of our gardens, but do we even know the difference between a tree and a shrub? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the joys of tree planting, reveal their favourite species and answer your questions, including how to care for a tree fern, how to get revenge on an annoying neighbour and what to do about a smelly tree. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com.
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    40 mins