A chat with Serena from Seeds of Hope Scotland, which supplies wildflower seeds to good causes. It was developed during lockdown in 2020 and has grown into a social enterprise with a focus on biodiversity and mental health. We talk about how

Episode 16: Sallie Sillars, Horatio's Garden Scotland

Apr 28th, 2021 25m 47s

Episode 16 of the Scottish Garden Podcast is a chat with Sallie Sillars, Head Gardener at Horatio’s Garden Scotland, which is located within the grounds of Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Episode 15: Caroline Thomson, Backhouse Rossie

Apr 10th, 2021 35m 16s

An episode for daffodil-lovers everywhere! A chat with Caroline Thomson of Backhouse Rossie, location of Scotland’s Daffodil Festival and the National Collection of Backhouse daffodils. Caroline Thomson is a direct descendant of the Backhouse

Episode 14: MT O'Donnell

Dec 6th, 2020 39m 24s

Episode 14 is a chat with MT O'Donnell, editor of the Scottish Gardening Magazine, a new, free, digital, bi-monthly publication aimed directly at gardeners in Scotland. Our discussion is a celebration of Scottish gardening! We talk about why

Episode 13: Brian Cunningham

Nov 6th, 2020 24m 12s

The guest for this episode is Brian Cunningham, one of the regular presenters on the BBC Scotland TV programme Beechgrove and Head Gardener at Scone Palace in Perth.We discuss his career in horticulture, how he puts his stamp on the Scone Palac

Episode 12: Ray Cox

Oct 5th, 2020 36m 52s

We're back after a break to bring you a conversation with Ray Cox, a photographer based in Perthshire and specialising in plants and gardening. His images are frequently published in newspapers and magazines like Scotland on Sunday, The Englis

Episode 11: Susie Walker-Munro

May 10th, 2020 27m 43s

A conversation with Susie Walker-Munro, a founder member of the Tea Gardens of Scotland collective, producers of the first 100% Scottish-grown tea.We discuss how the project began, how they grow and make their tea and their hopes for the future

Episode 10: Simon Milne RBGE

May 10th, 2020 23m 44s

A conversation with Simon Milne, the Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. We talk about its 350th anniversary celebrations, its history and wealth of plant material, education, community and the future - plans for restoring and

Episode 9: Keri Ivins, Cambo

Mar 4th, 2020 23m 25s

A chat with Keri Ivins, the Development Manager at Cambo Heritage Trust. We talk about the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, Cambo's recently redeveloped Stables Visitor Centre and how they support young horticulturists and volunteers. Cambo Garden

Scottish Garden Podcast - trailer

Feb 5th, 2020 53s

We're getting ready to return for 2020! In the meantime, here's a trailer for the Scottish Garden Podcast, highlighting some of the topics we've discussed on the show so far. If you haven't listened to Scotland's only gardening podcast yet -

Episode 8: Beautiful Perth

Dec 15th, 2019 28m 38s

A conversation with Monica Straughan, Treasurer of the group Beautiful Perth, the winners of the RHS Britain in Bloom Champion of Champions Award.We discuss what it takes to receive such an accolade, the rewarding work done by the dedicated tea

Episode 7: Ken Cox

Oct 29th, 2019 35m 7s

A chat with Ken Cox, woodland plant expert, horticulturist, author and Glendoick Garden Centre owner. We discuss peat, pots and plant hunting, and I take advantage of Ken's expertise to ask him how best to look after my rhodedendrons! Glendoic

Episode 6: Branklyn Garden

Jul 25th, 2019 25m 36s

Interviewing Jim Jermyn, Head Gardener and Property Manager at Branklyn Garden in Perth. We talk about plant hunters, blue poppies, horticulture training and gin! Branklyn Garden is a National Trust property and features a lovely tearoom with

Episode 5: Scotland's Gardens Scheme

Jun 28th, 2019 26m 38s

A chat with the Director of Terrill Dobson, director of Scotland's Gardens Scheme. We discuss the criteria for opening your garden to the public, the theme for this year, the fundraising element of the scheme and which gardens are a must-see!

Episode 4: SRUC & Gardening Scotland

May 15th, 2019 16m 56s

Extra bonus episode for May! Ahead of Scotland's big horticultural show, Gardening Scotland, I’m chatting to students from Scotland’s Rural College about their current project - designing a show garden for this year’s event and talking to their

Episode 3: East Neuk Perennials

May 1st, 2019 28m 48s

Karen Wilkieson and Sue Rabjohns are the growers behind East Neuk Perennials - Based in the East Neuk of Fife, they’re experienced gardeners, both having worked in a variety of estates and gardens of all sizes - but their passion is for propaga

Episode 1: Scottish Cut Flowers

Mar 13th, 2019 26m 33s

In the first episode of My Corner of Earth I speak to Rosie Burgon from Scottish Cut Flowers to find out more about her job. Scotland isn’t a place you might naturally associate with cut flower growing but there’s a growing industry here and R

Episode 2: Ninewells Community Garden

Mar 13th, 2019 23m 35s

In this episode I find out more about Ninewells Community Garden, based at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and run for the benefit of patients, staff, volunteers and the wider community of the city. The garden has several different areas, growing

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