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Discover Seguin Discover How the Advocacy Center Supports Children and Families in Crisis | Ep 36In this episode of Discover Seguin, Melissa Elizondo sits down with Christy Williams, the Executive Director of the Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center. This conversation dives into the tough but important work the center does for kids and families facing abuse, neglect, and trauma.Christy explains how forensic interviews work, why early conversations about body safety matter, what signs adults should watch for, and how the center supports families with counseling, advocacy, and long-term care. She also shares how the public can help—through volunteering, donating, or getting involved in their fundraisers like Designer Purse Bingo.This episode shin...

2025-11-2626 min

Discover Seguin Discover Seguin Ep 29: Santos Patronos Thomas RanchIn this special Discover Seguin On Location episode, host David Pope, CEO of Barnard Donegan Insurance, visits the breathtaking Santos Patronos Thomas Ranch just outside of Seguin.Chef Ray Thomas shares his passion for Wagyu beef and world-class cooking, while Marketing Director Jane Eby gives us a look at the lodge, event space, and future plans for weddings, retreats, and community gatherings. Along the way, “Uncle Jeff” guides us on a tour of the ranch, complete with 900 pecan trees, Wagyu cattle, and a luxury lodge that feels like home.From fine dining and steak tastings to b...

2025-09-1031 min

The Tracy Donegan Podcast Meditation: A Lifeline for Postpartum - A Conversation with Adreanna LimbachIn this podcast episode, Tracy Donegan interviews Adreanna Limbach, author of the book 'Tea and Cake with Demons: A Buddhist Guide to Feeling Worthy.' The conversation explores the motivation behind writing the book and the focus on worthiness. Limbach shares how her background in Buddhism and meditation has helped her navigate the transition to motherhood. The discussion also touches on the benefits of meditation in postpartum and the importance of protecting mental energy. The episode concludes with a conversation about recognizing and dealing with personal demons and embracing imperfection in motherhood. In this conversation, Tracy Donegan and Adreanna Limbach...

2024-04-1253 min

The Tracy Donegan Podcast Nurturing Tiny Minds with Neuroscience - A Conversation with Dr. Greer KirshenbaumIn today's episode, Tracy Donegan speaks with Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum about the importance of nurturing for infants and parents. They discuss the impact of early life experiences on mental health and the opportunity for building a foundation for lifelong well-being. They also explore the reciprocal relationship between parent and baby, highlighting the chance for reparenting and brain rewiring. The conversation touches on the still-face experiment, emphasizing the significance of responsiveness and the ability to repair and support infant mental health. In this conversation, Tracy Donegan interviews Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum about the importance of engaging respectfully and gently with newborns. They...

2024-03-1456 min

Rebel Entrepreneur Unlock Your Presentation Potential: Mastering Impactful Communication with Alan DoneganPrepare for a special episode of the Rebel Entrepreneur as Alan Donegan dives deep into the art of powerful presentations. But here's the kicker – we've got a colossal offer waiting for you at the end of the episode! Join Alan Donegan in this special episode where he'll unravel the secrets to crafting compelling messages, structuring your content for maximum impact, and banishing waffling forever. Whether you're pitching an idea, giving a keynote, or simply want to improve your communication skills, this episode is your golden ticket to presentation success. Don't miss out on the chance to...

2023-09-2459 min

Rebel Entrepreneur Getting unstuck - Stu Massengill, Tony Robbins, Unleash the Power WithinJoin host Alan Donegan on a riveting episode of the Rebel Entrepreneur podcast as he sits down with the remarkable Stu Massengill, a renowned expert in unleashing potential and breaking through barriers. Are you feeling stuck, unable to reach your true potential? This episode is your key to transformation. Stu Massengill, known for his powerful insights and strategies, delves deep into the art of getting unstuck and unlocking your full capabilities. Through candid conversations and illuminating anecdotes, Stu and Alan dissect the psychology behind limitations, providing invaluable guidance for those yearning to break free from their comfort...

2023-08-2559 min

Rebel Entrepreneur Take control of your finances with Rebel Finance School Join our host, Alan Donegan and our special guests Katie Donegan and Simon Paine as they discuss the first steps to taking control of your money. As founders of the Rebel Finance School, The Donegans are grilled by Simon as they help us all to get better at a game we all have to play: the game of money. It all comes down to the size of your gap. For your business – what’s the gap between what you earn and what you spend? For your personal life – what’s the gap between what you earn and...

2023-07-0247 min

Peter Donegan ITS MY DREAMS (That Are Keeping Me Awake) - Peter Donegan, Sean Healen, Tessy - Lou WilliamsITS MY DREAMS (That Are Keeping Me Awake) - Peter Donegan, Sean Healen, Tessy - Lou Williams by Peter Donegan

2021-03-2603 min

Roxi Starr - An Urban Fantasy After the Party, Emotional TruthsJessica Donegan, author of Follow Me: Tattered Veils, discusses chapter 21 - After the Party. This chapter, as told by Conor, focuses on the emotional truths of the love relationship between Roxi and Conor. In this discussion, Jessica discusses how the chapter evolved and its relevance in the book's narrative. Additionally, a read-along excerpt of chapter 21 - After the Party, is presented. Book on Amazon . bit.ly/roxi-starr Author Facebook Facebook.com/Jessica-Donegan-113533370021077 Author website .... JessicaDonegan.com Author Podcasts . bit.ly/podjess Author Q&A site ... bit.ly/q4jess #FollowMeTatteredVeils #CharacterDriven #Character #Narrative #Relationship #LoveInterest #UrbanFantasy #Folklore #Roxi #Re...

2020-07-2119 min

Roxi Starr - An Urban Fantasy Snares, a Narrative Inflection ChapterJessica Donegan, author of Follow Me: Tattered Veils, discusses Snares, a Narrative Inflection Chapter within her novel. In this discussion, Jessica discusses how a major plot points comes together setting the stage for the books characters. The story narrative is presented in the chapter Snares, with a read-along excerpt. Book on Amazon . bit.ly/roxi-starr Author Facebook Facebook.com/Jessica-Donegan-113533370021077 Author website .... JessicaDonegan.com Author Podcasts . bit.ly/podjess Author Q&A site ... bit.ly/q4jess #FollowMeTatteredVeils #FMTV #CharacterDriven #Character #Narrative #Inflection #UrbanFantasy #Folklore #Roxi #ReadAlong #Fae

2020-06-0911 min

Roxi Starr - An Urban Fantasy The Life Cycle of LifestylesJessica Donegan, author of Follow Me: Tattered Veils, discusses The Life Cycle of Lifestyles within her novel. In this discussion, Jessica discusses the life style of her books characters, the stage of life (or life cycle) for their life style, and how those life style choices contribute to the overall narrative. Character life styles are presented in selected story read-along excerpts. Author website .... JessicaDonegan.com Author Facebook Facebook.com/Jessica-Donegan-113533370021077 Author Podcasts . bit.ly/podjess Author Q&A site ... bit.ly/q4jess Book on Amazon . bit.ly/roxi-starr #FollowMeTatteredVeils #FMTV #CharacterDriven #Character #LifeStyle #UrbanFantasy #Folklore #Roxi #ReadAl...

2020-05-2816 min

Roxi Starr - An Urban Fantasy The Hidden Depth of Secondary CharactersJessica Donegan, author of Follow Me: Tattered Veils, discusses The Hidden Depth of Secondary Characters within her novel. In this discussion, Jessica covers some of her books secondary characters, their individual stories, and the influences of those stories within the overarching narrative. An illustrative second character observation narration is provided as a sample story excerpt. Author website .... JessicaDonegan.com Author Facebook Facebook.com/Jessica-Donegan-113533370021077 Author Podcasts . bit.ly/podjess Author Q&A site ... bit.ly/q4jess Book on Amazon . bit.ly/roxi-starr #FollowMeTatteredVeils #FMTV #CharacterDriven #Character #UrbanFantasy #Folklore #Roxi #ReadAlong #WritingInfluence #Fae

2020-05-0813 min

Roxi Starr - An Urban Fantasy Spirituality and ReligionJessica Donegan, author of Follow Me: Tattered Veils, discusses the influences of Spirituality and Religion, had on her novel. Within the discussion, Jessica covers the multiplicity of contributing sources, the application of this material in her book, some of the character-adopted spirituality specifics, and an excerpt on the main character religious approach. Author website .... JessicaDonegan.com Author Facebook Facebook.com/Jessica-Donegan-113533370021077 Author Podcasts . bit.ly/podjess Author Q&A site ... bit.ly/q4jess Book on Amazon . bit.ly/roxi-starr #FollowMeTatteredVeils #FMTV #Spirituality #Religion #UrbanFantasy #Folklore #Roxi #ReadAlong #WritingInfluence #Fae

2020-04-2213 min

Roxi Starr - An Urban Fantasy The Influences of American GodsJessica Donegan author of Follow Me: Tattered Veils, discusses the influences of the novel American Gods by Neil Gaiman, has had on her writings, her appreciation for the creativity of Neil Gaiman, and how it transformed her view of the mystical fantasy within contemporary life. Jessica also selected two excerpts from her book to be read, that illustrate the influences of the novel American Gods. Author website .... JessicaDonegan.com Author Facebook Facebook.com/Jessica-Donegan-113533370021077 Author Podcasts . bit.ly/podjess Author Q&A site ... bit.ly/q4jess Book on Amazon . bit.ly/roxi-starr #FollowMeTatteredVeils #FMTV...

2020-04-0311 min

Roxi Starr - An Urban Fantasy Restaurateur - One Authors StoryJessica Donegan author of Follow Me: Tattered Veils, discusses her experiences as a Restaurateur (server, hostess, manager) One Authors Story, a look behind the scenes in a high-end restaurant to serve the customer expectations. Jessica illustrates some of the operational challenges and stresses, along with a couple of relevant excerpt reading from her book. Author website .... JessicaDonegan.com Author Facebook Facebook.com/Jessica-Donegan-113533370021077 Author Podcasts . bit.ly/podjess Author Q&A site ... bit.ly/q4jess Book on Amazon . bit.ly/roxi-starr #FollowMeTatteredVeils #FMTV #restuaranting #UrbanFantasy #Fae #Roxi #WritingInfluence #ReadAlong #Folklore

2020-03-2610 min

Roxi Starr - An Urban Fantasy The Mini-Adventure as a Story TeaserJessica Donegan author of Follow Me: Tattered Veils, discusses her concept of the Mini-Adventure as a Story Teaser - a vehicle used to engage the reader early in the narrative. Jessica draws on some contemporary examples, along with an excerpt reading from her book. Author website .... JessicaDonegan.com Author Facebook Facebook.com/Jessica-Donegan-113533370021077 Author Podcasts . bit.ly/podjess Author Q&A site ... bit.ly/q4jess Book on Amazon . bit.ly/roxi-starr #FollowMeTatteredVeils #FMTV #MiniAdventure #UrbanFantasy #Fae #Roxi #WritingInfluence #Teaser #ReadAlong #Folklore

2020-03-1912 min

Roxi Starr - An Urban Fantasy Interview of author Jessica Donegan - Follow Me: Tattered VeilsAn introductory interview with author Jessica Donegan. Author website .... JessicaDonegan.com Author Facebook Facebook.com/Jessica-Donegan-113533370021077 Author Podcasts . bit.ly/podjess Author Q&A site ... bit.ly/q4jess Book on Amazon . bit.ly/roxi-starr #FollowMeTatteredVeils #FMTV #Interview #UrbanFantasy #Fae #Roxi #WritingInfluence #Folklore

2020-01-0810 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show John O'Connor, SculptorWith much thanks to CED Natural Stone, we bring you the last in the series on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 episodes and today Peter Donegan chats with the great British artist and sculptor John O'Connor. From day dreams and counting snowflakes, to how John left landscaping, his first attempt at sculpting and art school to becoming one of the most talented sculptors that I have ever had the honour to sit and chat with. The Sodshow is available every week in iTunes, spotify and all good podcast stores. Spotify Tim Howell. Spotify ! The Sodshow: ...

2019-10-1629 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Con Traas 2019, Part 2, The Apple Farm TipperaryPeter Donegan returns to chats with Con Traas' Apple Farm in Tipperary. It is an apple farm. But it's also a lot more than just an apple farm. It's worth noting maybe that Peter was on holidays working whist camping, again; surrounded by all that the fruit farm has to offer. The old buddies chat practices that were then acceptable, what is done now, changes in presentation over the eons and just what the supermarket will want to see and what is logic in growing and being responsible. Subscribe to The Sodshow in iTunes, all good po...

2019-10-0929 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Jilayne Rickards, RHS Chelsea, 2019With thanks to CED Natural Stone, on this episode Peter Donegan speaks with Jilayne Rickards, designer of the CAMFED Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. To quote CED Stone: The CAMFED garden was just one of the gardens that we were lucky enough to work on. The charity is fantastic and works to help women obtain the education they need in order to prosper. Thank you so much to CAMFED, Jilayne Rickards and Cormac from Conway Landscapes for letting us join in on this fantastic garden! Garden Details: The CAMFED Garden: Giving Girls in...

2019-10-0229 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Con Traas 2019, The Apple Farm Tipperary, Part 1Peter Donegan returns to chats with Con Traas' Apple Farm in Tipperary. It is an apple farm. But it's also a lot more than just an apple farm. It's worth noting maybe that Peter was on holidays working whist camping, again; surrounded by all that the fruit farm has to offer. The old buddies chat practices that were then acceptable, what is done now, changes in presentation over the eons and just what the supermarket will want to see and what is logic in growing and being responsible. Subscribe to The Sodshow in iTunes, all good po...

2019-09-2529 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Derreen Gardens, West Cork Garden TrailJamie Bigham is the person in charge of Dereen Gardens based in Kenmare and speaks with Peter Donegan. Derreen Garden covers more than 60 acres of garden and has over 12 km of paths which wind through mature and varied woodland full of rare and exotic plants. The garden is also a haven for wildlife and a habitat for Sika deer, Irish hares and red squirrel. Seals can often be seen from the shore and there have been sightings of otters and Kerry’s rarest mammal, the pine marten. By the shore there is an abundance of bird life, inc...

2019-09-1829 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Garden Podcast: Helen Boem, RHS, Floral Marquee ManagerWith thanks to CED Natural Stone, on this episode Peter Donegan speaks with Helen Boem, Floral Marquee Manager for The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). From volunteering for RHS shows to her actual job now, her career before as a garden designer and meeting her Mammy at RHS Chelsea to just how much it takes to fill a floral marquee at Chelsea Flower Show, the work that goes in behind the scenes for the growers and nurseries and of course everything else that manages to run through Peters brain. The Sodshow is available every week in iTunes...

2019-09-1129 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Neil Grant, part 2 Peter Donegan chats with Neil Grant. When Neil Grant asked his careers master about horticulture as a career during his O levels he was told not to waste his time. Being stubborn he applied to RHS wisely gardens to train he was also advised to go back to school and take his A levels and go to college. Destiny took him to Writtle College where he met his future (and still) wife Linda. This romance led to the eventual title of Managing Director at Ferndale Garden Centre just south of Sheffield (or north Derbyshire if your...

2019-09-0429 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Taina Suonio, RHS Chelsea 2019 Peter Donegan chats with Taina Suonio, designer of The Roots in Finland garden at RHS Chelsea 2019. Whilst Taina's garden was sponsored by the Kyrö Distillery Company, this episode could not have happened without the support of Tim Howell (pictured above) who has for ever been unwavering in his support of this thing I do and, CED Natural Stone who have made this and the entire series of 2019 RHS Chelsea episodes possible and supported Taina's garden. Thank you ! Built by Conquest Creative Spaces, Taina and Peter together chat living away from home, whilst show garden bu...

2019-08-2830 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Neil Grant, BBC Radio Sheffield, part 1 Peter Donegan chats with Neil Grant. When Neil Grant asked his careers master about horticulture as a career during his O levels he was told not to waste his time. Being stubborn he applied to RHS wisely gardens to train he was also advised to go back to school and take his A levels and go to college. Destiny took him to Writtle College where he met his future (and still) wife Linda. This romance led to the eventual title of Managing Director at Ferndale Garden Centre just south of Sheffield (or north Derbyshire if your...

2019-08-2129 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Rocky Coles, Shoe PlantsPeter Donegan chats with good friend, all round legend and repected maestro of the horticulture world Rocky Coles. Rocky is a hands on professional horticulturist, maintaining and developing private gardens in Northamptonshire under the guise of Well Planted. A skilled gardener who loves wielding a sharp pair of secateurs, transforming shrubby blobs and wild wisterias allowing them to shine. Known to some as the dancing gardener, he is a firm believer of bringing joy and fun to the garden and making gardening accessible for all. Rocky is the brainchild behind the Northampton shoeplants project. O...

2019-08-1429 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Kate Gould and Keith Chapman, RHS Chelsea 2019, Greenfingers GardenWith thanks to CED Natural Stone, on this episode Peter Donegan speaks with Designer Kate Gould and Keith Chapman who made the Greenfingers Charity Gardenat RHS Chelsea 2019. According to The RHS: Even experienced Chelsea designers face unexpected challenges, and for Kate Gould, it was creating a completely accessible garden. “I didn’t think it would, but it’s definitely changed the way I think about garden design,” said Kate, ahead of her appearance at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. “It’s made me appreciate accessibility more – you can’t put a price on being abl...

2019-08-0729 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Alistair Bayford, RHS Chelsea 2019With thanks to CED Natural Stone today Peter Donegan chats with Alistair Bayford. Alistair is a Chartered Landscape Architect and designer of The Family Monsters Garden at RHS Chelsea 2019. Alistair studied at Writtle College achieving a 1st Class Honours degree in Landscape and Garden Design in 2004; later completing his post graduate diploma at the University of Greenwich in 2006; becoming a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute in 2008. His professional career started at Liz Lake Associates in 2004, progressing on to a Project Management role at Lee Valley Regional Park Authority in 2009 overseeing a number of Olympic related pr...

2019-07-3129 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Talking Gardens and, Garden TalksThis episode references the following: The Landscape Show 2019 at Battersea Park, London Peter Donegan speaking at RHSI Garden Show Agents of Field and the wonderful Ade and Sophie The Gardens of Peace, France The Sodshow is available every week in iTunes, sotify and all good podcast stores. For garden talks, speaking and MC duties contact Peter Donegan at www.DoneganLandscaping.com

2019-07-2329 min

Peter Donegan Just A FlowerPeter Donegan 'Live' recorded in front of an audience at the old Decca recording studios, London. In 'Studio 2' where Peter's late father, the 'Godfather of British Rock n Roll' - Lonnie Donegan, recorded is first industry changing hit, Lead Belly's 'Rock Island Line' 65 years ago. This album captures the raw energy of Peter's live performances while he goes through his own original Country and Americana songs together with the songs he performed on The Voice UK '19 with an added 'Skiffle' session to pay homage to his late father, Lonnie.

2019-07-1904 min

Peter Donegan Walking ManPeter Donegan 'Live' recorded in front of an audience at the old Decca recording studios, London. In 'Studio 2' where Peter's late father, the 'Godfather of British Rock n Roll' - Lonnie Donegan, recorded is first industry changing hit, Lead Belly's 'Rock Island Line' 65 years ago. This album captures the raw energy of Peter's live performances while he goes through his own original Country and Americana songs together with the songs he performed on The Voice UK '19 with an added 'Skiffle' session to pay homage to his late father, Lonnie.

2019-07-1904 min

Peter Donegan SoldierPeter Donegan 'Live' recorded in front of an audience at the old Decca recording studios, London. In 'Studio 2' where Peter's late father, the 'Godfather of British Rock n Roll' - Lonnie Donegan, recorded is first industry changing hit, Lead Belly's 'Rock Island Line' 65 years ago. This album captures the raw energy of Peter's live performances while he goes through his own original Country and Americana songs together with the songs he performed on The Voice UK '19 with an added 'Skiffle' session to pay homage to his late father, Lonnie.

2019-07-1903 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show David Harber, RHS ChelseaWith thanks to CED Natural Stone today Peter Donegan chats with sculptor David Harber. Designed by Andrew Duff, The Savills and David Harber Garden was created on Main Avenue at RHS Chelsea 2019. I had been standing at the Oxford Planters stand chatting with head don Sarah Pierce when all round lovely lady Gillian Goodson walked past. We got chatting about who I was due to and had spoken with, when round the corner walks David. I was more than aware of who he was and his work over the years at Chelsea and though we may have...

2019-07-1729 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Lee Burkhill, BBC NWT Sunshine Garden, RHS Tatton 2019On this weeks episode Peter Donegan chats with Lee Burkhill, alias The Garden Ninja. Lee is the designer of The BBC North West Tonight Sunshine Garden at RHS Tatton 2019, in memory of Dianne Oxberry, a local weather presenter who sadly passed away from Ovarian cancer earlier in the year. The Garden brief is to pay tribute to Dianne's love of gardening, Tatton flower show and to bring bright garden positivity to visitors. Lee's design features take-home design ideas for an urban space. Along with community involvement in both the build and the pollen-rich summer planting scheme. T...

2019-07-0929 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Rosebie Morton, The Real Flower CompanyRosiebie Morton is a sustainable English flower farmer and founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton. On todays episode of The SodShow she speaks with Peter Donegan. Rosebie started growing traditional cut roses in a corner of her mother-in-law's walled garden out of frustration as she couldn't understand why most of the flowers sold by florists didn't have the scent she remembered so fondly from her childhood. She was told by industry experts that she'd fail but The Real Flower Company is now in its 20th year and celebrating with an exhibit showing the journey from...

2019-07-0329 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Cherry Carmen, Part 2, RHS Hampton 2019Cherry Carmen part 2. With thanks CED Natural Stone. Cherry Carmen was a guest on The Sodshow garden podcast way back in 2016. On todays episode she's back, over 2 episodes, to chat with Peter Donegan about her return to RHS Hampton, designing for The APL and a garden that this year will be judged. Garden Designer Cherry Carmen returns to RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show with UK Landscape Association’s first show garden. Taking place 2nd - 7th July 2019, it will be the second consecutive year the UK based designer has been selected to work alongside and des...

2019-06-1829 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Joe Perkins, RHS Chelsea 2019With thanks to CED Natural Stone today Peter Donegan chats with garden designer Joe Perkins. Joe designed Beyond the Screen, the Facebook garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. Joe began as a landscape gardener in 1996 and has lived and studied garden design at the Oxford College of Garden Design, graduating with distinction in 2002. As a garden designer and landscaper Joe has worked for some of the best-known landscape companies. In 2007 he was an integral part of the team who produced the RHS Chelsea Gold and Best in Show garden ‘600 Days with Bradstone’, designed by Sarah Eberle, as well...

2019-06-1129 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Cherry Carmen, RHS Hampton 2019, Part 1Cherry Carmen was a guest on The Sodshow garden podcast way back in 2016. On todays episode she's back, over 2 episodes, to chat with Peter Donegan about her return to RHS Hampton, designing for The APL and a garden that this year will be judged. Garden Designer Cherry Carmen returns to RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show with UK Landscape Association’s first show garden. Taking place 2nd - 7th July 2019, it will be the second consecutive year the UK based designer has been selected to work alongside and design on behalf of The Association of Professional Landscapers.

2019-06-0530 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Matt Biggs, Part 2, RHS A Nation In BloomMatt Biggs Part 2. Matthew Biggs is a well-known gardening expert, regular panellist on BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time, author of several books including RHS Lessons from the Great Gardeners and RHS Great British Village Show and a former guest of The Sodshow. A Nation in Bloom is his latest book and on this weeks episode of The Sodshow Garden Podcast he chats with Peter Donegan. This is Part 1 of 2. The Sodshow is available every week in iTunes, sotify and all good podcast stores. The Sodshow: Twitter: @sodshow

2019-05-2830 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Thomas Piper, Piet Oudolf Movie, Five SeasonsDartmouth Films presents, Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf. Directed by Thomas Piper which Premieres in the UK at Picturehouse Central, 13 June 2019. On todays episode Thomas talks with Peter Donegan. The Sodshow is available weekly in iTunes, spotify, Youtube and all good podcast stores. Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf is an immersion in the life and work of the most influential landscape designer of the last 50 years. Piet is responsible for New York’s High Line and many other iconic urban spaces. Closer home, Piet designed the landscaping for the enti...

2019-05-1829 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Matt Biggs, RHS, A Nation In Bloom, part 1Matthew Biggs is a well-known gardening expert, regular panellist on BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time, author of several books including RHS Lessons from the Great Gardeners and RHS Great British Village Show and a former guest of The Sodshow. A Nation in Bloom is his latest book and on this weeks episode of The Sodshow Garden Podcast he chats with Peter Donegan. This is Part 1 of 2. The Sodshow is available every week in iTunes, sotify and all good podcast stores. The Sodshow: Twitter: @sodshow facebook: The Sodshow i...

2019-05-1429 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Claire Greenslade, HestercombePeter Donegan chats with Claire Greenslade, head gardener at Hestercombe. Following a degree in fashion and textiles, working in the clothing industry and making stained glass windows, she went on to volunteer at the Barley Wood Walled Garden at Wrington. That was the springboard to a three year National Trust gardening apprenticeship at Barrington Court, and from there to Hestercombe where she is integral in the development and preservation of this historic estate. She says: “Hestercombe is very special: it’s one of the few places in the country that you can walk into one of Jekyll’s designs,”...

2019-04-1729 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Glebe Gardens, West CorkPeter Donegan chats with Jean Perry of Glebe Gardens of Baltimore West Cork, with very special thanks to Bev and Miriam of West Cork Garden Trail. You can subscribe and listen to The Sodshow every week in spotify / iTunes and all good podcast stores. Show Links: web : www.glebegardens.com Facebook: GlebeGardensCafe West Cork Garden Trail: web: www.westcorkgardentrail.com twitter: @WestCorkTrail The Sodshow: Twitter: @sodshow facebook: The Sodshow instagram: sodshow

2019-04-1029 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Jack DunckleyJack Dunckley is one of the hottest garden design talents in the UK. He has a won over 20 prestigious awards for his achievements including 10 RHS medals at shows including RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Notably, he is the youngest medal winner for a show garden at Chelsea to date. I first came across Jack at Chelsea in 2016, at the time and to his credit it was the day before judging and understandably and logically, we never got around to that interview. Three year later and alongside Andrew Fisher Tomlin of London College of Garden Design, Peter Donegan chats wi...

2019-04-0329 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Richard Wilford, Kew Royal Botanic GardensIn studio with Andrew Fisher Tomlin, today alongside Peter Donegan we chat with Richard Wilford of Head of Garden Design at Kew Royal Botanic Gardens. Richard has worked at Kew for over 30 years and albeit he was working with British Gas, he held a degree in Biology and started with a temporary job there before mbecoming responsible for a collection and moving into his current position. This episode with thanks to Andrew Fisher Tomlin and The London College of Garden Design. Of himself Richard says: I am Head of Garden Design at The Ro...

2019-03-1229 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Graham Bodle, RHS Chelsea 2019This 2019 Graham Bodle will design the Walkers’ Forgotten Quarry Garden at RHS Chelsea 2019. On todays episode Andrew Fisher Tomlin and Peter Donegan with thanks to London College of Garden Design, chat with Graham about roses, conifers, trends and changes and just what it takes working in the industry of such a long period of time and staying fresh and at the top of your game for just so long. Graham qualified and trained at Leeds with a bachelor of Arts degree in garden art and design in 2001. Based in Doncaster at the family business Walkers Nurs...

2019-02-2629 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Gardeners Questions Time, Part 2This is The Sodshow Garden Podcast listeners question time - Part 2 of 2 Over 2 episodes Lee Connelly sits down with Peter Donegan to ask all of the questions that you the listeners decided to ask. The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good podcast stores and www.sodshow.com The Sodshow: Twitter: @sodshow facebook: The Sodshow instagram: sodshow

2019-02-2029 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Gardeners Question Time, Part 1This is The Sodshow Garden Podcast listeners question time - Part 1 of 2 Over 2 episodes Lee Connelly sits down with Peter Donegan to ask all of the questions that you the listeners decided to ask. The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good podcast stores and www.sodshow.com The Sodshow: Twitter: @sodshow facebook: The Sodshow instagram: sodshow

2019-02-1129 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Kate Gould, 2019With thanks London College of Garden Design for supporting...... In 2018 Kate Gould competed at Ascot Spring Garden Show, Singapore and at Chelsea. On todays show, Kate's second appearance on The Sodshow garden podcast, Peter Donegan with Andrew Fisher Tomlin of London College of Garden Design - of which I am very grateful for their support of this show and do please go check out their garden courses - chat with Kate about this, life as a designer, making show gardens work and of course and naturally we deviate entirely off the point. This episode, whilst a little no...

2019-01-2329 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Ken WhiteKen White is the alongside his wife Sarah, is the Co-Founder of Supershoes Charity, that empowers children fighting Cancer in the UK. He is also Managing Director of Frosts Landscapes Construction, which has a heritage of over 45 years, winners of over 60 BALI Awards including the Grand Award in 2015 and is a multi Chelsea medal winning contractor. Of more recent, he completed the management buyout of Frosts Landscapes with 2 of his fellow directors Adrian Meeker and Fred Perry. Ken is also the past Chairman of the Association of Professional Landscapers and a very good friend of London College...

2019-01-1629 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show John WyerJohn Wyer is one half of one of the UK's finest landscaping and design companies Bowles and Wyer. On this episode of the garden podcast and with much thanks to London College of Garden Design, the legend sits for a chat with Peter Donegan. When I asked John for a biography, he gave me two: John started his working life in the mud on site, before studying landscape architecture at Manchester Polytechnic, qualifying in 1983. He has worked in garden design and landscape architecture ever since, running Bowles & Wyer for the last 25 years or so. He...

2018-12-1929 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show David Ward, Beth Chatto GardensPeter Donegan chats with David Ward, Garden and Nursery Director at Beth Chatto Gardens. Beth Chatto was born and bred an “Essex Girl” with both her parents keen gardeners. She studied to become a teacher and always tried to include gardening in her classes. Beth married Andrew Chatto in 1943 and settled into domestic life, raising two daughters. Living next door to Ramparts nursery run by Pamela Underwood, Beth learnt the art of Flower arranging and was introduced to the local plantsman Sir Cedric Morris who became a “spiritual father to her. The family moved to Elmstead Market in 1960...

2018-12-1229 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Matt BiggsPeter Donegan chats with Matthew Biggs; a gardener, writer and broadcaster On leaving school at sixteen he rapidly found office work too claustrophobic and rushed outdoors where he has remained happily ever since. He is currently developing his Hertfordshire garden and learning to love clay soil. Fascinated by plants of any kind he grows exotics, heritage fruit, unusual vegetables, tree and masses of bulbs. Matt is in love with Echium wildpretii has grown it several times in his garden but still dreams of seeing it in the wild. His latest book is The Secrets of Great Botanists.

2018-12-0529 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show River of FlowersRiver of Flowers is a non-profit eco-social enterprise founded by rewilding strategist and botanist Kathryn Lwin and musician songwriter Peter Lewinson, which works in diverse partnerships to create trails or 'rivers' of wildflowers and wild flowering trees through cities for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. River of Flowers co-designed the Honeycomb Meadow Bee Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018 with Studio SuperNatural in partnership with Urban Bees, which achieved a Silver Medal. With very much thanks to CED Natural Stone, on todays episode, Peter Donegan chats with landscape architects Gabrielle Shay and Kerrie Mckinnon to...

2018-11-2928 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Giles HeapOn todays episode Peter Donegan and Giles Heap of CED Natural Stone everything from trends in how stone in landscape design has evolved over the last 30 years, from what was (or, more to the point) what was not available, a super saturation of affordable sandstone and what the future maybe, all the way back to crazy paving, wooden sets and making your own in the 1970's. We talk Giles eventual entry into the stone industry, going on holidays with Dad, how a daughters education and a change in thinking wraps around todays products and just how that h...

2018-11-2129 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Tim Richardson, Part 2This is part 1 of a 2 part episode - with Tim Richardson. Tim Richardson is a London-based writer, historian and critic specialising in landscape, gardens and art. He writes regularly for the Daily Telegraph and other publications including Country Life and Gardens Illustrated. He is the author of a number of books including Arcadian Friends (Bantam, 2007), Avant Gardeners (Thames & Hudson, 2008) and The New English Garden (2013). A collection of his journalism entitled You Should Have Been Here Last Week has just appeared in paperback. Tim advises the National Trust on gardens and wrote the course on landscape...

2018-11-1429 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Linda Petrons, GreenfingersLinda Petrons, better known to me as Lou, is the Director of Communications at Greenfingers. As they word it, they are a national charity dedicated to supporting children who spend time in hospices around the UK, along with their families, by creating inspiring gardens. On todays episode Peter Donegan sits with Lou to chat working with some of the UK's top garden designers, why they do what they do and just what it means to be a child or a member of their family with a photosynthetic outdoor place to be just that, if only but for a m...

2018-11-0829 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Tim RichardsonThis is part 1 of a 2 part episode - with Tim Richardson. Tim Richardson is a London-based writer, historian and critic specialising in landscape, gardens and art. He writes regularly for the Daily Telegraph and other publications including Country Life and Gardens Illustrated. He is the author of a number of books including Arcadian Friends (Bantam, 2007), Avant Gardeners (Thames & Hudson, 2008) and The New English Garden (2013). A collection of his journalism entitled You Should Have Been Here Last Week has just appeared in paperback. Tim advises the National Trust on gardens and wrote the course on landscape hi...

2018-10-3029 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Will WilliamsWill Williams has completed three show gardens, including at RHS Hampton Court and of his latest, at RHS Tatton Park Flower Show, he walked away with Gold and The RHS Young Designer of the Year award for 2018. On todays episode Peter Donegan sits with Will to ask all of the why's. From how he ended up in landscape design, his first show garden, real friends and mentors not just of horticulture, but of life - to what the future holds, staying in business and standing tall with the very best. The Sodshow is available every Fri...

2018-10-2329 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Misti Little, The Garden Path PodcastMisti Little is an biologist and environmental consultant based out of Houston, Texas by day, and gardener, podcaster, and outdoor enthusiast when she can fit them in the other hours of the day. On todays episode, Peter Donegan also a long time fan of Misti's ramblings and conversation chats about all of the why's than invariably pop up in gardening more hours than one could shake a stick at and also exist in one day. As Misti notes it, she founded The Garden Path Podcast in 2015 to fill a niche in the American gardening podcast g...

2018-10-1829 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Jo Thompson, part 2Part 2 of 2 - Jo Thompson This episode also features Charlie Hart. At RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden Designer Jo Thompson has won three Gold and five Silver Gilt medals. She is also a member of the RHS Gardens Committee, a Garden Advisor for RHS Rosemoor and a member of the RHS Show Gardens Selection Panel. Recorded in two parts, on todays episode Jo chats with Peter Donegan about starting in business, staying fresh, controversy and what makes a great garden. I should also add that Jo lectures and also tutors amongst others at...

2018-10-1029 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Jos Smit, JUB HollandJos Smith grows and breeds 250 acres of flower bulbs in Holland. The son of a bulb grower, on todays episode Peter Donegan and Jos chat everything from changes in chemical, fertiliser and manual labour to wild flower bulb mixes and supplying bulbs to Wimbledon, Wisley and Kew Gardens to how not just of commercial large scale planting but also in a domestic market how trends and the new generation of bulb growers are changing what remains the development of the same end product. On a slight side note, but still talking about bulbs; if you've e...

2018-10-0329 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Jo ThompsonPart 1 of 2 - This is a 2 part episode with and about garden designer Jo Thompson in conversation with Peter Donegan. Part 2 airs 11 October 2018 and will appear here. The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good podcast stores and www.sodshow.com Should medals or just consistenly classic gardens at RHS Chelsea Flower Show be your thing, Garden Designer Jo Thompson has won and built far more than you could shake a stick at. And when The Debbie Harry poster of the horticulture world isn't doing that, she is also a member...

2018-09-2629 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Tom HillTom Hill is a talented Garden Designer who prides himself in creating beautiful external spaces for private and commercial clients across the UK. On this episode of The Sodshow Garden Podcast he chats with Peter Donegan about starting age 19, life as a designer and contractor and a first and quite innovation step into show gardens. The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good podcast stores and www.sodshow.com Tom designs and builds all of his projects providing a real ‘hands on’ experience ensuring every aspect of his design receives meticulous attention to deta...

2018-09-2029 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Con Traas, The Apple FarmCon Traas is an apple farmer with a difference. Based just in Cahir, Co. Tipperary just outside Clonmel, he is the son of an apple farmers son again, with a difference. On this episode of The Sodshow Garden Podcast Con and Peter Donegan sit in a field to talk, on 2 tree stumps to chat just that. From cider, lemonade and vinegar making to pruning, good husbandry and the future bearing in mind one section of apple trees was removed to make way for wildlife habitat. The list is pretty much endless the amount of hats he...

2018-09-1229 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Lee Connelly, Skinny Jean GardenerLee Connelly first appeared on The Sodshow December 2016. From that interview a rebirth was given to that stage name and, almost 2 years later Peter Donegan and Lee meet up to chat just why, what happened since and where the future lies for horticulture media and what needs to be done to change it, for the future. There's obviously a little bit more to it than that. Subscribe to The Sodshow in iTunes, all good podcast stores and via www.sodshow.com The interview was recorded at The Distillery, Bankside, London and it should...

2018-09-0529 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Naomi Ferrett CohenNaomi Ferrett-Cohen is a Sussex based landscape and garden designer whose life-long love of the outdoors and gardening inspires her creativity. She recently won a Silver-Gilt medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the design of the A Life Without Walls garden and she regularly contributes on other show gardens around the UK. Today, Naomi chats with Peter Donegan about this and so much more. With thanks to Giles and the team at CED Natural Stone for making the RHS Chelsea episodes possible. The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good...

2018-08-2229 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Maddy Harland, Permaculture, Part 2Maddy Harland is the co-founder of Permaculture Magazine International (1992) and book publishing company Permanent Publications (over 80 books inc. former guest Charles’ Dowding and Stephanie Hafftery’s Award winning, No Dig Home and Garden, 1990). In 1995 Maddy helped set up The Sustainability Centre in Hampshire, a former Naval base and now a thriving educational centre and is the author of The Song of the Earth, Fertile Edges and the Biotime Log (August 2018). Over 2 episodes, Maddy talks with Peter Donegan about permaculture. What is it ? How does one do a little, on their balcony, small back garden in thei...

2018-08-1529 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Ascot Garden Show, 2018Early 2018 Stephen Bennett was a guest on The Sodshow. Stephen had, he told Peter Donegan, started a new journey working alongside Royal Ascot. Better famed for their race meetings a new garden show was about to give birth and the voices you hear are just 20 of the growers, nurserys, designers and trades that were there over that weekend. If I'm honest, I ddn't have to do this but I've personally felt the pinch and the knock on effect of 2018's adverse weather and it's important if only to me, that new garden shows and those who smile a...

2018-08-0829 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Maddy Harland, PermacultureMaddy Harland is the co-founder of Permaculture Magazine International (1992) and book publishing company Permanent Publications (over 80 books inc. former guest Charles’ Dowding and Stephanie Hafftery’s Award winning, No Dig Home and Garden, 1990). In 1995 Maddy helped set up The Sustainability Centre in Hampshire, a former Naval base and now a thriving educational centre and is the author of The Song of the Earth, Fertile Edges and the Biotime Log (August 2018). Over 2 episodes, Maddy talks with Peter Donegan about permaculture. What is it ? How does one do a little, on their balcony, small back garden in their t...

2018-08-0129 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Butter WakefieldButter Wakefield is at this stage, well known to me. It's pretty hard if I'm quite honest not to notice her work and when elegance, style and a class attention to detail meet with the highest standard of garden furntiture in Gaze Burvill to create a garden (nee display, but officially called a trade stand) on Main Avenue Chelsea 2018 for their 25th Anniversary year at the prestigeous Chelsea Flower Show, you know you are going to get something really special. With thanks to the team at CED Natural Stone, on todays episode Peter Donegan sits with Butter...

2018-07-2529 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Alec White, Primrose Hall PeoniesAlec White formerly worked in a garden centre, studied law, became a barrister and, for the last 12 years has grown Peonies and since then has exhibited in the floral pavillion at RHS Chelsea. On todays episode Peter Donegan chats the beast from the east, how did that pasion end becoming the living income, Bronwynne Britt and how we came to chat with each other in the first place and the dream of living the horticultural dream (?) and staying in business. With thanks to Catherine and the team at CED Natural Stone for organising this one and making...

2018-07-1829 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Claudia de YongPeter Donegan sits with Claudia de Yong to chat everything from the lonely life of a garden designer and landscaping your garden, the highs and the unseens of show gardening to where it all began and why a person who is nervous at times of speaking about oneself ended up chatting with Peter in the first place. The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good podcast stores and www.sodshow.com Claudia de Yong’s late father Neville Labovitch, was one of the greatest impresarios of special occasions in 20th-century London and following hi...

2018-07-1129 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Mark DiaconoThe last time Peter Donegan spoke with Mark Diacono was 2015. Where does the time go. And honestly don't even answer that question. Anyhoo. At that time, Otter Farm hadn't really got off the ground or, was not yet a structure if that makes better sense. Back to this episode; I'm at Chelsea, in the floral pavillion. Former guest, fellow Arsenal fan and absolute legend The Rob Hardy comes running out and throws his arms around me and when I turn around The Diacono is there. With thanks to Catherine and the team at CED Natural...

2018-07-0429 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show John Anderson, Windsor Great ParkJohn Anderson assumed the role of Keeper of the Gardens in June 2016 and has responsibility for 120 hectares across the Windsor Estate, including The Savill Garden and The Valley Gardens as well as the private garden at Frogmore House. In addition to his work at Windsor Great Park John is also Vice-Chairman of the RHS Plant Comittee and an RHS Judge. Peter Donegan sits down with John to chat not just how achieved this most unique of titles and roles, but also what it involves, what makes a great park, how the greats (parks and gardens) are worth v...

2018-06-2629 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Pollyanna Wilkinson, RHS Hampton 2018After a decade working in London Pollyanna nee Polly Wilkinson, graduated with distinction from the English Gardening School in 2017 and now runs her garden design practice from her studio near Hampton Court, working on gardens across Surrey and London. Her conceptual garden 'A Very Modern Problem’ at Hampton Court Flower Show will be her first show garden. On this episode of The Sodshow garden podcast, Peter Donegan speaks with Polly to find out why. And there are very many of them. The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good podcast stores and www.so...

2018-06-2029 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Jonathan Snow, RHS Chelsea 2018Designed by Jonathan Snow, built by Stewart Landscape Construction and Sponsored by Trailfinders Ltd on this episode of The Sodshow Peter Donegan and Jonathan sit in his garden to chat just how a gentleman who has never show gardened before ended up on main avenue at the greatest flower show in the world. With huge thanks to CED Natural Stone for making the RHS Chelsea episodes possible. From where it all started, the level of detail that went into the creation and the 2 and a half years it took to bring the concept to fruition...

2018-06-1329 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show An Impromptu Thank YouMuch thanks for listening, always X Peter Listen/ Subscribe to The Sodshow Garden Podcast in spotify, good podcast stores and The Sodshow website. Twitter: @sodshow facebook: The Sodshow instagram: sodshow Say Hi To CED Stone: web: www.cedstone.co.uk twitter: @CEDNaturalStone FB: CED.Ltd.Natural.Stone Peter Donegan: twitter: @DoneganGardens facebook: DoneganLandscaping web: www.DoneganLandscaping.com

2018-06-1209 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Woburn Abbey, Garden Show 2018Martin Towsey is the Estates Gardens Manager of The Bedford Estates, responsible for all horticultural matters on The Bedford Estates across the UK and, is also show producer of the Woburn Abbey Garden Show. On this episode of The Sodshow Peter Donegan talks with Martin and also former guest Stephen Bennett about this years remastered Woburn Abbey Garden Show taking place 23rd/ 24th June 2018, now in its 9th year. The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good podcast stores and www.sodshow.com Stephen Bennett was for 28 years the Shows Director...

2018-06-0529 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Frances Tophill, BBC Gardeners World LiveIn 2016 Frances Tophill joined BBC’s Gardeners’ World presenter team having first started gardening at the age of 7 and trained at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. Frances' first book, First Time Gardener, was published in 2015 and her 2nd book, The Container Gardener was published in April 2017. The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good podcast stores and www.sodshow.com Together Peter Donegan and Frances chat everything from studying horticulture, presenting on Gardeners World the TV Show and Gardeners World Live taking place at the NEC in Birmingham to championing the next gener...

2018-05-3029 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Max HarrimanPeter Donegan chats with RHS Young Designer 2018 Finalist Max Harriman, a garden designer with Bowles and Wyer and former student of London College of Garden Design. The Sodshow is available every Friday in Spotify, all good podcast stores and The Sodshow website. Having grown up on an arable farm in Northumberland, Max established a passion for gardening from a young age. His profound fascination with the plant kingdom led Max to study Plant Biology at University where his research touched on agricultural genetics and floral form. Max enrolled at the London College of Garden Design...

2018-05-2429 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Andrew Fisher Tomlin, Part 2Over 2 episodes Peter Donegan and Andrew Fisher Tomlin sit down together to chat just about everything you can think of. From music, being a former RHS Chelsea judge and working with Andrew Wilson and the greats to young people in horticulture, gardens that make you fall in love, not sitting still and things that get on your nerves; in a nutshell. The Sodshow is available every Friday in iTunes, all good podcast stores and www.sodshow.com Well known for the creation of gardens and parks in many countries including Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean a...

2018-05-1629 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Live, Salt Lake City: Fritz Kollmann, Red Butte Garden. Thyme and PlaceLive from Salt Lake City Utah, brought to you by Thyme and Place, this is from the first night of The Sodshow Live. Peter Donegan was there for a little over one week were 6 guests in total, over 2 nights either side of St Patricks Day 2017 were interviewed in front of a live audience. For those who may not be aware, Red Butte Gardens are a botanical garden, arboretum and amphitheatre run by the University of Utah. The gardens are about 100 acres of botanical gardens and several miles of hiking trails. @sodshow on twitter - facebook The Sodsho...

2017-12-1429 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Live, Salt Lake City: Ann Torrence, Robert Marc, Stray Arrow Ranch. Thyme and PlacePeter Donegan chats with Ann Torrence and Robert Marc of Stray Arrow Ranch, Live from Salt Lake City Utah. @sodshow on twitter - facebook The Sodshow Live from Salt Lake City Utah, brought to you by Thyme and Place, this is the first show from the first night of The Sodshow Live. Peter Donegan was there for a little over one week were 6 guests in total, over 2 nights either side of St Patricks Day 2017 were interviewed in front of a live audience. That story is most probably better told by The Salt Lake T...

2017-10-1227 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Live, Salt Lake City: Dr Paul Twigg, University of Nebraska Kearney. Thyme and PlaceOn This Weeks Garden Podcast: Peter Donegan chats with Dr Paul Twigg, Professor at the University of Nebraska Kearney, Live from Salt Lake City Utah. We talk Paul about how he grew up and into the world of biology and plants, how he originally wanted to become a chemist, his work at the University of Nebraska where he teaches and has over 25 years mentored 160 undergraduate projects and 40 graduate projects. and just @sodshow on twitter - facebook The Sodshow Live from Salt Lake City Utah, brought to you by Thyme and Place, thi...

2017-08-3029 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Ballycommane House and Gardens, West Cork Garden TrailPeter Donegan chats with Ballycommane House and Gardens owners Ingolf Jungmann and Andy Stieglitz. With very special thanks to Bev and Miriam of West Cork Garden Trail this was a little bit of a treat. Set on a landscape of about 4 acres, Andy and Ingolf hold around 1000 exotic native shrubs and trees chosen from literally the world over. In context, they include subtropical palms, bananas, tea trees, tree ferns and myrtles. They further specialise in growing their own collections from the southern hemisphere (Gondwana flora) and the Azores. But Ballycommane is a little...

2017-06-2929 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show The Story: The Sodshow Live, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Thyme and PlaceMarch 2017 saw Dublin based Landscape Garden maker and Designer Peter Donegan travel to Salt Lake City, Utah for a myriad of reasons; one of them was to do The Sodshow Garden Podcast, The Live Show. Fair to suggest Donegan did a little more than that. Over his nine days there either side of St Patrick's Day, the Dublin based horticulturist made his US TV debut on ABC4 Utah, the front page of The Salt Lake Tribune, hosted two live shows over 2 nights, marched in their St Patrick's Day Parade, gave 2 master garden classes, 3 radio interviews, 1...

2017-06-2129 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Ann Marie PowellPeter Donegan chats with garden designer, tv presenter and pretty much one of the finest ladies you may ever have the pleasure to meet, Ann Marie Powell. Thoughts or comments ? @sodshow on twitter or on facebook as The Sodshow The last time Ann Marie was on The Sodshow Garden Podcast was March 2016, just before she went to RHS Chelsea Flower Show to build The RHS garden there; an accolade greater in horticulture I really don't believe exists. And not only that but post the build, she then presented for the BBC and their coverage of...

2017-05-1730 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Marybeth Janerich, Wasatch Community Gardens, The Sodshow Live, Salt Lake City, Thyme and PlacePeter Donegan chats with Marybeth Janerich (pictured above on Peter's left), of Wasatch Community Gardens, Live from Salt Lake City Utah @sodshow on twitter - facebook The Sodshow Live from Salt Lake City Utah, brought to you by Thyme and Place, this is the first show from the second night of The Sodshow Live. Peter Donegan was there for a little over one week were 6 guests in total, over 2 nights either side of St Patricks Day 2017 were interviewed in front of a live audience. That story is most probably better told by The...

2017-04-2729 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Zenaida Sengo, The Sodshow Live, Salt Lake City, Utah. Thyme and PlacePeter Donegan chats with Zenaida Sengo, Live from Salt Lake City Utah. @sodshow on twitter - facebook The Sodshow Live from Salt Lake City Utah, brought to you by Thyme and Place, this is the first show from the first night of The Sodshow Live. Peter Donegan was there for a little over one week were 6 guests in total, over 2 nights either side of St Patricks Day 2017 were interviewed in front of a live audience. That story is most probably better told by The Salt Lake Tribune. Zenaida Sengo quite literally wrote the...

2017-04-1927 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Peter Donegan Interview, Moze Jacobs Clonline RadioSome time ago Peter Donegan was interviewed by Moze Jacobs of Clonline Radio where The Sodshow airs every week. It was to be an intro to those who may not be so aware of Peter and the garden podcast / radio show and the upcoming stories that were to air. For those who don't know, Moze asks Peter about starting Donegan Landscaping, his journey into the horticultural industry, how The Sodshow started and the garden media guild awards. Also discussed is the contrast between Ireland and the UK horticulturally speaking, Peters style of garden design and why he...

2016-11-1629 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Live Dublin Castle, Part 2, Bloom Fringe 2016. Ron Finley, Ali Grehan, Fergus McGarveyThe Sodshow Garden Podcast - every Friday - 4pm in iTunes and all good podcast stores. Podcast listen/ subscribe: The SodShow in iTunes The Sodshow in Stitcher – for android users The following was recorded live from Dublin Castle as part of Bloom Fringe 2016. The audio is split into two parts. Part 1 - MC Peter Donegan welcomes and introduces the Irish Premier of The John Legend directed Ron Finley Film, Can You Dig This. The panel of guests are introduced on stage and explain what it is they do and then very special invited friends speak to Peter ab...

2016-08-0429 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Live Dublin Castle, Part 1. Bloom Fringe 2016. Ron Finley, Ali Grehan, Fergus McGarveyThe Sodshow Garden Podcast - every Friday - 4pm in iTunes and all good podcast stores. Podcast listen/ subscribe: The SodShow in iTunes The Sodshow in Stitcher – for android users The following was recorded live from Dublin Castle as part of Bloom Fringe 2016. The audio is split into two parts. Part 1 - MC Peter Donegan welcomes and introduces the Irish Premier of The John Legend directed Ron Finley Film, Can You Dig This. The panel of guests are introduced on stage and explain what it is they do and then very special invited friends speak to Peter ab...

2016-08-0427 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Mark Straver, Hortus Loci. The Sodshow, Garden PodcastThe Sodshow Garden Podcast - every Friday - live 3pm - 4pm in iTunes and all good podcast stores. Podcast listen/ subscribe: The SodShow in iTunes The Sodshow in Stitcher – for android users This Friday, Peter Donegan chats with Mark Straver of UK nursery Hortus Loci. Based in Hampshire on a 17 acre site, they are a nursery predominantly for landscape architects and garden designers operating at the very highest level. In context, Hortus provided plants for 6 out of 17 gardens at this years Chelsea Flower Show 2016, 3 in their absolute entirety, including the garden designed by Anne Ma...

2016-07-0724 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Catherine MacDonald, Landform ConsultantsThe Sodshow Garden Podcast - every Friday - live 3pm - 4pm in iTunes and all good podcast stores. Podcast listen/ subscribe: The SodShow in iTunes The Sodshow in Stitcher – for android users On this weeks garden podcast Peter Donegan chats with garden designer Catherine MacDonald. Catherine was the designer of The Hartley Botanic Garden on main avenue at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016 which won silver-gilt and is also the designer of The Squires Garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2016 which celebrates 80 years of Squires Garden Centres. A very fine and accomplished de...

2016-06-2323 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show The Sodshow Garden Podcast – 5th Birthday. Andrew Mangan asks Peter Donegan.The Sodshow Garden Podcast and radio show airs every Friday live at 3pm on Dublin City FM and is available in iTunes and all good podcast stores just after the same day. Andrew Mangan chats with Peter Donegan to discuss where and how it all began and to what is now 5 years of The Sodshow on air. Our 5th Birthday. From Peter’s vinyl collection and soldering speakers as a child, far too much borrowed equipment and people with such kind hearts who we are so eternally grateful to – to meeting genius that is Brian Greene, winning Ireland’s Best P...

2016-02-2525 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show The Sodshow. Andrew Mangan interviews Peter Donegan, Donegan Landscaping, DublinOn this weeks show Peter Donegan is interviewed by radio and podcasting legend Andrew Mangan. It’s a long story short as to why Brian isn’t doing it, but we’ll leave that there for another day. In 5 years as The Sodshow, Peter has never actually been interviewed and this changes I guess everything. And so, from where Peter’s folks are from, his many homes and now 15 years as Donegan Landscaping by the age of 24 to shamrocks on pints of guinness (something very rarely a suggested to an Irishman in Ireland), a horrible start to growing seeds at 5 yea...

2016-02-1226 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show The Sodshow. Peter Donegan chats with Brian GreeneOn this weeks show Peter Donegan chats with Brian Greene. In almost 5 years on air Brian and Peter have never really chatted, something that was recorded an put on air. And on this weeks show Brian in theory gets interviewed by Peter. Together we go back over the last 5 years, how Peter and Brian ended up together, how Brian has changed and the common denominator of a garden radio show. Not to be missed. And a wonderful insight into the behind the scenes of Ireland's only full time garden radio show. The Sodshow...

2016-02-0428 min

The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod Show Peter DowdallThe Sodshow meets Peter Dowdall On This Weeks Show: peter donegan, peter dowdall, carmin cronin, susan turner, Bernard Hanrahan, clare garden festival Peter Donegan talks to Peter Dowdall, horticultural consultant based in Cork, journalist, author, tv and radio presenter, go-to gardening expert and generally all around great guy in Irish gardening circles. As our Peter describes him, he is a legend. Talk to us: @sodshow or www.sodshow.com It’s great to hear to somebody so enthusiastic about gardening and so willing to pass on the knowledge they’ve l...

2014-05-1621 min