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The Organic Gardening PodcastAugust - Start with Soil: Why Less is More with Juliet SargeantIn this month's podcast, we're joined by garden designer, broadcaster, and author Juliet Sargeant. Juliet has just released her first book, Start with Soil, in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. She discusses the global impact of soil degradation and shares how gardeners can take control of their own soil health with simple at-home testing.
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Fiona and Chris celebrate a summer of gardening successes (despite a few heatwaves), and Anton joins to answer your questions on banana peel water, no-dig gardening in raised beds, and whether it’s safe to use washing-up li...2025-08-061h 05
Gardeners' Question TimeEast Horsley: Potato Beetle, Indoor edibles and Fallow YearCan I grow fruits or vegetables in a flat with no balcony? Could garlic help stop slugs from eating my Hostas? Why did you become gardeners?Kathy Clugston is joined by a panel of much-loved gardening experts in the picturesque village of East Horsley, Surrey, to answer listeners’ horticultural dilemmas and offer practical, down-to-earth advice. On the panel this week are botanist and broadcaster James Wong, plant health specialist Pippa Greenwood, and award-winning garden designer Juliet Sargeant.Later in the programme, Pippa Greenwood explores the growing threat of Colorado beetles to UK biosecurity in conversation wi...2025-07-0442 min
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant LoversStart with Soil with Juliet SargeantA flourishing garden starts with healthy soil, a living ecosystem teeming with life. In her new book, Start with Soil: Simple Steps for a Thriving Garden, garden designer and educator Juliet Sargeant explores why soil should be every gardener’s first step. In this conversation with Jacques, she shares practical advice on improving soil health and explains how paying attention to local conditions leads to a more resilient, thriving garden.
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Juliet is a garden designer, educator, and founder of the Sussex Garden School, where she shares her unique ap...2025-06-231h 01Gardeners' Question TimeWest HorsleyWhat causes onions to bolt? What do the team think about using crocs at the bottom of pots? How should I go about pruning my lilac tree? Kathy Clugston and a panel of esteemed gardening experts visit West Horsley, Surrey, to tackle common horticultural challenges and share practical solutions. Joining her are pest and disease specialist Pippa Greenwood, botanist James Wong, and award-winning garden designer Juliet Sargeant.Later in the programme, Bob Flowerdew wraps up our Edible Essentials series with a fool proof guide to feeding and watering your crops - ensuring a rich and...2025-06-2042 min
Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant CareGardening for Better SoilHow do you view soil in your garden? A lot of us look at soil as just the brown stuff under our feet. We usually don’t think about all of the different components that make up soil, all of the different organisms living in soil, or how it is this whole environment that our plants depend on. It is a living, breathing ecosystem that could be the answer to improving your entire garden. As gardeners, you know that soil is important so you should be feeding it, not just feeding your plants. And there's no better person to tal...2025-06-1041 min
Gardeners' CornerDominic West, Nigel Slater and Fergus Garrett kick off show season and a birthday bloom for Gardeners’ CornerAt the Festival of Gardens and Nature in County Laois, David Maxwell chats to actor Dominic West, food writer and broadcaster Nigel Slater and world renowned head gardener at Great Dixter, Fergus Garrett. Ahead of the 40th birthday of Gardeners’ Corner, a new daffodil is named for the programme. Internationally recognised breeder, Brian Duncan joins David in studio to reveal how Narcissus ‘Gardeners’ Corner’ was created over many years in his Omagh garden. At Burtown House in County Kildare, artist Lesley Fennell chats to David about how she freezes precious moments in the garden with her paint brush. Also on the p...2025-05-1056 min
Mike The Gardener - Gardening PodcastMike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Juliet SargeantHello!In this episode of the Mike the Gardener – Gardening Podcast, I chat to award-winning garden designer, writer and author, Juliet Sergeant. Juliet's new book, ‘The importance of soil’ is published by Frances Lincoln in association with Kew Botanic Gardens.In this episode we chat about:The book and how it came about.When did Juliet's interest in soil first come about?Why Juliet’s walked away from a successful career as a Hospital Doctor Her award-winning Gardens at Chelsea and Hampton Court. Flower showsHer Sussex Gardens schoolRadio and television work, and lots more2025-05-0840 min
Cultivating Place: Conversations on Natural History and the Human Impulse to GardenFor the Love of Soil, Start with Soil: Juliet SargeantJuliet Sargeant is an award-winning English garden designer who blends beauty with purpose in every space she creates. Juliet’s unique background in medicine, science, and psychology gives her designs a whole new depth, focusing on wellbeing and connection.
You might recognize her name from that time in 2016 when she made history as the first Black Woman garden designer to display at the Chelsea Flower Show, and her design - Modern Slavery Garden, won a Gold Medal and the People’s Choice Prize.
This Earth Day week, we’re celebrating Juliet's design background and digging in to her new book “Start Wit...2025-04-241h 01Cultivating PlaceFor the Love of Soil, Start with Soil: Juliet SargeantJuliet Sargeant is an award-winning English garden designer who blends beauty with purpose in every space she creates. Juliet’s unique background in medicine, science, and psychology gives her designs a whole new depth, focusing on wellbeing and connection.
You might recognize her name from that time in 2016 when she made history as the first Black Woman garden designer to display at the Chelsea Flower Show, and her design - Modern Slavery Garden, won a Gold Medal and the People’s Choice Prize.
This Earth Day week, we’re celebrating Juliet's design background and digging in to her new book “Start Wit...2025-04-241h 01Gardeners' Question TimeWest Yorkshire: Unorthodox Advice, Edible Essentials and Sodden PatchesWhat unorthodox advice have you heard as a gardener? What fruit and veg can I grow in a sodden patch? If you could take one bag of seeds to a desert island, what would it be?Kathy Clugston and the Gardeners’ Question Time team return to Bradford, West Yorkshire, to unearth the answers to your gardening dilemmas. Kathy is joined by garden designers Marcus Chilton-Jones, Matthew Pottage and Juliet Sargeant.Later in the programme, we dig into the first edition of our brand-new Edible Essentials series. Ecological home grower and community gardener Poppy Okotcha shares he...2025-04-1142 minGardeners' Question TimeBradford: Buddha's Hand, Yorkshire Climate & Upcycled GinnelsWhat’s the best time to sow and harvest up north? Why won't my Buddha's hand plant produce fruit? Can nematodes get rid of codling moth? Kathy Clugston and the Gardeners’ Question Time team head to Bradford, the UK’s City of Culture 2025, to tackle your trickiest gardening dilemmas. Kathy is joined by garden designers Marcus Chilton-Jones, Matthew Pottage and Juliet Sargeant.Later in the programme, Juliet visits a hidden gem transformed by the Lister Community Action Group. Discover how volunteers have breathed new life into a once-forgotten ginnel, turning it into a vibrant community oasis...2025-03-2142 min
Creativity Found: finding creativity later in lifeFrom isolation to inspiration with the Creativity Found CollectiveThe Creativity Found Collective is a vibrant community where creativity thrives and everyone supports one another. This bonus episode showcases how being part of the Creativity Found Collective can spark inspiration, foster connections and provide valuable support for creative small business owners. With insights from various members, hear about the importance of collaboration and sharing experiences in the creative realm, as well as the mental health benefits of engaging in artistic activities. From workshops to online courses, members of the Collective offer a plethora of opportunities for growth and learning for any adults seeking to reignite...2025-02-0310 minGardeners' Question TimePostbag Edition: BarbicanWhat vegetables could I grown that aren't native to the UK? Are there any punk-ish plants that thrive in a hot and humid room? Which plant would make a great building structure? Peter Gibbs and a team of gardening experts explore the various locations of the beautifully brutalist Barbican Centre in London, all while digging into the GQT postbag to answer your gardening conundrums.Joining Peter are ethnobotanist James Wong, garden designer Juliet Sargeant and Head Gardener Matthew Pottage. Leading them around various locations is the Barbican Centre's Head Gardener Marta Lowcewicz.Producer...2025-01-1742 min
Creativity Found: finding creativity later in lifeMeet the Collective: Sussex Garden SchoolCrafting inspired by nature and gardensThe creative workshops offered at Sussex Garden School range from garden design to pressing flowers, fused glass art, natural dyeing and rag weaving, all in a supportive and encouraging environment where adults can explore their creativity and unlock a sense of wonder and playfulness often lost in adulthood.In this chat, Creativity Found Collective member Juliet Sargeant highlights the significance of fostering an atmosphere of encouragement and relaxation in the school's workshops. By providing a safe space for adults to experiment, make mistakes, and learn without fear of judgement, individuals can...2024-06-1715 min
Creativity Found: finding creativity later in lifeHappy 100th BirthdayCreativity Found is 100 episodes old, something I never could have imagined when I started the show with a secondhand microphone and a good idea.In this celebratory episode find out the whys, hows and whos of the show so far, including highlights from some of my guests.And if you haven't listened to all 100 episodes, you'd better get started!!Guests featured, in order of appearance:Karen JoyGerry ColesFish LeeRowena RobertsRich ChambersLeanne Tibiatowski Peter White Juliet SargeantMary BroddleSuzanne Noble2024-05-2956 min
Gardening with the RHSHidden Roots: Extraordinary Tales from Black Women GardenersThis month – October – is UK Black History Month – and the theme for 2023 is “Saluting our Sisters,” highlighting the influence Black women have had in shaping history and inspiring change. So for today’s show, we’re exploring a few of the extraordinary stories of Black women gardeners who’ve made and continue to make a difference in the world of horticulture — all while looking ahead to what we can do to create a more equitable future. Award-winning garden designer Juliet Sargeant is sharing the stories behind her designs. We’re getting a look at the life and work of Mrs Annie Vann Reid –...2023-10-2638 min
Grow Cook InspireRHS Chelsea Flower Show Preview; In conversation with garden designer & TV presenter Julie SargeantIn the final instalment of my RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 preview series I talk with Juliet Sargeant about life as a doctor before her life as a garden designer as well as the garden she has designed for Chelsea which will be the new Blue Peter Garden. The focus is on soil, the life line of our planet. She wants to excite the next generation and educate them about soil, highlighting that it is much more than dirt. The garden will be moving ti the new RHS Bridgewater Garden in Salford, following the show. 🌱 www.Julietsargeant.com 🌱 www.rhs.org.uk Sup...2022-05-2221 min
Creativity Found: finding creativity later in lifeJuliet Sargeant – from medical practice to Chelsea Flower ShowJuliet Sargeant was an academic child who loved the sciences, and at a young age decided she wanted to be a doctor, and in particular a psychiatrist. She successfully studied and practised medicine, and was on the cusp of specializing, when she took a break to try something different, just for a few years. So how is it that nowadays you can hear her giving advice on the BBC Radio show Gardener’s Question Time rather than giving medical advice to patients? In this episode we find out the difference between gardening and garden design, how...2022-04-1033 minGrowing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant CareExploring the Past, Present and Future of Black People in Horticulture with Colah from Black int he GardenIt's been such a joy having fellow podcasters join me in the pod as they never disappoint and have such wonderful insights about plant parenthood and plantrepreneurship. I met this episode's guest in 2020 and figured it was time to have her back on to catch up and explore a concept she’ll be tackling on the next season of her show: the past, present, and future of black people in horticulture. Colah has created an amazing brand called Black in the Garden that has blown up in the last couple of years, and created a space for so many pe...2022-02-081h 01Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant CareExploring the Past, Present and Future of Black People in HorticultureIt's been such a joy having fellow podcasters join me in the pod as they never disappoint and have such wonderful insights about plant parenthood and plantrepreneurship. I met this episode's guest in 2020 and figured it was time to have her back on to catch up and explore a concept she’ll be tackling on the next season of her show: the past, present, and future of black people in horticulture. Colah has created an amazing brand called Black in the Garden that has blown up in the last couple of years, and created a space for so...2022-02-071h 03Gardeners' Question TimeHerstmonceux Castle: Postbag EditionPeter Gibbs and the team are at Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex. Juliet Sargeant, Matt Biggs and Matthew Pottage are this weeks' panellists, ready to answer your gardening questions.Led by Herstmonceux's head gardener Guy Lucas, the team explores the castle grounds and learns about the sustainable gardening practices adopted in recent years.The panellists also tackle questions from listeners, including suggestions for what to plant around a thatched cottage, and when to prune plants that are still in flower in the winter.Producer - Jemima Rathbone
Assistant Producer - Aniya Das...2021-12-1742 min
PlantNetwork Interviews16. Interview with Juliet Sargeant, garden designerWe start 2021 with a chat to Juliet Sargeant, RHS Chelsea gold medal winning garden designer and founder of the Sussex Garden School. Find out more about Juliet's design ethos and her secret mission as well as her surprising confession regarding her own garden. Juliet also has advice for anyone wanting to pursue a career in garden design.2021-01-2030 min
Gardening with the RHSLooking forward to 2021As the new year begins, our outdoor spaces seem more important than ever. This week we're looking at gardening can benefit the mind, body and soul. Grower and forager Poppy Okotcha shares the seasonal delights of winter purslane (Claytonia perfoliata) – a little-known salad plant that can provide fresh, healthy greens throughout the coldest months. Award-winning garden designer Juliet Sargeant gives her thoughts on how the way we garden will change in 2021, and what she's doing on her own plot to encourage wildlife. Plus the RHS's first 'Wellbeing Fellow', Dr Lauriane Suyin Chalmin-Pui details the results of a four-year scientific study on...2021-01-0717 minGardening with the RHSA blaze of colour in the darkSnakebark maples, winter-flowering camellias and a sacred Central American shrub that makes itself at home on our windowsills... there are many amazing plants that give us colour and interest in even the darkest months. We visit the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens* to discover an incredible range of hardy plants that look great all winter. Garden designer Juliet Sargeant gives her seasonal tips for adding interest to your garden at home and we uncover the surprising story of a perennial Christmas favourite, the poinsettia. Plus plantsman and nursery owner Claire Austin's ode to an unusual evergreen iris that flowers from December...2020-12-0325 minGardening with the RHSBeautiful, useful, deadly...This week we're exploring the weird, wild and wonderful world of foraging with activist Indy Srinath. Dr Chris Thorogood from Oxford Botanic Garden explains the deadly secrets of some of our most common plants and garden designer Juliet Sargeant shares her love of a particular hebe which has some really useful qualities in the garden.2020-09-0318 minGardening with the RHSThe edible editionThis week we're talking all things edible with a programme entirely devoted to growing your own fruit and vegetables. Award-winning garden designer Juliet Sargeant shares veg garden wisdom in a piece that's a must-listen for anyone starting out on a homegrown journey. Allotment holder and Instagram gardener Kirsty Ward shares her life-long love of gooseberries, along with tips on how to grow them. Plus the RHS Gardening Advice Team answer listeners' questions on crop rotation, Florence fennel and growing veg in the shade.2020-06-1821 min
The Show People Podcast With Andrew KeatesJamie Chapman-Dixon loves spreadsheets.Theatre Director and host of The Show People Podcast, Andrew Keates interviews Producer Jamie Chapman Dixon all about his life and career, including being the in-house executive producer of the Barn Theatre, Cirencester and their productions of The Hound of the Baskervilles and Just So.Jamie is the proud owner of Rigmarole Productions, who focus on new writing, commercial theatre and their boutique agency. His credits include; Madagascar (UK and International Tour), Spamalot (UK Tour, Dubai & South Korea), Lottys War (UK Tour), Pippin (Southwark Playhouse), Zanna Don’t (The Landor Theatre), Molly Wobbly (The Phoenix Artist Club), Gee...2018-11-2500 min
Gardening with the RHSEpisode 108: Hairy Bikers at Hampton, incredibly edible show gardens, going wild and going green
This week's edition comes from the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, where BBC's Hairy Bikers share their love of edible gardening in the RHS Kitchen Garden, created by award-winning designer Juliet Sargeant. Plus we discover cunning designs aimed at coping with climate change, and reconnecting children with nature through play.
2017-07-1321 min
The RHS Gardening PodcastEpisode 108: Hairy Bikers at Hampton, incredibly edible show gardens, going wild and going greenThis week's edition comes from the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, where BBC's Hairy Bikers share their love of edible gardening in the RHS Kitchen Garden, created by award-winning designer Juliet Sargeant. Plus we discover cunning designs aimed at coping with climate change, and reconnecting children with nature through play.2017-07-1320 min
The Sodshow, Garden Podcast - Sod ShowJuliet Sargeant, Modern Slavery Garden. The Sodshow, Garden PodcastThe Sodshow Garden Podcast - every Friday - live 3pm - 4pm in iTunes and all good podcast stores.
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On this weeks garden podcast Peter Donegan chats with garden designer Juliet Sargeant.
Juliet was the designer of The Modern Slavery Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016 were in the Fresh Category it won Gold and also the Peoples Choice Award.
This garden however, medals slightly to one side was one that came with a very serious behind the scenes me...2016-06-3025 min
Saturday LiveJohn Sergeant, Juliet Sargeant, Freya Rodger, Mikael LindnordFormer political correspondent, pasa doble specialist and now narrow boat enthusiast John Sergeant celebrates 50 years of broadcasting and reveal show he got his break into the industry Garden designer Juliet Sargeant tells us about her preparations for the pinnacle of the horticultural year - the Chelsea Flower Show. Saturday Live listener Freya Rodger reveals why she is attempting to do all 41 Olympic Sports before the closing ceremony in this year's GamesSwedish elite athlete Mikael Lindnord took part in endurance race across the Ecuador. After taking pity on a stray dog and feeding...2016-05-211h 24