Discover how a two-acre former service area in central London has been reimagined into a new, tranquil, richly planted climate-resilient garden in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Through thoughtful design, royal associations and a commitment to long-term sustainability and biodiversity, Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategies at the Royal Parks ... Show More
Yesterday
From plot to planet: De-Graft Mensah on allotment growing and Make a Metre Matter
BBC Newsround presenter De Graft Mensah reflects on his “baptism of fire” into allotment growing, sharing honest lessons from successes, failures and the joy of community gardening. He discusses how small, imperfect spaces can reconnect us with food, nature and biodiversity, and ... Show More
27m 24s
Apr 28
Inside the weird world of bugs, slugs and more, with Dr Hayley Jones
Join Dr Hayley Jones, principal entomologist at RHS Wisley, to find out more about why insects and other invertebrates are vital to ecosystems. Discover the garden-focused collection, how it is stored, how it has evolved since it was started in 1911 and the importance of tracking ... Show More
35m 44s
Apr 24
Sowalong - Kale, with Catherine Mansley
You might not think it’s possible for a vegetable to be trendy, but kale undoubtedly is, and has been for some time. It’s become the poster child of whole food-based, healthy eating, and with good reason, it’s a genuine super food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc ... Show More
7m 56s
Nov 2023
Monty Don, Daube de Boeuf with macaroni gratin and a pinot noir
Nick and Angela welcome the UK’s favourite gardener to DISH HQ.
Monty Don OBE is a horticulturist, broadcaster and writer. He made his TV debut on the gardening segment on This Morning, which led to further work with the BBC and Channel 4. In 2002, he was announced as the new ... Show More
31m 38s
May 2025
Cate Blanchett on growing her own food, multiculturalism, and a disastrous Christmas dinner
People ask me who my dream guest would be on Ruthie‘s Table 4. Cate Blanchett has always been top of the list - an actor, director and vocal activist for values and ideas close to my heart. Cate lives with purpose in the countryside in East Sussex, keeping bees, growing vegetable ... Show More
33m 41s