Imaginary Gardens, Devoted Dogs and Lettuce Love with Monty Don | Roots S1 E5 | The RHS

In Episode 8 of RHS Roots, Jo Whiley visits social media influencer and firefighter Jonny Hincks at his beautiful Warwickshire garden. Jonny shares how his passion for gardening began with the encouragement of his beloved grandmother, affectionately known as the ‘Flower Queen’. He also talks about how nurturing plants and his obsession with lawns has helped him cope with the loss of his mother when he was just 10 years old and how it helps him unwind and process the challenges of life as a firefighter. Alongside his career in the fire service, Jonny has built a remarkable online community of more than two million followers, inspiring audiences with his creative, entertaining, and informative gardening content. RHS Roots is our new twice monthly visual podcast, also available on all podcast platforms. New episodes drop the first and third Friday of the month. For more content like this please like, share and subscribe to the YouTube channel and leave us a rating or review on all podcast platforms. Watch Episode 1 with actor Richard E Grant: https://youtu.be/H2dtyVere5M Watch Episode 2 with RHS Ambassador Dame Mary Berry: https://youtu.be/d7RkSYLSc0Q Watch Episode 3 with actor Dame Judi Dench - https://youtu.be/kO1exoFgDmk Watch Episode 4 with RHS Vice President Alan Titchmarsh - https://youtu.be/VL3ExDNI7f0 Watch Episode 5 with gardener Monty Don - https://youtu.be/oDXlbhR41ho Watch Episode 6 with cook and author Nigel Slater - https://youtu.be/etucgvXbsVk Watch Episode 7 with Great British Bake Off Winner David Atherton - https://youtu.be/WZReYqoKFMk

In RHS Roots Episode 7, Jo Whiley visits 2019 Bake Off winner David Atherton - and his rescue pets - in his south London kitchen garden. David shares the joy and challenges of growing vegetables while living in Malawi, how he balances time spent gardening with his part-time job as a nurse, and the positive impact of gardening for our mental health and physical fitness. Jo and David also discuss why Gardeners' World presenters are never seen wearing a particular gardening item, before meeting RHS Horticultural Advisor Becky Mealey who comes bearing gifts from the RHS Wisley Shop, and answers to David's most pressing gardening issues! RHS Roots is our new twice monthly visual podcast on YouTube. It's also available on all podcast platforms. New episodes drop the first and third Friday of the month. For more content like this please like, share and subscribe to the YouTube channel. Watch Episode 1 with actor Richard E Grant: https://youtu.be/H2dtyVere5M Watch Episode 2 with RHS Ambassador Dame Mary Berry: https://youtu.be/d7RkSYLSc0Q Watch Episode 3 with actor Dame Judi Dench - https://youtu.be/kO1exoFgDmk Watch Episode 4 with RHS Vice President Alan Titchmarsh - https://youtu.be/VL3ExDNI7f0 Watch Episode 5 with gardener Monty Don - https://youtu.be/oDXlbhR41ho Watch Episode 6 with cook and author Nigel Slater - https://youtu.be/etucgvXbsVk

In Episode 6 of RHS Roots, join host Jo Whiley as she explores the delightful garden of one of the UK's most renowned cooks and passionate gardener, Nigel Slater. Nestled in the heart of London, Nigel's garden is a testament to his passion for horticulture, cultivated with the help of a few friends. This episode dives deep into Nigel's gardening journey, revealing the moments that sparked his lifelong love for plants. Plus, RHS Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter joins the conversation to tackle Nigel's pressing questions about his magnolia and the mystery of his missing orange tulips. RHS Roots is our new twice monthly YouTube visual podcast , also available on all podcast platforms. New episodes drop the first and third Friday of the month. For more content like this please like, share and subscribe to the YouTube channel or leave us a rating and review on all podcast platforms. Watch Episode 1 with actor Richard E Grant: https://youtu.be/H2dtyVere5M Watch Episode 2 with RHS Ambassador Dame Mary Berry: https://youtu.be/d7RkSYLSc0Q Watch Episode 3 with actor Dame Judi Dench - https://youtu.be/kO1exoFgDmk Watch Episode 4 with RHS Vice President Alan Titchmarsh - https://youtu.be/VL3ExDNI7f0 Watch Episode 5 with gardener Monty Don - https://youtu.be/oDXlbhR41ho

Host Jo Whiley spends time with the one and only Alan Titchmarsh at RHS Garden Wisley chatting about early memories such as walking through sweet peas with his grandfather as well as his amazing career in horticulture that spans over 60 years! Alan is also joined by Senior Plant Pathologist Jassy Drakulic who discusses a lesser known subject with him... Fungi! RHS Roots is our new twice monthly visual podcast, available on YouTube and all podcast platforms. New episodes drop the first and third Friday of the month. For more content like this please leave us a review. Wacth this Episode now on YouTube - https://youtu.be/VL3ExDNI7f0?si=XurFeAzqmgPbsYyD Watch Episode 1 with actor Richard E Grant: https://youtu.be/H2dtyVere5M Watch Episode 2 with RHS Ambassador Dame Mary Berry: https://youtu.be/d7RkSYLSc0Q Watch Episode 3 with actor Dame Judi Dench - https://youtu.be/kO1exoFgDmk

RHS Roots Episode 3 is here! Host Jo Whiley spends some time with national treasure Dame Judi Dench in her garden, to chat about how all the plants and trees there bring her solace and remind her of loved ones no longer with us. Dame Judi also shares a couple of her favourite Shakespeare's sonnets featuring plants and nature, and is joined by an old friend, Tony Kirkham, who presents her with an RHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit tree to add to her already impressive collection. RHS Roots is our new twice monthly visual podcast on YouTube, also available on all podcast platforms. New episodes drop the first and third Friday of the month. For more content like this please leave a review.