Show Notes
RHS Roots is a twice monthly video podcast, giving you a sneak peek into the gardens of some of the nation’s best loved cultural figures and horticulturists. Hosted by RHS Ambassador, radio DJ, and keen gardener Jo Whiley, the podcast provides unfettered access to our guests' gardens, or to gardens that are important to them, where they explain how these green spaces reflect their careers, passions and family life. In this second episode, Jo explores the garden of one of the UK's most loved and well known cooks - Dame Mary Berry. An RHS Ambassador and keen gardener, Dame Mary showcases her beautiful garden, and talks about her favourite rose, the trials she's been doing in her vegetable patch, and how her love of gardening has grown over the years. But does she love it more than cooking? For more content like this please leave us a review! Watch the visual podcast on YouTube - https://youtu.be/d7RkSYLSc0Q
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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
This Roots is a collaboration between the RHS and the BBC as they celebrate their partnership at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Ahead of RHS Chelsea and the wonderful coverage across BBC 1 and BBC 2 beginning on Sunday 17 May, the RHS and BBC have joined forces to bring you this Roots special with the one and only Monty Don in his incredible garden at Longmeadow. Jo Whiley and Monty Don chat about the secret garden at Longmeadow that never makes it to camera, his make-believe jewel garden and love for lettuce. Watch this episode on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/oDXlbhR41ho 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 or leave us a review below. 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 Alan Titchmarsh CBE - https://youtu.be/VL3ExDNI7f0
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