Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast
Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker
Ep. 201 - After last week's milestone episode, Saul and Lucy are back to normal topics such as the weather, listener questions and extracurricular activities (in this case, RHS committee work). No cryptic questions in sight! November 16, 2023
Ep. 200 - We've reached a huge milestone in the #TalkingHeads Gardening adventure, and are so thankful to everyone who has listened over the years - so lets celebrate with a cryptic Horti-quiz!November 11, 2023
Ep. 199 - As Storm Ciaran hits the southwest shores, Saul braces himself for a garden clean up. Plus, a listener's question about hedge cutters gets the full Lucy and Saul analysis.November 04, 2023
Bonus Episode #20 - Saul is joined in conversation by Stonelands Gardener Brian Langley - having only recently retired after 45 years gardening for the National Trust we talk about Brian's love for the natural world, schools education and gardening.October 28, 2023
Ep. 198 - It's bulb planting time! Are you a tulip fan, a daffodil collector or a hoarder of alliums, lilies & fritillaries? These two Head Gardeners plant a plethora of bulbs in autumn, so they sing the praises of both stalwarts & lesser known speciesOctober 21, 2023
Ep. 197 - After a couple of weeks hiatus, the #TalkingHeads pair are back, and waffling on about the gardening they've been up to since Autumn started to show it's colours.October 14, 2023
Ep. 196 - Lucy pays tribute to her time at East Donyland Hall as she and her gardening team prepare to say farewell to the Essex estateSeptember 30, 2023
Ep. 195 - Flash flooding in Devon gives Saul a dramatic week at Stonelands, and Lucy breaks some very sad news for the Hall's gardening team.September 23, 2023
Ep. 194 - THE EXOTIC EPISODE (Part 4) - Late Summer and Early Autumn is the zenith of the Exotic Garden, flower and foliage giving it's maximum display, so Saul takes a solo walk through his mini Devon rainforest.September 16, 2023
Ep. 193 - Is it time to slow down yet?! Lucy's been busy, Saul is still busy - and our season doesn't seem to show signs of slowing yet. With shows, societies and committees, it's all go for the modern Head GardenerSeptember 09, 2023
Ep. 192 - It's the start of September, which means Saul and Lucy are again at Audley End Gardens for BBCGWLive Autumn Fair, and finally Lucy's Show Garden is ready, so join us for the results and some salad munching!September 03, 2023
Ep. 191 - THE SHOW GARDEN SPECIAL (Part 2): Lucy, Gemma and Kelly are day's away from starting the build on their first Show Garden at BBCGWFair Autumn, so Saul catches up on how the progress is going and the excitement of the coming week.August 26, 2023
Ep. 190 - It's been one of the busiest August's in the garden for many a year - fruit is ripening and cropping phenomenally, grass is lush, and plants are ripe for propagation - it's a great time to be a gardener!August 19, 2023
Ep. 189 - Fruit, Flowers, Vegetables and meeting up with Gardening friends - being a Head Gardener is not always work, work, work but also full of joyful moments which Lucy and Saul revel in.August 12, 2023
Ep. 188 - PAIN AND RAIN. It's a little damp out there, and though the garden is a lush oasis for once in August, it's not helping Lucy as the pain of her shoulder continues to hamper her gardening.August 05, 2023
Ep. 187 - Lucy and Saul may feel battered and bruised from Garden, but the delights of Summer are still coming, so the pair look at how feeding (or maybe not) can keep your displays at the top of their game.July 29, 2023
Ep. 186 - Saul and Lucy have their 'problem solving' heads on, as this week, the duo provide answers regarding weather, labour force, reading lists and cordylines. Plus, Lucy ensures she gets a huge Grow Your Own fix.July 20, 2023
Bonus Episode #19 - Lucy and Saul are joined in conversation by Horticulturist, Journalist and Garden guru David Hurrion - we talk about his journalism, taking American tourists across the Zambezi and the pitfalls of modern Gardening media.July 15, 2023
Ep. 185 - 'Cutting your coat to your cloth' - Gardening both large and small is all about compromises, especially with your time, resources and space, So Lucy and Saul chat about how they try to work as economically as possible.July 08, 2023
Ep. 184 - It's busy, busy! The edible crops are cranking up, the show garden plans are in top gear, the roses have been spectacular - what's not to love?! Tune in, as Saul and Lucy report back on their respective horticultural weeksJune 30, 2023
Ep. 183 - Opening your garden is a great joy and as Saul gave four tours this week for the National Garden Scheme he delves a bit into the scheme and looks at what opening your own garden entails.June 24, 2023
BBC GWLive 2023 Bonus Episode: Saul and Lucy are out and about at this year's BBC Gardeners World Live show - meeting loyal listeners, answering burning gardening questions and having a good mooch around all the wonderful plants and gardens.June 19, 2023
Ep. 182 - Summer is here - gardening is full throttle in all its forms - and Saul and Lucy's task lists are fuller than ever, so we give you an insight at what both Head Gardeners are trying to squeeze into their long, hazy days.June 10, 2023
Ep. 181 - Talking Heads, the big build! Lucy and her family have been busy erecting a sizeable summerhouse in their garden this week, so she and Saul discuss the benefits that are sheds, greenhouses, fruit stores, bothies and other key structures.June 03, 2023
Ep. 180 - RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW SPECIAL - Lucy and Saul head to the capital to experience the pinnacle of Flower shows - expect weeds, burgers, a hobbit hole and lots of gorgeous gardens and plants!May 27, 2023