Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast
Follow professional gardeners Saul Walker and Lucy Chamberlain as they reveal exactly what it’s like to be horticulturists in the diverse and exciting world of gardening . Lucy and Saul have 40 years of gardening experience between them and it soon became clear to them both that this fulfilling vocation can be incredibly diverse, occasionally challenging and hugely rewarding. On the podcast they regularly discuss horticultural topics close to their hearts and give you an insight into their lives as gardeners. If you wish to support the podcast you can via our BuyMeACoffee page - just click the link at the end of the podcast description or the donate button found at the bottom of this page.
Episodes
358 episodes
Ep. 74 - Happy New Year! And so as the year ends, Lucy and Saul take a look back at gardening in 2020, a full year of podcasting and our hopes and resolutions for 2021.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue wi...
Ep. 73 - With Christmas celebrations imminent, many of us will be sitting down to a traditional roast meal. Vegetables are fundamental to a roast, so Lucy and Saul discuss how to grow your own roasties, sprouts, carrots, celeriac, cabbages and more.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer and autumn now distant and the glory of winter around us, we continue wi...
Ep. 72 - With one eye on Christmas, its time to get the gardener in your life that perfect gift, as Lucy and Saul discuss with so much available, buying something special for any gardener is quite simple.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a hea...
Ep. 71 - With Christmas around the corner, the garden can be a great source of decoration for the house, so Saul talks to Lucy about the Wreathes and Swags she creates at East Donyland Hall.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a hea...
Ep. 70 - There are many plant pests and diseases to contend with in Spring and Summer, but get one step ahead and start controlling them this Winter, Lucy and Saul discuss why its best to start controlling them now.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a hea...
Ep. 69 - In this, part two, of their composting discussions, Lucy and Saul chat about large-scale composting on their estates. Saul's system has Lucy green with envy!
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a hea...
Ep. 68 - Composting is an essential garden routine, but can cause some bafflement, so Lucy and Saul take a look at some of the methods you can use at home in processing your green waste into 'black gold'.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a hea...
Ep. 67 - The hum of summer mowing has fallen silent in winter, but should it? What other myths are there when it comes to the perfect sward during the colder months - Saul and Lucy take a look.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a hea...
Ep. 66 - The autumn countryside has been ablaze with coppery reds, buttery yellows and blazing oranges, but when it comes to planting a garden do we consider Autumn colour enough, Saul and Lucy discuss some of there favourite plants for Autumn fireworks.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a hea...
Ep. 65 - Are you a peat-free gardener? Saul and Lucy take a timely look at the horticultural industry's progress in developing and converting to peat-free growing media.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer now distant and the glory of autumn in full flow, we continue with a hea...
Ep. 64 - During the pandemic many Garden societies, clubs and institutions have been unable to meet in person, so Saul and Lucy discuss how technologies such as Zoom have enabled us to attend talks and meetings virtually.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy...
Ep. 63 - If you're stuck for what to do in #GardenLockdownJobs - Lucy and Saul quickly discuss 50 jobs you can be getting on with now, to get your garden ready for Spring.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy...
Bonus Episode #9 - Lucy and Saul have a wonderful conversation with Matt Biggs - a horticultural storyteller and guru - about his career, pirate botany and being throttled by Adam Frost
From time to time Lucy and Saul decided they wanted to record conversations with other Head Gardeners, Curators, Garden Owners and fellow horticulturists across the UK, these will be published as Bonus Episodes alongside their usual format of c...
Ep. 62 - As the year's growing season fades into winter - now is a great time to think about renovating your borders for the coming year, so Lucy and Saul discuss why this is important to any garden.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy...
Ep. 61 - (Part 2 of 2) On the second half of Lucy and Saul's visit to RHS Hyde Hall they take a look at some of the different planting on offer including the Dry Garden and Winter Garden.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy...
Ep. 60 - (Part 1 of 2) On the second half of the #TalkingHeads #EssexRoadtrip Lucy and Saul visit RHS Hyde Hall and meet up with Matt Oliver in the Global Growth Vegetable Garden.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy...
Ep. 59 - Autumn is a busy time in our gardens - much of the work looking towards the Winter and next Spring - so Lucy and Saul discuss garlic, lawns and mulching.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy...
Ep. 58 - Apples are one of those classic Autumn sights in the garden, and both Lucy and Saul have orchards brimming with these fruits, so they have a chat about the varieties they have and how they store and use them.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy...
Ep. 57 - (Part 2 of 2) Lucy and Saul continue their visit to Ulting Wick in Essex taking a look at the rest of the garden and catching up with Head Gardener, Lou Nicholls.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy...
Ep. 56 - (Part 1 of 2) Lucy and Saul start their mini Essex Roadtrip at the fantastic Ulting Wick, a beautiful garden of Jungle lushness and calming cottage style, where they have a chat to the owner Philippa Burrough.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy...
Ep. 55 - Harvesting our hard grown Fruit and Veg is one of the highlights of autumn, but when to harvest and how to store your bounty is critical as Lucy and Saul discuss.
*Apologies that there has been a small break in our podcasts - both Lucy and Saul have been extremely busy both professionally and personally - and with a holiday thrown into the mix as well our schedule of releases stalled - but fear not th...
Ep. 54 - At the end of Saul and Lucy's Essex Garden road-trip, they chill-out in Lucy's wonderful new greenhouse and chat about how her garden is evolving and how such a handsome structure brings her real joy!
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy...
Ep. 53 - Saul and Lucy are heading on the Talking Heads Road Trip to Essex this weekend, so chat about their itinerary and the fabulous gardens they are going to visit.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy...
Ep. 52 - Time for some plant retail therapy! Saul went to his first plant fair of the year over the weekend and he couldn't have been happier, so Lucy and him discuss their advice when you've got some cash to splash.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy...
Ep.51 - Many people dream of going plant hunting in the wilds or studying to become a gardener, but funding is a sticking point - well there's a bursary for that! Saul and Lucy take a look at whats available and why these funding awards are so important.
2020 has been an unusual and difficult year for many, and we understand that the full repercussions of what we have all been through are still to be felt - but with summer waning and the glory of Autumn still to come, we continue with a healthy...