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. 50 - It's the BIG one!! We've reached the 50th episode of the podcast, Lucy and I are ecstatic and amazed, so in an epic length chat we discuss our favourite 50 horticulturally themed things as we celebrate this significant milestone.
s the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctua...
Ep. 49 - Lucy and Saul discuss the latest findings from the RHS about getting people into the career of horticulture and their fantastic new career hub providing insights into the jobs available.
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep.48 - Lucy and Saul answer a listener's question about plant nomenclature - we take a look at Genus, Species and Cultivar - and why plants are named like this....
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep. 47 - Saul takes a little time out at the end of the day to enjoy his garden and give you a tour of its big leaves and exotic flowers....
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Bonus Episode #8: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Anne Swithinbank - Horticulturist, Writer and BBC Radio 4 GQT pannelist - we chat about her life in Gardening and her passion for re-wilding her Devon garden...
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. 46 - Lucy lives and breathes Fruit and Vegetables - and has transformed her personal plot into her dream productive Kitchen Garden, so she takes us on a little tour of this beautiful patch...
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep. 45 - Whether amateur or professional gardener - practically everyone has had to deal with a lawn at some point - so Lucy and Saul discuss short, formal lawns and longer meadow swards...
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep.44 - Friday's heat was pretty intense, being the third hottest UK day on record, for Lucy and Saul its hard work - so we take a look at what we get up to in the hotter weather...
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep. 43 - The lock-down has meant a lot of people have taken to a spot of gardening, venturing out into there back plots for the first time. Encoraging this new found interest will be of great importance, so Lucy and Saul chat about how to go about this...
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep. 42 - As we reach the end of July, we've reached the height of Summer and are now looking forward to the long lazy days of August as we slide into Autumn, so Lucy and Saul take a look at what there getting up to in their gardens in late summer...
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep.41 - Many aspects of life have changed since the start of the year, and Horticulture hasn't been any different, but as the lockdown lifts Saul and Lucy wanted to discuss some of the changes in the industry that are already occurring...
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Bonus Episode #7: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Katherine Potsides - Head of Shows Development for the RHS - we discuss the effect of the pandemic on the Show's Calender as well as looking forward with renewed vigour for 2021...
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.40 - We're Back! After a small unscheduled break from the Podcast, while Saul's back recuperated - we dive into his passion - Exotic Plants - so Lucy and Saul discuss big leaves and nectar rich flowers...
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep. 39 - Lots of people are thinking about a career in Horticulture, and why not, Lucy and Saul think it's the best job in the world, so they both have a chat about some things to consider before taking the next step....
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep. 38 - TOMATOES!! One of those plants that everyone has had a go at growing and a staple of the first-timer gardener - it also happens to be Lucy's (aka the #CrazyTomatoLady) favourites...
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep.37 - East Donyland Hall in the height of summer is burgeoning with fruit, vegetables and flower, so Lucy takes some time out of her working day to give you a tour of the best parts of the garden...
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep. 36 - Lucy and Saul love plants - whether Exotics, Fruit and Veg, Herbaceous or Shrubs - one of the thrills of being a gardener is thumbing (or scrolling) through a nurseries catalogue for some floral inspiration....
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Bonus Episode #6: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Toby Buckland - Gardener, Broadcaster and Festival organiser - we chat about the start of his career in Devon and abroad, why he enjoys the media side of his career and his own flower show..
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. 35 - The garden at Stonelands in June is beautiful - herbaceous flowers full of colour, Roses burdgeoning with blossom and the vegetable garden packed to the edges with growing fruit and veg - so Saul takes you on a little tour of whats going on...
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep. 34 - For many June in the garden is the peak of flowering and growth, but Saul and Lucy know that it means some areas of the garden can get away from you, so we look at what we do when there's not enough time in the day...
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep.33 - Instead of being in our gardens, this week Lucy and Saul should have been at BBC Gardeners' World, assessing the floral marquee awards and running the Plant Experts Advice Desk, instead we thought we'd dedicate an episode to it...
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Ep.32 - One of the many questions Lucy and Saul get on both the Radio and at the BBC Gardeners' World Live show, is how to grow plants successfully in containers, so we have a chat about our experiences....
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past many months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanctu...
Bonus Episode #5: Lucy and Saul in conversation with Adam Frost - Gardener, Designer and presenter on BBC Gardeners' World - we chat about life in lockdown, about how his early career developed and how his new garden is developing and influencing him...
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.31 - For large gardens or large plant collections, labelling and cataloguing the varieties and species you have can seem quite boring (and a little nerdy!), but it's far from it and can be absolutely essential as Lucy and Saul have a chat about....
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past three months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanct...
Ep.30 - June in the garden is synonymous with one flower - the Rose - an icon of horticulture throughout the UK - Lucy and Saul take a look at how their Roses are enjoying this summer at their gardens...
As the Coronovirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life over the past three months, the gardens and green spaces all across the UK have continued in full glory over the spring - but Summer has arrived and for many the outdoors is the sanct...