Dobbies - Our Gardening Podcast

Welcome to our gardening podcasts, your one-stop-shop for all things plants and gardening related. Whether you’re a keen gardener or just getting started, we’ve got something for everyone. Over the coming months, host, gardener and writer, Louise Midgley, will be joined by a series of special guests, giving listeners trusted advice, tried and tested techniques and handy tips to bring out the best in your garden this season.

30: Winter gardening

Dobbies’ Ambassador, Mike Griffiths, also known as The Mediterranean Gardener on Instagram and TikTok, is joined by Dobbies’ Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, to chat about winter gardening and the jobs gardeners should be doing over the colder months to prep for the year ahead. 

12-04
30:48

29: Christmas decorating trends

Dobbies' newest Ambassador, Mike Griffiths, also known as The Mediterranean Gardener on Instagram and TikTok, is joined by Dobbies' Stylist, Rebecca Stanton and Christmas Buyer, Anna Service to discuss the garden centres' four new decorating themes for Christmas 2023 and discover top trends for the upcoming festive season.

11-27
19:48

29: Save the house sparrow, with RSPB

Dobbies’ podcast host, Daisy Payne, is joined by Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, and RSPB's wildlife gardening expert, Adrian Thomas, to chat about the house sparrow and how we can create a welcoming environment for this bird that's currently in decline.

04-26
22:44

28: Grow your own

Dobbies’ podcast host, Daisy Payne, is joined by Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, and Development Chef, Adam Veysey, to chat about the benefits of growing and cooking with homegrown produce.  

04-12
25:08

27: Positively plants

Dobbies’ podcast host, Louise Midgley, is joined by Senior Houseplant Buyer, Claire Bishop, to chat about the positive impact of houseplants and trends for 2023. 

01-06
20:45

27: Episode 27: Positively plants

Dobbies’ podcast host, Louise Midgley, is joined by Senior Houseplant Buyer, Claire Bishop, to chat about the positive impact of houseplants and trends for 2023. 

01-06
20:45

26: Christmas Dobbies’ style

Dobbies’ Christmas Buyer, Lynsey Abbott, joins Dobbies’ ambassador and podcast host, Daisy Payne, to explore this year’s Christmas themes and how you can make an impact for less this festive season. 

11-09
19:27

25: Sustainable real Christmas trees

Dobbies’ Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, joins Needlefresh Chairman, Christopher Hood, and Dobbies’ ambassador, Daisy Payne, to explore how Dobbies’ real Christmas trees are grown and how you can find the tree that is right for you. 

11-09
23:03

24: Child-friendly gardening

Dobbies’ Little Seedling Ambassador, Ethan Firth, joins host, Louise Midgley, and Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, to chat about the benefits of gardening with kids.  

06-08
22:35

23: Dobbies at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022

Dobbies’ guest podcast host, Daisy Payne, and Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, bring our ‘green sanctuary’ stand to life.   

05-25
22:55

22: New year, new plants

Dobbies’ podcast host, Louise Midgley, is joined by Senior Houseplant Buyer, Claire Bishop, to explore top houseplants tips and recommendations for 2022. 

01-13
17:36

21: Winter gardening tips

Dobbies’ Ambassador and guest host, Daisy Payne, is joined by Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, to chat about what you can do in the garden in winter.

12-16
29:55

20: Festive houseplants, real wreaths and foliage

Dobbies’ Ambassador and guest host, Daisy Payne, is joined by Senior Houseplant Buyer, Claire Bishop, and Stylist, Rebecca Stanton, to explore festive houseplants and real foliage.  

11-26
18:33

19: Christmas décor trends

Dobbies’ Ambassador and guest host, Daisy Payne, is joined by Christmas Buyer, Lynsey Abbott, and Stylist, Rebecca Stanton, to chat all things Christmas. 

11-26
21:52

18: Autumn gardening with National Trust for Scotland

Louise Midgley is joined by Ann Steele, Heritage Gardening Expert at the National Trust for Scotland, centred around what goes into caring for the historic gardens including their sustainable practices.

10-28
22:51

17: Dobbies at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Louise Midgley is joined by Marcus Eyles and Dobbies’ Ambassador, Henry Agg, to talk about the Dobbies’ stand at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the gardens that inspired them.  

10-05
23:18

16: Protecting butterflies with Butterfly Conservation

Louise Midgley is joined by Butterfly Conservation’s Helping Hands Project Officer, Anthony McCluskey, who shares top tips on gardening for protecting butterflies and moths. 

04-27
24:17

15: Sustainable gardening

Louise Midgley and Marcus Eyles discuss the importance of environmentally-friendly products and practices, as we launch #sustainabledobbies. 

04-22
26:16

14: Caring for garden wildlife with RSPB

Louise Midgley is joined by RSPB Conservation Officer, Alasdair Lemon, to discuss how we can make our gardens a haven for wildlife. 

03-12
28:06

13: Reducing food waste with Too Good To Go

Louise Midgley and Too Good To Go co-founder, Jamie Crummie, explore how we can all minimise food waste as well how to get your own ‘Magic Bag’. 

02-18
25:33

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