Master My Garden Podcast John Jones

Ever wondered how to keep your container gardens vibrant and teeming with life all year round? Tune in to our latest Master my Garden podcast, where we transform your planting strategies from temporary to timeless. We're dissecting the secrets to bountiful hanging baskets, window boxes, and planters, giving you the know-how to blend the best of ornamental and culinary herbs for that perfect herb planter. From the dynamic use of structural plants to the delicate care of shade-loving plants &am...

In this weeks episode John chats with Danielle Gallacher "Danni In The Wild" all about creating a forest garden and her new book "The Forager's Almanac". Embark on a transformative journey through the verdant realms of food forest gardening with Danielle Gallacher. Author of "The Forager's Almanac" and a fervent forager, Danielle offers a treasure trove of knowledge and personal anecdotes on how she cultivated a food forest that thrives in harmony with local woodlands. Together, we unravel th...

What to sow in May in the vegetable garden? What flowers to sow in May ? Gardening jobs for May ? These are all covered by John in this weeks episode. Discover the secrets to thriving in the garden during May's unpredictable weather and master the art of succession planting. This episode of Master my Garden Podcast is brimming with insights to help you navigate the busiest month in the garden, from the risks and rewards of planting tomatoes early to the strategic timing for sowing summer cabb...

In this weeks episode we celebrate as Ireland's gardens awaken in a rare dry spell after many months of rain. Gardens are coming to life and it feels like we can start in earnest to get going and growing in our gardens. We'll guide you through nurturing your seedlings against the of spring weather. Crack open the greenhouse doors and join the buzz of activity as I share essential tips for keeping your tender plants safe from the chill. We'll also discuss the wonders of capillary matting, a ga...

Ever found yourself in the garden, glaring at a slimy trail that once was your favorite lettuce? Well, you're not alone in this snail saga gardeners have always had a continuous battle with slugs and snails. This spring is not going to be any different with all the wet weather over the last number of months coupled with a mild winter, slugs and snails will be out in force. In this weeks episode, I share the gritty details of the war on slugs. From clean gardening practices w...

In this weeks episode John chats with Des Doyle, garden designer, course creator and now author all about his new book "Growing Beauty". The conversation goes in many directions as Des sharing his gardening knowledge with us, we delve into sustainability, garden design, great plant combinations, gardening for mental health and so much more. Discover the transformative power of gardening with the wisdom of Des Doyle, who returns to grace our show following his memorable insights from episode 5...