Master My Garden Podcast John Jones

Send us a Text Message.In this weeks episode John chats with David Pagan Butler all about how to create a natural swimming pool in your garden. Picture a pool/pond of crystal clear water with beautiful marginal plants, flowers and water lily. A pool that is an ecosystem to itself, fits seamlessly into your garden, one that you and your family can dive into on a hot day while also being home to many beneficial creatures for your garden. Well that's what David teaches how you can create this fo...

Send us a Text Message.In this weeks episode John answers a listener question where the listener has been struggling to grow roses for a number of years. Struggling to grow the perfect rose garden? You're not alone, and in this episode, we reveal the secrets to cultivating healthy, blooming roses with ease. Discover why selecting disease-resistant varieties is your first step towards success, and how proper location and soil enhancement can make all the difference. We'll guide you throug...

Send us a Text Message.In This weeks episode John chats with Paula Byrne creator of Kilgar Gardens In Kilcock, Co.Meath. Paula leads us on a virtual tour of these fantastic gardens. Can a garden transform your life? This week, we take you on a journey through Kilgar Gardens with Paula Byrne, who went from having no gardening experience to creating a stunning three-acre masterpiece. Paula shares her incredible story of turning an initial dream of a small cottage garden into a full-blown ...

Send us a Text Message.Frances Tophill, celebrated for her appearances on BBC Gardener's World, joins us to share her remarkable journey in gardening and writing. She dives into her latest book, "A Year in a Small Garden," offering a peek into the transformation of her garden over a year. Frances also teases her upcoming headline talk at the Buds and Blossoms Festival, where she will discuss the practical and sustainable gardening. We explore the nuances of observing and planning a gard...

Send us a Text Message.In this weeks episode John looks at what to sow in the month of June. These episodes prove very popular as a mean of keeping people on track with their sowing to ensure ongoing harvests into the autumn and beyond. How do you keep your vegetable garden thriving all summer long? This week on Master My Garden Podcast, we promise to transform your June gardening routine with essential tasks and expert strategies. As May's intense sowing period winds down, we'll guide y...

Send us a Text Message.From the historic charm of Lismore Castle's gardens to the nurturing of extraordinary botanicals at her own nursery, Vick Ind of Individual Plant Nurseries shares her verdant journey with us. Her story isn't just about cultivating plants; it's about fostering a deep connection with the rare and the unconventional. As Vick sprinkles our conversation with tales of her plant-hunting escapades and the artistry of using foliage to captivate the senses, it's clear that for he...