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The Sentimental Gardener

Cass Dowding
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Join Cass Dowding, an enthusiastic everyday gardener, as she has conversations with fellow plant lovers about the gardens and plants that shape our stories and connect us to what matters most.

  1. 12 jun

    Ben Clark on growing Kuranga Native Nursery, and building a family life around plants

    Are you an Australian native plant fanatic? Well you're going to love this episode! Cass Dowding chats with Ben Clark, co-owner of Kuranga Native Nursery, about growing up surrounded by the bush in Warrandyte, followed by an early obsession with plants, to building a family business around Australian native plants. Ben shares how he first came to Kuranga as an apprentice, what happens behind the scenes in the nursery he now owns, and why the nursery has become such a loved destination for native plant buffs. They also talk about Kuranga's expansion to a second site at Warrandyte, running the business with his wife Alexa, raising kids around the nursery, and the joy of dispersing native plants into gardens across the state, and maybe Australia! Show notes: Follow Kuranga Native Nursery on Instagram and Facebook Follow The Sentimental Gardener on Instagram and Facebook Get Sentimental Gardener emails Support the podcast on Patreon Get bonus episodes on Sentimental Friends Interested in becoming a podcast sponsor? Get more info here Theme music: Hayden Schueler of Vereya Gardening Audio mix: Tom Dowding Producer and editor: Cass Dowding

    51 min.

  2. 20 mei

    Hannah Moloney on her book 'Why We Garden', activism and a good life for everybody

    Hannah Moloney was born for this! 'This' is creating what she calls "a good life for everybody": people, animals, ecosystems and communities alike. From climate-justice cabaret to gardening, activism, writing and community projects, Hannah's work is all about connection, resilience and finding better ways to live together. She's also a presenter on ABC TV's Gardening Australia and the bestselling author of the newly released Why We Garden — Even When We Don't Have To. In this episode, Cass and Hannah talk about early memories, sentimental plant stories, permaculture, activism and what Hannah discovered after interviewing thousands of gardeners about why we still feel drawn to plonk things in the ground and help them grow.  Host: Cass Dowding Guest: Hannah Moloney Episode show notes at The Sentimental Gardener Original Music: Hayden Schueler from Vereya Gardening Audio Mixing: Tom Dowding Editing and Producer: Cass Dowding

    1 u 3 m

  3. 19 mei • Alleen voor abonnees

    Hannah Moloney on self-doubt, PMDD and social media

    Subscriber question: does Hannah struggle with self-doubt and how does she manage social media being such a public person? The answer takes us down the road of mindsets, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) , getting support and how social media helps spread the word. Hannah Moloney is a host on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia and best-selling author. She's spent the past two decades getting her hands dirty in the garden, through activism, and in creative community projects that build connection and resilience. She is fully pumped to spend the rest of her life helping to grow a good life for all - including performing her climate-justice cabaret, gardening, and writing books that highlight connection, resilience and love. Do you have a question for a previous guest? Send them through the contact form at www.thesentimentalgardener.com Host: Cass Dowding Guest: Hannah Moloney Produced and edited: Cass Dowding Audio Mixing: Tom Dowding

    12 min.

  4. 4 mei

    Tim Pilgrim on Wild by Design, learning through doing and daisies

    Tim Pilgrim, garden designer and author of Wild by Design, joins Cass Dowding for a conversation about naturalistic gardening, learning through doing, and what it means to work with a place rather than trying to control it. Based in Central Victoria, Tim shares how his approach to garden design has evolved over time — shaped by observation, trial and error, and a deep connection to landscape. From early memories of planting and time spent in significant Australian gardens, to designing spaces that feel full, layered, and alive, this is a conversation about letting gardens find their own rhythm. Together, Cass and Tim explore how naturalistic gardens respond to climate, seasonality, and change — and how shifting away from control can open up something more meaningful, both in gardens and beyond. Tim also shares his three sentimental plants: osteospermum (daisy), paper daisy, and Nepeta 'Walker's Low'. Join other garden and plant lovers getting podcast updates in their inbox — join here To support the podcast and access ad-free and subscriber-only episodes via Patreon — join here Credits: Music: Hayden Schueler from Vereya Gardening Audio support: Tom Dowding Produced and edited by Cass Dowding See https://libsyn.com/tos-policies/privacy-policy/ for privacy information

    1 u 26 m
  5. Introducing Sentimental Friends - Cass and Attila talk MIFGS 26 and more

    16 apr ·  Bonus • Alleen voor abonnees

    Introducing Sentimental Friends - Cass and Attila talk MIFGS 26 and more

    I've heard how much you love the deep dives we do on the Sentimental Gardener, but you'd love more than monthly episodes! Well, I present to you a new show called 'Sentimental Friends' by The Sentimental Gardener. It's exclusive to subscribers only and drops monthly. Imagine you've been outside all day in your own garden, pondering about all things life and plants and then your friend drops by (who also loves gardens) and you grab a drink (hot or cold) and sit down together to debrief and catch up what each other is up to. That's the vibe for Sentimental Friends. More conversations, a little more casual. In our first episode of Sentimental Friends, I'm joined by previous SG guest Attila (Horgosi) The Horticulturist. We debrief our day together at The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2026, which leads to talking about our ideas for the show, which leads to The Landscape Conference which leads to Attila up a banksia tree which leads to how plants bring people together. So, take off your gloves (or put them on if you're heading out to garden) and enjoy Cass and Attila on Sentimental Friends. Things to listen to: Attila's episode on The Sentimental Gardener https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/attila-the-horticulturist-on-a-life-of/id1805506671?i=1000732695405 Things to look up: The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show https://melbflowershow.com.au/ The Landscape Conference https://www.outlandishventures.au/participate/alc2027/ See https://libsyn.com/tos-policies/privacy-policy/ for privacy information

    47 min.

  6. 9 mrt

    Fiona Crombie on designing gardens for Hamnet, paw paw and her love of roses

    Award-winning production designer Fiona Crombie joins Cass Dowding for a conversation about memory, storytelling and the gardens that stay with us. Best known for her work on films including The Favourite, The King, Cruella, Mickey 17 and Hamnet, Fiona reflects on the gardens of her childhood, from Sydney bushland to her grandmother's garden in Brisbane, and the plants that still carry a deep sense of home. Together, Cass and Fiona explore how gardens helped shape the emotional world of Hamnet — from wild, useful planting to hidden foraging spaces, orchards and one unforgettable tree. It's a gentle conversation about beauty, atmosphere, creativity and the way nature helps us tell stories. Fiona also shares her three sentimental plants: wattle, gardenia and pawpaw. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Earliest Garden Memories 07:33 What a Production Designer Does 10:34 Discovering the Gardens of Hamnet 14:27 Designing Through Collaboration and Discovery 16:24 Finding the Tree 21:44 Creating the Gardens of Hamnet 28:51 Building the Henley Street Garden 30:57 The Knot Garden and the New House 35:03 The Hidden Foraging Garden 35:58 Designing the Globe to Feel Like the Inside of a Tree 40:10 What Stayed With Fiona After Hamnet 42:51 Three Sentimental Plants 45:52 Quick Fire Questions 49:39 Cass' Reflection 51:43 Credits and What's Next Join other garden and plant lovers getting podcast updates in their inbox and Substack writing in regular newsletters — join here To become a financial supporter of the show and help us spread more stories of the joy of a life in gardens — join here Credits: Music: Hayden Schueler from Vereya Gardening Audio support: Tom Dowding Produced and edited by Cass Dowding See https://libsyn.com/tos-policies/privacy-policy/ for privacy information

    53 min.

  7. 25 feb ·  Bonus

    Cass Dowding on starting a podcast, the plants that held grief and what grew after

    The story of The Sentimental Gardener. Cass Dowding swaps roles and takes the guest seat as is asked all the questions she asks her guests.  Guided by brilliant host Chloe Foster, author of The Rookie Gardener, host of 3CR Gardening Show and Horticulture educator, Cass opens up about starting a podcast, how gardens contained and plants helped her process her grief and what grew after.  From dreams of being a dancer, to finding a career in midwifery and nursing to how motherhood made her face what's really important, Cass' story is a winding journey of a life filled with finding the thing that brings life and joy ... which is now plants! And gardens. And people who garden!   00:00 Introduction 02:16 Childhood Garden Memories 08:29 Career Path: Ballet to Nursing 12:42 Covid, Motherhood and Change 18:44 Grief and Becoming a Sentimental Gardener 22:27 Cancer, Anxiety and the Garden 24:02 Writing and Discovering Garden Stories 27:39 How the Podcast Began 33:51 Finding Confidence and Voice 44:29 What Surprised Me About Gardeners 46:53 Three Sentimental Plants 55:37 What Gardens Teach Us About Life 1:00:29 Why Gardening Brings Belonging Other Sentimental Gardener podcat episodes mentioned in this episode: Fleur Flanery on what the landscape says about us, The Australian Landscape Conference and a million trees Sandra Schwartz on the study of greenspaces Hayden Schueler on being a closeted gardener, Japanese topiary and caring for other people's gardens Chloe Foster on her book The Rookie Gardener, prickly grevilleas and growing gardeners Join other garden and plants lovers getting podcast updates in their inbox and Substack writing in regular newsletters - join here To become a financial supporter of the show and help us spread more stories of the joy of a life in gardens - join here Credits: Music: Hayden Schueler from Vereya Gardening Audio support: Tom Dowding Produced and edited by Cass Dowding See https://libsyn.com/tos-policies/privacy-policy/ for privacy information

    1 u 15 m

  8. Trailer seizoen 2

    A little update from The Sentimental Gardener

    Cass shares what's coming in Season 2 ... returning March 2026

    2 min.
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Join Cass Dowding, an enthusiastic everyday gardener, as she has conversations with fellow plant lovers about the gardens and plants that shape our stories and connect us to what matters most.

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  • Maker
    Cass Dowding
  • Jaren actief
    2025 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    23
  • Beoordeling
    Veilig
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    © 2026
  • Website van aflevering
    The Sentimental Gardener
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