the happy garden podcast

Mollie Green
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Come and join our happy garden community. Features, celeb interviews, serious interviews....interviews. Competitions and a whole lot of laughter and positivity along the way. We are Mollie Green and Darren Rudge, come join us... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Akuna Tomata! The beautiful tomato

    1d ago

    Akuna Tomata! The beautiful tomato

    A tomato based podcast! Mollie met Simon Conway, chair of the British Tomato Growers Association at Farmfest. They had the most spectacular stall promoting British growers. Hear their chat. Do you know what you should be doing with your toms right now if you're growing your own? Darren has all the advice you need. Andy Lound has the history of the tomato and there are a few tomato based jokes too... We also find out all about Open Farm Sunday which takes place on Sunday 7th June. Lots of giggles along the way as always. Press play! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave a review too if you've got the time, many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m
  2. You might find a praying mantis in your garden soon!

    May 28

    You might find a praying mantis in your garden soon!

    Phew! What a scorcher of a week it's been. Record breaking temperatures to contend with in your garden. The warmer climate could see all sorts of insects becoming the norm in our gardens. Paul from Buglife tells us more. We're also in conversation with the fabulous garden designer Matt Keightley as he launches his new AI-assisted platform Spacelift, which debuted at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. Mollie has a chat with Spudman too as she bumped in to him at Farm Fest! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave a review too if you've got the time, many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m
  3. The Chelsea Flower Show

    May 21

    The Chelsea Flower Show

    Come with Mollie as she heads down to Press Day at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. Hear from Miriam Margoyles, Kerry Godliman, Richard Austin and lots of other celebs chatting about their love of horticulture. You might be surprised at some of the exhibits this year, wait until you hear about the splash that Lovehoney has made! Get your packed lunch packed and join Mol on a road trip to London... Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave a review too if you've got the time, many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  4. Gardening on a balcony

    May 14

    Gardening on a balcony

    Hello! Welcome to a bright and breezy episode.Mollie chats to the National Trust to talk about their Sky Gardening Challenge. Even the smallest balcony space can provide a vital pit stop for insects. Darren talks us through some key considerations of balcony gardening too. Oooo and there's some VERY exciting news from Darren! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave a review too if you've got the time, many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  5. No Mow May

    May 7

    No Mow May

    We chat to Plantlife about the benefits of No Mow May. Darren answers some of you gardening question and Mollie struggle on with a high fever... Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave a review too if you've got the time, many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  6. Chris Baines and International Dawn Chorus Day

    Apr 30

    Chris Baines and International Dawn Chorus Day

    Our good friend Chris Baines has been presented with the Victoria medal of honour by the RHS. We have a good natter with Chris about just how proud he is and how proud his Mom would have been. He also talks us through the origins of International Dawn Chorus Day, it's a fabulous tale! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave a review too if you've got the time, many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  7. More on human composting

    Apr 23

    More on human composting

    A quick catch up with Mollie and Darren and a few jobs for the week ahead before we chat to Chris Cooper-Hayes from eternna with more on human composting. Another fascinating insight in to terramation. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave a review too if you've got the time, many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  8. A busy time in the garden

    Apr 16

    A busy time in the garden

    Mollie and Darren are back together to answer lots of your gardening questions and to have a giggle with you. Oh, and you won't believe what Mollie has found in a hedge... Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We'd love to hear from you too! If you have suggestions for topics or features you'd like to hear, or any garden related questions you have, drop us a line at thehappygardenpodcast@gmail.com. It would be fab if you could rate us and leave a review too if you've got the time, many thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
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Come and join our happy garden community. Features, celeb interviews, serious interviews....interviews. Competitions and a whole lot of laughter and positivity along the way. We are Mollie Green and Darren Rudge, come join us... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Mollie Green
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mollie Green
  • Show Website
    the happy garden podcast

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