The James & Joe Garden Show https://www.scribehound.com/gardening en Welcome to The James & Joe Garden Show - the podcast that rips up the horticultural rulebook and plants something far more entertaining. Join James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift every week where they tackle a garden topic, from the sensible to the completely ridiculous, armed with sharp opinions, 40 years’ worth of stories and a habit of wandering wildly off-topic. Listeners can also send in their weird and wonderful garden questions for the chance to win our treasured mascot - the Scribehound gnome, Jekyll. Our only two rules? No dead plants and no dull questions. As part of The Garden Collective - a place where leading experts share unfiltered gardening wisdom every single day - you can subscribe to get ad-free listening, bonus episodes, special access to live events, written articles from garden experts and so much more. Got a burning garden question, or a bizarre problem you just need to share? Email us at gardening@scribehound.com and we’ll get stuck in. Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠ https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f4a7b468-ec95-11ef-8362-6390e0e22124/image/75546e1f6dd72770d9e72cfd067d4b54.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The James & Joe Garden Show https://www.scribehound.com/gardening no episodic A loosely gardening-based podcast Scribehound Welcome to The James & Joe Garden Show - the podcast that rips up the horticultural rulebook and plants something far more entertaining. Join James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift every week where they tackle a garden topic, from the sensible to the completely ridiculous, armed with sharp opinions, 40 years’ worth of stories and a habit of wandering wildly off-topic. Listeners can also send in their weird and wonderful garden questions for the chance to win our treasured mascot - the Scribehound gnome, Jekyll. Our only two rules? No dead plants and no dull questions. As part of The Garden Collective - a place where leading experts share unfiltered gardening wisdom every single day - you can subscribe to get ad-free listening, bonus episodes, special access to live events, written articles from garden experts and so much more. Got a burning garden question, or a bizarre problem you just need to share? Email us at gardening@scribehound.com and we’ll get stuck in. Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠ Welcome to The James & Joe Garden Show - the podcast that rips up the horticultural rulebook and plants something far more entertaining. Join James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift every week where they tackle a garden topic, from the sensible to the completely ridiculous, armed with sharp opinions, 40 years’ worth of stories and a habit of wandering wildly off-topic.

Listeners can also send in their weird and wonderful garden questions for the chance to win our treasured mascot - the Scribehound gnome, Jekyll. Our only two rules? No dead plants and no dull questions.

As part of The Garden Collective - a place where leading experts share unfiltered gardening wisdom every single day - you can subscribe to get ad-free listening, bonus episodes, special access to live events, written articles from garden experts and so much more.

Got a burning garden question, or a bizarre problem you just need to share? Email us at gardening@scribehound.com and we’ll get stuck in.

Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠

]]> Scribehound gardening@scribehound.com Chelsea Flower Show 2026: The Secrets the BBC WON'T Tell You! James and Joe are in high spirits as the "Flower Show Season" officially kicks off. With Joe calling in from a BBC-funded hotel in Tewkesbury and James gearing up for his 20th year of judging, this episode dives into the chaotic, glamorous, and occasionally freezing world of the Chelsea Flower Show. In this episode: The Malvern Warm-up: Joe shares his "smart day" filming schedule at Malvern and why James is relieved to be skipping the stage after 20 years of "three grannies" in the audience. Thirty Years of Chelsea: Joe reflects on 24 years of filming and James on two decades of judging. James reveals how a rude complaint to the RHS head of shows accidentally landed him a judging gig. The Front-Right Tree Rule: The boys share a legendary show-garden secret: why a tree in the front-right corner is the ultimate "tantalizing" design move. Logistics & "Ronald McDonald": Meet Steve, the traffic legend who keeps 15-ton trees moving on an 11-acre site, and why the embankment turns into an articulated lorry graveyard. The Gala & The Stars: James’ "indiscreet" wedding at the Royal Hospital, Joe’s invite from The Times, and a look at David Beckham’s upcoming appearance on a garden designed by the brilliant (and potentially exhausted) Frances Tophill. Canteen Secrets: Why the "Exhibitors Restaurant" has gone from "rough" to "delicious," and James’ tradition of throwing Haribo (and nuts for the vegans) at landscaping teams to keep them moving. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 18 Scribehound James and Joe are in high spirits as the "Flower Show Season" officially kicks off. With Joe calling in from a BBC-funded hotel in Tewkesbury and James gearing up for his 20th year of judging, this episode dives into the chaotic, glamorous, and occasionally freezing world of the Chelsea Flower Show. In this episode: The Malvern Warm-up: Joe shares his "smart day" filming schedule at Malvern and why James is relieved to be skipping the stage after 20 years of "three grannies" in the audience. Thirty Years of Chelsea: Joe reflects on 24 years of filming and James on two decades of judging. James reveals how a rude complaint to the RHS head of shows accidentally landed him a judging gig. The Front-Right Tree Rule: The boys share a legendary show-garden secret: why a tree in the front-right corner is the ultimate "tantalizing" design move. Logistics & "Ronald McDonald": Meet Steve, the traffic legend who keeps 15-ton trees moving on an 11-acre site, and why the embankment turns into an articulated lorry graveyard. The Gala & The Stars: James’ "indiscreet" wedding at the Royal Hospital, Joe’s invite from The Times, and a look at David Beckham’s upcoming appearance on a garden designed by the brilliant (and potentially exhausted) Frances Tophill. Canteen Secrets: Why the "Exhibitors Restaurant" has gone from "rough" to "delicious," and James’ tradition of throwing Haribo (and nuts for the vegans) at landscaping teams to keep them moving. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James and Joe are in high spirits as the "Flower Show Season" officially kicks off. With Joe calling in from a BBC-funded hotel in Tewkesbury and James gearing up for his 20th year of judging, this episode dives into the chaotic, glamorous, and occasionally freezing world of the Chelsea Flower Show.

In this episode:

  • The Malvern Warm-up: Joe shares his "smart day" filming schedule at Malvern and why James is relieved to be skipping the stage after 20 years of "three grannies" in the audience.

  • Thirty Years of Chelsea: Joe reflects on 24 years of filming and James on two decades of judging. James reveals how a rude complaint to the RHS head of shows accidentally landed him a judging gig.

  • The Front-Right Tree Rule: The boys share a legendary show-garden secret: why a tree in the front-right corner is the ultimate "tantalizing" design move.

  • Logistics & "Ronald McDonald": Meet Steve, the traffic legend who keeps 15-ton trees moving on an 11-acre site, and why the embankment turns into an articulated lorry graveyard.

  • The Gala & The Stars: James’ "indiscreet" wedding at the Royal Hospital, Joe’s invite from The Times, and a look at David Beckham’s upcoming appearance on a garden designed by the brilliant (and potentially exhausted) Frances Tophill.

  • Canteen Secrets: Why the "Exhibitors Restaurant" has gone from "rough" to "delicious," and James’ tradition of throwing Haribo (and nuts for the vegans) at landscaping teams to keep them moving.

    Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/

    About our hosts

    James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

    Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

    Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

    You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.

    It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0

    Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/

    Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/

    Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 2625 no Question Time: Why Modern Sport is Ruined by Bad Grass (and Why Goalkeepers Hate Daisies) This week, we’re answering your perfectly unreasonable questions while James attempts to explain why he treads on his compost bags to get an extra 10 litres of value. In this episode: The "Horticultural Bore" Transition: Scarlett from Northampton asks at what age we officially become "bores." Joe and James debate the warning signs - is it the corduroy trousers, the interest in heritage potatoes, or the sudden, inexplicable love for Alpines? Lush Cornish Jungles: James from Cornwall is worried his garden is becoming a Jurassic Park set. The boys discuss "machete gardening" and why the Lost Gardens of Heligan stayed lost for so long. Chelsea Survival Kit: Georgina from Oxfordshire is heading to the Chelsea Flower Show with "financial dread." Joe offers a Martin Lewis-style savings plan: take out cash, leave your credit card at home, and whatever you do, buy a Horatio’s Garden mug. The Hedgehog Census: A shocking fact about 1950s hedgehogs vs. modern wood pigeons. Plus, Joe’s footage of a resident hedgehog in his "March update." Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 17 Scribehound This week, we’re answering your perfectly unreasonable questions while James attempts to explain why he treads on his compost bags to get an extra 10 litres of value. In this episode: The "Horticultural Bore" Transition: Scarlett from Northampton asks at what age we officially become "bores." Joe and James debate the warning signs - is it the corduroy trousers, the interest in heritage potatoes, or the sudden, inexplicable love for Alpines? Lush Cornish Jungles: James from Cornwall is worried his garden is becoming a Jurassic Park set. The boys discuss "machete gardening" and why the Lost Gardens of Heligan stayed lost for so long. Chelsea Survival Kit: Georgina from Oxfordshire is heading to the Chelsea Flower Show with "financial dread." Joe offers a Martin Lewis-style savings plan: take out cash, leave your credit card at home, and whatever you do, buy a Horatio’s Garden mug. The Hedgehog Census: A shocking fact about 1950s hedgehogs vs. modern wood pigeons. Plus, Joe’s footage of a resident hedgehog in his "March update." Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, we’re answering your perfectly unreasonable questions while James attempts to explain why he treads on his compost bags to get an extra 10 litres of value.

In this episode:

  • The "Horticultural Bore" Transition: Scarlett from Northampton asks at what age we officially become "bores." Joe and James debate the warning signs - is it the corduroy trousers, the interest in heritage potatoes, or the sudden, inexplicable love for Alpines?

  • Lush Cornish Jungles: James from Cornwall is worried his garden is becoming a Jurassic Park set. The boys discuss "machete gardening" and why the Lost Gardens of Heligan stayed lost for so long.

  • Chelsea Survival Kit: Georgina from Oxfordshire is heading to the Chelsea Flower Show with "financial dread." Joe offers a Martin Lewis-style savings plan: take out cash, leave your credit card at home, and whatever you do, buy a Horatio’s Garden mug.

  • The Hedgehog Census: A shocking fact about 1950s hedgehogs vs. modern wood pigeons. Plus, Joe’s footage of a resident hedgehog in his "March update."


    Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/

    About our hosts

    James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

    Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

    Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

    You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.

    It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0

    Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/

    Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/

    Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 2405 no Are Robotic Mowers the Future? James and Joe are digging into the future of horticulture - or at least the part where we can sit in a hammock while a machine does the "bloody" mowing. From Joe’s "Doofy" the robot mop to James’ beloved "Kressida" the mower, the boys explore whether technology is a blessing or a way to distance ourselves from the soul of our gardens. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 16 Scribehound James and Joe are digging into the future of horticulture - or at least the part where we can sit in a hammock while a machine does the "bloody" mowing. From Joe’s "Doofy" the robot mop to James’ beloved "Kressida" the mower, the boys explore whether technology is a blessing or a way to distance ourselves from the soul of our gardens. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James and Joe are digging into the future of horticulture - or at least the part where we can sit in a hammock while a machine does the "bloody" mowing. From Joe’s "Doofy" the robot mop to James’ beloved "Kressida" the mower, the boys explore whether technology is a blessing or a way to distance ourselves from the soul of our gardens.

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.

It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0

Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/

Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/

Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 2537 no Question Time: The Great Horticultural Royal Rumble - who wins in a fight? Welcome back to the James & Joe Garden Show, where the rules are made up and the singing is (mostly) banned by court order of James’ wife. This week, we’re answering your questions with our trademark blend of dapper charm and "bloody" bad advice. From the hidden paths of York Gate to the sewers of London, we’re digging deep. In this episode: The York Gate Connection: James admits to "stealing" path designs from the legendary Perennial garden, York Gate. Plus, the rise of the "Sand Garden" trend—is it a revolution or just a weed-filled sandpit? The Traveling Gnome: Kathy from Yorkshire wants to send her gnome on an Amélie-style world tour. James suggests Machu Picchu; Joe suggests a plumbing-challenged rocket to the moon. The Mystery of the Drowning Worms: Andrea from Lancashire has a pond full of stinking, dead worms. Joe thinks they’re stupid; James thinks there’s a bird "refrigerator" conspiracy or a child with a fishing rod involved. A Canadian Winter: Jackie from Ontario asks if she’s "naughty" for gardening after four months of snow. The boys discuss "snuggling" as a winter hobby and the mental health cost of being snowbound. The Main Event: A Royal Rumble of gardening legends. Can Charlie Dimmock take down Christine Walkden? Is Carol Klein the ultimate cage fighter? And why is Tommy Walsh disqualified for dirty goalkeeping? Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 15 Scribehound Welcome back to the James & Joe Garden Show, where the rules are made up and the singing is (mostly) banned by court order of James’ wife. This week, we’re answering your questions with our trademark blend of dapper charm and "bloody" bad advice. From the hidden paths of York Gate to the sewers of London, we’re digging deep. In this episode: The York Gate Connection: James admits to "stealing" path designs from the legendary Perennial garden, York Gate. Plus, the rise of the "Sand Garden" trend—is it a revolution or just a weed-filled sandpit? The Traveling Gnome: Kathy from Yorkshire wants to send her gnome on an Amélie-style world tour. James suggests Machu Picchu; Joe suggests a plumbing-challenged rocket to the moon. The Mystery of the Drowning Worms: Andrea from Lancashire has a pond full of stinking, dead worms. Joe thinks they’re stupid; James thinks there’s a bird "refrigerator" conspiracy or a child with a fishing rod involved. A Canadian Winter: Jackie from Ontario asks if she’s "naughty" for gardening after four months of snow. The boys discuss "snuggling" as a winter hobby and the mental health cost of being snowbound. The Main Event: A Royal Rumble of gardening legends. Can Charlie Dimmock take down Christine Walkden? Is Carol Klein the ultimate cage fighter? And why is Tommy Walsh disqualified for dirty goalkeeping? Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome back to the James & Joe Garden Show, where the rules are made up and the singing is (mostly) banned by court order of James’ wife. This week, we’re answering your questions with our trademark blend of dapper charm and "bloody" bad advice. From the hidden paths of York Gate to the sewers of London, we’re digging deep.

In this episode:

The York Gate Connection: James admits to "stealing" path designs from the legendary Perennial garden, York Gate. Plus, the rise of the "Sand Garden" trend—is it a revolution or just a weed-filled sandpit?

The Traveling Gnome: Kathy from Yorkshire wants to send her gnome on an Amélie-style world tour. James suggests Machu Picchu; Joe suggests a plumbing-challenged rocket to the moon.

The Mystery of the Drowning Worms: Andrea from Lancashire has a pond full of stinking, dead worms. Joe thinks they’re stupid; James thinks there’s a bird "refrigerator" conspiracy or a child with a fishing rod involved.

A Canadian Winter: Jackie from Ontario asks if she’s "naughty" for gardening after four months of snow. The boys discuss "snuggling" as a winter hobby and the mental health cost of being snowbound.

The Main Event: A Royal Rumble of gardening legends. Can Charlie Dimmock take down Christine Walkden? Is Carol Klein the ultimate cage fighter? And why is Tommy Walsh disqualified for dirty goalkeeping?

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This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0

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]]> 2474 no Who decides what makes a truly great garden? James and Joe are back, and per James’ wife’s instructions, the singing has been (mostly) binned. This week, the boys tackle a thorny question: Who actually has the rubber stamp that declares a garden "Great"? Is it a committee over a long lunch, or is it the snogging teenagers behind the topiary at Sissinghurst? Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000 full 3 14 Scribehound James and Joe are back, and per James’ wife’s instructions, the singing has been (mostly) binned. This week, the boys tackle a thorny question: Who actually has the rubber stamp that declares a garden "Great"? Is it a committee over a long lunch, or is it the snogging teenagers behind the topiary at Sissinghurst? Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James and Joe are back, and per James’ wife’s instructions, the singing has been (mostly) binned. This week, the boys tackle a thorny question: Who actually has the rubber stamp that declares a garden "Great"? Is it a committee over a long lunch, or is it the snogging teenagers behind the topiary at Sissinghurst?

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0

Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/

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]]> 2608 no Question Time: Is Gardening by the Moon Total Lunacy or the Future of Garden Trends? This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James & Joe on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 13 Scribehound This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James & Joe on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe now⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James & Joe on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.


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]]> 2216 no The Rise & Power of Healing Gardens This week, James and Joe park the "least sensible" chat for a moment (mostly) to dig into something weightier: the profound, life-altering power of Healing Gardens. Fresh from a judging stint in Japan—where the judges are strict and the cherry blossoms are fashionably late—James joins Joe to discuss why gardens are becoming the frontline of 2026 healthcare. From the monastic medicinal plots of the Middle Ages to the cutting-edge spinal injury centers of today, the boys explore why nature is the ultimate bridge to recovery. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 ⁠⁠⁠ Follow James & Joe on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/⁠ ⁠⁠ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 12 Scribehound This week, James and Joe park the "least sensible" chat for a moment (mostly) to dig into something weightier: the profound, life-altering power of Healing Gardens. Fresh from a judging stint in Japan—where the judges are strict and the cherry blossoms are fashionably late—James joins Joe to discuss why gardens are becoming the frontline of 2026 healthcare. From the monastic medicinal plots of the Middle Ages to the cutting-edge spinal injury centers of today, the boys explore why nature is the ultimate bridge to recovery. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 ⁠⁠⁠ Follow James & Joe on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/⁠ ⁠⁠ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, James and Joe park the "least sensible" chat for a moment (mostly) to dig into something weightier: the profound, life-altering power of Healing Gardens.

Fresh from a judging stint in Japan—where the judges are strict and the cherry blossoms are fashionably late—James joins Joe to discuss why gardens are becoming the frontline of 2026 healthcare. From the monastic medicinal plots of the Middle Ages to the cutting-edge spinal injury centers of today, the boys explore why nature is the ultimate bridge to recovery.

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe now⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 ⁠⁠⁠ Follow James & Joe on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/⁠ ⁠⁠ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.


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]]> 2244 no Question Time: Killing Expensive Plants, Black Fences & Garden Guilt Question Time returns! This week James and Joe open the mailbag and tackle your gardening dilemmas — from expensive plant regrets to sisterly garden turf wars. Along the way they debate whether the price of a plant predicts its survival (spoiler: apparently it does… but not in the way you’d hope), discuss the curious rise of charred timber in garden design, and confess to killing some truly eye-wateringly expensive specimens. There’s also talk of gardening journals, YouTube garden diaries, and the eternal question: is it okay to completely ignore your garden in winter? Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, the global leaders in robotic lawn mowing. Learn more here: ⁠https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ ⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: ⁠⁠https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 ⁠⁠ Follow James & Joe on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/⁠ ⁠ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 11 Scribehound Question Time returns! This week James and Joe open the mailbag and tackle your gardening dilemmas — from expensive plant regrets to sisterly garden turf wars. Along the way they debate whether the price of a plant predicts its survival (spoiler: apparently it does… but not in the way you’d hope), discuss the curious rise of charred timber in garden design, and confess to killing some truly eye-wateringly expensive specimens. There’s also talk of gardening journals, YouTube garden diaries, and the eternal question: is it okay to completely ignore your garden in winter? Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, the global leaders in robotic lawn mowing. Learn more here: ⁠https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ ⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: ⁠⁠https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 ⁠⁠ Follow James & Joe on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/⁠ ⁠ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Question Time returns!

This week James and Joe open the mailbag and tackle your gardening dilemmas — from expensive plant regrets to sisterly garden turf wars.

Along the way they debate whether the price of a plant predicts its survival (spoiler: apparently it does… but not in the way you’d hope), discuss the curious rise of charred timber in garden design, and confess to killing some truly eye-wateringly expensive specimens.

There’s also talk of gardening journals, YouTube garden diaries, and the eternal question: is it okay to completely ignore your garden in winter?

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, the global leaders in robotic lawn mowing. Learn more here: ⁠https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ ⁠

About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe now⁠: ⁠⁠https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 ⁠⁠ Follow James & Joe on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/⁠ ⁠ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 2298 no Do Garden Trends Make Sense Anymore? Are garden trends actually useful… or are they just nonsense invented to fill magazine pages? This week, James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift take a rebellious look at the whole idea of “trends” in gardening — from the ridiculous to the genuinely transformative. Because every year, somewhere in a slightly dreadful publication, a journalist phones a garden designer and asks the same question: “What are the garden trends for 2026?” Cue a deep sigh. In this episode the pair explore whether trends even make sense anymore — and if they ever did in the first place. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, the global leaders in robotic lawn mowing. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: ⁠https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 ⁠ Follow James & Joe on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/⁠ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 10 Scribehound Are garden trends actually useful… or are they just nonsense invented to fill magazine pages? This week, James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift take a rebellious look at the whole idea of “trends” in gardening — from the ridiculous to the genuinely transformative. Because every year, somewhere in a slightly dreadful publication, a journalist phones a garden designer and asks the same question: “What are the garden trends for 2026?” Cue a deep sigh. In this episode the pair explore whether trends even make sense anymore — and if they ever did in the first place. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, the global leaders in robotic lawn mowing. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: ⁠https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 ⁠ Follow James & Joe on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/⁠ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Are garden trends actually useful… or are they just nonsense invented to fill magazine pages?

This week, James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift take a rebellious look at the whole idea of “trends” in gardening — from the ridiculous to the genuinely transformative.

Because every year, somewhere in a slightly dreadful publication, a journalist phones a garden designer and asks the same question:

“What are the garden trends for 2026?”

Cue a deep sigh.

In this episode the pair explore whether trends even make sense anymore — and if they ever did in the first place.

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, the global leaders in robotic lawn mowing. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: ⁠https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 ⁠ Follow James & Joe on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/⁠ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 2387 no Question Time: Slugs, Gobstoppers & Illegal Knives This week, it’s your turn. James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift open the floor to your weird, wonderful and occasionally completely unhinged gardening questions — all in the noble pursuit of winning the most coveted prize in horticulture. No, not a gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. We’re talking about Jekyll, the Garden Collective gnome. As ever, there are just two rules: – No dead plants – No dull questions Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, the global leaders in robotic lawn mowing. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 9 Scribehound This week, it’s your turn. James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift open the floor to your weird, wonderful and occasionally completely unhinged gardening questions — all in the noble pursuit of winning the most coveted prize in horticulture. No, not a gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. We’re talking about Jekyll, the Garden Collective gnome. As ever, there are just two rules: – No dead plants – No dull questions Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, the global leaders in robotic lawn mowing. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, it’s your turn.

James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift open the floor to your weird, wonderful and occasionally completely unhinged gardening questions — all in the noble pursuit of winning the most coveted prize in horticulture.

No, not a gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

We’re talking about Jekyll, the Garden Collective gnome.

As ever, there are just two rules:

– No dead plants – No dull questions

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode is sponsored by Kress, the global leaders in robotic lawn mowing. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0

Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/

Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/

Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 2076 no Are You Even a Gardener If You Don’t Hoard Tools? This week, James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift open the shed doors and ask the big question: do gardeners really need this many tools… or are we all just emotionally attached to rusty metal? What follows is a gloriously unhinged inventory of spades, shovels, mattocks, mysterious iron bars, and at least five different types of string (James has a system, apparently). We cover: – The difference between a spade and a shovel (and why getting it wrong should get you gently escorted off a landscaping course) – Golden spades, vintage forks, and the tool that’s been lost and rediscovered five times in a compost heap – The great hoe crisis – why none of us really knows how to use one properly – Edward Shovelhands (yes, really) – The rogue thistle-beheading device inherited from James’s grandfather– Why Japanese toolmakers don’t believe in long-handled edging shears – The romance of linseed oil and cricket bats (unexpected crossover episode) – Multi-tools, fruit pickers, ditch-rakes and the mythical lost mattock of 1994 – And the real answer to the question: should you declutter your shed? No lectures. No rulebooks. Just two gardeners defending their tool addictions with confidence. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. The next live episode is will be in January 2026 – don’t miss it! Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, the global leaders in robotic lawn mowing. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 4 Scribehound This week, James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift open the shed doors and ask the big question: do gardeners really need this many tools… or are we all just emotionally attached to rusty metal? What follows is a gloriously unhinged inventory of spades, shovels, mattocks, mysterious iron bars, and at least five different types of string (James has a system, apparently). We cover: – The difference between a spade and a shovel (and why getting it wrong should get you gently escorted off a landscaping course) – Golden spades, vintage forks, and the tool that’s been lost and rediscovered five times in a compost heap – The great hoe crisis – why none of us really knows how to use one properly – Edward Shovelhands (yes, really) – The rogue thistle-beheading device inherited from James’s grandfather– Why Japanese toolmakers don’t believe in long-handled edging shears – The romance of linseed oil and cricket bats (unexpected crossover episode) – Multi-tools, fruit pickers, ditch-rakes and the mythical lost mattock of 1994 – And the real answer to the question: should you declutter your shed? No lectures. No rulebooks. Just two gardeners defending their tool addictions with confidence. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. The next live episode is will be in January 2026 – don’t miss it! Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, the global leaders in robotic lawn mowing. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift open the shed doors and ask the big question: do gardeners really need this many tools… or are we all just emotionally attached to rusty metal?

What follows is a gloriously unhinged inventory of spades, shovels, mattocks, mysterious iron bars, and at least five different types of string (James has a system, apparently).

We cover:

– The difference between a spade and a shovel (and why getting it wrong should get you gently escorted off a landscaping course)

– Golden spades, vintage forks, and the tool that’s been lost and rediscovered five times in a compost heap

– The great hoe crisis

– why none of us really knows how to use one properly

– Edward Shovelhands (yes, really)

– The rogue thistle-beheading device inherited from James’s grandfather– Why Japanese toolmakers don’t believe in long-handled edging shears

– The romance of linseed oil and cricket bats (unexpected crossover episode)

– Multi-tools, fruit pickers, ditch-rakes and the mythical lost mattock of 1994

– And the real answer to the question: should you declutter your shed?

No lectures. No rulebooks. Just two gardeners defending their tool addictions with confidence.

YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. The next live episode is will be in January 2026 – don’t miss it!

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, the global leaders in robotic lawn mowing.

Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0

Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/

Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 2481 no The Big Tree Chat With James & Joe away, we are diving into a topic AND questions episode, prepared in advance by your delightful hosts so you NEVER miss out on your weekly content... What starts with school detentions and gardening-as-punishment quickly escalates into chainsaws, harnesses, cowboy tree surgery, Viking arborists, and the strange satisfaction of watching branches fall into a chipper. James confesses to some deeply questionable early career decisions. Joe admits a lifelong obsession with people who climb trees for a living. Along the way they explore: – Why gardening should never be a punishment – The difference between tree surgeons and arboriculturalists – Why good tree surgeons are artists, athletes, and engineers – Tree Preservation Orders and why you can’t just “have a go” – Planting trees you later have to manage – the long game of gardening – Why trees matter more than ever as the climate heats up There’s storms outside the window, Olympic-level tree surgery fantasies, and a surprising amount of respect for people who willingly climb oaks in high winds. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/  About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠.⁠⁠⁠ Follow James & Joe on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Contact us⁠.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 7 Scribehound With James & Joe away, we are diving into a topic AND questions episode, prepared in advance by your delightful hosts so you NEVER miss out on your weekly content... What starts with school detentions and gardening-as-punishment quickly escalates into chainsaws, harnesses, cowboy tree surgery, Viking arborists, and the strange satisfaction of watching branches fall into a chipper. James confesses to some deeply questionable early career decisions. Joe admits a lifelong obsession with people who climb trees for a living. Along the way they explore: – Why gardening should never be a punishment – The difference between tree surgeons and arboriculturalists – Why good tree surgeons are artists, athletes, and engineers – Tree Preservation Orders and why you can’t just “have a go” – Planting trees you later have to manage – the long game of gardening – Why trees matter more than ever as the climate heats up There’s storms outside the window, Olympic-level tree surgery fantasies, and a surprising amount of respect for people who willingly climb oaks in high winds. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/  About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠.⁠⁠⁠ Follow James & Joe on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Contact us⁠.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With James & Joe away, we are diving into a topic AND questions episode, prepared in advance by your delightful hosts so you NEVER miss out on your weekly content...

What starts with school detentions and gardening-as-punishment quickly escalates into chainsaws, harnesses, cowboy tree surgery, Viking arborists, and the strange satisfaction of watching branches fall into a chipper. James confesses to some deeply questionable early career decisions. Joe admits a lifelong obsession with people who climb trees for a living.

Along the way they explore:
– Why gardening should never be a punishment
– The difference between tree surgeons and arboriculturalists
– Why good tree surgeons are artists, athletes, and engineers
– Tree Preservation Orders and why you can’t just “have a go”
– Planting trees you later have to manage – the long game of gardening
– Why trees matter more than ever as the climate heats up

There’s storms outside the window, Olympic-level tree surgery fantasies, and a surprising amount of respect for people who willingly climb oaks in high winds.

YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1.

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ 

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

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]]> 2583 no Ask James & Joe: Younger Gardeners, Missing Hori Hori & Gardening Gospel It’s Ask James & Joe time – the episode where your gardening questions get answered with maximum charm, minimum restraint, and a suspiciously high chance of gnome-related bribery. James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift lay down the only two rules: no dead plants and no dull questions. In return, you get: – A surprisingly deep dive into how to design an Arsenal-inspired garden without turning it into “blood and bandages” – Botanical tattoos, family poppies, pirate-era decisions, and whether young people are about to go off tattoos entirely – A full-on debate about how to pronounce Latin plant names without sounding like a posh idiot (or doing accidental Italian cosplay) – The real talk on getting younger people into gardening – and why gardeners should be paid properly – Tool bags vs buckets vs belts, the tragedy of the missing hori hori, and the underrated genius of painting your tools bright yellow Plus: a reminder we’re going LIVE – 10 March, 7pm, - Nicholson’s Nurseries (West Oxfordshire). Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe now⁠.⁠ Follow James & Joe on ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠. ⁠Contact us⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 6 Scribehound It’s Ask James & Joe time – the episode where your gardening questions get answered with maximum charm, minimum restraint, and a suspiciously high chance of gnome-related bribery. James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift lay down the only two rules: no dead plants and no dull questions. In return, you get: – A surprisingly deep dive into how to design an Arsenal-inspired garden without turning it into “blood and bandages” – Botanical tattoos, family poppies, pirate-era decisions, and whether young people are about to go off tattoos entirely – A full-on debate about how to pronounce Latin plant names without sounding like a posh idiot (or doing accidental Italian cosplay) – The real talk on getting younger people into gardening – and why gardeners should be paid properly – Tool bags vs buckets vs belts, the tragedy of the missing hori hori, and the underrated genius of painting your tools bright yellow Plus: a reminder we’re going LIVE – 10 March, 7pm, - Nicholson’s Nurseries (West Oxfordshire). Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe now⁠.⁠ Follow James & Joe on ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠. ⁠Contact us⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s Ask James & Joe time – the episode where your gardening questions get answered with maximum charm, minimum restraint, and a suspiciously high chance of gnome-related bribery. James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift lay down the only two rules: no dead plants and no dull questions. In return, you get: – A surprisingly deep dive into how to design an Arsenal-inspired garden without turning it into “blood and bandages” – Botanical tattoos, family poppies, pirate-era decisions, and whether young people are about to go off tattoos entirely – A full-on debate about how to pronounce Latin plant names without sounding like a posh idiot (or doing accidental Italian cosplay) – The real talk on getting younger people into gardening – and why gardeners should be paid properly – Tool bags vs buckets vs belts, the tragedy of the missing hori hori, and the underrated genius of painting your tools bright yellow Plus: a reminder we’re going LIVE – 10 March, 7pm, - Nicholson’s Nurseries (West Oxfordshire). Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

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]]> 2131 no The Secret Language of Flowers This week, James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift rip up the Valentine’s rulebook and dive into The Secret Language of Flowers – aka the Victorian-era “Snapchat” where you sent a single bloom instead of a message you’d regret. We cover: – Birth-month flowers and what they supposedly say about you (James gets Hawthorn + Lily of the Valley – “humility” and “sweetness”… apparently) – The dangerous art of sending the wrong flower (yellow blooms, narcissus, and accidental insults) – Why Valentine’s Day roses can feel like the least romantic thing on earth – The grim reality of petrol-station romance – miserable roses, nylon teddy bears, and out-of-season strawberries – James’s most unhinged romantic flex – 200 red roses delivered in full kilt-era confidence – And the modern reboot – if plants could send texts, what would you post through the letterbox? Plus: a reminder we’re going LIVE – 10 March, 7pm, - Nicholson’s Nurseries (West Oxfordshire). Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe now⁠.⁠ Follow James & Joe on ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠. ⁠Contact us⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 5 Scribehound This week, James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift rip up the Valentine’s rulebook and dive into The Secret Language of Flowers – aka the Victorian-era “Snapchat” where you sent a single bloom instead of a message you’d regret. We cover: – Birth-month flowers and what they supposedly say about you (James gets Hawthorn + Lily of the Valley – “humility” and “sweetness”… apparently) – The dangerous art of sending the wrong flower (yellow blooms, narcissus, and accidental insults) – Why Valentine’s Day roses can feel like the least romantic thing on earth – The grim reality of petrol-station romance – miserable roses, nylon teddy bears, and out-of-season strawberries – James’s most unhinged romantic flex – 200 red roses delivered in full kilt-era confidence – And the modern reboot – if plants could send texts, what would you post through the letterbox? Plus: a reminder we’re going LIVE – 10 March, 7pm, - Nicholson’s Nurseries (West Oxfordshire). Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe now⁠.⁠ Follow James & Joe on ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠. ⁠Contact us⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift rip up the Valentine’s rulebook and dive into The Secret Language of Flowers – aka the Victorian-era “Snapchat” where you sent a single bloom instead of a message you’d regret. We cover: – Birth-month flowers and what they supposedly say about you (James gets Hawthorn + Lily of the Valley – “humility” and “sweetness”… apparently) – The dangerous art of sending the wrong flower (yellow blooms, narcissus, and accidental insults) – Why Valentine’s Day roses can feel like the least romantic thing on earth – The grim reality of petrol-station romance – miserable roses, nylon teddy bears, and out-of-season strawberries – James’s most unhinged romantic flex – 200 red roses delivered in full kilt-era confidence – And the modern reboot – if plants could send texts, what would you post through the letterbox? Plus: a reminder we’re going LIVE – 10 March, 7pm, - Nicholson’s Nurseries (West Oxfordshire). Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

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]]> 2127 no Ask James & Joe: Rogue Pruning, Talking Plants & Gardening Heresy It’s time for Ask James & Joe – where listener questions meet gardening rebellion, unexpected sermons, and the occasional Victorian murder mystery. This week’s postbag takes us everywhere from “should you really wait a full year before changing your garden?” to whether plants gossip about us when we’re not looking. James confesses to breaking his own rules, Joe defends gardening instinct over perfection, and both agree that courage – not calendar dates – is the real secret to success. Along the way we cover: – Why waiting a year isn’t always the right advice – Late bulb planting and breaking gardening “rules” – Pruning roses with a hedge trimmer (yes, really) – Storm damage, fallen trees, and why gardens always recover – The most poisonous plant you probably already grow – Which plants would be terrible witnesses in a Victorian crime – Whether plants feel loved, threatened, or quietly judgemental – Why gaps in gardens are actually a gift There’s theology (again), questionable accents, plants on the run from the law, and a reminder that gardens are resilient, optimistic, and never finished – much like the people who love them. Plus: news of James & Joe’s first ever live podcast, coming this March. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/  About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe now⁠.⁠ Follow James & Joe on ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠. ⁠Contact us⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound It’s time for Ask James & Joe – where listener questions meet gardening rebellion, unexpected sermons, and the occasional Victorian murder mystery. This week’s postbag takes us everywhere from “should you really wait a full year before changing your garden?” to whether plants gossip about us when we’re not looking. James confesses to breaking his own rules, Joe defends gardening instinct over perfection, and both agree that courage – not calendar dates – is the real secret to success. Along the way we cover: – Why waiting a year isn’t always the right advice – Late bulb planting and breaking gardening “rules” – Pruning roses with a hedge trimmer (yes, really) – Storm damage, fallen trees, and why gardens always recover – The most poisonous plant you probably already grow – Which plants would be terrible witnesses in a Victorian crime – Whether plants feel loved, threatened, or quietly judgemental – Why gaps in gardens are actually a gift There’s theology (again), questionable accents, plants on the run from the law, and a reminder that gardens are resilient, optimistic, and never finished – much like the people who love them. Plus: news of James & Joe’s first ever live podcast, coming this March. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/  About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe now⁠.⁠ Follow James & Joe on ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠. ⁠Contact us⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s time for Ask James & Joe – where listener questions meet gardening rebellion, unexpected sermons, and the occasional Victorian murder mystery.

This week’s postbag takes us everywhere from “should you really wait a full year before changing your garden?” to whether plants gossip about us when we’re not looking. James confesses to breaking his own rules, Joe defends gardening instinct over perfection, and both agree that courage – not calendar dates – is the real secret to success.

Along the way we cover:

– Why waiting a year isn’t always the right advice

– Late bulb planting and breaking gardening “rules”

– Pruning roses with a hedge trimmer (yes, really)

– Storm damage, fallen trees, and why gardens always recover

– The most poisonous plant you probably already grow

– Which plants would be terrible witnesses in a Victorian crime

– Whether plants feel loved, threatened, or quietly judgemental

– Why gaps in gardens are actually a gift

There’s theology (again), questionable accents, plants on the run from the law, and a reminder that gardens are resilient, optimistic, and never finished – much like the people who love them.

Plus: news of James & Joe’s first ever live podcast, coming this March.

YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1.

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ 

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Subscribe now⁠.⁠

Follow James & Joe on ⁠Instagram⁠.

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]]> 2125 no Are Green Roofs worth it? Are green roofs worth it – and are green walls actually… terrible? James pulls no punches on vertical planting, explaining why most green walls fail, why irrigation systems are their Achilles’ heel, and why a humble Virginia creeper might be the smartest choice you’ll ever make. Joe plays devil’s advocate, defending green walls as horticultural art rather than practical gardening – before both agree that maintenance is where the dream usually dies. From there, things get serious (well, serious-ish). Green roofs, however, are declared a resounding triumph. James argues that every flat roof in the country should be green – by law, citing biodiversity, insulation, cooling, habitat creation, and sheer joy when opening the bedroom blinds to a roof buzzing with bees. There are stories of flamingos on London roof gardens, Zandra Rhodes’ exotic pots, rogue designers ignoring planning law, and a surprisingly educational trip through the history of turf roofing – plus a promise of a future deep-dive with green roof expert Kay Davies for those who want the technical stuff James and Joe gleefully avoid. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/  About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠. Follow James & Joe on Instagram. Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram. Contact us⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 3 Scribehound Are green roofs worth it – and are green walls actually… terrible? James pulls no punches on vertical planting, explaining why most green walls fail, why irrigation systems are their Achilles’ heel, and why a humble Virginia creeper might be the smartest choice you’ll ever make. Joe plays devil’s advocate, defending green walls as horticultural art rather than practical gardening – before both agree that maintenance is where the dream usually dies. From there, things get serious (well, serious-ish). Green roofs, however, are declared a resounding triumph. James argues that every flat roof in the country should be green – by law, citing biodiversity, insulation, cooling, habitat creation, and sheer joy when opening the bedroom blinds to a roof buzzing with bees. There are stories of flamingos on London roof gardens, Zandra Rhodes’ exotic pots, rogue designers ignoring planning law, and a surprisingly educational trip through the history of turf roofing – plus a promise of a future deep-dive with green roof expert Kay Davies for those who want the technical stuff James and Joe gleefully avoid. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/  About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠. Follow James & Joe on Instagram. Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram. Contact us⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Are green roofs worth it – and are green walls actually… terrible?

James pulls no punches on vertical planting, explaining why most green walls fail, why irrigation systems are their Achilles’ heel, and why a humble Virginia creeper might be the smartest choice you’ll ever make. Joe plays devil’s advocate, defending green walls as horticultural art rather than practical gardening – before both agree that maintenance is where the dream usually dies.

From there, things get serious (well, serious-ish).

Green roofs, however, are declared a resounding triumph. James argues that every flat roof in the country should be green – by law, citing biodiversity, insulation, cooling, habitat creation, and sheer joy when opening the bedroom blinds to a roof buzzing with bees.

There are stories of flamingos on London roof gardens, Zandra Rhodes’ exotic pots, rogue designers ignoring planning law, and a surprisingly educational trip through the history of turf roofing – plus a promise of a future deep-dive with green roof expert Kay Davies for those who want the technical stuff James and Joe gleefully avoid.

YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1.

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ 

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe now⁠.

Follow James & Joe on Instagram.

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Contact us⁠.

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]]> 2232 no Ask James & Joe: Weeds, Wisteria and What to Do When It Snows James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift open the inbox and dive headfirst into your gardening questions – with plenty of digressions along the way. They tackle the eternal dilemma of self-seeders – when a “generous volunteer” quietly becomes a full-blown marauder – before heading into snowbound survival tips, from sharpening secateurs with camellia oil to designing gardens from the sofa. There’s advice on wisteria – where it really works, how much pruning is too much pruning, and why cherry pickers should come with a health warning – plus a surprisingly strong opinion on crazy paving, recycled materials and when a project just isn’t worth the angle grinder dust. Along the way there are accents, Belgian cyclists, robot mowers wintering in Magaluf, and a reminder that if you enjoy the podcast, a nice review goes a very long way. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 2 Scribehound James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift open the inbox and dive headfirst into your gardening questions – with plenty of digressions along the way. They tackle the eternal dilemma of self-seeders – when a “generous volunteer” quietly becomes a full-blown marauder – before heading into snowbound survival tips, from sharpening secateurs with camellia oil to designing gardens from the sofa. There’s advice on wisteria – where it really works, how much pruning is too much pruning, and why cherry pickers should come with a health warning – plus a surprisingly strong opinion on crazy paving, recycled materials and when a project just isn’t worth the angle grinder dust. Along the way there are accents, Belgian cyclists, robot mowers wintering in Magaluf, and a reminder that if you enjoy the podcast, a nice review goes a very long way. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift open the inbox and dive headfirst into your gardening questions – with plenty of digressions along the way. They tackle the eternal dilemma of self-seeders – when a “generous volunteer” quietly becomes a full-blown marauder – before heading into snowbound survival tips, from sharpening secateurs with camellia oil to designing gardens from the sofa. There’s advice on wisteria – where it really works, how much pruning is too much pruning, and why cherry pickers should come with a health warning – plus a surprisingly strong opinion on crazy paving, recycled materials and when a project just isn’t worth the angle grinder dust. Along the way there are accents, Belgian cyclists, robot mowers wintering in Magaluf, and a reminder that if you enjoy the podcast, a nice review goes a very long way. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 2320 no Inside the 2026 Gardening Calendar James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift ease into 2026 with a wide-ranging, laugh-out-loud look at what the year ahead holds for gardeners – and for them. From judging garden shows in Japan and chasing cherry blossom to building kitchen gardens, new garden structures and a suspiciously expensive shelter designed entirely for a cat, they talk travel, home projects and why resolutions don’t really work in gardening (or January). There’s plenty of chat about the big flower shows too – Chelsea, Hampton Court’s move to Badminton, Sandringham and what it means when shows start touring the country. Along the way they reminisce about formative gardens, design heroes and why we’re still talking about drought, water and climate thirty years on. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 1 Scribehound James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift ease into 2026 with a wide-ranging, laugh-out-loud look at what the year ahead holds for gardeners – and for them. From judging garden shows in Japan and chasing cherry blossom to building kitchen gardens, new garden structures and a suspiciously expensive shelter designed entirely for a cat, they talk travel, home projects and why resolutions don’t really work in gardening (or January). There’s plenty of chat about the big flower shows too – Chelsea, Hampton Court’s move to Badminton, Sandringham and what it means when shows start touring the country. Along the way they reminisce about formative gardens, design heroes and why we’re still talking about drought, water and climate thirty years on. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift ease into 2026 with a wide-ranging, laugh-out-loud look at what the year ahead holds for gardeners – and for them.

From judging garden shows in Japan and chasing cherry blossom to building kitchen gardens, new garden structures and a suspiciously expensive shelter designed entirely for a cat, they talk travel, home projects and why resolutions don’t really work in gardening (or January).

There’s plenty of chat about the big flower shows too – Chelsea, Hampton Court’s move to Badminton, Sandringham and what it means when shows start touring the country. Along the way they reminisce about formative gardens, design heroes and why we’re still talking about drought, water and climate thirty years on.

YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1.

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode is sponsored by Kress, leaders in robotic lawnmowing and battery landscaping tools. Learn more here: https://www.kress.com/en-gb/

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0

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]]> 2199 no CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Will Young Part 2 Merry Christmas to all our gnome enthusiasts and loyal subscribers of The James & Joe Garden Show. As we are away for a well-earned mince pie or four, we are releasing Part 2 of the podcast with our first, and only, guest WILL YOUNG. In this bonus episode, James & Joe ask Will about his Dream Garden Party and Will gets stuck in with your listener questions - is there a Golden Gnome this time around? YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. The next live episode is will be in January 2026 – don’t miss it! Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000 bonus Scribehound Merry Christmas to all our gnome enthusiasts and loyal subscribers of The James & Joe Garden Show. As we are away for a well-earned mince pie or four, we are releasing Part 2 of the podcast with our first, and only, guest WILL YOUNG. In this bonus episode, James & Joe ask Will about his Dream Garden Party and Will gets stuck in with your listener questions - is there a Golden Gnome this time around? YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. The next live episode is will be in January 2026 – don’t miss it! Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Merry Christmas to all our gnome enthusiasts and loyal subscribers of The James & Joe Garden Show.

As we are away for a well-earned mince pie or four, we are releasing Part 2 of the podcast with our first, and only, guest WILL YOUNG.

In this bonus episode, James & Joe ask Will about his Dream Garden Party and Will gets stuck in with your listener questions - is there a Golden Gnome this time around?

YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. The next live episode is will be in January 2026 – don’t miss it!

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 1894 no Dressed to Dig: What to Wear in the Garden This week James and Joe pull on their finest outdoor gear for a deep dive into garden clothing – from questionable fashion choices to the kit that actually makes a difference when you’re cold, wet, and wrestling a shrub. They explore practicality, warmth, waterproofing, and why proper pockets matter more than anyone ever admits. The episode is proudly sponsored by Genus Gardenwear, who are offering listeners an exclusive 20% discount with code GC20 – their biggest discount ever. Valid until 21st December, it’s the perfect chance to grab Christmas gifts or upgrade your own gardening armour. With built-in kneepads, weatherproof fabrics, stab-proof pockets for secateurs and hori-horis, plus serious warmth and comfort, Genus truly design for real gardeners doing real work. We will be back in 2026 after a well-earned break! Keep sending us your pictures of Jekyll celebrating Christmas... YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. The next live episode is will be in January 2026 – don’t miss it! Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound This week James and Joe pull on their finest outdoor gear for a deep dive into garden clothing – from questionable fashion choices to the kit that actually makes a difference when you’re cold, wet, and wrestling a shrub. They explore practicality, warmth, waterproofing, and why proper pockets matter more than anyone ever admits. The episode is proudly sponsored by Genus Gardenwear, who are offering listeners an exclusive 20% discount with code GC20 – their biggest discount ever. Valid until 21st December, it’s the perfect chance to grab Christmas gifts or upgrade your own gardening armour. With built-in kneepads, weatherproof fabrics, stab-proof pockets for secateurs and hori-horis, plus serious warmth and comfort, Genus truly design for real gardeners doing real work. We will be back in 2026 after a well-earned break! Keep sending us your pictures of Jekyll celebrating Christmas... YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. The next live episode is will be in January 2026 – don’t miss it! Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week James and Joe pull on their finest outdoor gear for a deep dive into garden clothing – from questionable fashion choices to the kit that actually makes a difference when you’re cold, wet, and wrestling a shrub. They explore practicality, warmth, waterproofing, and why proper pockets matter more than anyone ever admits.

The episode is proudly sponsored by Genus Gardenwear, who are offering listeners an exclusive 20% discount with code GC20 – their biggest discount ever. Valid until 21st December, it’s the perfect chance to grab Christmas gifts or upgrade your own gardening armour. With built-in kneepads, weatherproof fabrics, stab-proof pockets for secateurs and hori-horis, plus serious warmth and comfort, Genus truly design for real gardeners doing real work.

We will be back in 2026 after a well-earned break! Keep sending us your pictures of Jekyll celebrating Christmas...

YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. The next live episode is will be in January 2026 – don’t miss it!

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters.⁠⁠⁠⁠

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]]> 3855 no Gardening with a Soundtrack - James & Joe's FIRST livestream podcast This week James and Joe take the podcast live for the very first time – complete with classic technical hiccups, a briefly upside-down camera, and Joe accidentally muting himself at least twice. In between the chaos they dive into the world of garden music and answer questions live from viewers inside the Garden Collective on the Scribehound app. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. The next live episode is will be in January 2026 – don’t miss it! Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound This week James and Joe take the podcast live for the very first time – complete with classic technical hiccups, a briefly upside-down camera, and Joe accidentally muting himself at least twice. In between the chaos they dive into the world of garden music and answer questions live from viewers inside the Garden Collective on the Scribehound app. YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. The next live episode is will be in January 2026 – don’t miss it! Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week James and Joe take the podcast live for the very first time – complete with classic technical hiccups, a briefly upside-down camera, and Joe accidentally muting himself at least twice. In between the chaos they dive into the world of garden music and answer questions live from viewers inside the Garden Collective on the Scribehound app.

YOU too can put your questions to James and Joe in real time by subscribing to the Garden Collective for just £1. The next live episode is will be in January 2026 – don’t miss it!

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 2685 no Why are there SO MANY gardening books? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift open the library doors to explore why gardeners love books so much. From Gertrude Jekyll and Vita Sackville-West to Monty Don and the rise of influencer-authors, they ask: are we learning anything new, or just buying prettier covers? Expect nostalgia, hot takes on self-publishing, and their personal picks for books that actually changed the game. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift open the library doors to explore why gardeners love books so much. From Gertrude Jekyll and Vita Sackville-West to Monty Don and the rise of influencer-authors, they ask: are we learning anything new, or just buying prettier covers? Expect nostalgia, hot takes on self-publishing, and their personal picks for books that actually changed the game. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift open the library doors to explore why gardeners love books so much. From Gertrude Jekyll and Vita Sackville-West to Monty Don and the rise of influencer-authors, they ask: are we learning anything new, or just buying prettier covers? Expect nostalgia, hot takes on self-publishing, and their personal picks for books that actually changed the game.

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0

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]]> 3405 no The Livestream Begins – Your Garden Questions Answered Live James and Joe are back with a bite-size announcement that changes everything. The James and Joe Garden Show is going live on The Garden Collective - and you can now ask your questions in real time. Same format, same chaos, same deep dives into the green world but now you get to shape the show. Subscribe to the Garden Collective for just £1 to watch episodes ad free and get your questions answered live plus access exclusive content from Sarah Raven, Matt Pottage, Annie Guilfoyle and many more garden creators. The first livestream is Monday 1 December at 6pm on Garden Music. The podcast will still release publicly but if you want to join the conversation you need to be on the livestream. See you there. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound James and Joe are back with a bite-size announcement that changes everything. The James and Joe Garden Show is going live on The Garden Collective - and you can now ask your questions in real time. Same format, same chaos, same deep dives into the green world but now you get to shape the show. Subscribe to the Garden Collective for just £1 to watch episodes ad free and get your questions answered live plus access exclusive content from Sarah Raven, Matt Pottage, Annie Guilfoyle and many more garden creators. The first livestream is Monday 1 December at 6pm on Garden Music. The podcast will still release publicly but if you want to join the conversation you need to be on the livestream. See you there. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James and Joe are back with a bite-size announcement that changes everything. The James and Joe Garden Show is going live on The Garden Collective - and you can now ask your questions in real time. Same format, same chaos, same deep dives into the green world but now you get to shape the show. Subscribe to the Garden Collective for just £1 to watch episodes ad free and get your questions answered live plus access exclusive content from Sarah Raven, Matt Pottage, Annie Guilfoyle and many more garden creators. The first livestream is Monday 1 December at 6pm on Garden Music. The podcast will still release publicly but if you want to join the conversation you need to be on the livestream. See you there. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more. It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 356 no Question Time: Gardening Style It’s your turn! Listeners send in their best, worst, and weirdest gardening questions as James and Joe open the postbag for a bumper Question Time special. From compost conundrums to the curse of the golden gnome, nothing is off-limits. Who’ll win “Jekyll” – the coveted prize gnome – and will any questions be so bad they get binned? A chaotic, hilarious, and oddly educational finale to the season. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:02:00 -0000 full Scribehound It’s your turn! Listeners send in their best, worst, and weirdest gardening questions as James and Joe open the postbag for a bumper Question Time special. From compost conundrums to the curse of the golden gnome, nothing is off-limits. Who’ll win “Jekyll” – the coveted prize gnome – and will any questions be so bad they get binned? A chaotic, hilarious, and oddly educational finale to the season. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s your turn! Listeners send in their best, worst, and weirdest gardening questions as James and Joe open the postbag for a bumper Question Time special. From compost conundrums to the curse of the golden gnome, nothing is off-limits. Who’ll win “Jekyll” – the coveted prize gnome – and will any questions be so bad they get binned? A chaotic, hilarious, and oddly educational finale to the season.

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0

Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/

Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 4667 no Has social media ruined gardening? James and Joe scroll through the digital garden to ask: has social media helped or harmed how we grow? They dig into the positives – inspiration, access, community – before tackling the pitfalls of fake perfection, fast trends, and the “gardenfluencer” effect. From Instagram-worthy borders to real soil under the nails, it’s a sharp, funny look at how the online world shapes our green ones. AND - James does the most challenging and entertaining accent of all time. It’s near the end, so don’t miss it!  Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:05:00 -0000 full Scribehound James and Joe scroll through the digital garden to ask: has social media helped or harmed how we grow? They dig into the positives – inspiration, access, community – before tackling the pitfalls of fake perfection, fast trends, and the “gardenfluencer” effect. From Instagram-worthy borders to real soil under the nails, it’s a sharp, funny look at how the online world shapes our green ones. AND - James does the most challenging and entertaining accent of all time. It’s near the end, so don’t miss it!  Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James and Joe scroll through the digital garden to ask: has social media helped or harmed how we grow? They dig into the positives – inspiration, access, community – before tackling the pitfalls of fake perfection, fast trends, and the “gardenfluencer” effect. From Instagram-worthy borders to real soil under the nails, it’s a sharp, funny look at how the online world shapes our green ones.

AND - James does the most challenging and entertaining accent of all time. It’s near the end, so don’t miss it! 

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0

Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/

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]]> 2960 no Plant Hunters: The explorers who made modern gardening James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift dig into the fascinating – and often perilous – world of 18th and 19th century plant hunters. From Joseph Banks sailing with Captain Cook to Ernest Henry Wilson trekking through China and David Douglas scaling mountains in search of new species, these intrepid explorers risked disease, shipwreck, and worse to bring exotic plants home. But were they explorers or exploiters? The duo explore the colonial questions behind the collecting craze, reveal the plants we owe to these expeditions – rhododendrons, magnolias, camellias, and more – and discuss how modern-day “plant hunters” work today at Kew and global seed banks to preserve biodiversity. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:03:00 -0000 full Scribehound Adventures, dangers, and discoveries – how the great plant hunters shaped our gardens and the world. James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift dig into the fascinating – and often perilous – world of 18th and 19th century plant hunters. From Joseph Banks sailing with Captain Cook to Ernest Henry Wilson trekking through China and David Douglas scaling mountains in search of new species, these intrepid explorers risked disease, shipwreck, and worse to bring exotic plants home. But were they explorers or exploiters? The duo explore the colonial questions behind the collecting craze, reveal the plants we owe to these expeditions – rhododendrons, magnolias, camellias, and more – and discuss how modern-day “plant hunters” work today at Kew and global seed banks to preserve biodiversity. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain). You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow James & Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesandjoegarden/ Follow The Garden Collective on ⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden_collective_/ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift dig into the fascinating – and often perilous – world of 18th and 19th century plant hunters. From Joseph Banks sailing with Captain Cook to Ernest Henry Wilson trekking through China and David Douglas scaling mountains in search of new species, these intrepid explorers risked disease, shipwreck, and worse to bring exotic plants home.

But were they explorers or exploiters? The duo explore the colonial questions behind the collecting craze, reveal the plants we owe to these expeditions – rhododendrons, magnolias, camellias, and more – and discuss how modern-day “plant hunters” work today at Kew and global seed banks to preserve biodiversity. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

Support James and Joe by becoming a member of The Garden Collective - a community for anyone who loves plants, gardens and sharing what they love - a place where experts and fellow gardeners all come together to inspire, entertain and keep us company whilst we’re weeding (or staring out of the window at the rain).

You'll get access to articles written by some great gardeners, live Q&A sessions, livestreams, podcasts and loads more.It’s more than a platform - it’s a place where we can answer questions, offer biscuits and share our triumphs and disasters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0

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]]> 2853 no Are Rich Tea Biscuits a Crime Against Gardeners? What do landscapers really want when the tea tray comes out – and what should never, ever be offered? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift tackle the vital subject of garden snacks, from Jaffa Cake compulsions to the heartbreak of a solitary rich tea. They reminisce about the best (and worst) client offerings and reveal which biscuits count as an indecent advance. Plus, your questions answered, as always. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now.⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:04:00 -0000 full Scribehound The ultimate debate - what does a gardener really want as a snack or biscuit?! What do landscapers really want when the tea tray comes out – and what should never, ever be offered? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift tackle the vital subject of garden snacks, from Jaffa Cake compulsions to the heartbreak of a solitary rich tea. They reminisce about the best (and worst) client offerings and reveal which biscuits count as an indecent advance. Plus, your questions answered, as always. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now.⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What do landscapers really want when the tea tray comes out – and what should never, ever be offered? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift tackle the vital subject of garden snacks, from Jaffa Cake compulsions to the heartbreak of a solitary rich tea. They reminisce about the best (and worst) client offerings and reveal which biscuits count as an indecent advance. Plus, your questions answered, as always. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠⁠

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James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

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]]> 3575 no Halloween vs Bonfire Night: The Ultimate Showdown This week, James and Joe face off two autumn legends – Halloween and Bonfire Night. From America’s commercial pumpkin obsession to Britain’s love of fireworks and toffee apples, they debate which celebration really deserves the crown. Expect stories about costumes gone wrong, questionable trick-or-treat tactics, and the surprising world of international firework championships. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠. ⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound This week, James and Joe face off two autumn legends – Halloween and Bonfire Night. From America’s commercial pumpkin obsession to Britain’s love of fireworks and toffee apples, they debate which celebration really deserves the crown. Expect stories about costumes gone wrong, questionable trick-or-treat tactics, and the surprising world of international firework championships. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠. ⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, James and Joe face off two autumn legends – Halloween and Bonfire Night. From America’s commercial pumpkin obsession to Britain’s love of fireworks and toffee apples, they debate which celebration really deserves the crown. Expect stories about costumes gone wrong, questionable trick-or-treat tactics, and the surprising world of international firework championships.

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]]> 2698 no Will Young: Pop Culture Meets Potting Shed CLONE Pop star, actor, and now horticulturist - Will Young joins James and Joe as their first-ever guest for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. From childhood mini gardens and drunk dads cutting trees to walled gardens, healing through chaos and finding peace in imperfection, Will opens up about how gardening changed his life. Expect laughter, honesty, and a few rogue chainsaws. BONUS EPISODE WITH WILL YOUNG AVAILABLE to all Scribehound Gardening Subscribers for just £1! James & Joe ask Will about his Dream Garden Party and Will gets stuck in with your listener questions. Go check out the bonus episode, get ad-free listening and all Scribehound Gardening content for £1 here: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠. ⁠⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:03:00 -0000 full Scribehound Will Young shares his gardening journey Pop star, actor, and now horticulturist - Will Young joins James and Joe as their first-ever guest for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. From childhood mini gardens and drunk dads cutting trees to walled gardens, healing through chaos and finding peace in imperfection, Will opens up about how gardening changed his life. Expect laughter, honesty, and a few rogue chainsaws. BONUS EPISODE WITH WILL YOUNG AVAILABLE to all Scribehound Gardening Subscribers for just £1! James & Joe ask Will about his Dream Garden Party and Will gets stuck in with your listener questions. Go check out the bonus episode, get ad-free listening and all Scribehound Gardening content for £1 here: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0 Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠. ⁠⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pop star, actor, and now horticulturist - Will Young joins James and Joe as their first-ever guest for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. From childhood mini gardens and drunk dads cutting trees to walled gardens, healing through chaos and finding peace in imperfection, Will opens up about how gardening changed his life. Expect laughter, honesty, and a few rogue chainsaws.


BONUS EPISODE WITH WILL YOUNG AVAILABLE to all Scribehound Gardening Subscribers for just £1! James & Joe ask Will about his Dream Garden Party and Will gets stuck in with your listener questions. Go check out the bonus episode, get ad-free listening and all Scribehound Gardening content for £1 here: https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening%E2%81%A0


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]]> 3309 no Why Gardening Is Good for the Soul Feeling low? Grab a trowel. This week James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift explore the deep connection between gardening and wellbeing. From mud therapy to mindful planting, they share personal stories of how gardens have helped them through tough times, discuss the NHS’s ‘green prescriptions’, and remind us that no garden is ever wrong if it makes you feel better. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠. ⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠. Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:11:00 -0000 full Scribehound Feeling low? Grab a trowel. This week James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift explore the deep connection between gardening and wellbeing. From mud therapy to mindful planting, they share personal stories of how gardens have helped them through tough times, discuss the NHS’s ‘green prescriptions’, and remind us that no garden is ever wrong if it makes you feel better. Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠. ⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠. Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Feeling low? Grab a trowel. This week James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift explore the deep connection between gardening and wellbeing. From mud therapy to mindful planting, they share personal stories of how gardens have helped them through tough times, discuss the NHS’s ‘green prescriptions’, and remind us that no garden is ever wrong if it makes you feel better.

Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠. ⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠. Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 2929 no Too many apples? All the juicy bits from the orchard This week James and Joe bite into the juicy world of orchards - and it’s a feast! From apple trees groaning under the weight of their fruit, to the mysterious medlar (known rather cheekily in French as the dog’s arse), the boys cover it all with their usual blend of knowledge, stories and silliness. It’s part horticultural wisdom, part comedy of errors, and all orchard goodness. Grab a glass of apple juice (or maybe just a russet from the table outside) and join in! Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠. Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠Instagram. Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:15:00 -0000 full Scribehound From Golden Apple Trees to Medlar Mischief – Orchard Stories with James & Joe This week James and Joe bite into the juicy world of orchards - and it’s a feast! From apple trees groaning under the weight of their fruit, to the mysterious medlar (known rather cheekily in French as the dog’s arse), the boys cover it all with their usual blend of knowledge, stories and silliness. It’s part horticultural wisdom, part comedy of errors, and all orchard goodness. Grab a glass of apple juice (or maybe just a russet from the table outside) and join in! Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠. Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠Instagram. Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week James and Joe bite into the juicy world of orchards - and it’s a feast! From apple trees groaning under the weight of their fruit, to the mysterious medlar (known rather cheekily in French as the dog’s arse), the boys cover it all with their usual blend of knowledge, stories and silliness. It’s part horticultural wisdom, part comedy of errors, and all orchard goodness. Grab a glass of apple juice (or maybe just a russet from the table outside) and join in! Follow, rate and subscribe on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now⁠. Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠Instagram. Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠.

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]]> 2931 no The first gnome appeal in podcast history...and spring bulbs An action-packed episode in which James does an impression of a fern, Joe gets into a barney in a bathroom and they both explain why one must never stool a eucalypt. Plus: some practical advice about choosing spring bulbs. Whatever next?! ⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now.⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:04:00 -0000 full Scribehound It's time to get your spring bulbs in the ground - and James and Joe are planting hundreds of them. They share some of their favourites, and deal with a gnome decision appeal from listener Mark. An action-packed episode in which James does an impression of a fern, Joe gets into a barney in a bathroom and they both explain why one must never stool a eucalypt. Plus: some practical advice about choosing spring bulbs. Whatever next?! ⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now.⁠⁠⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices An action-packed episode in which James does an impression of a fern, Joe gets into a barney in a bathroom and they both explain why one must never stool a eucalypt. Plus: some practical advice about choosing spring bulbs. Whatever next?!

⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠⁠

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

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]]> 3747 no The Sexy Side of Compost (Yes, Really) If you've never really understood what's going on in your compost heap - or cottoned on to why they are essential garden structures - this is the episode for you. James and Joe try to explain composting in terms a toddler would understand, and answer your questions, including how to have a harmonious relationship with a garden designer and where hawk moths like to hang out. ⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now.⁠⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound James and Jo take a peek inside the compost heap to find out how it works and what we can do with its bounty in the garden - plus they answer your questions. If you've never really understood what's going on in your compost heap - or cottoned on to why they are essential garden structures - this is the episode for you. James and Joe try to explain composting in terms a toddler would understand, and answer your questions, including how to have a harmonious relationship with a garden designer and where hawk moths like to hang out. ⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠ About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now.⁠⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices If you've never really understood what's going on in your compost heap - or cottoned on to why they are essential garden structures - this is the episode for you. James and Joe try to explain composting in terms a toddler would understand, and answer your questions, including how to have a harmonious relationship with a garden designer and where hawk moths like to hang out.

⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.⁠

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

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]]> 2718 no Behind-the-Scenes of TV Gardening How does a gardener get on TV? Our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift have both done it, and have plenty of tales to tell, from Joe grilling James on camera at the Chelsea flower show to James's edgy TV garden that garnered headlines in the Daily Mail. Plus they answer questions about domestic harmony in the garden and provocative email addresses for planty people. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound What is it like presenting gardening TV shows? Two of the best in the business - our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift - discuss their telly careers, as well as answering your burning garden questions. How does a gardener get on TV? Our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift have both done it, and have plenty of tales to tell, from Joe grilling James on camera at the Chelsea flower show to James's edgy TV garden that garnered headlines in the Daily Mail. Plus they answer questions about domestic harmony in the garden and provocative email addresses for planty people. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How does a gardener get on TV? Our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift have both done it, and have plenty of tales to tell, from Joe grilling James on camera at the Chelsea flower show to James's edgy TV garden that garnered headlines in the Daily Mail. Plus they answer questions about domestic harmony in the garden and provocative email addresses for planty people.

Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

⁠Subscribe now.⁠

Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠

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]]> 2824 no Garden murders, exploding plants & growing THAT herb in the greenhouse Have ever wondered how you can get away with murder in the garden? James and Joe have, as they demonstrate this week. Plus there is good news for Abby, Judy and Rowan whose questions get a response - and a gnome. Want to convince your partner that you need a new greenhouse? Borrow James and Joe's suggested script and let us know how it goes! Interested in finding out more about the Green Gyms James mentions? Click here. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Check out James & Joe on Instagram. Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:46:00 -0000 full Scribehound Our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift venture into the lawless side of horticulture to consider garden crimes, from pl;ant-based poisonings to the species that will get you arrested. Have ever wondered how you can get away with murder in the garden? James and Joe have, as they demonstrate this week. Plus there is good news for Abby, Judy and Rowan whose questions get a response - and a gnome. Want to convince your partner that you need a new greenhouse? Borrow James and Joe's suggested script and let us know how it goes! Interested in finding out more about the Green Gyms James mentions? Click here. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Check out James & Joe on Instagram. Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Have ever wondered how you can get away with murder in the garden? James and Joe have, as they demonstrate this week. Plus there is good news for Abby, Judy and Rowan whose questions get a response - and a gnome. Want to convince your partner that you need a new greenhouse? Borrow James and Joe's suggested script and let us know how it goes! Interested in finding out more about the Green Gyms James mentions? Click here.

Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.

About the hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.⁠

Subscribe now.⁠

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]]> 2727 no Is gardening sexy? The Scribehound Gardening ad comes under scrutiny this week as hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss James's claim that this podcast 'makes you a sexier gardener'. Plus the pair answer questions about whether plants gossip about their owners, the merits of straight lines versus curves in garden design, and whether bears really do their business in the woods. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now.⁠⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound James says that listening to this podcast makes you a 'sexier gardener', but Joe wants to see the evidence! Plus the hosts answer your questions. The Scribehound Gardening ad comes under scrutiny this week as hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss James's claim that this podcast 'makes you a sexier gardener'. Plus the pair answer questions about whether plants gossip about their owners, the merits of straight lines versus curves in garden design, and whether bears really do their business in the woods. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠. About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now.⁠⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Scribehound Gardening ad comes under scrutiny this week as hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss James's claim that this podcast 'makes you a sexier gardener'. Plus the pair answer questions about whether plants gossip about their owners, the merits of straight lines versus curves in garden design, and whether bears really do their business in the woods.

Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠.

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now.⁠⁠

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]]> 2816 no Guess who's coming to dinner? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift plan their very own dream dinner party - who will they invite, what will be on the menu and who's making the puddings? You'll never guess who they've chosen as their butler. Plus James and Joe answer your burning questions. including what to do when it's too hot to garden. And Jekyll the gnome has an accident. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound The table is laid for the ultimate dinner party and James and Joe are the hosts. But who will be in attendance? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift plan their very own dream dinner party - who will they invite, what will be on the menu and who's making the puddings? You'll never guess who they've chosen as their butler. Plus James and Joe answer your burning questions. including what to do when it's too hot to garden. And Jekyll the gnome has an accident. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift plan their very own dream dinner party - who will they invite, what will be on the menu and who's making the puddings? You'll never guess who they've chosen as their butler. Plus James and Joe answer your burning questions. including what to do when it's too hot to garden. And Jekyll the gnome has an accident. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

⁠Subscribe now.⁠

Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠

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]]> 2742 no Deep Dive: Arit Anderson talks to Nigel Dunnett about his Sheffield garden Nigel Dunnett is renowned for his large scale meadow planting in public spaces, but it was his own private garden that captivated Arit Anderson, who chose to write about the space for Scribehound Gardening's August theme month. Arit and Nigel join Jane Perrone to talk about this inspirational space that may look like a 'normal' garden, but incorporates a host of eco-friendly features. You can read Arit's article here. This week's guests Arit Anderson is a garden and landscape designer, writer and television presenter on BBC Gardeners' World. She is a passionate communicator of the environment & wellbeing through the lens of the garden. Support Arit on Scribehound Gardening here. Nigel Dunnett is Professor of Planting Design and Urban Horticulture in the Department of Landscape at the University of Sheffield and is one of the world’s leading voices on innovative approaches planting design. Nigel is a gold-medal winner at the Chelsea Flower Show and the author of several books: His new book with James Hitchmough The Dynamic Landscape is out this month. Jane Perrone is head of inspiration at Scribehound Gardening. Support Jane on Scribehound Gardening. Find out more about ⁠Scribehound Gardening.⁠ Follow ⁠Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound Designer Nigel Dunnett likes to practice what he preaches about rainwater harvesting: this is why his garden captivated Scribehound Gardening's Arit Anderson. Nigel Dunnett is renowned for his large scale meadow planting in public spaces, but it was his own private garden that captivated Arit Anderson, who chose to write about the space for Scribehound Gardening's August theme month. Arit and Nigel join Jane Perrone to talk about this inspirational space that may look like a 'normal' garden, but incorporates a host of eco-friendly features. You can read Arit's article here. This week's guests Arit Anderson is a garden and landscape designer, writer and television presenter on BBC Gardeners' World. She is a passionate communicator of the environment & wellbeing through the lens of the garden. Support Arit on Scribehound Gardening here. Nigel Dunnett is Professor of Planting Design and Urban Horticulture in the Department of Landscape at the University of Sheffield and is one of the world’s leading voices on innovative approaches planting design. Nigel is a gold-medal winner at the Chelsea Flower Show and the author of several books: His new book with James Hitchmough The Dynamic Landscape is out this month. Jane Perrone is head of inspiration at Scribehound Gardening. Support Jane on Scribehound Gardening. Find out more about ⁠Scribehound Gardening.⁠ Follow ⁠Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nigel Dunnett is renowned for his large scale meadow planting in public spaces, but it was his own private garden that captivated Arit Anderson, who chose to write about the space for Scribehound Gardening's August theme month. Arit and Nigel join Jane Perrone to talk about this inspirational space that may look like a 'normal' garden, but incorporates a host of eco-friendly features. You can read Arit's article here.

This week's guests

Arit Anderson is a garden and landscape designer, writer and television presenter on BBC Gardeners' World. She is a passionate communicator of the environment & wellbeing through the lens of the garden. Support Arit on Scribehound Gardening here.

Nigel Dunnett is Professor of Planting Design and Urban Horticulture in the Department of Landscape at the University of Sheffield and is one of the world’s leading voices on innovative approaches planting design. Nigel is a gold-medal winner at the Chelsea Flower Show and the author of several books: His new book with James Hitchmough The Dynamic Landscape is out this month.

Jane Perrone is head of inspiration at Scribehound Gardening. Support Jane on Scribehound Gardening.

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]]> 2714 no Introducing ... The James and Joe Garden Show What better way to thrash out a new name for their show than holding a business meeting on the air? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift kick off the James and Joe Garden Show and answer a clutch of listener questions, from why taming a drunk squirrel is a terrible idea, to why genius loci isn't just for posh gardens. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber Want to win a Scribehound Gardening gnome?Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at gardening@scribehound.com. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air: and the really good questions win a golden gnome. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead plants or dull questions! About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:15:00 -0000 full Scribehound James & Joe introduce their podcast rebrand and answer your questions What better way to thrash out a new name for their show than holding a business meeting on the air? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift kick off the James and Joe Garden Show and answer a clutch of listener questions, from why taming a drunk squirrel is a terrible idea, to why genius loci isn't just for posh gardens. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber Want to win a Scribehound Gardening gnome?Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at gardening@scribehound.com. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air: and the really good questions win a golden gnome. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead plants or dull questions! About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What better way to thrash out a new name for their show than holding a business meeting on the air? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift kick off the James and Joe Garden Show and answer a clutch of listener questions, from why taming a drunk squirrel is a terrible idea, to why genius loci isn't just for posh gardens.

Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber

Want to win a Scribehound Gardening gnome?Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at gardening@scribehound.com. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air: and the really good questions win a golden gnome. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead plants or dull questions!

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.⁠

Subscribe now.⁠

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]]> 1663 no The Golden Gnome Giveaway: Have You Asked a Winning Question? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift love answering your questions, so Louis the producer has given them free rein this week to spend the whole episode tackling queries galore, from how to save a native orchid from a neat freak husband's lawnmower to whether there's a difference between a sunk garden and a sunken garden. One question even earns one lucky listener a new honour - the Scribehound Gardening Golden Gnome. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound You asked, they answered... James and Joe tackle topics galore in this listener Q&A special: from the shrub with a filthy name to which gardening tools to take to a desert island. James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift love answering your questions, so Louis the producer has given them free rein this week to spend the whole episode tackling queries galore, from how to save a native orchid from a neat freak husband's lawnmower to whether there's a difference between a sunk garden and a sunken garden. One question even earns one lucky listener a new honour - the Scribehound Gardening Golden Gnome. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift love answering your questions, so Louis the producer has given them free rein this week to spend the whole episode tackling queries galore, from how to save a native orchid from a neat freak husband's lawnmower to whether there's a difference between a sunk garden and a sunken garden. One question even earns one lucky listener a new honour - the Scribehound Gardening Golden Gnome. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

⁠Subscribe now.⁠

Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠

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]]> 2411 no Can You Really Make a Living from Gardening? With barely an A level to rub between them, hosts James and Joe admit they fell into gardening as a career. They discuss their unorthodox routes into horticulture, why maintenance gardeners are underrated and what they'd do differently if they could have their time again. Plus our hosts discuss your gnome-worthy listener questions, including whether plants like being talked to, whether worm farming is worth the bother, and why an axe comes in handy for just one type of plant propagation. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Summer offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription! ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss how to have a career in gardening, charting the somewhat idiosyncratic paths of their own careers and discussing how things have changed in the industry since they started out. With barely an A level to rub between them, hosts James and Joe admit they fell into gardening as a career. They discuss their unorthodox routes into horticulture, why maintenance gardeners are underrated and what they'd do differently if they could have their time again. Plus our hosts discuss your gnome-worthy listener questions, including whether plants like being talked to, whether worm farming is worth the bother, and why an axe comes in handy for just one type of plant propagation. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Summer offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription! ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With barely an A level to rub between them, hosts James and Joe admit they fell into gardening as a career. They discuss their unorthodox routes into horticulture, why maintenance gardeners are underrated and what they'd do differently if they could have their time again. Plus our hosts discuss your gnome-worthy listener questions, including whether plants like being talked to, whether worm farming is worth the bother, and why an axe comes in handy for just one type of plant propagation.

Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.

About the hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

Summer offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!

⁠Subscribe now.⁠

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]]> 3122 no No nudity, no bonfires: James and Joe's rules Even if your front garden is only the size of a postage stamp, there's always room for plants! From green roofs on bin stores to climbers up the walls, James and Joe discuss the challenges of greening up your front garden, and revisit some of their favourites. And the listener questions cover everything from herbs that dogs can eat and illegal pond plants, to the native plant debate and the pleasure of pulling weeds. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Summer offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now. ⁠Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:46:00 -0000 full Scribehound The front garden used to be a sociable place: can we ever get that feeling back to our streets? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift lay out their front gardens manifesto. Plus they answer questions about plant thugs and bog gardens and we find out why James loves bindweed. Even if your front garden is only the size of a postage stamp, there's always room for plants! From green roofs on bin stores to climbers up the walls, James and Joe discuss the challenges of greening up your front garden, and revisit some of their favourites. And the listener questions cover everything from herbs that dogs can eat and illegal pond plants, to the native plant debate and the pleasure of pulling weeds. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Summer offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now. ⁠Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Even if your front garden is only the size of a postage stamp, there's always room for plants! From green roofs on bin stores to climbers up the walls, James and Joe discuss the challenges of greening up your front garden, and revisit some of their favourites. And the listener questions cover everything from herbs that dogs can eat and illegal pond plants, to the native plant debate and the pleasure of pulling weeds. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening

About the hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

Summer offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠

Subscribe now.

⁠Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠

Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com.

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]]> 3578 no What makes a garden great? Throughout August, members of the Scribehound Gardening team are writing about some of the world's great gardens: James and Joe kick things off by introducing their own choices, and discussing the knotty issue of what makes a garden 'great' in the first place. Plus they answer listener question about 'sneak a zucchini day' and how to get drunken badgers out of your garden. And most important of all, they finally make a call on the name of the Scribehound Gardening gnome. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Special offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound James and Joe introduce our special theme month for August and reveal two of their favourite gardens. Plus - find out the name they've chosen for the Scribehound Gardening mascot. Throughout August, members of the Scribehound Gardening team are writing about some of the world's great gardens: James and Joe kick things off by introducing their own choices, and discussing the knotty issue of what makes a garden 'great' in the first place. Plus they answer listener question about 'sneak a zucchini day' and how to get drunken badgers out of your garden. And most important of all, they finally make a call on the name of the Scribehound Gardening gnome. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Special offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Throughout August, members of the Scribehound Gardening team are writing about some of the world's great gardens: James and Joe kick things off by introducing their own choices, and discussing the knotty issue of what makes a garden 'great' in the first place. Plus they answer listener question about 'sneak a zucchini day' and how to get drunken badgers out of your garden. And most important of all, they finally make a call on the name of the Scribehound Gardening gnome.

Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening

About the hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

Special offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠

Subscribe now.⁠

Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠

Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com.

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]]> 2541 no Armadillo Invasions & ‘Worta Featchas’: What went WRONG? Water is a must-have in every garden, whether you've just got room for a pond in a pot or get to swim in your own backyard lake. Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift have installed their fair share of water features - or 'worta feetchas' as they like to call them - so they share their water-related wisdom (and anecdotes of course) in this episode. And as usual they answer a clutch of listener questions, tackling the vexed issue of garden versus yard, which evergreens to plant in a cottage garden, and how to stop armadillos making mincemeat of your lawn. Plus it's time for an unexpected confession from our hosts about a horticultural faux-pas. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Summer offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:41:00 -0000 full Scribehound Water is a must-have in every garden, whether you've just got room for a pond in a pot or get to swim in your own backyard lake. Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift have installed their fair share of water features - or 'worta feetchas' as they like to call them - so they share their water-related wisdom (and anecdotes of course) in this episode. And as usual they answer a clutch of listener questions, tackling the vexed issue of garden versus yard, which evergreens to plant in a cottage garden, and how to stop armadillos making mincemeat of your lawn. Plus it's time for an unexpected confession from our hosts about a horticultural faux-pas. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Summer offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Water is a must-have in every garden, whether you've just got room for a pond in a pot or get to swim in your own backyard lake. Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift have installed their fair share of water features - or 'worta feetchas' as they like to call them - so they share their water-related wisdom (and anecdotes of course) in this episode. And as usual they answer a clutch of listener questions, tackling the vexed issue of garden versus yard, which evergreens to plant in a cottage garden, and how to stop armadillos making mincemeat of your lawn. Plus it's time for an unexpected confession from our hosts about a horticultural faux-pas.

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About the hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

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]]> 2937 no Keep sh*te out of sheds Is your shed filled with the junk you can't bear to throw away, or is it a neat and tidy temple to all things horticultural? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift chat about the world of garden structures, from how many sheds is too many, to the tricky topic of why men seem obsessed with them. Plus they answer your questions, including sage advice for people with new gardens; whether goldfish in a pond are bad for the environment, and why battery farming for fruit trees is ok. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription! ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound What's a garden without a shed? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift chat about the sheds they've loved and hated, and tackle the trickiest question of all: why are men obsessed with sheds? Is your shed filled with the junk you can't bear to throw away, or is it a neat and tidy temple to all things horticultural? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift chat about the world of garden structures, from how many sheds is too many, to the tricky topic of why men seem obsessed with them. Plus they answer your questions, including sage advice for people with new gardens; whether goldfish in a pond are bad for the environment, and why battery farming for fruit trees is ok. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription! ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Is your shed filled with the junk you can't bear to throw away, or is it a neat and tidy temple to all things horticultural? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift chat about the world of garden structures, from how many sheds is too many, to the tricky topic of why men seem obsessed with them. Plus they answer your questions, including sage advice for people with new gardens; whether goldfish in a pond are bad for the environment, and why battery farming for fruit trees is ok. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.

About the hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!

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]]> 3053 yes How far would you travel to see a garden? From Australia to Japan, Italy to India, James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift have traversed the globe to see some of the world's most wonderful gardens, so who better to chat about the delights of garden tourism? Plus they answer your questions about wheelbarrow mechanics and silly garden statues. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription! ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound Would a Japanese garden work in Dorset, and which British gardens should be on any tourist's must-visit list? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift answer these and other essential garden travel questions in this week's show. From Australia to Japan, Italy to India, James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift have traversed the globe to see some of the world's most wonderful gardens, so who better to chat about the delights of garden tourism? Plus they answer your questions about wheelbarrow mechanics and silly garden statues. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription! ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From Australia to Japan, Italy to India, James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift have traversed the globe to see some of the world's most wonderful gardens, so who better to chat about the delights of garden tourism? Plus they answer your questions about wheelbarrow mechanics and silly garden statues. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.

About the hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

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]]> 3105 no Can you grow a pumpkin the size of Jabba the Hutt? Could you grow a pumpkin the size of Jabba the Hutt, or a floral arrangement that evokes a bridge over the M6? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the skill and the skullduggery on display at gardening shows this summer, and ask - what's really going on in the world of competitive gardening? Plus they answer your questions about untidy tools, the ideal gnome height and what happens when your clematis offends the neighbours. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound From floral art to the heaviest gooseberry, there's no part of gardening that can't be turned into a contest. James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift dig into the strange world of competitive gardening, plus they answer your questions. Could you grow a pumpkin the size of Jabba the Hutt, or a floral arrangement that evokes a bridge over the M6? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the skill and the skullduggery on display at gardening shows this summer, and ask - what's really going on in the world of competitive gardening? Plus they answer your questions about untidy tools, the ideal gnome height and what happens when your clematis offends the neighbours. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Could you grow a pumpkin the size of Jabba the Hutt, or a floral arrangement that evokes a bridge over the M6? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the skill and the skullduggery on display at gardening shows this summer, and ask - what's really going on in the world of competitive gardening? Plus they answer your questions about untidy tools, the ideal gnome height and what happens when your clematis offends the neighbours. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber https://join.scribehound.com/gardening?ref=share&sharer=uu4ouXbbErgc54CBD&shareType=SbzpSgeEBK&channel=gardening

About the hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠

Subscribe now.⁠

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]]> 2779 no Naked Gardeners, Cat Crimes & Killer Roses? Will dogs ruin your flowerbeds? Should cats be banned to save garden wildlife? And why do snakes love James's doorstep? Find out the answers to these and many other pressing issues in this week's show, in which hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the pros and cons of animals in the garden. Plus they answer your questions, including alternatives to a bunch of roses as a romantic gift, whether naked sunbathing is OK and why Photinia 'Red Robin' needs to get the chop. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription! ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound Cats, dogs, chickens, fish ... is there no end to the array of animals that we welcome - or dread - in our gardens? James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the pros and cons of pets amid the borders. Will dogs ruin your flowerbeds? Should cats be banned to save garden wildlife? And why do snakes love James's doorstep? Find out the answers to these and many other pressing issues in this week's show, in which hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the pros and cons of animals in the garden. Plus they answer your questions, including alternatives to a bunch of roses as a romantic gift, whether naked sunbathing is OK and why Photinia 'Red Robin' needs to get the chop. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription! ⁠Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Will dogs ruin your flowerbeds? Should cats be banned to save garden wildlife? And why do snakes love James's doorstep? Find out the answers to these and many other pressing issues in this week's show, in which hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the pros and cons of animals in the garden. Plus they answer your questions, including alternatives to a bunch of roses as a romantic gift, whether naked sunbathing is OK and why Photinia 'Red Robin' needs to get the chop.

Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber

About the hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!

⁠Subscribe now.⁠

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]]> 2902 no When is a tree not a tree? They are the majestic centrepieces of our gardens, but do we even know the difference between a tree and a shrub? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the joys of tree planting, reveal their favourite species and answer your questions, including how to care for a tree fern, how to get revenge on an annoying neighbour and what to do about a smelly tree. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound Think you don't have room for trees in your garden? Think again, say hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift: trees should be for every plot, from a single specimen in a pot to a whole wood. They are the majestic centrepieces of our gardens, but do we even know the difference between a tree and a shrub? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the joys of tree planting, reveal their favourite species and answer your questions, including how to care for a tree fern, how to get revenge on an annoying neighbour and what to do about a smelly tree. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber. About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices They are the majestic centrepieces of our gardens, but do we even know the difference between a tree and a shrub? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the joys of tree planting, reveal their favourite species and answer your questions, including how to care for a tree fern, how to get revenge on an annoying neighbour and what to do about a smelly tree. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber.

About the hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠

Subscribe now.⁠

Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠

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]]> 2429 no What does your garden say about you? Wild and woolly or bare and minimalist? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss how our choices on everything from shrubs to sculpture dictate your garden's character. Plus they dissect different garden styles, from the sofa-on-the-grass 'Shameless' garden to the 'outdoor room' beloved of footballers' wives. Plus - James and Joe tackle your gardening dilemmas, including what to grow for a bird garden, are supermarket plants worth it, and a zesty question about a lemon tree.⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠. Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome? Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things! About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound Is your backyard one giant personality test? Find out with hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift as they discuss different garden styles and what they say about you. Wild and woolly or bare and minimalist? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss how our choices on everything from shrubs to sculpture dictate your garden's character. Plus they dissect different garden styles, from the sofa-on-the-grass 'Shameless' garden to the 'outdoor room' beloved of footballers' wives. Plus - James and Joe tackle your gardening dilemmas, including what to grow for a bird garden, are supermarket plants worth it, and a zesty question about a lemon tree.⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠. Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome? Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things! About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wild and woolly or bare and minimalist? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss how our choices on everything from shrubs to sculpture dictate your garden's character. Plus they dissect different garden styles, from the sofa-on-the-grass 'Shameless' garden to the 'outdoor room' beloved of footballers' wives.

Plus - James and Joe tackle your gardening dilemmas, including what to grow for a bird garden, are supermarket plants worth it, and a zesty question about a lemon tree.⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠.

Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome?

Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things!

About the hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠

Subscribe now.⁠

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]]> 2444 no Why are Brits so obsessed with lawns? From robot mowing to scything, scarifying to aeration, lawns are an integral part of the British gardening experience. But where do they fit into horticulture in 2025? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift offer up a potted history of the lawn, reveal the unusual name James gave his robot mower, and discuss the pros and cons of No Mow May. Plus - James and Joe tackle your gardening questions, including overrated garden trends and how many houseplants is too many.⁠ Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠. Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome? Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things! About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 May 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound From No Mow May to robot mowers, James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the origins and the future of the great British lawn and answer your gardening queries. From robot mowing to scything, scarifying to aeration, lawns are an integral part of the British gardening experience. But where do they fit into horticulture in 2025? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift offer up a potted history of the lawn, reveal the unusual name James gave his robot mower, and discuss the pros and cons of No Mow May. Plus - James and Joe tackle your gardening questions, including overrated garden trends and how many houseplants is too many.⁠ Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠. Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome? Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things! About the hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠ Subscribe now.⁠ Follow Scribehound Gardening on ⁠Instagram.⁠ Contact us: ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From robot mowing to scything, scarifying to aeration, lawns are an integral part of the British gardening experience. But where do they fit into horticulture in 2025? Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift offer up a potted history of the lawn, reveal the unusual name James gave his robot mower, and discuss the pros and cons of No Mow May. Plus - James and Joe tackle your gardening questions, including overrated garden trends and how many houseplants is too many.⁠

Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠.

Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome?

Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at ⁠gardening@scribehound.com⁠. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things!

About the hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!⁠

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]]> 2910 no Chelsea secrets revealed! Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the horticultural rollercoaster that is the Chelsea Flower Show. They dissect everything from the perils of judging to the rush of the plant selloff at the end of the week. Listen out for hilarious anecdotes garnered from years of working at the world's most prestigious flower show. Plus - James and Joe tackle your gardening queries, including plants for a shady balcony, whether garden gnomes should make a comeback, tips for a walled garden restoration and how to grow food even if you forget to water. ⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠ Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome? Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at gardening@scribehound.com. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things! About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription! Subscribe now Follow Scribehound Gardening on Instagram. Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 May 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift have spent many years working at the the Chelsea Flower Show - this week they offer up an insider's view on the world's most famous flower show. Plus they answer your gardening queries. Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the horticultural rollercoaster that is the Chelsea Flower Show. They dissect everything from the perils of judging to the rush of the plant selloff at the end of the week. Listen out for hilarious anecdotes garnered from years of working at the world's most prestigious flower show. Plus - James and Joe tackle your gardening queries, including plants for a shady balcony, whether garden gnomes should make a comeback, tips for a walled garden restoration and how to grow food even if you forget to water. ⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠ Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome? Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at gardening@scribehound.com. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things! About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound Gardening Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections. Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription! Subscribe now Follow Scribehound Gardening on Instagram. Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosts James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift discuss the horticultural rollercoaster that is the Chelsea Flower Show. They dissect everything from the perils of judging to the rush of the plant selloff at the end of the week. Listen out for hilarious anecdotes garnered from years of working at the world's most prestigious flower show.

Plus - James and Joe tackle your gardening queries, including plants for a shady balcony, whether garden gnomes should make a comeback, tips for a walled garden restoration and how to grow food even if you forget to water. ⁠Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening subscriber⁠

Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome?

Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at gardening@scribehound.com. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things!

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening

Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.

Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!

Subscribe now

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]]> 2189 no Is gardening actually fun? In our brand new weekly podcast, hosts - and gardening buddies - James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift come together to discuss a different aspect of gardening, and to answer your questions. In this episode they discuss one of the larger questions in horticulture - whether gardening is ‘fun’. You’ll find out which celebrity gardener hates the word ‘fun’ and hear James and Joe try to pin down the thorniest issue of all: what is fun anyway? Plus - James and Joe tackle listener questions about how to tell the difference between a courgette and a marrow, choosing what plants to buy based on their names, and plants that give out ‘don’t talk to me’ energy. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening supporter. Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome? Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at gardening@scribehound.com. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things! About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!Subscribe now. Follow Scribehound Gardening on Instagram. Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 May 2025 09:47:00 -0000 full Scribehound In the first episode of our brand new weekly podcast, hosts - and gardening buddies - James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift come together to discuss the thorny issue of whether gardening is actually fun, and answer your planty questions. In our brand new weekly podcast, hosts - and gardening buddies - James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift come together to discuss a different aspect of gardening, and to answer your questions. In this episode they discuss one of the larger questions in horticulture - whether gardening is ‘fun’. You’ll find out which celebrity gardener hates the word ‘fun’ and hear James and Joe try to pin down the thorniest issue of all: what is fun anyway? Plus - James and Joe tackle listener questions about how to tell the difference between a courgette and a marrow, choosing what plants to buy based on their names, and plants that give out ‘don’t talk to me’ energy. Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening supporter. Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome? Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at gardening@scribehound.com. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things! About our hosts James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers. Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular. About Scribehound GardeningScribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!Subscribe now. Follow Scribehound Gardening on Instagram. Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In our brand new weekly podcast, hosts - and gardening buddies - James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift come together to discuss a different aspect of gardening, and to answer your questions.

In this episode they discuss one of the larger questions in horticulture - whether gardening is ‘fun’. You’ll find out which celebrity gardener hates the word ‘fun’ and hear James and Joe try to pin down the thorniest issue of all: what is fun anyway?

Plus - James and Joe tackle listener questions about how to tell the difference between a courgette and a marrow, choosing what plants to buy based on their names, and plants that give out ‘don’t talk to me’ energy.

Support James and Joe by becoming a Scribehound Gardening supporter.

Want to earn your very own Scribehound Gardening gnome?

Submit your gardening queries to James and Joe at gardening@scribehound.com. We’ll send a gnome to anyone whose question gets read out on air. Just remember when you’re formulating your emails - James and Joe don’t do dead things!

About our hosts

James Alexander-Sinclair is a garden designer, writer and broadcaster. He is an RHS Vice-President and was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for outstanding contribution to horticulture in 2022. He is the RHS Ambassador for Garden Design and a Fellow of the Society of Garden Designers.

Joe Swift is a familiar face on television as a presenter of BBC TV’s Gardeners’ World and other gardening programmes. He is a garden designer, broadcaster, writer and design director of Modular.

About Scribehound Gardening
Scribehound Gardening is a platform for garden writers to be supported directly by their audience. We are transforming garden writing by giving space for conversations that inspire, surprise, ignite joy and offer genuine human connections.
Spring offer: Try one month for £1 followed by 40% off an annual subscription!
Subscribe now.

Follow Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.

Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com

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]]> 2834 no The Scribehound Gardening Podcast - Coming May 13th Forget snooze-inducing gardening advice - our new podcast brings horticulture to life! Hosts - and gardening buddies - James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift share their stories, tips, tricks and laughs with you in their new weekly show, the Scribehound Gardening podcast. A new episode drops every Tuesday, so subscribe now to get the lowdown on what's really going on at the Chelsea flower show and to hear answers to all your gardening questions and conundrums. Find out more about ⁠Scribehound Gardening.⁠ Follow ⁠Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 May 2025 12:59:00 -0000 trailer Scribehound Forget snooze-inducing gardening advice - our new podcast brings horticulture to life! Hosts - and gardening buddies - James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift share their stories, tips, tricks and laughs with you in their new weekly show, the Scribehound Gardening podcast. A new episode drops every Tuesday, so subscribe now to get the lowdown on what's really going on at the Chelsea flower show and to hear answers to all your gardening questions and conundrums. Find out more about ⁠Scribehound Gardening.⁠ Follow ⁠Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.⁠ Contact us: gardening@scribehound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Forget snooze-inducing gardening advice - our new podcast brings horticulture to life! Hosts - and gardening buddies - James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift share their stories, tips, tricks and laughs with you in their new weekly show, the Scribehound Gardening podcast.


A new episode drops every Tuesday, so subscribe now to get the lowdown on what's really going on at the Chelsea flower show and to hear answers to all your gardening questions and conundrums.


Find out more about ⁠Scribehound Gardening.⁠


Follow ⁠Scribehound Gardening on Instagram.⁠


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]]> 534 no Anna Greenland: Gardening with mini dictators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000 full Scribehound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 653 Welcome to Scribehound Gardening! To celebrate the launch of Scribehound Gardening, Sue Biggs (former Director General of the Royal Horticultural Society) and James Alexander-Sinclair (award-winning garden designer and author) discuss the process of putting together the team of writers, what kind of content you can expect on the platform, and why gardening deserves great writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:25:00 -0000 full Scribehound What you can expect from Scribehound Gardening To celebrate the launch of Scribehound Gardening, Sue Biggs (former Director General of the Royal Horticultural Society) and James Alexander-Sinclair (award-winning garden designer and author) discuss the process of putting together the team of writers, what kind of content you can expect on the platform, and why gardening deserves great writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices To celebrate the launch of Scribehound Gardening, Sue Biggs (former Director General of the Royal Horticultural Society) and James Alexander-Sinclair (award-winning garden designer and author) discuss the process of putting together the team of writers, what kind of content you can expect on the platform, and why gardening deserves great writing.

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