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Garden podcasts playlist
From subtropical havens to ornate sculpture parks, the gardens we look after are both beautiful and steeped in history. Listen to our podcast episodes to discover more about these green oases and meet the staff and volunteers who care for them.
Caring for the UK's rarest plants
Go behind the scenes of the Plant Conservation Centre, one of our most important – and most secretive – locations.
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A winter garden in Wales
Head to Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park for a winter stroll through the world-famous Bodnant Garden, created 150 years ago by Henry Pochin.
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A tropical garden at Glendurgan
Journey through a tropical Cornish paradise at Glendurgan Garden, where exotic plants grow alongside native wildflowers.
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Repton's vision at Sheringham
Discover 1,000 acres of parkland, woods and cliffs at Sheringham in Norfolk: the vision of landscape designer Humphry Repton.
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Subtropical Mount Stewart
You might expect to find exotic plants in the jungles of Burma or the Australian outback, but how about in a garden in Northern Ireland?
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Breaking new ground at Stowe
Explore the immersive landscape of Stowe in Buckinghamshire which was shaped by visionary designer, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.
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Beauty and scandal at Cliveden
Follow in the footsteps of dukes, earls and royalty on this journey around Cliveden's world-famous gardens.
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City growing with Tayshan Hayden-Smith
Spending time in nature is essential for our wellbeing, but it can be challenging when access to green space is limited. Learn how to enjoy nature in unconventional places, as ex-professional footballer Tayshan Hayden-Smith shares how he created a community garden in the heart of London. This episode is sponsored by Blue Diamond Garden Centres.
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A garden fit for Bridgerton
Take a tour of Claremont Landscape Garden in Surrey, which once hosted parties described as the lovechild of a festival and a garden party. Hear tales from Claremont's heyday and learn about the Georgian trends that inspired Bridgerton's dramatic storylines.
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The secret sky garden
Join us on a journey through time as we explore the rich past and promising future of Castlefield Viaduct – a Victorian railway bridge transformed into a green oasis along the Manchester skyline.
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