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the happy garden podcast

Laughter and positivity Mollie green and Darren Rudge


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  • 132. The Evolution garden at Gardener's world Live

    52:04||Season 1, Ep. 132
    Even with shingles, a herniated spinal disc and a nasty rash between them, Mollie and Darren still bring the giggles.... Mollie chats to professor David Stevens who is this year's designer of the headline show garden at GWL at the NEC. The Evolution garden encapsulates 4 billions years of history! We have 2 tickets to the GWL Spring show for a lucky listener too.

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  • 131. Finding solace in your garden

    27:51||Season 1, Ep. 131
    We hear from Leigh who has found solace and comfort in her garden after a really tough few years.

  • 130. Toad Patrol

    01:01:47||Season 1, Ep. 130
    Why did the toad cross the road? To get to its ancient breeding ground of course! Mollie chats to Froglife about Toad Patrol, your chance to help these beautiful creatures negotiate the tricky business of crossing roads.

  • 129. Why NOT to tidy your garden at this time of year

    01:04:12||Season 1, Ep. 129
    Welcome, welcome! Darren has a very important slot this week explaining why we should NOT be tidying the beds and borders at the moment. For example 70% of our native bees overwinter in hollow stems, and leaves are full of larvae too. It's imperative that we leave dead stems and foliage alone for a few more weeks.Mollie chats to Garden Organic about their huge citizen science survey which reveals that we simply can't grow the same veg that our grandparents grew. Our exaggerated seasons mean we now have to change our growing crops and habits. The usual raucous laughter appears throughout :0)

  • 128. The beautiful snowdrop

    01:15:48||Season 1, Ep. 128
    Welcome to a jolly episode! Did you know that aphids ride the thermals and come over from France at this time of year? Buglife Paul tells us more and we find out how the insects in the UK will be coping with this wet weather. Your gardening questions answered, lots of snowdrop chat...oh....and lots of Darren in the shower. You don't get this on any other gardening podcast. Buckle up and press play :-)

  • 127. Garden Folklore - Don't trust the Fairies!

    34:21||Season 1, Ep. 127
    Liza Frank joins Mollie for a good old chinwag about garden folklore. Liza has written a fascinating book called Everyday Lore which explores the myths and legends surrounding your plants, your garden and those little visitors you may or may not encounter. If you think fairies are kind, gentle souls that flutter around your rose bushes saving butterflies from your bird bath, then you may be shocked. It's said they sacrifice a human every 7 year. Find out how to stop yourself becoming their next victim. This podcast might just save your life...

  • 126. Happy Hour

    01:17:09||Season 1, Ep. 126
    An hour or so of gardening and giggles. Find out what happened to listener Rupert when he accidentally grew cannabis on his allotment (hint; the police arrived!) Lots of your questions answered and lots of other bits and pieces discussed. Press play and have a smile...