Scotland Grows Show S2 E1: A Garden in Sunny Joppa, with George Anderson

George Anderson, a Scottish gardening legend, known for his work on Beechgrove Garden since 2005 amongst many other things, takes us behind the garden gate to his own garden in Sunny Joppa.

 

George describes the diverse sections from dry gravel gardens to vegetable patches in his garden, highlighting his approach to pruning and plant care, as well as sharing some of his tp plant recommendations. He offers advice for anyone starting their gardening journey, stressing the importance of starting small and using practical methods to control weeds.

 

Having accrued over 50 years in the horticulture industry, George discusses the varied climate conditions within Scotland, the social aspect of garden visits, and the rewarding opportunities within horticulture. 

 

Welcome to the Scotland Grows Show, the podcast which celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening, as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, and pick up tips and stories along the way.

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This series is sponsored by ROOTS, a subscription from the National Trust for Scotland which helps both your garden and Trust gardens thrive.

 

For £6 a month you will be sent a ROOTS pack every six weeks, with gardening gifts, including Scottish seeds six times a year, stories about Scotland’s plant life, and tips from  expert Trust gardeners, as well as an invitation to two exclusive ROOTS events a year with the Trust gardens team.

 

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