Master My Garden Podcast
Master My Garden podcast with John Jones. The gardening podcast that helps you master your own garden. With new episodes weekly packed full of gardening tips, how to garden guides, interviews with gardening experts on many gardening topics and just about anything that will help you in your garden whether you are a new or a seasoned gardener. I hope you enjoy.John
Episodes
273 episodes
-EP273 The Art of Hardening Off: Preparing Seedlings for Harsh Weather. How To Ensure Progress In Mixed Weather, Hardening Off Young Plants & More
The weather's dramatic shift from perfect spring warmth to a chaotic mix of snow, torrential rain, hail, and wind serves as a powerful reminder that April gardening requires vigilance and protection strategies. This sudden weather whiplash thre...
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Episode 273
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26:37
- EP272 Siobhan O Mahony Talks Planting Combinations, best plants, Bulbs & Gardening Courses. The Art of Evolving Gardens: A 35-Year Journey
Journey through the 35-year evolution of the O'Mahony Garden, a stunning landscape on the Cork-Limerick border that transforms an ordinary plot into five distinctive garden spaces, each with its own personality and purpose.Siobhan O'Mah...
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Episode 272
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48:13
-EP271 Portuguese Laurel Hedge Care, Rejuvenating lawns and More.
Spring has arrived in full force, bringing with it the perfect conditions for garden growth—and revealing some common problems that many gardeners face this time of year. Whether you're noticing patchy growth in your lawn or concerning symptoms...
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Episode 271
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21:06
-EP270 What To Sow In The Garden In April & Other Gardening Jobs
What vegetables to sow in April?The garden explodes into life as April brings the perfect conditions for planting nearly everything on your wish list. After weeks of dry weather in Ireland, temperatures have finally risen to match the su...
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Episode 270
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25:39
-EP269 Susan Poizner Orchard People On Pruning Fruit Trees, Fruit Tree Care and More
Discover the secrets of thriving fruit trees with Susan Poizner, founder of Orchard People and author of multiple books on fruit tree care. In this comprehensive conversation, Susan shares her remarkable journey from BBC journalist to fruit tre...
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Episode 269
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1:04:10
- EP268- Summer Colour Planning With Bulbs, Seeds and Bareroots To Plant Now!!
Ready to transform your garden into a symphony of summer color? This episode reveals exactly what you need to plant now for months of vibrant blooms ahead.After weeks of unusually dry weather in Ireland, we're exploring the perfect timi...
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Episode 268
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23:08
EP267 - Ben Raskin Head Of Agroforestry At The Soil Association Chats Trees as Allies: Soil Health and Garden Resilience.
Ben Raskin takes us on a journey through the peaceful coexistence of trees and crops in a revolutionary approach to growing food. As Head of Agroforestry at the Soil Association and author of eight books, Ben shares how his 12 years as an organ...
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Episode 267
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53:15
-EP266 What Vegetables, Herbs & Flowers To Sow In The Garden This March!!
Welcome to another vibrant episode of Master My Garden Podcast, where we celebrate the arrival of March and all the planting possibilities this month holds. With the days getting longer and the promise of spring in the air, now is the perfect t...
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Episode 266
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19:01
-EP265 Cormac Downey President Of The National Tree Council Chats About National Tree Week & More
Step into the world of trees as we explore their immense benefits and the celebration of National Tree Week on this insightful episode. The conversation features Cormac Downey, President of the Tree Council of Ireland, shedding light on the int...
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Episode 265
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56:37
-EP264 Six Best Fruits You Should Grow At Home
What if you could transform your small space into a flourishing fruit paradise? Join us on the Master My Garden podcast as we unlock the secrets of growing delicious fruits at home, no matter how limited your gardening space may be. This episod...
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Episode 264
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26:18
-EP263 GLDA Seminar 2025 " Resilient Gardens & Landscapes" With Kinta Oaks & Deirdre Prince
Discover the secrets to creating sustainable and resilient gardens and landscapes as we welcome esteemed guests Deirdre Prince from Dublin City Council and Kinta Oakes, chairperson of the GLDA. We chat about the 2025 GLDA seminar themed "Resili...
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Episode 263
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43:17
-EP262 Kieran Flood Irish Wildlife Trust, Chats Empowering Gardeners,Championing Biodiversity, Conservation in Ireland & More
Uncover the vital role of gardeners in championing biodiversity and nature conservation, particularly in Ireland, with exclusive insights from Kieran Flood of the Irish Wildlife Trust. Learn how your individual efforts can collectively make a s...
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Episode 262
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40:52
-EP261 Whats Seed To Sow In February, Storm Eowyn Aftermath!!
In This weeks episode John looks at the seed sowing list for February. Discover how the promise of February renews our spirits, inviting us to synchronize with nature and begin the joyful process of seed sowing. Reflecting on the trials faced b...
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Episode 261
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19:11
- EP260 The Best Potato Varieties For The Home Garden In My Opinion!!!
The podcast explores essential potato varieties to grow in home gardens, detailing the best options for salad, early, second early, main crop, and blight-resistant potatoes. It invites listeners to reflect on personal gardening experiences whil...
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Episode 260
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31:54
-EP259 Rachel Darlington Tells Us About Her Garden & YouTube Channel Gardening At Douentza
Rachel Darlington of Gardening At Douentza joins us to share her unique gardening journey, revealing her informal, yet knowledgeable approach to both outdoor gardening and houseplant cultivation. With a YouTube channel that caters to everyone f...
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Episode 259
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48:34
-EP258 Happy New Year & January Jobs To Get Ahead!!
Kickstart your gardening year with us as we explore whether the urge to plant early in January truly pays off. What if waiting just a little longer could lead to a more bountiful harvest? We navigate through the snowy challenges in Ireland and ...
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Episode 258
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22:48
-EP257 Happy Christmas & New Year From Master My Garden. Greetings and Gratitude:
Gather around for a special edition of the Master My Garden Podcast, where I shift gears from our usual horticultural insights to share a heartfelt holiday greeting. As the festive season warmly embraces us, I extend my sincerest wishes for a j...
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Episode 257
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2:26
-EP256 Top 10 Of Master My Garden Podcast, Year Review and Thank You.
Join me on a fascinating exploration of the top 10 most beloved episodes of the Master My Garden Podcast, where gardening enthusiasts around the world have found inspiration and practical wisdom. This year, we faced unpredictable weather, with ...
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Episode 256
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35:45
-EP255 The Best Gardening Books New & Old What Sits On My Book Shelf
Unlock the secrets of timeless gardening wisdom and discover how vintage insights can transform your garden today. Join us on this week's Master My Garden Podcast as we stroll through the pages of iconic gardening books and explore their lastin...
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Episode 255
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31:26
-EP254 Can I Have December Colour In The Garden? Transform Your Winter Garden with Vibrant Blooms
What if your garden could light up even the darkest winter days with vibrant colors? Uncover the secrets of winter gardening as we share expert tips to transform your outdoor space into a midwinter wonderland. From strategically positioning pla...
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Episode 254
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23:45
- EP253 Best Christmas Gifts For Gardeners 2025 With Gardeners & Christmas Lovers Rosie Maye & Paula Byrne
Rosie Maye, the Insomniac Gardener, and Paula Byrne Kilgar Gardens join us for a joyful and festive episode of Master My Garden Podcast! With Christmas around the corner, we promise to unwrap the best gardening gifts for 2025, catering to every...
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Episode 253
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1:11:54
-EP252 Creating Quality Leaf Mould, Home Composting & More
Could your garden flourish with only a sprinkle of fallen leaves? Unlock the secrets of creating nutrient-rich leaf mold to naturally boost soil health and transform your garden into a thriving ecosystem. In this episode of Master My Garden pod...
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Episode 252
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29:15
-EP251 What Is The Best Greenhouse For My Garden? Choosing the Perfect Greenhouse for Your Garden: Tips and Considerations
What if you could transform your gardening experience extend the growing season and grow warm loving plants and crops. Discover the secrets to selecting the perfect greenhouse for your garden, inspired by a listener's inquiry about choosi...
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Episode 251
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37:09
-EP250 Plants Supports With A Difference With Rosie Campell Rosabell Plant Supports
Get ready to uncover the secrets behind crafting garden structures that are both beautiful and resilient with none other than Rosie Campbell from Rosabell Plant Supports. Rosie, a true innovator in the field, shares her journey from needing dur...
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Episode 250
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39:02
-EP249 Caitriona & Robert From Cullen Nurseries Chat Hedges, Trees & All Things Bareroot Ahead Of A Busy Planting Season In The Garden.
Join us as we explore the art of bare root planting alongside experts Caitriona and Robert from Cullen Nurseries in Carlow. This episode promises to enrich your understanding of this cost-effective gardening method, perfect for large-scale proj...
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Episode 249
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48:01