In this episode I chat with garden designer, broadcaster, TV presenter and author, Mark Lane.Mark’s brilliant new book, The Future of Gardens, published by Melrose House looks at the future of gardening, including themes of technology, climate change and gardening on another planet. We talk about:Mark's bookThe Future of GardeningMark’s career, to dateClimate change Mark’s plans for the future, and lots moreYou can learn more about Mark by following him on his Instagram account (click here), or looking at his website (click here)You can also follow me on my Instagram account (click here).Thanks for listening and I’ll be back soon.Mike
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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Juliet Sargeant
Hello!In this episode of the Mike the Gardener – Gardening Podcast, I chat to award-winning garden designer, writer and author, Juliet Sergeant. Juliet's new book, ‘The importance of soil’ is published by Frances Lincoln in association with Kew Botanic Gardens.In this episode we chat about:The book and how it came about.When did Juliet's interest in soil first come about?Why Juliet’s walked away from a successful career as a Hospital Doctor Her award-winning Gardens at Chelsea and Hampton Court. Flower showsHer Sussex Gardens schoolRadio and television work, and lots moreFollow Juliet by visiting her website - click hereFollow Juliet on Instagram - click hereFollow Mike on Instagram – click hereThank you as always for listening.Mike
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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Alexandra Campbell (Middlesized Garden YouTube Channel & Blog)
In this episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast I chat with writer, author and the inspiration behind the Middlesized Garden Youtube Channel and Blog, Alexandra Campbell. Alexandra’s YouTube channel and blog has attracted a phenomenal 212K subscribers and it’s packed with timely, helpful and interesting plant, garden and design content. We chat about:- Alexandra’s fascinating career to date- How the Middlesized Garden YouTube Channel and blog came about- The intricacies of recording, editing and presenting- Alexandra’s books, and of course lots moreYou can subscribe to the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel and blog here. You can follow the Middlesized Garden on Instagram hereYou can follow me in Instagram hereThank you for listening and I’ll be back very soon with another great podcast chat. Mike
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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Jason Ingram (Award-winning garden photographer)
Hello, and welcome back to the Mike the Gardener – Gardening Podcast.In this episode, I chat with multi award-winning garden, photographer, Jason Ingram.Jason has been behind the photography of at least 100 books, but, now he has his own book ‘How to Photograph Gardens', published by Ilex books. The book is packed with helpful and informative garden photography hints and tips, including lighting, composition, and much more.In this episode we chat about:- How the book came about- What makes a Jason Ingram picture? (does he have a style?)- The importance of light (the ‘golden hour’)- The difference between film and digital.- How to overcome disappointing plant portrait backgrounds- How Jason gets the best from the photographer, the presenters he photographs (including Carol Klein, and Monty Don), and much moreThanks so much for listening to this episode, and I look forward to chatting again very soon with another gardening personality.Mike
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Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Naomi Slade
In this week’s episode of the Mike the Gardener - Gardening Podcast I chat with garden writer, author, garden designer and broadcaster Naomi Slade about her new book, Daffodils - Beautiful varieties for home and garden’, published by Pavilion on 11th March 2025. We chat about:Her new bookThe writing processHer careerAnd, of course, much moreYou can get a copy of Naomi’s new book, and indeed all of her book from her website www.naomislade.com. Follow Naomi on her Instagram account by clicking here. Follow me on my Instagram account by clicking here. Thank you for listening.Mike
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