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Hosted by Sweetpea and Bear · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 188 episodes
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A Companion podcast for Gardeners' World viewers, featuring weekly recaps and Chit-Chats with guests & presenters from the programme A name that came about after we laboriously tackled a weed-infested, overgrown, black-run-steep patch of field into something vaguely resembling a garden. Literal blood, sweat and tears were spent in the process but once the beds were built, the plants began to grow and the wildlife took over, we agreed it was not just a garden, but something so much more; a shared achievement, a bonding experience, an escape from screens, a hideaway for tranquil moments, a safe space to sit and put the mad and confusing world to rights. Our continued shared love of gardening has had us avidly watching Gardeners’ World each week, taking notes here, animatedly discussing there, which has in turn lead us to giving a Sweetpea & Bear style recap on our
Sweetpea and Bear hosts Not Just a Garden, a leisure show with 188 episodes published.
On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 22 Recap, we share news of an exciting new RHS show in the calendar for next year as well as the return of an old favourite, we congratulate our 3 lucky winners - Cynthia, Samantha and Cl
Liz was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 10 when she showed us how to forage in our own back gardens, putting ground elder, nettles and Honesty in a whole new edible light. On this episode we find out about the little bo
On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 21 Recap, we find out what the largest family of flowering plants is, how frogs, newts and snakes are coexisting in the pond, where you can find some interesting, unusual and free plants
Alina was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 9 when we saw her win a Gold for her first ever Indoor Plant show garden - Back to Grandma's House - at the 40th RHS Malvern Spring Festival. We were delighted that Alina could
Steve & John were on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 12 when they welcomed the viewers into their beautiful garden at 1 Belton Close. In this episode of Chit-Chats, Steve & John tell us how they transformed the garden afte
On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 19 Recap we ponder interveinal chlorosis and get dates in the diary for some Geoff Hamilton content. On Gardeners' World, we speed 'round RHS Sandringham Flower Show, checking out some of
https://notjustagarden.co.uk/joshua-sparkes/ Joshua was on Gardeners' World 2024 episode 23 when Frances Tophill visited him at Birch Farm in North Devon and described him as "a horticultural maverick"! Joshua joins us f
Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 18 recap and we hear a bit about Tom Nielsen's work with The Sustainability Centre and we consider the highs and lows of teenage first dates. On Gardeners' World this week, we share a cuddle
You may know him from Home Front, Top of The Pops, Come Dine with Me, Only Fools on Horses, Strictly Come Dancing, Gardening Together, Greatest Gardens... the list is endless, but you may also know him from his incredibl
Strap in for this recap as we follow Gardeners' World 2026 episode 17's flying visit of the first ever RHS Badminton Flower Show. We check out the movers & shakers, the growers & showers, and marvel at cuttings in glass
Renowned Australian garden designer Marylyn Abbott was on Gardeners' World 2025 Winter Special episode 1 when she and Head Gardener Dominic Rendell showed us her spectacular gardens at West Green House. We were thrilled
Award winning garden designer Nic was on Gardeners' World 2023 episode 3 when he was visited by Joe Swift at his beautiful 1/4 acre plot in Surrey - the one with the very pink wall! In this episode we learn more about Ni
This week on our recap of Gardeners' World 2026 episode 15, we dig deeper into the difference between cork and a sponge and learn the REALLY good news that pasta can be good for you. We also find out from a listener abou
Ben from Worcester Terrariums was on Gardeners' World 2025 Winter Special Episode 2 during which he showed just a few of his many incredible terrariums whilst giving top tips on creating our own. We were delighted Ben co
This week on episode 14 we follow Gardeners' World to GW Live and a whistle-stop tour of some of the gardens, border, and barrows at the show, with a plant list available to our subscribers. The show has Sweetpea wonderi
A wise man once said, "gardening adds years to your life and life to your years" and on this episode of Chit-Chats, we meet that wise man. James was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 2 when he and his son Noah gave us a t
This week on episode 13 of our Gardeners' World 2026 recap we find out the word for slapping someone across the face with a wet fish, before hearing more about stigmatic lips. On Gardeners' World we join Arit Anderson as
This week on episode 12 of our Gardeners' World 2026 recap, we get up to speed on what constitutes an aromatic herb (versus their non-aromatic siblings), and we have a quick fact check on last week's episode. In our CCCU
This week on our recap of Gardeners' World 2026 episode 11 we clear up some housekeeping on Madame Clicquot, tonic immobility in sharks, the sugar content of Subway bread, and how Efudix works. In our CCCUP we hear about
In the absence of Gardeners' World this week, we have a Not Just a Garden Bonus Episode 11. We have a wee look at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and some of our Chit-Chat guests who were involved. We also check out a couple of
James Horner
head gardener
1 appearance on this show
Rachel Entrekin
1 appearance on this show
Adam Frost
Lead Pastor · Copenhagen Business School
2 appearances on this show
Monty Don
1 appearance on this show
Ashley Edwards
horticulturalist and horticultural therapist · Gulf Coast Business Council
1 appearance on this show
Chris Howell
Chief Information Officer · Chris Howell Communications
1 appearance on this show
Peter Walker
Head of Insights · Peter Walker & Associates
1 appearance on this show
Professor Malcolm Bennett
Hounsfield Facility at Nottingham University
1 appearance on this show
Bob Wallis
Wallis
1 appearance on this show
Tom Cranham
Tom's Terraria Design
1 appearance on this show
Helleentje Walker
Wack’s Wicked Plants
1 appearance on this show
Ashleigh Whiffin
National Museums Collection Centre
1 appearance on this show
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