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Not Just a Garden

Hosted by Sweetpea and Bear · leisure · EN · 200 episodes

About this Podcast:

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

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What is Not Just a Garden about?

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.

Who hosts Not Just a Garden?

Not Just a Garden is hosted by Sweetpea and Bear. The show has published 200 episodes to date.

What has Not Just a Garden covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 29 Recap" (21 October 2026, 74 minutes), "Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 28 Recap" (14 October 2026, 66 minutes), and "Not Just a Garden Bonus ep13" (7 October 2026, 53 minutes).

How often does Not Just a Garden publish?

Not Just a Garden publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 71 minutes across 200 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Not Just a Garden?

Booking probability for Not Just a Garden is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Not Just a Garden requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Not Just a Garden's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Sweetpea and Bear hosts Not Just a Garden, a leisure show with 200 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #29

    Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 29 Recap

    Oct 21, 20261h 14mS6

    This is basically my porn On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 29 Recap we spend quite a lot of time finding out what the physiology score was, we learn a bit about the good work of The Glasshouse, we find our perfect...

  • Episode #28

    Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 28 Recap

    Oct 14, 20261h 6mS6

    I thought you were the wildflower voodoo On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 28 Recap we find out about the Bank of England's awesome new nature inspired bank notes. We also ponder the rights of your AI versus those of say...

  • Episode #13

    Not Just a Garden Bonus ep13

    Oct 7, 202653 minS2

    With the footie shunting Gardeners' World off the TV schedules this week, we have Not Just a Garden Bonus Episode 13 instead to take our minds off the injustice. Go sports. In this episode we find out what Monty's up to...

  • Episode #27

    Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 27 Recap

    Sep 30, 202658 minS6

    On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 27 Recap, we talk about the dark side of the moon, med school exams, Russian Roulette Chillis, staff going AWOL, and thanks to a fellow super-sleuth listener, we have some more GW guest...

  • Episode #26

    Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 26 Recap

    Sep 23, 20261h 13mS6

    On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 26 Recap, we ponder worse for wear pigeons, double down on centipedes versus slow worms, admire Sweetpea's latest houseplant purchase, investigate watering bags, and endorse a listener's...

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  • Episode #25

    Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 25 Recap

    Sep 16, 202659 minS6

    On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 25 Recap, we discuss sterile mosquitos, the perils of taking too many antibiotics, magic shampoo, Monty modelling, mountain ranges, and how we got on with Toby Buckland's efficient...

  • Episode #82

    Ep82: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Carlos Magdalena

    Sep 14, 20261h 34mS5

    Awarded the  Officer’s Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic  for his dedicated work in the field of Horticulture, and once dubbed "The Plant Messiah" (a name subsequently used by Sir David...

  • Episode #24

    Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 24 Recap

    Sep 9, 20261h 12mS6

    Post Drama Frenzy On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 24 Recap, we learn the sad news that Monty Don is hanging up his Gardeners' World boots and blue shirts at the end of this series. We also find out about how vultures...

  • Episode #81

    Ep81: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Kevin Martin

    Sep 7, 20261h 17mS5

    Kevin, Head of Tree Collections and Arboriculture at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 8 when he joined Eliot Barden at Majestic Trees to talk about native versus non-native trees in...

  • Episode #23

    Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 23 Recap

    Sep 2, 202650 minS6

    On Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 23 Recap, we look at returning to uni, mushroom-based coffins, droughty plans for the garden, and was it mould or moles?‍♀️ In our CCCUP, we hear about the wonderful Nigel Palfrey from...

  • Episode #80

    Ep80: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Stephanie Hafferty

    Aug 31, 20261h 7mS5

    Stephanie was on Gardeners' World 2022 Winter Special Episode 4 when she gave a masterclass in growing food for year-round harvests. On this episode of Chit-Chats, Stephanie shares her views on crop rotation and...

  • Episode #12

    Not Just a Garden Bonus ep12

    Aug 26, 202641 minS2

    With no Gardeners' World this week, we have a bonus episode for a quick catch up on the garden, our guests, and some more No Way News. In this episode we learn about turning peanut butter into diamonds, how the...

  • Episode #79

    Ep79: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... André Tranquilini

    Aug 24, 20261h 27mS5

    André, Estate Manager at Waltham Place, was on Gardeners' World 2026 episode 10 when he gave Frances Tophill an insight into biodynamic farming. On this episode of Chit-Chats, we dig a little deeper into the principles...

  • Episode #22

    Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 22 Recap

    Aug 19, 202658 minS6

    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...

  • Episode #78

    Ep78: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Liz Knight

    Aug 17, 20261h 22mS5

    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...

  • Episode #21

    Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 21 Recap

    Aug 12, 20261 hourS6

    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...

  • Episode #77

    Ep77: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Alina Hibbert

    Aug 10, 20261h 20mS5

    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...

  • Episode #76

    Ep76: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Steve Bustin & John Williams

    Aug 3, 20261h 32mS5

    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...

  • Episode #19

    Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 19 Recap

    Jul 29, 20261h 6mS6

    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...

  • Episode #75

    Ep75: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Joshua Sparkes

    Jul 27, 20261h 43mS5

    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...

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