Hosted by Sweetpea and Bear · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 172 episodes
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Welcome to Not Just a Garden ! 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 podcast! Just a mother and daughter chewing the fat over Nick, Frances and Adam’s big
Sweetpea and Bear hosts Not Just a Garden, a leisure show with 172 episodes published.
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
This week on our recap of Gardeners' World 2026 episode 10, we get the low down on arachibutyrophobia and discuss the difficulties of peanut butter consumption in the family. We also explore nettle pesto, the impact of u
This week on Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 9 Recap the National Highways press office get in touch to set the record straight regarding The Cockcrow Heathland Bridge near Cobham in Surrey. We also learn about the legend
This week on Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 8 Recap we reminisce about an old episode of Gardeners' World dating way, way back to the middle ages of... 2005. We also find out how many trees Kew lost in 2022, what Zach Gal
This week on our Gardeners' World 2026 recap of episode 7 we have a look at the UK’s first heathlands wildlife bridge and compare it to the The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California, though we struggle to proc
It's Gardeners' World 2026 episode 6 recap time and we take a look at dermatology experiences, the unfeasibly long rye grass root systems, Papua New Guinea toxic birds, the benefits of eating ice-cream, the incredible bi
It's Gardeners' World 2026 episode 5 recap time and this week we have a quick look at Spetchley Park Garden, learn about a highly venomous animal's contribution to Ozempic, the frightening world of kamikaze exploding ant
On this recap of Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 4, we consider how Alla Olkhovska and her family are coping in Kharkiv, given the latest world events and subsequent rising fuel prices. We also delve a little deeper into h
On this recap of Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 3 we challenge Joe Swift's hatred for red robins and channel a more untamed and rugged version alongside a fireworks forsythia in our garden. We also discuss sharks on cocai
It's Gardeners' World 2026 Episode 2 Recap time and with Sweetpea in the middle of 2 days of exams, she watches the show at double speed and is very impressed with just how sprightly Monty is. In this episode we give the
Horticulturist and horticultural therapist Ashley needs little introduction as one of the presenters on Gardeners' World. But not just that, he’s also a member of the DIY SOS team, appears on ITV’s Love your Weekend with
Gardeners' World is back - hurrah - and so are a sleep-deprived Sweetpea and a bemused Bear with an Episode 1 Recap. In this episode we look at the continued success of seed snails, the chicken or egg of Sonic the Hedgeh
Chris was on Gardeners' World 2025 Winter Special Episode 2 when Adam Frost joined him at John Massey's stunning gardens at Ashwood Nurseries near Kingswinford in the West Midlands. On this episode of Chit-Chats, Chris s
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
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