Dobbies Garden Centres, explores gardening for beginners in the second instalment from its podcast series.
The podcast series was launched to support National Gardening Week and is devoted to all things to do with plants and gardening, providing inspiration and handy tips for seasoned gardeners and novices alike.
In the second episode, host, talented writer and gardener, Louise Midgley is joined by Dobbies’ resident gardening expert, Louise Golden, to discuss gardening for beginners. The pair review everything from what tools and essentials you need to get started, easy plants to grow and care for now, top tips on maintaining your hard work and how to be more adventurous in the garden.
Graeme Jenkins, CEO at Dobbies, said: “Spring is an excellent time to be in the garden and we’re delighted that our gardening podcast has been well received.
“Whether you are a keen gardener or just getting started, we’ve got something for everyone, and we hope it inspires listeners to get gardening.”
In the first episode, host Louise Midgley was joined by Dobbies’ very own horticulture expert, Marcus Eyles, discussing the best things to do in your garden this spring, covering beds and borders, lawn maintenance, the best produce to plant and grow now, and tips on how to prepare your garden for the summer ahead.
Marcus will be hosting a Facebook Live Q&A on Saturday 9 May, 11:00-11:30, and another on Wednesday 13 May, 12:30-13:00. On Saturday he will demonstrate potting on seedlings and planting in raised beds, and on Wednesday he will explore planting garden herbs. Questions are invited from those who tune in.
Dobbies’ podcast series is available to listen to and download now via iTunes and Spotify: https://www.dobbies.com/content/podcast.html
The Facebook Live will take place on the Dobbies’ Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DobbiesGC
For more information visit dobbies.com.