Episodes
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
63: Allotment gardening in UK and NL part 1
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
100% English episode!
We're talking about past, present and future of allotment gardening in the UK and The Netherlands.
What are similarities and differences, according to our UK podcast colleague Richard and 2 Dutch allotment holders?
And we take a visit to Saskia's garden in garden park 'Ons Buiten'.
Part 2 will be online on December 26, 2019.
As always, you'll find more information in the shownote.
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
54: Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
100% English episode!
Visit to Glasgow Botanic Gardens on a hot summer's day.
The gardens have no entrance fee. Does this mean it's an ordinary public park without the usual Latin plant names?
As always, you'll find more information in the shownote.
Read also our blog: Botanical gardens: interesting for wildlife-friendly gardeners?
Thursday May 23, 2019
46: New Dutch garden show Gardenista
Thursday May 23, 2019
Thursday May 23, 2019
100% English episode!
It's Chelsea Flower Show now. OK. But here in The Netherlands a brand new garden show was born last week: Gardenista. Come and listen!
As always, you'll find more information in the shownote
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
32: Ryton Organic Gardens part 2
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
100% English episode!
- In part 2 of her walk in Ryton Organic Gardens Ivonne takes you to the allotment, multicultural garden, Heritage Seed Library and the fruit & vegetable garden.
- She pays special attention to Geoff Hamilton and the replica of his Paradise Garden at Ryton.
- Listen also to part 1 of Ivonne's walk!
As always, you'll find more information in the shownote.
The garden's future is uncertain. Please note, the situation in Ryton may have changed when you hear this edition of Discutafel podcast.
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
29: Ryton Organic Gardens part 1
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
100% English episode!
- Garden Organic is a UK organic growing charity. It runs Ryton Organic Gardens near Coventry. Ivonne lets you experience a little bit of her rather hilarious journey to the gardens.
- In part 1 of her walk in the gardens Ivonne takes you to the areas which are dedicated to low maintenance landscaping and keeping your garden healthy.
- Listen also to part 2 of Ivonne's walk!
As always, you'll find more information in the shownote.
Please note: the garden's future is uncertain. The situation in Ryton may have changed when you read this shownote or hear this edition of Discutafel podcast. Recordings at the site were made in June 2018.
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
23: Permaculture origins and Monty's garden talks
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
100% English episode
- Short introduction on permaculture. Who developed this mindset and why? What are main differences with organic agriculture?
- Ivonne looks back at her visit to Gardeners' World Live and shares special 'garden & life' talks by the famous TV presenter Monty Don.
As always, you'll find more information in the shownote.
Thursday Jul 12, 2018
12: Gardeners’ World Live 2018 (deel 2, Discuspecial)
Thursday Jul 12, 2018
Thursday Jul 12, 2018
With English summaries for our international listeners!
Ivonne genoot van Gardeners' World Live 2018, een grote tuinshow in Birmingham (VK). Zij bezocht de show op 14 en 15 juni. Luister naar het tweede deel van haar reportage en commentaar. En geniet mee van een echt Engels tuinfeestje! Deel 1 verscheen op 21 juni 2018.
Zoals altijd vind je meer info en links in de shownote.
In deel 2:
- Sfeerimpressie van Plant Village, Floral Marquee & 'Meal in a barrow'
- Ivonne stelt 3 tv-tuinmannen voor die jij misschien nog niet kent
- Vraaggesprek met Ali Birkett over het project 'Nature of food'
- Carol Klein en haar visie op natuurlijk tuinieren
Verder 2 oproepen. Please contact us!
- Wie is jouw favoriete tuinblogger?
- Discutafel would like to be a member of an international community on eco-friendly gardening or permaculture. How can we cooperate?
Thursday Jun 21, 2018
11: Gardeners' World Live 2018 (deel 1, Discuspecial)
Thursday Jun 21, 2018
Thursday Jun 21, 2018
Ivonne genoot van Gardeners' World Live 2018, een grote tuinshow in Birmingham (VK). Zij bezocht de show op 14 en 15 juni. Luister naar het eerste deel van haar reportage en commentaar. En geniet mee van een echt Engels tuinfeestje! Deel 2 verschijnt binnenkort. Zoals altijd vind je meer info en links in de shownote.
Partly in English. Dutch commentary.
In deel 1:
- dagopening in Gardeners' World Subscribers Club Lounge
- schets van de show
- tuinpraat door o.m. Monty Don en Adam Frost
- reportage over de modeltuinen