Gardening

About Gardening

🪴 Want personalized gardening advice? Chat with Nigel here — you can show me photos of your plants, ask me anything about your garden, and we'll sort it out together. Whether it's a droopy fern or a dream allotment plan, I'm here for it. This podcast explores the health benefits of gardening, from stress relief to improved physical fitness and community connections. Discover why gardening is a transformative journey for well-being. Brought to you by "Quiet Please." Subscribe for more insightful content! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 🪴 Want personalized gardening advice? Chat with Nigel here — you can show me photos of your plants, ask me anything about your garden, and we'll sort it out together. Whether it's a droopy fern or a dream allotment plan, I'm here for it.

Publisher

Inception Point AI

Category

arts · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Feb 2024

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

164 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   October Garden Guide: Prepare Your Garden for Winter and Plant Spring Bulbs and Garlic

   # October Garden Prep: Bulbs, Garlic & Giving Back | Nigel Thistledown's Gardening Tips Join Nigel Thistledown for your essential autumn gardening guide, packed with practical tips to prepare your garden for winter while celebrating the community impact of dedicated gardeners. **In this episode, discover:** 🌱 **Community Impact** – How University of Minnesota Master Gardeners donated over 63,000 pounds of produce to local food shelves in 2025, proving gardening's power beyond the backyard 🍂 **Fall Cleanup Essentials** – Learn the right way to clear diseased leaves and plant debris without contaminating your compost pile, plus how to turn healthy leaves into valuable mulch and leaf mould 🌷 **Bulb Planting 101** – Expert guidance on planting spring-flowering bulbs and tulips at the correct depth and timing for strong root development 🧄 **Garlic Growing Guide** – Step-by-step instructions for planting garlic cloves this autumn for a bountiful summer harvest 🥬 **Extend Your Harvest** – Tips for succession-sowing cool-weather crops like radishes, lettuce, rocket, and spinach using season-extending techniques 🏠 **Protecting Tender Plants** – How to safely transition citrus, cannas, fuchsias, succulents, and geraniums indoors before frost hits 🌳 **Tree & Shrub Planting** – Why autumn is the ideal time for new plantings and how to ensure they survive winter Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this episode delivers actionable advice wrapped in Nigel's signature wit and charm. Perfect for anyone looking to maximize their garden's potential this fall season. **Subscribe now** for more gardening wisdom, seasonal tips, and botanical brilliance from Nigel Thistledown. New episodes released regularly. *A Quiet Please production. Visit quietplease.ai for more content.* --- **Keywords:** fall gardening tips, October garden checklist, planting bulbs autumn, how to plant garlic, winterizing garden, leaf mulch tips, protecting plants from frost, succession planting vegetables, Master Gardeners program, sustainable gardening Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

2. 

   4 Oct 2026

   October Garden Guide: Plant Trees and Shrubs, Harvest Crops Before Frost, and Clear Disease

   # October Gardening Guide: Trees, Harvests & Pollinator-Friendly Tips with Nigel Thistledown Join Nigel Thistledown for an essential October gardening podcast packed with expert seasonal advice for autumn planting, harvesting, and garden maintenance. This episode covers everything you need to prepare your garden for the colder months ahead. **In this episode, learn how to:** - **Plant trees and shrubs successfully in fall** — discover why cooler autumn temperatures reduce transplant stress and how to properly water, mulch, and establish new plantings before winter - **Harvest your last summer crops** — get timing tips for tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, melons, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and winter squash before frost hits, plus proper storage techniques - **Protect tender plants from light frost** using blankets and row covers (with a crucial reminder about morning removal) - **Clean up garden disease** by removing infected leaves and stems from roses, peonies, tomatoes, peppers, and squash to prevent next year's pest and disease problems - **Turn fallen leaves into garden gold** — practical tips for using autumn leaves as mulch, compost material, or leaf mould to improve soil health and support beneficial wildlife - **Support pollinators thoughtfully** by choosing open, pollen-rich flowers and native plant species alongside ornamental varieties - **Explore innovative pest control** with new research on protective fabrics that boost strawberry yields while allowing natural light, rain, and air circulation - **Avoid over-fertilizing** — understand why soil testing matters and how excess nutrients can actually harm plant health and attract pests Whether you're planting for next season, closing out your vegetable garden, or looking for natural ways to support biodiversity, this episode delivers practical, science-backed gardening wisdom with Nigel's signature wit. **Perfect for:** home gardeners, vegetable growers, sustainable gardening enthusiasts, and anyone looking for autumn lawn and garden care tips. Subscribe for more gardening insights from Nigel Thistledown. A Quiet Please production — learn more at quietplease.ai. Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Late Summer Garden Guide: Plant Spring Bulbs, Water Deeply, and Prepare for Winter Success

   # Late September Garden Guide: Bulbs, Pests & Fall Prep Tips 🌷🍂 Join **Nigel Thistledown** in this witty and practical fall gardening episode packed with expert tips to keep your garden thriving as the seasons shift. As September winds down, discover why now is the perfect time to plant spring-flowering bulbs like tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and lilies—plus essential guidance on watering trees and shrubs before winter sets in. This episode covers: 🌼 **Autumn flower highlights** – dahlias, pansies, and seasonal color from Missouri Extension reports 🌱 **Bulb planting basics** – proper depth, drainage, and orientation for spring blooms 💧 **Fall watering strategies** – why deep, infrequent watering beats daily sprinkling for trees, shrubs, and new perennials 🪵 **Mulching tips** – conserve moisture and suppress weeds without smothering trunks or crowns 🐛 **Pest alert** – allium leafminer emergence in Pennsylvania and how to protect onions, garlic, leeks, and chives 🍅 **Vegetable garden pest control** – spotting aphids, spider mites, squash vine borers, and tomato hornworms (and how to treat them safely for pollinators) 🌾 **Perennial care** – dividing crowded plants, lawn repair, and pulling weeds after rain for easier removal 🍃 **Winter garden interest** – why leaving seed heads standing benefits birds and adds natural beauty Delivered with Nigel’s signature dry humor and horticultural wisdom, this episode proves that fall isn’t the end of the gardening season—it’s the beginning of next year’s success. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you'll walk away with actionable tips to protect your plants, outsmart pests, and set your garden up for a spectacular spring. **Perfect for:** home gardeners, plant lovers, landscaping enthusiasts, and anyone looking for seasonal gardening advice with a touch of British charm. 🎧 Subscribe now for weekly gardening wisdom from Nigel Thistledown. *A Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai* Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

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Apple Podcasts (US)

1.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

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94

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

49

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