Scotland Grows Show

About Scotland Grows Show

The Scotland Grows Show celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, picking up their tips and stories along the way.

Publisher

Scotland Grows

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Apr 2023

Latest episode

3 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

98 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Apr 2026

   Scotland Grows Show S11 E6: Following Her Joy: Horticulture Learner of the Year, Sarah Forbes

   "You can teach skill, but you can't teach passion." M.T O'Donnell chats to Sarah Forbes in this episode, winner of the ALBAS Horticulture Learner of the Year, who traded the corporate world for muddy boots and the historic gardens at Stirling Castle. Discover how a chance apprenticeship changed her life, leading her to literally ground herself every day by connecting with nature and Scottish history at one of Scotland’s most iconic sites. From secret gardens and wild winds to the soul-soothing power of nature, she shares her journey and the importance of following joy in a lifelong learning career. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, thinking about a career change, or simply love stories about nature thriving in unexpected places, Sarah’s story is sure to inspire and delight...welcome to the Scotland Grows Show! -------------------------------------------- The Scotland Grows Show is the podcast which celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening, as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, and pick up tips and stories along the way. Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows Magazine celebrates Scottish gardening, and drops into your inbox or letterbox 4 times a year. If you would like to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com. -------------------------------------------- This series of the Scotland Grows Show is sponsored by Dedicate a Tree, a special opportunity from the National Trust for Scotland to help breathe new life into Scotland’s woodlands. You can dedicate a tree from £7.50 and choose from three planting projects happening across places in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. They’ll send you a certificate and information leaflet, as well as regular updates about the progress of your chosen woodland project, and your tree dedication can be shared on their virtual woodland. Whether you dedicate a tree for yourself or for a loved one, in celebration or in memory, you’ll help nurture and protect Scotland’s wonderful woodlands for generations to come. Dedicate a tree today at nts.org.uk/trees

2. 

   20 Mar 2026

   Scotland Grows Show S11 E5: A Celebration of Hellebores at Kirklands with Peter and Gill Hart

   "Hellebores cope with the Scottish weather really, really well. Scottish gardening is different, particularly with the late frosts, but hellebores are robust.” Step into the enchanting world of Kirklands with passionate gardeners Peter and Gill Hart for ‘A Celebration of Hellebores’ as we discover what makes these jewel-like winter blooms a Scottish garden essential. From their incredible resilience to the dazzling diversity that brings early-season colour to even the toughest of spots, we showcase the new Scottish Hellebore Festival in Fife. The joy doesn’t stop though with the thousands of hellebores at Kirklands, this episode digs into how the garden has blossomed over nearly five decades, overflowing with snowdrops, rhododendrons, candelabra primulas, and wild orchids. Pick up tips on easy spring planting for a Scottish garden, composting joys, and how to encourage your garden to thrive, whatever the weather. Get ready to meet two gardeners whose story proves that with passion, perseverance, and a little obsession, you can create something truly magical — one season at a time. Kirklands is open on 22nd and 23rd March 2026 between 2-4.30pm under Scotland’s Garden Scheme for ‘A Celebration of Hellebores’. Kirklands House, Bridge St, Saline, Fife KY12 9TS. https://kirklandsgarden.co.uk/ -------------------------------------------- The Scotland Grows Show is the podcast which celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening, as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, and pick up tips and stories along the way. Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows Magazine celebrates Scottish gardening, and drops into your inbox or letterbox 4 times a year. If you would like to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com. -------------------------------------------- This series of the Scotland Grows Show is sponsored by Dedicate a Tree, a special opportunity from the National Trust for Scotland to help breathe new life into Scotland’s woodlands. You can dedicate a tree from £7.50 and choose from three planting projects happening across places in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. They’ll send you a certificate and information leaflet, as well as regular updates about the progress of your chosen woodland project, and your tree dedication can be shared on their virtual woodland. Whether you dedicate a tree for yourself or for a loved one, in celebration or in memory, you’ll help nurture and protect Scotland’s wonderful woodlands for generations to come. Dedicate a tree today at nts.org.uk/trees

3. 

   7 Feb 2026

   Scotland Grows Show S11 E4: Gardening on Skye's Wild Edge with Úna Treanor

   Join us on the Scotland Grows Show as M.T. O'Donnell sits down with Una Treanor, Head Gardener at the historic Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye. From battling relentless rain and storm-force winds to cultivating resilient gardens in one of Scotland’s most dramatic climates, Una shares her honest insights and hard-won gardening wisdom. Discover the real challenges — and unexpected joys — of gardening on Skye, from managing invasive rhododendrons to nurturing world-class snowdrop displays that draw locals and visitors alike each spring. Find out how Una is future-proofing the castle’s gardens against climate change, and pick up clever advice for your own windswept patch, wherever you garden. Whether you're an avid gardener or simply in search of a bit of green inspiration, this episode is packed with practical tips and a reminder that sometimes, the best gardens are born from resilience and creativity. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at one of Scotland’s most picturesque garden landscapes! -------------------------------------------- The Scotland Grows Show is the podcast which celebrates everything that is good in Scottish gardening, as we join gardeners around the country to find out what grows well where they are, and pick up tips and stories along the way. Be sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when new episodes are published. Scotland Grows Magazine celebrates Scottish gardening, and drops into your inbox 6 times a year. If you would like to receive a copy, just follow this LINK. You can follow Scotland Grows on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, we'd love to have your company there! And of course, you can always find your share of gardening goodness on our website at scotlandgrowsmagazine.com. -------------------------------------------- This series of the Scotland Grows Show is sponsored by Dedicate a Tree, a special opportunity from the National Trust for Scotland to help breathe new life into Scotland’s woodlands. You can dedicate a tree from £7.50 and choose from three planting projects happening across places in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. They’ll send you a certificate and information leaflet, as well as regular updates about the progress of your chosen woodland project, and your tree dedication can be shared on their virtual woodland. Whether you dedicate a tree for yourself or for a loved one, in celebration or in memory, you’ll help nurture and protect Scotland’s wonderful woodlands for generations to come. Dedicate a tree today at nts.org.uk/trees

Who has been a guest on Scotland Grows Show

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Andy Peasgood
• Craig Cameron
• Kate White

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

33

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

85