Heatwaves, houseplant hacks, hot new hostas, and more!
5/28/202632 min
As the UK experiences some of the hottest May weather on record, we share practical tips for helping your garden cope during heatwaves. And if the soaring temperatures have you seeking shade indoors, we’ll hear from houseplant experts about their favourite indoor plants and their advice for tackling common houseplant problems. We also catch up with Chris Potts from Sienna Hostas to discover a breakthrough in hosta breeding that has produced the first truly red-leaved cultivar Hosta RED NINJA in the genus. And with the warm weather set to continue, why not visit an RHS Garden this weekend? We head to RHS Garden Bridgewater, where curator Tracy Snell tells us more about the transformation of this remarkable historic garden as it celebrates its fifth birthday this month. Plus a tribute to horticultural legend Matt Biggs, who sadly died last week. Host: Gareth Richards Contributors: Natalia (Conservatory Archives), John (Hugo & Green), Alice (Botanica Studios), Chris Potts (Sienna Hosta), Tracy Snell, Tim Upson
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First 90 secondsNatalia· Guest0:00
[birds chirping] Hello, garden lovers. Did you know RHS members can now refer a friend and get rewarded? It's simple. If you're an RHS member, just invite a friend or family member to join. When they sign up, you'll both receive a £10 voucher for RHS plants, £10 for you, £10 for them. [birds chirping] RHS members enjoy unlimited visits to five RHS gardens, access to over 230 partner gardens, discounted RHS flower show tickets, The Garden Magazine, and personalized gardening advice. [birds chirping] Share the joy of gardening and start earning rewards today. Visit rhs.org.uk/refer to get started.
Gareth Richards· Host0:42
[birds chirping] [upbeat music] Spring hasn't so much slipped into summer as burst headlong into it. Bank Holiday weekend arrived with blazing sunshine, soaring temperatures, and gardens everywhere suddenly exploding into life. But with all this warmth and light comes a few important jobs to help plants cope with the sudden heat. Watering is the main thing, and there are two really good principles to keep in mind. Keep it early and keep it low. So keeping it early means water early in the day. The RHS did some studies a few years ago, and actually, if you water in the morning, it's way more efficient and way better for your plants than if you water in the evening. This is because if you water in the morning, the plants are gonna be able