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BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

Growing with the seasons, with Lia Leendertz

BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

Immediate Media

Nature, Home & Garden, Science, Leisure

4.4647 Ratings

🗓️ 24 March 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

Reconnect with the natural world and the turning of the seasons this growing year with Almanac author Lia Leendertz. Discover seasonal gardening advice linked to nature’s rhythm and the myriad things we can look forward to over the coming months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

This podcast is brought to you by Bon Mammon Madeline's.

0:03.7

When you finish tidying your flower borders and planting your summer pots, it's time to treat yourself to a delicious Madeline moment.

0:11.2

Settle down with a cup of tea and a delicate little Madeleine to admire your handiwork.

0:16.1

Whether you prefer the classic or butter, lemon or chocolate maddleins, they're all individually wrapped and ideal

0:22.0

for taking out in the garden or making and serving a picture perfect Easter afternoon tea.

0:28.1

This episode is sponsored by Paws, the monthly Mindfulness Craftbox from the Mental Health

0:33.4

charity Mind. We often talk about the mental health benefits of gardening, caring for plants,

0:38.6

draws us outdoors, into natural light and fresh air. With our hands in the soil and our attention

0:43.5

on the world around us, the gentle movements of gardening can ease stress and lift our mood.

0:48.7

Pause is Mind's craft subscription box. Each month, you'll receive a crafting activity designed to help

0:53.9

you slow down,

0:55.0

get creative and be present. From just £8 per month, you can enjoy pause on your own,

1:00.8

share the activity with friends or family, or gift a subscription to someone who needs a reset.

1:05.9

Mind is dedicated to ensuring everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets a support they need by providing vital information and services.

1:13.9

So while you're doing something good for your own well-being, you're helping others too.

1:18.4

Search, pause for mind and start your subscription today.

1:22.7

Like gardening, getting started on anything can be daunting.

1:26.3

What to sow this year, when to start,

1:28.4

do I have space and do I have time? And will anything grow anyway with our unpredictable climate?

1:34.0

Sometimes it can feel overwhelming. And the doubt and uncertainty can make it hard to begin,

1:38.8

and it's similar when starting a new business. It helps to have support. For gardening,

1:43.8

we're here to help. And for a new business, it helps to have support. For gardening, we're here to help. And for a new

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