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BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

How to make brilliant plant combinations, with Jamie Butterworth

BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

Immediate Media

Nature, Home & Garden, Science, Leisure

4.4647 Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2026

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Join plantsman and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Jamie Butterworth to discover how to create inspiring, accessible plant combinations that add structure, seasonal interest, and biodiversity Using his “plant recipe” approach to keep designs straightforward with repeated plants and including trees or clipped shrubs for structure, Jamie's key advice for beginners is to get the soil right by adding organic matter and keep gardening joyful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:03.7

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0:11.2

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

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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

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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.

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you slow down,

0:55.0

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

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