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Gardening with the RHS

Spring in Full Swing

Gardening with the RHS

Royal Horticultural Society

Home & Garden, Leisure, Hobbies

4.4654 Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Spring is stretching its limbs, and the garden is stirring to life. As the days grow longer and begin to warm, there’s a tangible energy in the air – a heady mix of birdsong, budding leaves, and the unmistakable scent of fresh soil and blossoms. This week horticulturist Liz Mooney will be sharing her expert tips on getting the best from beetroot, turnips and parsnips – perfect for anyone looking to grow a productive plot from the ground up. The RHS Gardening Advice Team will also be joining us to answer your most frequently asked questions this month, and Elizabeth Medal of Honour winner Clare Hermans will be sharing her enduring fascination with Madagascan orchids and the stories behind these rare and remarkable plants. Host: Gareth Richards Contributors: Liz Mooney, James Lawrence, Chris Taylor, Nick Turrell, Clare Hermans Links: Previous episode on growing potatoes with Liz Mooney Previous episode on growing tomatoes with Liz Mooney RHS Gardening Advice

Transcript

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0:00.0

Get your tickets for the greatest show in Earth at an RHS garden near you.

0:06.4

Where nature puts on an unforgettable performance of colour and fragrance to delight your senses.

0:13.2

Inspire your gardening adventures and entertain your own little stars.

0:17.4

Race you, let's go.

0:19.5

Catch Springs finest scenes while you can at an RHS garden near you.

0:24.0

Book tickets online for discounts, plus under fives go free and under 16s of five pounds.

0:35.3

Spring is stretching its limbs and the garden is stirring into life.

0:39.3

As the days grow longer and the air begins to warm, there's a tangible energy to it.

0:44.3

There's a heady mix of birdsong, budding leaves and the unmistakable scent of fresh soil and blossoms.

0:51.3

April carries that beautiful blend of anticipation and gentle chaos, where every corner

0:57.8

of the garden whispers of what's to come. In the ornamental garden, it's time to think upwards.

1:04.5

Now is the perfect moment to sow annual climbers like the bright and breezy canary creeper,

1:08.9

which is related to nasturtiums, or the fiery-hued Spanish flag, Ipamoia, Labarta,

1:14.6

which is perfect for adding vertical interest to walls, trellises and containers later in the summer.

1:19.6

For a more naturalistic look, sprinkle some cosmos or field poppies directly into any border gaps,

1:24.6

and their delicate blooms will bring you effortless charm.

1:29.4

Meanwhile, some are flowering bulbs and corms like Eukomis, gladiolis and friegers,

1:33.4

can be potted up now, as Guy mentioned in the podcast the other week,

1:37.1

and placed outside once the risk of the frost is fully passed.

1:40.7

It's all about setting the stage for a glorious display later in the season.

1:45.0

And on the veg front, April marks the moment to start sewing crops directly into the soil.

1:50.0

Hardy storewards like beetroot, carrots, turnips and radishes can all go in now,

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