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Stories from the GardenAuthor: Dr. Allan Armitage
Gardening is not brain surgery or rocket science. There is so much more to our gardens than compost and digging holes. The plants we garden with are story machines, each begging to be heard. Each week, sit back and listen to award-winning author and internationally acclaimed horticulturist Dr Allan Armitage as he talks about the rest of the story. For example, was there really someone called Joe Pye, and how did the poppy become the flower of remembrance? Find a little time in your day for some storytelling to fire up your curiosity and learn something interesting to share with others. Language: en Genres: Home & Garden, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Dr. A's Top Picks for the Garden: Dahlias
Episode 32
Friday, 7 November, 2025
Everybody loves dahlias — in the garden, in a vase, or as a gift to a friend. But as Dr. Allan Armitage reminds us, these showstoppers aren’t always the easiest plants to please. In this colorful episode, Dr. A dives into the world of dahlias: how to start them from tubers, the best ways to get an early bloom, and what to do when winter rolls around.From the big, bold “show dahlias” that knock your socks off to the compact pot varieties brightening up garden centers, you’ll discover which types work best in your climate and how to keep them thriving year after year.
