As gardeners, we all have plants we love to hate – think aucubas or heathers. And in winter, especially, it seems that these common but unpopular plants play a really important role in our gardens, adding structure, berries, or cheery variegated leaves when we need it most. So today, we’re addressing the overlooked. We’re giving mahonias a well-deserved second chance. We’re revisiting houseplants, which may or may be looking worse for wear after the chaotic holiday season. And finally, we’re taking a look at the work The Glasshouse, a nursery in Kent, does to give women in prison a fresh start. 

Presenter: Gareth Richards

Contributors: Jack Aldridge, Tony Le-Britton, The Glasshouse Team

Contact us at podcasts@rhs.org.uk

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Mahonia

Not Another Jungle: Comprehensive Care for Extraordinary Houseplants

Growing hope and houseplants in prison

The Glasshouse