Talking Heads - a Gardening Podcast

Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker

Topics: Home & Garden

No. 131 in LeisureNew

Follow professional gardeners Saul Walker and Lucy Chamberlain as they reveal exactly what it’s like to be horticulturists in the diverse and exciting world of gardening . Lucy and Saul have 40 years of gardening experience between them and it soon became clear to them both that this fulfilling vocation can be incredibly diverse, occasionally challenging and hugely rewarding. On the podcast they regularly discuss horticultural topics close to their hearts and give you an insight into their lives as gardeners. If you wish to support the podcast you can via our BuyMeACoffee page - just click the link at the end of the podcast description or the donate button found at the bottom of this page.

Latest episodeEp. 328 - As Storm Austen and Boelo subside, Lucy and Saul reflect on how the gardeners are ever more in the laps of the weather gods, and how adapation will be a key part of our gardening future, and also reflect on the untimely death of Richard Baines.November 1, 2026 · 36 min

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1. Ep. 328 - As Storm Austen and Boelo subside, Lucy and Saul reflect on how the gardeners are ever more in the laps of the weather gods, and how adapation will be a key part of our gardening future, and also reflect on the untimely death of Richard Baines.November 1, 2026 · 36 min
2. Ep. 327 - In this week's episode, Lucy pays tribute to garden writer Ruth Hayes, who sadly passed away in September. She also talks about storm Austen and what gardening tasks this is prompting her to completeOctober 24, 2026 · 22 min
3. Ep. 326 - Rain, rain, come to Essex - where squirrels, walnuts and peaches are in abundance. Whilst Saul's beloved Devon has had some welcome autumn rain, Lucy is still much in need of it in North EssexOctober 17, 2026 · 33 min
4. Ep. 325 - The #TalkingHeads podcast is a bit at 6s and 7s at the moment, so bear with us, and in the meantime a little catch-up with Saul and some Apple(y) action!October 12, 2026 · 22 min
5. Ep. 324 - Finally two #TalkingHeads in the same room - as September brings a little (if not busy) normality back to Saul and Lucy's gardening lives...September 26, 2026 · 34 min
6. Ep. 323 - What exactly has Saul been up to while away from Talking Heads land - well dashing across most of the Southern Counties of Britain enjoying his gardening life it seems.September 20, 2026 · 31 min
7. Ep. 322 - It's the BBC Gardeners' World Fair at Audley End! Lucy has been busy putting a border together with De-Graft Mensah for the Make a Metre Matter campaign - so listen in to get a behind the scenes talk about its conceptSeptember 15, 2026 · 30 min
8. Ep. 321 - Last week we talked about the issues in the present, well this episode is about the solutions for the future in gardening - Lucy 'Nostradamus' Chamberlain looks into her crystal ball....August 29, 2026 · 40 min
9. Ep. 320 - This episode is thoughtfully entitled 'The acceptance of late summer garden glumness' - but, Saul and Lucy promise it will lift your spirits and get your grey matter whirring...August 22, 2026 · 34 min
10. Ep. 319 - Saul is solo this week, as again he is on his travels this time to Norfolk with the RHS Tender Ornamental Expert Group visiting Felbrigg Hall (NT) and East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens - where there maybe a Hedychium Trial going on :)August 16, 2026 · 31 min

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