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From the Archive: Microclimate
Kathy Clugston delves into the GQT archive to explore the mysteries of microclimates.
21 Aug 2026,·42 mins
Dr Alex George: A Hairdryer in Every Room
Dilly finds out why hairdryers make Dr Alex George feel calm.
25 Aug 2026,·23 mins
Growing lavender, success with agapanthus and healing through gardening
Gardening inspiration for summer with David Maxwell and his expert guests.
22 Aug 2026,·57 mins
Garden advice from Sarah Major & Sarah Johnson
25 Aug 2026,·40 mins
How heatwaves are affecting our gardens
The impact of the long, hot summer on plants in our gardens.
21 Aug 2026,·27 mins
Sheds
A boy scout assembles parts for the nuclear reactor he’s building in his mother’s shed.
22 Oct 2024,·27 mins
Daniel Jenkins Jones yn cyflwyno
Daniel Jenkins Jones sydd yn sedd Gerallt Pennant yn trafod natur a bywyd gwyllt.
22 Aug 2026,·58 mins
Countryside Extra: The End of an Era
Matthew and Chris present the final BBC edition of their countryside programme.
03 Sep 2023,·77 mins
5. Stones
A useful and engaging guide to the wildlife of garden walls and stones.
05 Aug 2013,·15 mins
A message from Terry
Some sad news to share with you, our Plotcast community
25 Jul 2025,·1 min
A tribute to Joe Maiden
Tim Crowther and friends present a special programme paying tribute to Joe Maiden.
20 Sep 2015,·180 mins
Garden designer James Wong asks if British gardening is stuck in the past.
16 Sep 2016,·30 mins
John Grindrod considers past efforts to improve housing space standards.
18 Feb 2019,·28 mins
Robert Elms charts the history, ideology and culture of squatting.
22 Nov 2011,·40 mins
BBC Wales' Political Editor tells the story of her one-woman battle with textile moths.
30 Nov 2019,·14 mins
Professor Trevor Cox explores the world of sonic design applied to our outdoor spaces
27 Jun 2011,·30 mins
