World Radio Switzerland

Dig It! Cultivating an eco-friendly garden

Hester Macdonald — Fri, 15 May 2009 12:40:00 UT

Organic gardening is becoming more and more popular. As it has matured from its protest movement roots, much of the theory and practice of organic gardening have moved into the mainstream. If you’ve been wanting to join the movement and “green up” your gardening practices but don’t really know where to start, Hester MacDonald has answers to the most common questions she receives from listeners, with prescriptions ranging in complexity and eco-friendliness:

more WRS coverage on environment

Green summer outings

Hester Macdonald — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:35:00 UT

Two fun summer outings with a garden theme.

Growing beautiful bellflowers

Hester Macdonald — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:06:03 UT

DigIt! looks at garden-hardy campanulas and all the places you could plant them in your garden.

Plenty of poppies

Hester Macdonald — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:00:05 UT

There are a terrific number of different poppy varieties available right now. Hester shares her favourites.

Garden jobs for June

Hester Macdonald — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:50:00 UT

Dig It! Jobs for June

Garden doctor is in

Hester Macdonald — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:50:00 UT

Every first Thursday of the month, Dig It! becomes a doctor’s waiting room for sick plants. Call in or e-mail your questions and we’ll do our best to answer them!

Best blooms in Chelsea

Hester Macdonald — Fri, 30 May 2008 09:18:15 UT

Dig It! brings you a roundup of the best of the 2008 Chelsea Flower Show

Vegetables for beginners, part 4

Hester Macdonald — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:59:07 UT

This is the last week of our series, and we’re tackling peas and beans.

Vegetables for beginners, part 3

Hester Macdonald — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:55:00 UT

Now that the Saints de Glaces have gone by it’s probably safe to put out all the frost-sensitive vegetables in your garden. This group includes tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines and peppers.

Plant events in the region

Hester Macdonald — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:06:24 UT

The best garden events locally and further afield, and a reminder about Mother’s Day in Switzerland and the U.S.

Garden Doctor is here to help

Hester Macdonald — Thu, 01 May 2008 07:59:03 UT

This week we look at moss in the lawn, when to cut your hedges, plant suggestions and where to get a good garden fork.

Ornament is crime? Sculptures and statues in your garden

Hester Macdonald — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:50:00 UT

Statues, sculptures, pots, armillary shperes and lots more — even some gnomes.

Leafy and green, fresh from the garden

Hester Macdonald — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:58:23 UT

We’re tackling salad and leaf vegetables in the second installation of our Vegetables for Beginners series.

Garden Doctor is in

Hester Macdonald — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:59:12 UT

Today’s patients include rhododenrons, cathedral bells, agapanthus and comfrey.

Vegetables for beginners

Hester Macdonald — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:49:00 UT

A beginners guide to growing you own veggies and a spotlight on one of the best for beginners: potatoes