Episodes
Hester explores using plants for dyes and paints
Extend summer gardens: deadhead, prune, water, mulch, sow, and add colour.
Terrariums, tips, and trends with Hester and Katt - your guide to lush, low-maintenance houseplants.
Growing cocktail ingredients in small spaces.
We explore how gardens of all sizes - from balconies to large plots - can support biodiversity; pollinators, earthworms, hedgehogs and more
Learn sustainable gardening tips: reduce, reuse, recycle, eco-friendly practices, and creative solutions for a greener garden.
Discover how plants improve air quality, digestion, blood flow, and health.
Hester talks about getting ahead in the garden now with bulbs, seeds and planning the veggie garden
Hester looks at gifts you can make from your garden, as well as great ideas to give to those who love gardens
Small plants for small spaces
When it comes to fencing off your boundary, Hester has some interesting alternatives to the recently banned laurel
The Swiss government has just banned some plants. Here's what to do if you have them in your garden...
Roses are blooming beautiful. Hester shares her top tips to go see them in full bloom and grow your own.
Hester challenges us to rethink our definition of a weed, where possible.
Gardening can turn out to be surprisingly expensive quite quickly sometimes, but not if you follow Hester's tips
If you fancy living off the land and growing your own veggies, Hester's got you covered
They're far from native in Switzerland, but we love to grow them. Hester trouble-shoots some of the common issues with citrus plants.
On those grey days, Hester brings some sunshine into our homes
Ideal Secret Santa gifts, the best books, and virtual gifts like subscriptions, Hester has you covered this Christmas...
Hester looks at some of the most common questions she gets about "problem plants"
If you want to grow fruit without acres of land, Hester shares her top tips, even on a balcony.
Hester's here to save our plants and keep our gardens colourful throughout Autumn
Hester explains what plants will be happier outside now for a few months
Hester takes us back to basics and helps with some inspiration
Hester answers your questions about herbs
Hester shares her tips on making the best of small spaces
Troubleshooting and deciding on what’s best for you; from worm composters to Bokashi fermentation.
Are we overwatering, underwatering, or is something more sinister afoot?
Hester suggests tools, books, and event tickets that would make great gifts for gardeners
Hester Macdonald explains...