Pots & Trowels Gardening Videos
Practical, seasonal gardening advice for UK gardeners, delivered as both quick how-to videos and in-depth podcast discussions with a team of experts.
A dual-format gardening channel for the hands-on UK gardener. It offers short, single-topic videos where host Martin Fish demonstrates a specific task, like how to mulch mow or protect plants in a heatwave. This is complemented by a longer, weekly podcast where Martin, Jill, and Sean discuss timely topics, answer listener questions on pests and pruning, and interview guests from the UK's gardening world.
“The show's strength is its blend of formats: quick, practical video tutorials for visual learners and a relaxed, multi-host audio podcast for those seeking conversation and community. This is all anchored by Martin Fish's extensive, high-level experience with the RHS and decades of professional practice.”
Who hosts this show
Pots & Trowels is hosted by Martin Fish, a professional horticulturist with over 45 years of experience, alongside video producer Sean Riley and Martin's wife, Jill Fish. Martin is a senior Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) judge and a long-time gardening writer for publications like Garden News and Kitchen Garden Magazine. The team, who previously worked together on BBC productions, shares practical, seasonal gardening advice through weekly videos and a conversational podcast.
Credentials & credits
- Gardener & Horticulturist (45+ years experience)
- Senior RHS Judge
- Columnist for Garden News, Kitchen Garden Magazine & Dalesman Magazine
- Former Head Gardener at Rufford Abbey
- Former Show Director for Harrogate Flower Shows
- Studied horticulture at Brackenhurst College and Merrist Wood College
Other ventures
- The Potting Shed (Live talks and Q&As at flower shows)
- Regular contributor to BBC Radio Lincolnshire
- Opens personal garden for the National Garden Scheme (NGS)
- Works with brands like Cobra Garden as a horticultural advisor
- Council member for the Yorkshire Agricultural Society
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01Gardening in a Heatwave (short version) - Pots & TrowelsJun 26, 2026 · 3 min
- 02Gardening in a Heat Wave - Pots & TrowelsJun 25, 2026 · 4 min
- 03
- 04Mulch Mowing - the Short Version! - Pots & TrowelsJun 19, 2026 · 4 min
- 05How to Mulch Mow for a Greener Lawn - Pots & TrowelsJun 18, 2026 · 6 min
- 06
Notable episodes
- 01Pests and Diseases (Box Blight, Lupin Aphid) and Asparagus Directive! - Guests from Scone Palace
This episode showcases the full podcast format, including multiple hosts, listener questions, interviews with multiple guests, and seasonal advice.
- 02Gardening in a Heat Wave - Pots & Trowels
A perfect example of the short, practical video format, where Martin Fish provides timely, actionable tips for a common gardening challenge.
- 03100th Episode! Reclaiming the Chrysanthemum, Dahlia Just from Seed & Screening Options?
A milestone episode celebrating the show's success, featuring listener questions and guest interviews, indicating the show's longevity and community engagement.
What you'll be asked on this show
The short videos are direct-to-camera demonstrations filmed by Martin in his own garden, offering clear, step-by-step instructions. The podcast is a relaxed, three-person conversation between Martin, Jill, and Sean, often featuring remote interviews with experts and a recurring 'jobs for the week' segment. The tone is knowledgeable, friendly, and firmly grounded in the realities of the British gardening season.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
- “How did you first get into gardening?”
- “What have you enjoyed most about [a specific garden show or event]?”
- “Is your publication available in shops or by subscription only?”
- “A listener is asking to identify a pest on their plant, what could it be?”
- “Should a listener be worried about what looks like blight on their hedge?”
- “Can you separate seedlings that have germinated two per cell?”
- “Should I chop the top off a fruit tree that has grown at a strange angle?”
Signature segments
- · Martin's jobs for the week
- · Listener Q&A segment
- · Interviews with gardening experts
- · Jill's recipes for garden produce
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically fellow gardening professionals from the UK, including magazine editors (MT O'Donnell, 'Scotland Grows'), TV presenters (Calum and George Anderson, 'Beechgrove'), and horticultural directors (Andrew Tokely, Kings' Seeds).
- MT O'Donnellon Pests and Diseases (Box Blight, Lupin Aphid) and Asparagus Directive! -& Guests from Scone Palace
- Calum (from TV's Beechgrove)on Pests and Diseases (Box Blight, Lupin Aphid) and Asparagus Directive! -& Guests from Scone Palace
- George Anderson (from TV's Beechgrove)on Pests and Diseases (Box Blight, Lupin Aphid) and Asparagus Directive! -& Guests from Scone Palace
- Mark Laneon From Coriander to Space! BBC Gardener Mark Lane on Xeriscaping & The Future of Gardens
- Andrew Tokelyon Kings Seeds Sweet Pea Fields, Lawn Laughter & June Drop
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show is sponsored by UK-based, garden-centric companies, including seed suppliers (Kings Seeds), tool manufacturers (Cobra Garden), and sustainable plant food producers (PlantGrow). They often provide a discount code for listeners.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Pots & Trowels?
- The main hosts are Martin Fish, a professional horticulturist; his wife Jill Fish, who also contributes recipes; and videographer Sean Riley.
- What is the format of the show?
- Pots & Trowels has two formats: short, practical 'how-to' videos released weekly on YouTube, and a longer, conversational weekly audio podcast that includes interviews and listener Q&As.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast and YouTube channel are actively releasing new episodes on a weekly basis.
- Who is Martin Fish?
- Martin Fish is a professional gardener and horticulturist with over 45 years of experience. He is a senior judge for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), a broadcaster, and writes for several major UK gardening magazines.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and the video versions are on the Pots & Trowels YouTube channel.
- How can I ask the hosts a gardening question?
- The show encourages listeners to submit questions via their website (potsandtrowels.com), email, or by commenting on their YouTube or social media pages.
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- [01]Official Websitepotsandtrowels.com
- [02]Martin Fish - Official Biomartinfish.com
- [03]Pots & Trowels - Martin Fishmartinfish.com
- [04]Martin Fish - Horticulture Credentialsmartinfish.com
- [05]Pots & Trowels The Gardening Podcast on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [06]Pots & Trowels YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [07]Broadcaster Martin Fish On His Commitment To Educating And Inspiring New Gardenershorticulture.co.uk
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