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Presented by gardening writers Jane Perrone & Alys Fowler, the Guardian’s gardening podcast explores different horticultural topics and hands out advice and tips by the bucket load, along with expert interviews and discussions
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I broadcast a 2 hour, Saturday lunchtime radio show in Somerset with Somer Valley FM called Storm in the Valley - boasting expertise knowledge in new and underground music producers/singer songwriters and bands from around the globe. I also do interviews - and here is where I'll load the interview segments from my shows. I call this segment, Picking Up Static. I'll share the interviews for online streaming, sharing and catching up.
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Interviewed: Saturday 4th December 2021 What an incredible pleasure to interview Leila Jane, a Dublin based singer songwriter with a voice to melt your soul. We talk about the music scene in Dublin, Covid 19 and her latest single, "Joe" join me while we delve into the deep reveal behind her hard-hitting concept and the messages behind her songs. A …
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This interview was from July 2020 on my weekly radio show with Somer Valley FM called Storm in the Valley. Enné, an artist, photographer and sensational singer songwriter. We caught up to discuss her appearance on the BBC news, and her latest venture in bringing life back into VME Ltd, a music label!…
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This interview took place in September 2020 on my weekly radio show with Somer Valley FM called Storm in the Valley. Tune in every Saturday 11am-1pm - LIVE! During a worldwide pandemic, I interviewed a series of musicians and music producers on their latest releases and how the process has been affected by the Covid 19 shutdown of recreational gath…
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This interview took place in October 2020 on my weekly radio show with Somer Valley FM called Storm in the Valley. Tune in every Saturday 11am-1pm - LIVE! During a worldwide pandemic, I interviewed a series of musicians and music producers on their latest releases and how the process has been affected by the Covid 19 shutdown of recreational gather…
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Picking Up Static With... Cestra (August 2020)
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22:54This interview took place in September 2020 on my weekly radio show with Somer Valley FM called Storm in the Valley. Tune in every Saturday 11am-1pm - LIVE! I can only describe Cestra as being an invigorating depiction of electro-Sci-fi, with a dystopian twist. She is a total badass, and packs one hell of a voice. We discuss this new music persona …
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Picking Up Static With... Meeking (August 2020)
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22:37This interview took place in August 2020 on my weekly radio show with Somer Valley FM called Storm in the Valley. Tune in every Saturday 11am-1pm - LIVE! Discussing the affects of the Covid 19 virus on the music scene; touring, producing and promoting music has all changed due to the pandemic. Storm in the Valley is a weekly radio show on Somer Val…
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From the plastic-wrapped Phalaenopsis crammed on the shelves of your local supermarket to the vanilla seeds in your ice cream, orchids are one of the biggest and most fascinating plant families. Find out more in our latest podcastBy The Guardian
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A new exhibition of modernist paintings at the Royal Academy of Arts puts plants and gardens at the centre of the showBy The Guardian
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Perennial Vegetables: Sow, Grow, Repeat Winter
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29:23From good king henry to three-cornered leek, there’s a whole new world of tasty, easy to grow perennial vegetables out there for the adventurous gardener to tryBy The Guardian
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What does the NHS have to do with horticulture? We’re finding out in this week’s podcast, as Sow, Grow, Repeat embraces a Guardian-wide special on the NHS.By The Guardian
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Alys Fowler digs into our virtual postbag of gardening questions from listeners and readersBy The Guardian
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Sow, Grow, Repeat: Christmas trees, mistletoe and festive plants
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30:07From mistletoe to Norway spruce and cyclamen to Christmas cactus, Jane Perrone finds out how to make your Christmas plant-filled (and preferably poinsettia-free)By The Guardian
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The best gardening books of 2015: Sow, Grow, Repeat Winter
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32:44Books editor Claire Armitstead and a panel of experts join Jane Perrone to leaf through their favourite books about plants and gardens from the past yearBy The Guardian
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Children in the Garden: Sow, Grow, Repeat Winter
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26:06Are your children handy with a trowel, or do they hate getting their hands in the soil? We talk to the experts to find out how to get children hooked on plantsBy The Guardian
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Succulents are the perfect houseplants: architectural, beautiful and fascinating. These days they’re popping up everywhere, from terrariums to picture frames - but how easy are they to grow?By The Guardian
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Birds in the garden: Sow, Grow, Repeat Autumn
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31:55From robins to ring-necked parakeets, wood pigeons to wrens, gardens are great places to see birds. Find out how to lure more birds to your outdoor spaceBy The Guardian
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Style in the Garden: Sow, Grow, Repeat Autumn
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33:59Big floppy hat and flowery dungarees, or overalls and a beanie hat? This week’s we’re talking about style in the garden. Whatever you choose to wear, it must be practical! But do you care what you look like? How do you balance the practical with the beautiful?By The Guardian
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Green roofs are sprouting up all over the place, but what’s the point of putting plants on top of buildings?By The Guardian
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We snuffle around the garden in search of hedgehogs. As their population continues its decline in the UK, what can we do to help?By The Guardian
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Alys and Jane tackle your thorny gardening questions in the last of our series, plus a rap song to the much-maligned garden slugBy The Guardian
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Alys Fowler and Jane Perrone discuss the particulars of pets in gardens
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36:07Do pets and gardens mix? Alys Fowler and Jane Perrone investigate how to keep your garden and your pets happyBy The Guardian
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This episode we’re digging deep in the compost heap, finding out how to make the most of waste from the kitchen and garden, and what to do if you smell a rat …By The Guardian
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Alys Fowler and Jane Perrone find out what’s hot in the world of horticulture at the Chelsea flower showBy The Guardian
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Everything you wanted to know about flowers but were too scared to ask - it’s the latest episode of our gardening podcast!By The Guardian
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This episode of our gardening podcast is all about trees: planting them, looking after them, even climbing themBy The Guardian
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Gardening Without a Garden: Sow, Grow, Repeat
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35:16In the second episode of the Guardian’s new gardening podcast, we discuss allotments, guerrilla gardening and growing in citiesBy The Guardian
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In the first of the Guardian’s new gardening podcasts, Alys Fowler and Jane Perrone and a host of experts tell you everything you need to know about tomatoes. Scroll down for a full list of all the tomato varieties mentionedBy The Guardian
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Coming soon: Sow, Grow, Repeat: the Guardian's gardening podcast
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0:53Alys Fowler and Jane Perrone host our gardening podcast packed full of insight and inspiration for all you green-thumbsBy The Guardian
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