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Big Garden Little Garden

Big Garden Little Garden

By: Geraldine Scully & Claire Ryan Luke
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Whether you have a big garden or a little garden, we will inspire and encourage you to Start Growing Stay Growing, connect with nature and find joy in the process.

Hosted by Geraldine Scully, a flower farmer and long time gardener, and Claire Ryan Luke, a seasoned event florist and gardening beginner.

We talk plants, seasons and the beauty of just giving it a go.

Available fortnightly.

This is your invitation to tune in, slow down and enjoy the magic of growing, no matter your space or experience.

@biggardenlittlegarden

@dublin_city_flower_farm_

@claireryanluke

Episodes
  • Beware of the Yucca, Dividing Dahlias & Enjoying Autumn Colour

    Beware of the Yucca, Dividing Dahlias & Enjoying Autumn Colour
    Oct 8 2025

    In Episode 07 of Big Garden Little Garden, Geraldine reveals why she is wearing an eye-patch. Hint - it involves a Yucca plant.

    She also explains her new approach to dividing Dahlias.

    Claire plans to move some Bush Grasses - Calamagrostis and asks Geraldine for tips on growing Snowdrops.

    `Also, plenty of chat on Autumnal colour and jobs to do in the garden at the moment,.
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    32 mins
  • Embracing Autumn

    Embracing Autumn
    Sep 24 2025

    Autumn has well and truly arrived in Episode 06 of Big Garden Little Garden .

    Expect plenty of chat about Spring Bulbs and the top "Do's and Don't" for successful planting of Narcissi, Hyacinths and Allium.

    Claire explains how to get going on forced bulbs that will provide much-anticipated flowers for Christmas, while Geraldine gives her Top Three Shrubs for Winter Scent.

    Plants Mentioned in Episode 06

    1. Kirengoshima Palmaka
    2. Hosta
    3. Malus (Crab Apples)
    4. Thunbergia

    Shrubs for Winter Scent

    1. Sarcococca
    2. Viburnum Bodnantense
    3. Daphne (Mezereum, Odora, Bholma)

    @mickkellygrows
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    36 mins
  • The September Garden

    The September Garden
    Sep 10 2025

    Autumn has arrived and it's time to talk about The September Garden in Episode 5 of Big Garden Little Garden.

    Claire reflects on the plants that have done well and earned their place in her small garden, as well as those that haven't thrived in pots.

    While Geraldine talks Asters and prolonging colour in the garden for as long as possible.

    They also chat Irish Grown Cut Flowers and the importance of helping this industry to continue flourishing.

    Asters

    1. Aster Frikartii
    2. Aster Little Carlow
    3. Asmster Nonae Angliae Alma Potschke
    4. Aster Asperulus

    Mentions

    1. @flowerfarmersireland
    2. @rhsi
    3. @theshackletongarden
    4. @theirishflowerfarmer
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    28 mins
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