A special treat for Rose Enthusiasts out there in this episode of BigGardenLittleGarden.

Susan Lynch of The Vintage Rose Company joins Geraldine and Claire for a chat.

Susan grows cut roses primarily for event florists and weddings and has lots of helpful advice on how to Grow and Nurture Beautiful Roses.

You won't want to miss it.

Claire finally gets to share her big gardening news in this episode of BIgGardenLittleGarden.

There's also more chat on seed sowing, with particular focus on seeds that are a little more challenging to germinate.

Geraldine also shares three choice spring woodland plants that you should get to know and definitely consider for your garden.:

1. Erythronium

1. Trillium
2. Cardamine

It's Snowdrop Month at Altamont Gardens in Co Carlow and BigGardenLittleGarden went for a visit.

Geraldine and Claire reflect on how much they enjoyed their Snowdrop Tour with Robert Miller of Altamont Plants, who recently added a huge portfolio of snowdrop bulbs from Avon Bulbs in Somerset to their own collection, making it the largest display on public view in Ireland.

They also get sowing seeds and have plenty of tips and advice to get you in the mood for spring!

They also

1. Seedaholic
2. Seeds Ireland
3. Brown Envelope
4. Quickcrop
5. Fruithill Farm

In this episode of BigGardenLittleGarden Geraldine suggests some jobs to do this week in the garden, despite the rainy weather. She also delves into the captivating world of Ferns.

Claire reveals a happy discovery in her front garden and gives an update on which of last year's forced bulbs have flowered successfully outdoors.

It's also time to start ordering Summer Bulbs, so tune in for some interesting suggestions.

Ferns

DryopterisFelix - mas

Harts Tongue Fern

Osmunda Regalis

Matteuccia Struthiopteris

Talk turns to the popularity of Hellebores and the creation of a Tea Garden in this episode of BigGardenLittleGarden.

Geraldine and Claire also ponder the unpredictability of flowering times for forced bulbs and realise, just in time, that succulents still need to be watered in winter.

Geraldine and Claire are back after the Christmas break and celebrate the new year with a focus on upcoming plans for BigGardenLittleGarden in 2026.

Claire also gives an update on her beloved trees while Geraldine talks Galanthophiles and reveals interesting facts about the humble snowdrop. She also shares some helpful tips on how to successfully grow these dainty beauties.

Episode 11 is the final instalment of BigGardenLittleGarden for 2025 and it's a very festive one.

Geraldine and Claire. share lots of Inspiration for beautiful Wreath-Making, as well as practical advice and know-how to help you create the perfect Christmas Tablescape.

They also delve into Irish Christmas Traditions and the symbolism behind them.

Where to source Irish Foliage

The Irish Green Guys

Gra Cut Flowers

Wicklow Foliage Farm

BigGardenLittleGarden will return in January 2026 with a Snowdrop Special.

Thank You to all of our listeners and we wish you a very Happy Christmas.

Geraldine and Claire

Episode 10 heralds the first ever BigGardenLittleGarden Christmas Gifting Guide.

Lots of gift ideas for the gardener in your life, or even more importantly, some advice on what NOT to buy them this festive season.

Mentions:

Martha Swales

Sue Stuart Smith

Simon Barnes

T.F. Maher -Pathana Garden

Jimi Blake - Hunting brook Garden

Naturally at the Wren's Nest

Sobal Soap

Bread & Weather

Jennifer Slattery Textiles

Throwing Shapes Ceramic Studio

Flower Pop

Hopeless Botanics

Lilliput Stores

Bunched

Sweetpea & Willow

Botanic Garden