Everything in life is better understood if you can learn to see the strings attached. Jamie Gale is a thought leader who rose to prominence in the guitar industry by simplifying complex concepts. In this podcast, he engages in cross-disciplinary discussions to reveal how everything from guitar design to architecture, philosophy, physics and more can be better understood if you learn to see the universal truths that underpin our world.
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If you’re tired of feeling disconnected from the political world, or if you’re simply curious and want to learn more, ”Current Situation” is your go-to source that cuts through the noise of politics, delivering clear, insightful, and engaging information directly to you. Join South Carolina State House Representative Jordan Pace and his long-time friend Joshua Gale as they navigate the complex realm of politics, breaking it down into digestible, understandable pieces. Joshua Gale, a man of m ...
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Siegel+Gale Says is a podcast highlighting our brand consultants’ points of view in audio format. Each episode draws on the rigor and expertise of our practitioners across the US and around the world. Siegel+Gale is a premier brand strategy, design and experience firm. For the last 50 years, we have helped build the world’s leading brands through strategies, stories and experiences that are elegantly simple and unexpectedly fresh. When organizations have complex brand building questions—whet ...
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Tom Ward is the author of the book, The Power of Living By Design. Spending over thirty-five years in the corporate world leading organizations to transform, Tom now brings the knowledge and technology of personal transformation to individuals in his new podcast: The Daily Dose of Design Podcast
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Daily podcast covering startup culture and trending sites on SmokingHotCoffee.com
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Discover gardening inspiration and advice from your favourite gardening experts with the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine team. Join Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, Arit Anderson and others to garden for wildlife and wellness, sow and grow flourishing flowers, immerse in the benefits of nature, get the most from your vegetable plot, successfully use colour in the garden, enjoy the beauty of house plants and much, much more. With Sowalongs and Tea Break Tutorials too, we ...
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Welcome to the Ride And Talk podcast by BMW Motorrad — a new podcast about the world’s best bikes, the people who ride them, and the incredible places these bikes allow us to reach. Join us for a deep dive into the world of BMW Motorrad for amazing behind-the-scenes stories and unique insights from brand experts, ambassadors, and the most passionate global riding community you’re ever likely to meet.
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Welcome to the "High Vibe Mindset" podcast, a show about empowering you to unlock your inner power, align with your core values, and tap into your greatest potential. Join your host, Melissa Smith, and a lineup of expert guests from various fields including self-development, psychology, philosophy, business, and spirituality. Together, we'll explore the tools and techniques that will help you on your transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. From deep dives into the art o ...
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Welcome to the Permaculture Princess Podcast! Here you will find a mixture of glamour & greens! Health is a multi-faceted journey that must be approached holistically. Therefore, as a personal trainer, health coach, homesteading wife, mother, lover of food and nature, and disciple of Christ, this podcast acts as a space for sharing all the physical, mental, spiritual, and environmental actions that lead to a more abundant landscape and lifestyle!
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Gardens by the Bay is more than just a garden. It's a futuristic, innovative space where technology and nature seamlessly blend together, creating an awe inspiring experience for visitors. One of the highlights is the changing floral displays in the flower field. Each season brings a new theme, from tulip mania to daily dreams, it's always exciting…
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Design Thinking & Futurism Meet The Guitar | Ed Keller
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Unsurprisingly, when you talk to someone who’s a designer, professor, writer, musician and multimedia artist, your conversation covers quite a lot of ground. Ed Keller’s career and projects span an incredible breadth of work across many fields. Often with an interdisciplinary approach, he’s taught and run centers at prestigious institutions around …
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Dangerous Plants - Agatha Christie's Poisonous Plants
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Deadly potions, poison, murder and intrigue – dangerous plants were used in many of Agatha Christie’s novels. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, Frances Tophill discusses the plants that Christie exploited to great effect in her fictitious murder mysteries and why poisoning is a more feminine method of committing a crime with Ali Marshall, Head G…
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Dangerous Plants - How to Forage and not Die
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Toxic plants, deadly fungi and mistaken identity in the hedgerows can all lead to unpleasant consequences. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, horticulturist Frances Tophill talks to UK forager James Wood to discuss how to enjoy nature’s bounty throughout the year, tips for how to clarify what is edible and what’s not and encourage us to forage wi…
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From the Army to Corporate Exec to Master Guitar Maker | Jason Kostal
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Having served for more than a decade in the Army, received an MBA and worked as an executive in a Fortune 500 company, Jason Kostal was already highly accomplished when he came to guitar building – and it’s now yet another area in his life where he’s achieved excellence. Bringing such a varied experience into his work gives Jason a uniquely informe…
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Tucked away in the heart of the Scottish Highlands is a gardening masterpiece: the Gordon Castle Walled Garden. This eight-acre walled garden is one of the largest in Britain and a stunning example of modern horticulture blended with historic charm. The garden is divided into various sections, each with its own unique character. Be captivated by th…
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Dangerous Plants - The Cost of Cotton: Slavery’s Legacy and its Environmental Fallout
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How has cotton, a soft staple fibre, been dangerous for centuries - and continues to be so? Threatening human life, natural resources and biodiversity, the cotton plant has wreaked havoc over the years in the slave trade, farming and industry. Joining Frances are Dr Cassandra Gooptar, Lecturer in Legacies of Slavery at the University of Hull, and E…
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Dangerous Plants - The Dark Side of Plant Hunting
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Are there plants still to discover and what are the dangers that lurk alongside being a plant hunter? Frances Tophill talks to horticulturalist and author Tom Hart Dyke about what it means to be a modern-day plant hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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Building Guitars for Jack White, Jimmy Page & Many More | Randy Parsons
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Guitar builder Randy Parsons joins me to share some incredible stories on this week’s episode, including working with Jack White, using a cattle skull for the bracing of a guitar he made for Jimmy Page, how he came up with the 50,000-piece Red Queen in a single moment of spontaneity, how he moved his workshop from a former Hell Angels hideout to a …
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The Alhambra is a magnificent fortress-palace complex perched on a hilltop, celebrated for its awe-inspiring architecture and exquisite gardens. If you’re a garden enthusiast or someone who appreciates natural beauty, the Alhambra is a must-see. Originally a fortress before becoming a royal palace, the gardens are prime examples of Islamic design, …
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Ride and Talk - #93 Sergio Fossa and Christian Geis — Transitalia Marathon & F 900 GS!
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Sergio Fossa and Christian Geis — Transitalia Marathon & F 900 GS! Check out: https://www.instagram.com/bmwmotorradhttps://www.facebook.com/BMWMotorradhttps://www.bmw-motorrad.comDoor BMW Motorrad
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60. Anger Unpacked: Strategies for Anger Management with Faust Ruggerio
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In this episode... Faust Ruggerio, pyschologist, offers practical strategies for recognizing and managing anger effectively, with insights on healthy communication and self-awareness. By tuning in, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your anger, stress reduction, and how to cultivate an inner strength that allows you to face life’s challenges wit…
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Dangerous Plants - Plants that Kill and Cure
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The healing power of plants has been used by humans for thousands of years, and many dangerous plants can also help us. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, Frances Tophill is joined by Dr Sarah Edwards, Plant Records Officer at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum and Ethnobotanist to reveal the mystifying properties of plants tha…
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Dangerous Plants - Plants that Solve Crimes
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How can plants be used to identify and interpret evidence to help solve crimes and what techniques can be used to do so? Discover how important forensic botany is in criminal cases and if there are plants that can ‘hold’ more evidence than others with Forensic Botanist Mark Spencer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…
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A visit to Suizenji Jojuen Garden is all about the way the garden captures the heart and soul of Japan. It's a place where history, culture and nature come together. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone who loves beautiful places, it has something to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…
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Murder mysteries… poisonous potions… mind altering… wily witchcraft… crime-solving… hedgerow pleasures… perilous industries… plant pursuing. Plants have the capacity to hold secrets, kill, enchant, thrill, heal, harm, entice and nourish. Join British horticulturist, conservationist, author and television presenter Frances Tophill to discover the di…
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Visit some of the most beautiful gardens around the world with the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast. In our new series, Travel Tales: Gardens of the World, we’ll transport you to tropical paradises, spectacular botanic gardens, scenic nature parks, traditional landscape gardens, historical walled estates and hidden city gems. Join travel prese…
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Michael Greenfield | Building Guitars That Thrill and Inspire
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I’m pleased to announce that my guest this week on Life With Strings Attached is guitar maker Michael Greenfield. Michael is passionate about tone. Great tone. FAT tone. Squeezing every last molecule of tone out of his instruments. Prior to making the commitment to build full-time, he spent 20 years repairing and restoring vintage instruments. He h…
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Creating gardens with Joe Swift
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From his start as a gardening presenter, to Chelsea and beyond, Joe Swift shares his gardening journey and many funny stories along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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My gardening career with Frances Tophill
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Hear how Frances' journey into gardening began and how important she feels time spent in green spaces is from a young age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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Grab a cup of tea, sit down and hear when and how Alan divides plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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59. Mental Health Meets Empowerment: Transformative Self-Love Practices Ft. Dr. Shainna
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In this episode... We explore the essential foundations of self-love, self-respect, and how setting healthy boundaries can transform your relationship with yourself and others. If you've struggled with people-pleasing or difficulty in respecting your own needs, this episode is for you! Listen and learn more about: The Seven-Segment Model to assess …
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The beauty of roses with Monty Don
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Monty talks about the nation's favourite flower, roses, and his love of these beautiful plants. His cottage garden at Longmeadow is dominated by roses and he offers advice on how to look after roses from the wide varieties, how to plant and rose care throughout the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Greenhouses in the garden with Adam Frost
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Join Adam Frost on the Gardeners' World Live stage as he talks about his greenhouse, his memories of Tidy Nan and how his family help in the garden now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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Tea-Break Tutorials - Pond Care
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Grab a cup of tea, sit down and hear how Alan cares for ponds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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Flower power inspiration for your garden with Sue Kent and David Hurrion
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Plant expert David Hurrion discusses plants that have flower power throughout the summer to Gardeners' World presenter Sue Kent at Gardeners' World Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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Ride and Talk – #92 Year of the GS — Discussing the New BMW R 1300 GS Adventure and Its New Technology!
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Year of the GS — Discussing the New BMW R 1300 GS Adventure and Its New Technology Check out: https://www.instagram.com/bmwmotorradhttps://www.facebook.com/BMWMotorradhttps://www.bmw-motorrad.comDoor BMW Motorrad
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Neuroscience, AI and Consciousness | Dr. Gabriel Montes
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This week on Life With Strings Attached, we’re exploring the intersection of neuroscience, music and advanced AI. Our guide through these topics is Dr. Gabriel Axel Montes, a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, author, musician, and researcher and practitioner of consciousness development. With a focus on AI, Gabriel works both hands-on and at the though…
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Adam Frost and Michel Roux from the Chef's Table show garden
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Adam Frost talks to award-winning chef Michel Roux at his show garden The Chef's Table during Gardeners' World Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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Tea-Break Tutorials - Growing Veg for Winter
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Grab a cup of tea, sit down and learn what veg Alan grows for winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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Revolutionising Instrument Design | Ned Steinberger
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I’m very pleased to have Legendary instrument designer Ned Steinberger as our special guest on this week’s episode of Life With Strings Attached. With a remarkable 40-year legacy, Ned Steinberger has been at the forefront of innovation, with instruments that have revolutionized the industry and set new standards for performance and ergonomic comfor…
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Monty Don takes Nicki Chapman behind the scenes of Gardeners' World
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Go behind the scenes of the BBC Gardeners' World TV show with Monty Don as he talks to Nicki Chapman about his garden, filming and his beloved dogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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Water in the garden with Nick Bailey
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There are many ways to add water into your garden from ponds, water features, water butts and even a wild pool. Join Nick Bailey to be inspired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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Unique Guitars from South Africa | Murray Kuun
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I’m pleased to have Murray Kuun as our special guest on this week’s episode of Life With Strings Attached. Murray says that a transformative trip to Italy in the 1990s, punctuated by a visit to Michelangelo’s David and a serendipitous encounter with a Luthier, ignited his desire to craft musical instruments. With only a poorly written book as guida…
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Tea-Break Tutorials - Feeding Plants
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Grab a cup of tea, sit down and discover how Alan feeds his plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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58. Embodiment Practices That Transform Your Self-Esteem & Body Image ft Heather Gale
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In this episode... I have a conversation with embodiment coach Heather Gale. This is helpful for anyone who is struggling with negative body image, low self esteem, an eating disorder, and anyone who just doesn't feel comfortable in their skin. You'll find a lot of Empowering and practical tips and insights in this episode to get you started or to …
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Carol Klein: My gardening life story
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Delve into the highs and lows of Carol Klein's gardening life story and find out what keeps her growing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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Preserving your harvest with Sam Cooper
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Discover the fascinating methods of fermentation with easy tips to begin your preserving journey from slow food expert Sam Cooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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The True Science of Tone | Acoustics Engineer Tom Nania
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We talk a lot about tone – but what's the science behind the sound of our stringed instruments? To tackle this topic, I can think of few better people to talk with than Tom Nania. As well as his work as an acoustics engineer with D'Addario, Tom is a member of the Violin Society of America’s Oberlin Acoustics Workshop. Prior to joining D’Addario, he…
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Tea-Break Tutorials - Deadheading
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Join Alan Titchmarsh in a new Tea Break Tutorial series as he explores key gardening issues from combatting slugs and snails, to pond care, summer pruning, feeding and dividing plants, deadheading flowers and growing vegetables for winter. Here's your handy expert guide to gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
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Inside Joe Lycett's garden
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Join Joe as he takes us on a tour of his garden where we discover his love of growing produce, his adventures with composting, his array of garden ornaments and signs and how he loves his raspberry harvest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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Verso Instruments Meets Teuffel Guitars | Robin Stummvoll and Ulrich Teuffel
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Robin Stummvoll of Verso Instruments was recently explaining to me how big an influence Ulrich Teuffel was for his guitar designs. And when it became clear that the two had never met – despite coming from the same region in Germany – I felt I had to change that. Luckily, they agreed, and I had the pleasure of bringing the two guitar innovators toge…
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Healing power of gardens with Ashley Edwards
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Discover how gardens can heal from Horatio's Garden Head Gardener Ashley Edwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDoor Immediate Media
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Tea-Break Tutorials - Watering Wisely
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Join Alan Titchmarsh in a new Tea Break Tutorial series as he explores key gardening issues from combatting slugs and snails, to pond care, summer pruning, feeding and dividing plants, deadheading flowers and growing vegetables for winter. Here's your handy expert guide to gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
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Plants for problem places with Carol Klein
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One of the most simplest and effective ways to ensure our plants thrive is to choose the right plant and the right place to plant them in, but how do you know what plants should grow where? Carol Klein brings her extensive plant knowledge and enthusiasm to show you how to find the right plant for even the trickiest of garden spots. Learn more about…
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Gardening in tiny spaces with Arit Anderson
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Gardens come in all shapes and sizes and with green space at a premium many of us are now gardening in a more bijou setting. So how do you design a garden in a tiny space to create a perfect pocket of horticultural delight? BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and award-winning garden designer Arit Anderson discusses space saving tips, how to create priv…
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Tea-Break Tutorials - Summer Pruning
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Ride and Talk - #91 Riding Colombia — Exploring the Exotic and Mysterious Roads and Trails of Colombia!
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Riding Colombia — Exploring the Exotic and Mysterious Roads and Trails of Colombia! Check out: https://www.instagram.com/bmwmotorradhttps://www.facebook.com/BMWMotorradhttps://www.bmw-motorrad.comDoor BMW Motorrad
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Omer Deutsch of OD Guitars | Creating Guitars With AI & Staying Contemplative
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I'm very pleased to have Omer Deutsch of OD Guitars on this week's episode of Life With Strings Attached. Originally trained as an industrial designer, Omer worked in product design for seven years before starting his guitar making business in 2016. Since then, he’s made guitars for many artists, mostly in the world of metal, including players such…
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Companion plants with Nick Bailey
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Plants in the wild rarely grow in isolation – from the fungal network beneath the soil to the layers of the jungle canopy, plants rely on their neighbours to form dynamic communities. And the same is true in your own garden – just think about growing leeks besides carrots to deter carrot fly. But how this companiable growing system really works and…
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