514 - Plants for pollinators, dividing perennials, and no more cauliflowers?

So many jobs to do at this time of year, but not enough time! As we rush to garden centres and nurseries, you can make it easier on yourself by narrowing down your new plant choices to those which are ultra wildlife friendly. Pollinators will always appreciate a helping hand, and a good place to start is with a new RHS guide, Plants for Pollinators. One of the authors, RHS entomologist Josie Stuart, is on the podcast to talk about what to plant now to boost wildlife diversity. If edibles are more your thing, Guy Barter offers sobering news on the future of Britain’s favourite brassicas – is it the end of the line for cauliflowers? And we continue our guide to essential jobs to do in autumn, this time it’s why and how to divide perennials.

Host: Gareth Richards

Producer: Dan Cocker

Contributors: Josie Stuart, Guy Barter, Nick Petters, Melissa Mabbitt

Links: 

Plants for Pollinators

Autumn ox eye daisy - Leucanthemella serotina

No more cauliflowers Guardian article

Dividing perennials

Rootstocks for fruit

Send your questions to podcast@rhs.org.uk