Episodes
Salvaging tomatoes, pumpkins and sowing for autumn
Reviving a balcony after a punishing Swiss summer
Discover Switzerland’s botanical gardens and nature-inspired inventions.
Smart watering for summer breaks
Short Description: Simple tips for healthy herbs
Celebrating Switzerland’s finest roses
Fun sensory gardening ideas for families
Protect plants from common summer pests
How to transition indoor plants outdoors
Fresh gardening reads for spring growers
Hester Macdonald speaks to beekeeper Philippe Léger about Asian hornets, how to identify them, and why early action matters for bees.
It is a practical guide for home gardeners wanting flavour, resilience, and abundant harvests from their own plants this season.
Hester Macdonald explores the Ice Saints tradition and what mid-May frosts mean for your garden.
Whether you’re shopping for plants or seeking ideas, there’s something here for every garden lover this spring season.
Hester Macdonald helps us prepare our gardens - big and small - for the springtime
Hester Macdonald explores soil health with biologist Marc-André Selosse, uncovering the hidden life supporting plants underground.
Hester Macdonald explores useful gardening tools, clever gadgets, and what’s truly worth splashing out on.
How can children explore gardens in spring? What sparks curiosity - seeds, soil, insects - and simple shared garden moments?
Hester Macdonald reviews Giardina 2026, the indoor garden show in Oerlikon, Zurich—trees, trends, and pink planting.
Discover how to refresh your houseplants this spring on Dig It! with Hester Macdonald.
Grow chives, chillies, Swiss chard - Hester's growing veggies in small spaces!
Compost heaps, perennial stems, nectar bars and more...
Including a free tropical experience at Schilliger
What to look for when you're planning your garden, starting from a packet.
Hester explores the beautiful winter plants to enjoy outdoors and in pots.
Fun, cheap January gardening activities to entertain curious kids indoors.
Hester explores an easy winter alternative to growing herbs indoors.
Is it spring yet? Absolutely not. But it's just the right time to prepare your perfect spring balcony
Garden Designer Hester Macdonald has the essential advice when it comes to your garden goals in 2026
We know it's better to give than to receive, so we're looking at how to give the gift of gardening to those we love...