Podcast Episodes

Gardening Jobs for April - SUCH an exciting month in the growing space.

This week Kate talks through gardening jobs for the month of April. This is such a month of contrasts and notoriously difficult to predict.  But there are SO many exciting things to do in the April G…

Published on 5 months ago

The magic of blank slate gardening and a beginner mentality

This week we introduce the idea of 'blank slate gardening' and explain why it's so important to always have a beginner mentality when it comes to gardening.

Are you intrigued?  Grab yourself a drink a…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Garden centres and the joy of buying plants.

This week, join us for a ramble as we visit the local garden centre for breakfast and a few plant purchases.  

We talk about the simple pleasure of a visit to the local garden centre, the joy of brows…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Trees 101

In this episode, we sit down with Dan, Head Gardner of Winterbourne House and Gardens to talk all things tree growing.  Want to grow your own trees? Or just curious about these incredible living stru…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Growing Herbs during early Spring

We finally get to talk about herbs. Herbs are fantastic to plant during the early spring season.  There are so many hardy herbs that add so much to our growing spaces during these months, providing c…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Gardening Jobs for March

Gardening jobs for March, a month of contrasts, so much to sow and so many jobs to complete, along with a few battles with magpies along the way.  Join us for a cup of tea and toast in the polytunnel…

Published on 6 months ago

The importance of growing as a community.

Season 3 Episode 8

We chat with Ed from Roots Allotments about his lived experience of developing food-growing communities.  We are members of Roots Allotment site in Stourbridge and it's been a privilege to see that c…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Microgreens 101

In this episode, we deep dive into the world of growing Microgreens.  These tiny little leaves pack a huge flavour.  We know that so many of you have limited experience growing this amazing crop so t…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tips for starting a Brand New Allotment

Season 3 Episode 5

This week we are joined by Ed Morrison, one of the founders of Roots Allotments to talk us through the top tips we would suggest when you are faced with the blank canvas of a new allotment or new gro…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Gardening Jobs for February

Season 3 Episode 5

Grab a hot drink and a jumper because we are talking about gardening jobs for February.  This is such an exciting month which can absolutely lay the foundations for the rest of the season.   It's a c…

Published on 7 months ago