The Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast

In this festive episode, we bring you The 12 Garden Days of Christmas — a cheerful, creative twist on the classic holiday tune, packed with practical gardening advice for the winter season. Whether you're pruning pear trees, feeding your feathered friends, or escaping the holiday chaos to sow onion seeds in the greenhouse, we've got tips to keep your plot productive and your spirits high. From mulching fruit trees and sharpening tools to planning next year’s garden in dazzling color, this episode is your winter gardening survival kit. Plus, discover top tips for protecting your veg and greenhouse in colder weather. Make...

In this episode of the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast, we roll up our sleeves and dive into essential December gardening jobs to keep your veg patch productive and protected through the colder months. From harvesting frost-sweetened parsnips and leeks to building simple DIY mini tunnels and tackling sneaky winter aphids, we’ve got your garden covered—literally. Ben Vanheems shares timely tips on composting, netting, pruning, and prepping your greenhouse for spring. Plus, Dr. Anton Rosenfeld from Garden Organic offers expert advice on how to grow organic veg all year round and avoid the dreaded "hungry gap." Whether you're sowing micr...

In this episode of the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast, we dive deep into the rich, fertile world of compost with no-dig gardening expert Charles Dowding. Discover why compost is the cornerstone of a productive vegetable plot, the different types available, and how to avoid common pitfalls when buying or making your own.

Plus, gardening guru Rob Smith shares his top tips for growing and preserving store cupboard staples—beans, seeds, nuts, and more—that will keep your pantry stocked through the winter months. From drying amaranth to harvesting homegrown Sichuan pepper, it's time to make your garden work...

It’s time to dig into the essential jobs for November! In this episode, we explore how to prepare your plot for winter and beyond. Learn how to sow broad beans, harvest and store root veg, protect delicate crops, and make your own gardener’s gold with leaf mold. We also take a deep dive into garlic—planting tips, overwintering advice, and the best varieties for UK growers. Whether you’re composting, mulching, or bubble-wrapping your greenhouse, this episode is packed with practical tips to keep your kitchen garden thriving through the colder months.

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In this seasonal celebration of all things autumnal, we embark on a creative journey through a DIY Halloween. From vibrant glass gem corn to giant pumpkins and sustainable decorations. Then, Danielle Hayes explores the inspiring New World Food Garden at RHS Wisley, where edible diversity, no-dig principles, and community collaboration redefine what it means to grow globally and sustainably. Finally, we share our practical tips for protecting your soil over winter using green manures, mulch, and even... weeds?

Whether you're carving pumpkins or planning next year's crops, this episode is packed with earthy advice and autumn...

As golden leaves fall and the October sun dances between crisp mornings and balmy afternoons, Stephanie Hafferty shares her seasonal wisdom on making the most of autumn in the kitchen garden. In this packed episode, you'll learn what to sow now for winter and spring harvests, from garlic and broad beans to sweet carrots and microgreens. Discover clever ways to store your seasonal gluts, how to extend your growing season with DIY cloches, and why intercropping is a game-changer—even in the smallest spaces. Plus, Rob Smith dives deep into the fascinating history of kale, sharing expert growing tips and so...

In celebration of Organic September, this episode dives into how even the smallest garden can become a biodiversity haven. Alice Whitehead from Garden Organic shares simple, beautiful ways to support wildlife—from window boxes and balcony habitats to mini ponds and edible flowers. Then, Rob Smith returns with a broccoli bonanza—reviewing everything from sprouting and stem broccoli to brand-new varieties like Tyrian F1 and the super-nutritious Ben A40 F1. Whether you're working with a windowsill or a full veg patch, this episode is packed with ideas to grow greener and tastier!

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September is a month of abundance and transition in the kitchen garden, and in this episode, we’re embracing it all. Stephanie Hafferty walks us through essential tasks for the month — from composting and sowing to harvesting and preserving a bounty of crops. Fruit expert David Patch joins us to share his top pear varieties for home growers, including the storied history of the classic 'Conference' and the stunning 'Durondeau.' Plus, Martin Fish takes us on a delightful visit to a historic walled garden in Lincolnshire, home to a 156-year-old grapevine and centuries of gardening tradition. Whether you're bottling chut...

In this deliciously practical episode, Rob Smith dives into the world of homegrown snacking—from crunchy celery and colorful French beans to creamy pea dips and vibrant kohlrabi. Discover how to grow tasty, nutritious party bites even in the smallest of spaces. Then, Benedict Vanheems returns with essential advice for helping your plants thrive through scorching summer heat. Learn top watering strategies, mulching methods, and clever cooling tricks to beat the burn. Whether you’re prepping a garden platter or protecting your patch, this episode has your back. 🌱☀️

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In this bumper August episode, the Kitchen Garden team digs into all the key jobs for the month—whether you're lifting onions, sowing winter salads, or managing a greenhouse in a heatwave. Learn how to check sweetcorn for ripeness, deter pests like vine weevils and spider mites, and keep your tomatoes and peppers thriving. Rob Smith also shares his expert advice on watering strategies, fruit tree care, and preparing for Christmas potatoes. From green manures to homemade saffron from calendula petals, there's something for every gardener in this season of plenty. Tune in and grow on!

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In this episode, we bring you top greenhouse and garden jobs for July—from managing heat and humidity to sowing spring cabbages and keeping your tomatoes and peppers happy. Then, professional gardener Nicola Hope shares a moving story of heritage seeds and cultural preservation, taking us from her Gloucestershire greenhouse to far-off lands like Syria, Ukraine, and Bolivia. Learn why saving seeds isn’t just practical—it’s personal. Plus, Martyn Fish drops in with tips on salads, strawberries, and citrus care to keep your crops thriving through the height of summer.

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In this sun-soaked July episode, we dive into the must-do tasks for your veg patch, with expert tips on everything from harvesting garlic and courgettes to pollinating squash by hand. Learn how to fend off summer pests like potato blight and carrot root fly, and discover Steve Ott’s guide to growing a thriving herb garden—whether you're planting parsley in pots or crafting a pizza-themed herb display. It's a celebration of summer abundance, flavor, and fragrant greenery you won’t want to miss!

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In this vibrant early summer episode, we dive into the top gardening tasks for June with Joyce Russell—from pruning cherry trees to tackling weeds and getting your veg into the ground. Tony Flanagan brings sunflower sunshine to your plot with growing tips and variety picks, while we share step-by-step advice on pumpkins, peas, sweetcorn, and more. With pests to watch out for and harvests to enjoy, it's a packed guide to making the most of your kitchen garden this month.

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In this berry-packed 150th episode, we dive deep into the delicious world of strawberries and beyond. Fruit growing expert David Patch walks us through every season of strawberry care—from planting and feeding to mulching and rotating your crop for success year after year. Plus, Rob Smith joins in to share his top varieties of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and even thornless blackberries ideal for small spaces, containers, and gardens big or small. Whether you’re after a glut for jam-making or a steady trickle of berries for your morning yogurt, this episode has you covered with practical tips, clever tricks, and...

In this episode, Rob Smith sings the praises of broad beans — the hardy, fragrant, and easy-to-grow staple of UK veg patches. Discover his expert tips on sowing, spacing, and supporting your plants, plus how to guard against blackfly and chocolate spot. From rare heirloom varieties like Crimson Flowered and Martock to low-maintenance options perfect for busy growers, there’s a bean for every plot. Martin Fish joins us in the greenhouse to cover essential May jobs: planting tomatoes and cucumbers, sowing herbs, feeding strawberries, and managing watering and weeds. Whether you're planning an autumn bean harvest or prepping for a summ...

In this episode of the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast, we dive into the essential tasks for your vegetable patch this May. From protecting ripening fruit and earthing up potatoes, to thinning carrots and setting up sturdy supports for beans — we've got your seasonal to-do list covered. Discover smart ways to deter root fly, manage weeds, and mulch effectively for healthier crops and less effort. Plus, we share tips on caring for strawberries, preparing for late frosts, and what to sow, plant, and harvest right now. Packed with expert advice and timely reminders, this is your fortnightly fix for growing success! Duration: 00:11:15

Just like us, our veg some times need a little bit of TLC. No more so than in winter, when food is scarce for predators and the weather can be inclement. In this podcast we give our top ten tips for care of winter veg and Rob Smith turns his gardening know how to those staples you can enjoy throughout the coldest months of the year.

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Squashes are members of the Cucurbita family that includes marrows, courgettes, cucumbers and melons. And like their fellow cousins, squashes are tender annuals. The winter squash can be stored for use over the winter months, making them a valuable and tasty addition to the winter table.

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Sissinghurst Castle Gardens are among Britain's most iconic. But did you know they also include a thriving vegetable garden? Kitchen garden editor Steve Ott takes a tour with kitchen gardener Olivia Steed Munden.

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Sweet peppers and chili peppers have increased in popularity over recent years, and the seed catalogs are full of interesting varieties ranging from mild to very hot fruits that suit all tastes. Martin Fish gives his expert advice on growing these yourself.

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In this podcast KG editor Steve Ott chats to inspirational community gardener Becky Rolfe. With the help of willing volunteers, Becky has helped to create two community plots on the site in her local Norfolk village, providing prospective plot holders with the chance to gain confidence and hone their skills before taking on a patch of their own. She is also the driving force behind Hevingham Community Garden, open to the public 24/7 as a space to relax and to grow food, much of which is given to families in need in the local community and beyond. This work is...

KG editor Steve Ott chats to organic gardening expert and regular contributor to KG Stephanie Hafferty about RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. What were the themes and highlights and what ideas will Stephanie be taking home to her own plot in beautiful Wales.

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In this podcast KG editor Steve Ott chats to Tayshan Hayden-Smith who many of you will know as a TV presenter on BBC’s Your Garden Made Perfect and Hampton Court Flower Show coverage. He is also a pro footballer, award-winning Chelsea Flower Show designer, green activist and founder of The Grow2Know Project and now with the release of his new book Small Space Revolution, an author too!

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The KG team of Steve, Emma and Tony gather to chat about the top tasks on the plot this month, to compare notes on what they have been up to in recent weeks and to talk about some of the latest gardening stories to hit the news – as well as the weather of course!

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KG editor Steve Ott chats to Milly Fyfe who (in no particular order) is a keen gardener, garden writer, farmer, Mum of two, home cook, food campaigner, award-winning digital marketing expert, Instagrammer and blogger as well as the owner of website www.nofussmealsforbusyparents.com (well-worth a visit for the delicious recipes alone!) Milly talks about her upbringing among a family of gardeners and her work promoting seasonal British farm produce as well as home-grown crops to parents and children alike.

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KG editor Steve Ott chats to Susy Bortolot, AKA susybliving on Instagram and YouTube, about her obsession with growing her own, successional sowings and how moon phase gardening can both improve your crops, and your organisational skills in the garden!

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KG readers will know Martin from his regular contributions to the magazine. A trained horticulturist, ex-nurseryman and head gardener, Martin now concentrates on his work as a writer and on giving talks at many major shows around the country where he works with wife Jill – Martin giving the gardening advice and Jill putting together delicious recipes using the produce he grows. Here he chats to the KG team about his life in horticulture and his exciting new garden in Lincolnshire. You can follow progress from the garden every month throughout 2024 in the magazine.

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Jobs for January with the Kitchen Garden team

The KG team discuss what they are doing in the garden this month including sowing chillies and aubergines, keeping the snow from your fruit cage, forcing rhubarb and 101 uses for a hot water bottle!

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The KG team take a break from the rain to chat through some of the jobs they’ll be doing in November as well as discussing some of the highs and lows of the season so far – including some mixed reactions to some of the tomato varieties they’ve been trying this year.

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The beautiful Barnsdale Gardens near Oakham in Rutland has been peat-free for more than 30 years after its founder TV gardener Geoff Hamilton, always ahead of his time, started to experiment with peat-free composts.

His son and owner of Barnsdale, Nick Hamilton, carries on his work today and with peat-based composts about to be phased out, who better to ask about getting the best from the many new peat alternative composts now appearing in garden centres.

KG editor Steve Ott chats to Nick about this plus the organic pest control methods the ga...

In our latest podcast KG’s Steve Ott chats to the inspirational head gardener of the National Trust’s Nunnington Hall, Nick Fraser. Thanks to the dedicated work of Nick and his team this gem of a garden in North Yorkshire has become a true haven for wildlife as well as home to a thriving veg plot, orchards, and flower borders. For more information visit: Nunnington Hall | North Yorkshire | National Trust

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We chat to Terry Walton, allotment expert from Radio 2’s The Jeremy Vine show for nearly 20 years, author, and passionate gardener about his love of gardening and growing food. Terry offers some great advice for beginners from his plot in the Rhondda Valley where he has produced his own fruit and veg since working a plot on the same site with his father at the age of 4!

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The KG team chat to YouTuber and permaculture expert Huw Richards

Huw is a renowned food growing expert, prolific YouTuber, best-selling author and leading voice in permaculture. Tony and Steve chat to him about his journey into gardening and his innovative approach to growing food.

In conjunction with Huw, Readly, the one stop marketplace for digital magazines, has compiled some fascinating insights into our hobby. For more info check out our website: Kitchen gardens are a gardening priority this year says gardening expert, Huw Richards.

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Join the team as they chat to no dig expert and KG regular Stephanie Hafferty about starting a new plot from scratch. Steph’s down-to-earth advice and relaxed approach is sure to inspire even the most nervous newcomer to get out into the garden and give growing your own a try. If you’d like to hear more from Steph or learn about her courses you can visit her website: Welcome to No Dig Home - Stephanie Hafferty - Organic Gardener You’ll also find a link to her YouTube channel.

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Spring has sprung, and the KG team get together to chat about all the things they have been doing on their plots this month. Steve has been sowing peas, Emma loves her outdoor tomatoes and has some handy top tips while Tony brings us up to date with his very fiery chillies!

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On this episode of the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast, we interview kitchen gardener, author, and speaker, Helena Dove.

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The winter may be time to give your veg patch a rest but you can still sow crops galore. Emma Rawlings offers some tips on growing microgreens.

(Written by Emma Rawlings, read by Rachel Atkins).

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Not a fan of Brussels Sprouts? Then don't worry because this episode is actually about Sprouting Broccoli!

Purple Sprouting Broccoli is so delicious and adds a welcome splash of colour to the veg garden. Kitchen Garden editor, Steve Ott, explains how to get the best out of your next sow.

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When it comes to the plants which take the least space in the garden, but create the strongest flavours. Herbs are it. No matter if you have a window box or several allotments, it's worth growing a few herbs to help transform your meals from good to great.

(Written by Rob Smith, read by Rachel Atkins).

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There's always garlic on hand in Rob Smith's kitchen. This month he explains why.

'If there is one thing I love to grow in the garden, it has to be garlic. With it's hot and spicy taste when eaten raw, changing to sweet and flavoursome when cooked' says Rob Smith. That's why there's always garlic on hand in Rob Smith's kitchen. This month he explains why. (Written by Rob Smith, read by Rachel Atkins.

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This month we explain how you can manage pests and diseases in your garden without the use of chemicals. (Read by Rachel Atkins).

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Lettuce is one the easiest and quickest veg to grow, says Rob Smith. So this month he looks at the range of varieties you can try. (Read by Rachel Atkins, Written by Rob Smith).

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This month we tackle a fruit with an undeserved reputation for being tricky. Indoors, outdoors, grow them in a pot; this month David Patch maps out the options for growing grapes in the UK. (Read by Rachel Atkins).

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With household budgets under strain at the moment, the Kitchen Garden editorial team takes a look at the veg you can grow to save money at the supermarkets!

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Bees perform such a vital role in the garden, yet for many reasons, they're struggling and need our help. Kitchen Garden editor, Steve Ott, suggests some simple ways to lend these wonderful insects a helping hand.

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Today we're discussing how gardening can help with your mental health and wellbeing with Annabelle Padwick, a mental health practitioner, professional gardener and Kitchen Garden Magazine writer. Annabelle is also the founder of Life at No.27, an allotment-based support network to help change lives across the country, accessible through self referral, GP’s, psychiatrists and local councils.

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In this episode, we're joined by garden designer, author, and TV presenter, Joe Swift. Joe is a regular presenter on BBC Gardeners' World and the BBC's coverage of many of the RHS flower shows. Recently Joe has written a series of expert gardening guides, covering a wide range of topics from selecting indoor plants to how to nurture wildlife in a sustainable way. There are five gardening guides in the series and they're available now from HarperCollins: https://harpercollins.co.uk/collections/books-by-joe-swift

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Steve, Emma and Tony gather to discuss all the jobs you could be doing on your plot during February!

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This week's Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast features an interview with Gardeners' World's Adam Frost. Adam is a well-known TV presenter and award-winning garden designer with seven RHS gold medals. He's also an RHS Ambassador, public speaker and published author.

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Stephanie Hafferty takes you through the many different ways you can save money on your fruit and veg by growing your own.

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Steve, Emma and Tony celebrate Christmas in the potting shed with a special festive poem and a discussion of the gardening gifts they're hoping to receive this year.

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Welcome to the full audio edition of a December issue of Kitchen Garden Magazine. In this episode; Martin Fish harvests citrus, top experts answer your garden problems, your guide to common pests, and much more!

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The three Mudketeers have come in from the cold to discuss the jobs you can be doing on the plot in December.

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Garlic is a must-grow crop for staff writer Tony Flanagan. Here he answers some of the most frequent questions asked by those growing garlic for the first time. (Written by Tony Flanagan, read by Rachel Atkins).

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This week on the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast, we're delving into onions, garlic and shallots. Steve, Emma and Tony catch each other up on which varieties they've chosen to grow this year and give their best advice for growing!

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Aubergines have become an important ingredient of a vegetarian and vegan diet. Listen to our top growing and cooking tips in this podcast narrated by Rachel Atkins.

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Steve, Emma and Tony have a catch-up about what they've been up to in the garden and answer your burning gardening questions in this live-streamed edition of the podcast.

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Emma, Tony and Steve answer your burning gardening questions in this special live-streamed edition of the podcast.

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In this episode we're sitting down with Dave Goulson, a Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex. Goulson specialises in the ecology and conservation of insects, particularly bumblebees, and is the author of several books, including Bumblebees: Their Behaviour and Ecology. Dan Heighes from On The Grapevine sits down with Professor Dave Goulson on Zoom for this fascinating horticultural chat.

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Long days, summery sunshine and the dream of delicious home-grown crops coming to fruition. This special full-length audio edition of the July issue of Kitchen Garden Magazine is jam-packed full of our top jobs for July and how-to guides. In this issue we focus on Raspberries, Lettuce and much more! Listen to the full audio edition now in this podcast...

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This week on the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast we're talking all things green with Terry Walton! If you're a keen Radio 2 listener then you'll have heard Terry broadcasting live from his allotment on the Jeremy Vine Show. Today, Terry sits down with Daniel Heighes from on the Grapevine in this interesting and light-hearted chat.

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Gerald Stratford is a seasoned big veg grower who gained worldwide attention when a photo of him and his potatoes went viral during lockdown. His amazing online success has even lead him to be scouted by Gucci and model their 'Off the Grid' collection. Daniel Heighes from On the Grapevine sits down with Gerald over zoom to discuss how he went viral, Gucci and big veg.

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This week we're joined by Chelsea gold-winning designer and TV gardening expert Chris Beardshaw. Chris is a garden designer, author lecturer who you’ll have seen appear on Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time, Gardener’s World and BBC 2’s the Flying Gardener. Chris is appearing on behalf of Readly, the digital subscription service that offers unlimited, "all-you-can-read" access to thousands of magazines (including Kitchen Garden Magazine) in one app. Readly are offering 2 months of unlimited reading 17-31 May 2021, £7.99 a month thereafter at www.readly.com/gardening.

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It's a big milestone episode this week as we hit our 100th podcast! So to celebrate we have a special episode featuring a fascinating discussion of the last 100 years of gardening as well as interviews with Radio 2's Terry Walton and the lockdown sensation that is Gerald Stratford. Here's to the next 100 podcasts!

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Frances Tophill is a British horticulturist known for appearing on the BBC's Gardeners' World and as a host on ITV's Love Your Garden. She is also a published author with excellent works such as The First-Time Gardener, Container Gardener and her most recent book called Rewild Your Garden. Daniel Heighes from On the Grapevine sits down with Frances over zoom to discuss all things green in this hour long interview. Enjoy!

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Things are looking up in the natural world... and the world in general! So with spring and summer thoughts in mind, let's delve into the audio edition of the April KG for some well-deserved gardening therapy to see us through. April is a wonderful time in the garden, when conditions for many of us are perfect for sowing seeds. True, some of our northern readers may still have to be content with sowing indoors in seed trays for a little while yet, but many of us will sow the bulk of our hardy crops over the coming weeks. So as...

This week the team discusses the best ways to start a new plot, whether it be in your back garden or an allotment! The podcast is jam-packed full of tips and tricks in everything from starting from scratch on a lawn, managing weeds, double digging, and much more. Towards the end of the podcast, the team also discusses jobs you can be doing on the plot in March.

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Sit back and relax whilst listening to the audio edition of the March 2021 issue of Kitchen Garden Magazine!

The days are getting longer, the birds are singing and there are snowdrops peeping through the cold earth. Yes, spring is finally on its way! Join the KG crew for more fun, handy growing tips and delicious recipes in the March issue. Read by Rachel Atkins from the Archers.

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This week we've had the pleasure to interview Martin Fish, one of the UK's most well loved and respected horticulturalists. For over thirty years he's been a regular on TV and radio and has passed on his gardening advice in books and gardening publications. Daniel Heighes interviews Martin about his career, his love of gardening and his plans for the future.

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On your marks, get set, SOW! This week, Steve, Emma and Tony are busy preparing for what they're going to grow this season. So they've gathered together online to discuss which seed varieties they're going to sow. This includes Machu Picchu, Green Nutmeg and and Ernie's Big Eye (seriously).

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This week we're discussing all thing allotments with gardening expert, Rob Smith. In recent years Rob's gone from gliding high as a member of cabin crew in the airline business to winning the BBC's Big Allotment Challenge. He is now more used to working below ground level on his new plot in Sheffield, introducing us all to the wonderful world of heritage vegetables.

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Steve, Tony and Emma are back for a special holiday edition of the podcast to discuss how you can grow your own Christmas dinner. There's nothing more satisfying than growing your own vegetables for your festive meal and the gang are here to give you their best advice on how to do it.

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Do you love your Brussels sprouts or are they confined to Christmas dinners? Heritage veg enthusiast Rob Smith loves them and highlights some of his favourite old varieties. (Written by Rob Smith, read by Rachel Atkins).

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Stephanie Hafferty is an award-winning author and no dig organic kitchen gardener who has lent her hand to some of the best kitchen gardens in the country. She has a strong social media presence and has written for many popular publications. In this podcast, Daniel Heighes interviews her as part of his On The Grapevine series.

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Planting a nut tree in your garden may not be your first choice, but are you overlooking something? Sue Stickland visits a nut grower in Devon and is impressed by the attractiveness of nut trees and how easy they are to grow. (Written by Sue Stickland, read by Rachel Atkins).

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In this episode of the podcast, the topics are in your hands as today we're answering your questions! Join Steve, Emma and Tony as we dive into everything from apple scab to splitting rhubarb.

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Hopefully the growing season blessed you with a weighty harvest. The priority now is to ensure none of it’s wasted. Benedict Vanheems has some tips on how to safely store your hard-won produce for longer. (Read by Rachel Atkins, written by Benedict Vanheems).

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It's late August and Steve, Emma and Tony have gathered to discuss the fruits of their labour. Literal fruit in Steve's case as he's brought along his recent crop of apples and pears. They also reveal the winner of the Runner Bean Competition!

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Spinach is one of the most nutritious of crops and if you're clever with what varieties you grow and where you grow it, spinach can be cropped on the plot for 12 months of the year! Rob Smith offers his top advice on sowing, growing and choosing the right varieties for your needs. (Written by Rob Smith, read by Rachel Atkins).

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Emma, Tony and Steve gather together online to discuss who could win their longest runner bean competition! They discuss their progress in the challenge and share some tips and advice on growing them.

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This week's Kitchen Garden Magazine podcast is a guide to common pests, diseases and other problems that could affect plums and damsons. Sit back and listen to the expertise of Guy Barter, chief horticultural adviser for the RHS, read by Rachel Atkins.

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The Kitchen Garden team are back to discuss fruit and vegetables that you can grow in small spaces. The gang discuss beans, growing carrots in pots, Steve's plan for some pea pod wine and much more!

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Watery iceberg lettuce and under-ripe tomatoes, anyone? Not on your nelly! Grow your own salad bar and give the limp and lacklustre the heave-ho. Written by Benedict Vanheems, read by Rachel Atkins.

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This week the team are back with another video call catch up and have a chat about what they've been sowing recently and their runner bean competition!

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Corn ranges from savoury to super sweet, yellow to blue, giant growers to hip high minis – it’s not just sweetcorn! It has always been a staple of native Indians in the United States, with most corn varieties actually being more savoury in flavour and used as a ‘starch’ – like potatoes – for many meals. Many have a richer, rounder flavour, almost like chestnuts. This is totally different to some modern, one dimensional sweetcorns which are just sweet with little flavour. Written by Rob Smith, read by Rachel Atkins.

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We've got a special episode this week as Steve, Emma and Tony are podcasting from home! The team have a good catch up whilst discussing what they've been growing during the lockdown.

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Gaby Bartai visits a growing project in Perthshire that is all about community. It all started 10 years ago, when the former owner of the land, a local lady who used it for horse-grazing, was approached by a housing developer; with houses on either side, it was an obvious target. She took objection to the tone of the developer’s letter and, being an organic gardener, decided that the best way to future-proof the land for the community was to give it in trust to the Soil Association. This was just the first step in creating a thriving community project. Written by...

Thanks for downloading episode 76 of the Kitchen Garden podcast. This week, Tony, Steve and Emma discuss how to best maintain and weed your paths and patios. They also discuss alternative materials you could use for paths.

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Thanks for downloading episode 75 of the Kitchen Garden podcast. You're more likely to get Carrot Fly than not if you don't protect your crops. Fortunately there's plenty you can do to beat Carrot Fly. (Written by Rob Smith, read by Rachel Atkins).

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Thanks for downloading episode 74 of the Kitchen Garden podcast. Join Steve, Emma and Tony as they try and figure out when spring actually starts and delve into the variety of seeds they're getting ready to sow.

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Unfortunately there is wildlife that likes our fruit and veg as much as we do. In this podcast you can learn about common pests and some solutions to keep them at bay. (Written by Emma Rawlings, read by Rachel Atkins).

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Thanks for downloading episode 72 of the Kitchen Garden podcast. Steve, Emma and Tony have been bracing the cold to get some jobs done in the garden, including forcing rhubarb, fruit pruning and harvesting leeks.

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Gardening writer, Wendy Pillar, violated the rule never meet your heroes when she visited veg growing legend Joy Larkcom at her home in Ireland. She was very glad that she did. (Written by Wendy Pillar, read by Rachel Atkins).

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Thanks for downloading episode 70 of the Kitchen Garden podcast. Join Steve, Emma and Tony as they sit in front of the fire and talk about what they want for Christmas and the jobs you can be doing in the garden to escape the relatives!

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Fruit trees, bushes and canes give so much for so little, but the winter months are the time to invest a little effort to ensure truly bumper pickings for next season (written by Benedict Vanheems, read by Rachel Atkins).

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If you’re looking for an apple that is easy to grow, produces an abundance of spring flowers and plenty of fruit for the kitchen, look no further than the unassuming crab apple. (Written by David Patch, read by Rachel Atkins).

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There is so much to do in the garden and on the plot in November. Steve, Emma and Tony talk about tidying old crops, to dig or not to dig, spreading manure, replacing runners, apple pruning, sowing broad beans and much more in episode 67 of the Kitchen Garden Podcast.

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There are many vegetables that I love to grow and eat, but none is as rewarding as garlic. This simple little bulb can transform a meal from bland to bold with just one clove. Garlic has certainly become popular in the UK over the last few decades as people have become more adventurous with their food – unlike our grandparents’ time when meat and two veg was the thing. Written by Rob Smith, read by Rachel Atkins. This episode is supported by The Really Garlicky Company. The Allingham family have been growing garlic on their farm in the Scottish Highlands for 20 year...

We're well into October and there's still plenty to do on the plot. Steve, Emma and Tony cover jobs to do this month including harvesting pumpkins, sowing salad leaves, winter lettuce and broad beans as well as collecting leaves for leafmould

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Eaten by the ancient Egyptians more than 2500 years ago, there must be something about leeks that has kept the human palate keen. It might be that it’s a tasty and nutritious crop, that once it’s planted it more or less looks after itself, or that it provides an autumn/winter crop when there’s not so much to harvest on the veg plot. Whatever the reason, this member of the onion family is well worth the initial effort. Written by Tony Flanagan, read by Rachel Atkins.

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