S1 Ep 33: June in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

S1 Ep 34: Why Pollination Matters: Biodiversity, Bigger Harvests and Better Blooms!

In this Episode Martha and Jamie are talking all about the importance of pollination! from practical ways to improve pollination in your garden, to the strange science behind flowers, bees, hoverflies and even vanilla. They'll offer practical advice for how to maximise your harvests for popular crops such as courgettes and sweet corn, and what to do with tired bees, as well as providing tips for pollinator-friendly planting, and discuss why our gardens are vital food sources for wildlife. And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below: Courgette Pineapple: https://shegrowsveg.com/product/courgette-pineapple/ We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch: hello@homegrownpod.com Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin Artwork: Rare Studio ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S1 Ep 33: June in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

June is here, so in this episode Martha and Jamie are talking about what to sow, grow, harvest and notice in the garden this month. From swede, French beans, summer flowers and tomato leaf pesto, to Miriam Margolyes, edible hedges, bumblebee safaris and open gardens, this episode is packed with practical June gardening advice and seasonal plant stories. And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below: Swede Mirian: https://shegrowsveg.com/product/swede-marian/ We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch: hello@homegrownpod.com Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin Artwork: Rare Studio ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S1 Ep 32: Urban Wildlife, Wetlands and Community Gardens with Lira Valencia

In this episode, Martha and Jamie are joined by wildlife educator and urban nature advocate Lira Valencia. They explore why cities are full of incredible wildlife if you know where to look, why pigeons deserve more respect, and what the new RSPB advice on bird feeding means for gardeners. This episode is packed with practical advise, wildlife facts and lots of inspiration you can apply to any space. And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below: Sunflower Velvet Queen: https://shegrowsveg.com/product/sunflower-velvet-queen/ Sunflower Titan: https://shegrowsveg.com/product/sunflower-titan/ We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch: hello@homegrownpod.com Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin Artwork: Rare Studio ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S1 Ep 31: Money Saving Gardening: Free Plants, Free Fertility and DIY Projects

In this episode, Martha and Jamie share practical ways that can actually make gardening cheaper, more sustainable and less wasteful. From seed saving and propagating plants to homemade compost, DIY garden projects and turning weeds into fertiliser, they explain how to set up closed loop systems and grow more while spending less. And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below: Cottagers Kale: https://shegrowsveg.com/product/kale-cottagers/ We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch: hello@homegrownpod.com Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin Artwork: Rare Studio ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S1 Ep 30: Grow a Herb Garden: History, Hacks, Herbal Remedies and How to!

In this episode, Martha and Jamie break down everything you need to know about the power of herbs. They explain what herbs actually are, how to grow them in different conditions, their go-to herbal tea recipes, companion planting combinations, and why they are some of the easiest and most useful plants you can grow. From saving money on supermarket herbs and propagating from cuttings, to supporting pollinators and using them in the kitchen, this episode if full of practical advice you can use in any space. If you like to support Jamie's first children's, the link is below, and thank you so much! https://geni.us/PlantsNeedFriendsToo [https://geni.us/PlantsNeedFriendsToo?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaARoUjtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadGIooCdMcspNCFcxYxEtQrMUMvmb-C4TWeVd3KUFaYFnWAOuMzpROnlZW8WQ_aem_dstTRNIv4C0uC6SQ8hoP-w] And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below: Corsican Mint: https://shegrowsveg.com/product/herb-mint-corsican/ We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch: hello@homegrownpod.com Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin Artwork: Rare Studio ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.