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! H...
Jul 07, 2025•17 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Jun 23, 2025•20 min
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-m...
Jun 09, 2025•19 min
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...
May 27, 2025•17 min
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, ...
May 13, 2025•11 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2024•14 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2024•10 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2024•16 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2024•10 min
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...
Aug 10, 2024•36 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 02, 2024•34 min
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2024•28 min
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! For more information check out the latest issue in the shops now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2024•29 min
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 childr...
Mar 29, 2024•31 min
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 06, 2024•31 min
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...
Feb 13, 2024•32 min
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2024•26 min•Ep. 136
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2023•31 min•Ep. 135
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 ...
Oct 26, 2023•34 min•Ep. 134
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 04, 2023•22 min•Ep. 133
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! Terry Walton’s Plotcast launches today (27th July 2023) and will then be weekly, available on BBC Sounds . It will feature down...
Jul 27, 2023•36 min•Ep. 132
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 th...
May 11, 2023•25 min•Ep. 131
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. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Apr 29, 2023•49 min
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 07, 2023•24 min
On this episode of the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast, we interview kitchen gardener, author, and speaker, Helena Dove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 01, 2023•38 min
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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 01, 2023•7 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2022•11 min
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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 01, 2022•10 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 14, 2022•10 min
This month we explain how you can manage pests and diseases in your garden without the use of chemicals. (Read by Rachel Atkins). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 05, 2022•7 min
