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The Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast

Kitchen Gardenwww.kitchengarden.co.uk
Kitchen Garden is Britain’s best guide to on how to grow your own food. It offers down-to-earth advice from the finest minds in gardening to make sure you get the tastiest produce from your plot. There are tips on how to grow your own wide range of fruit and vegetable crops and how to control troublesome pests plus what to do on your plot each month.

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Episodes

122 - Lettuce Talk

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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 01, 20229 min

121 - Get to Grips with Grapes

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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 202210 min

120 - Veg for Value

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 202221 min

119 - Bring on the Bees

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 202213 min

118 - Gardening and Your Mental Health

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 30, 202225 min

117 - An Interview with Joe Swift

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/bo...

Mar 14, 20221 hr 2 min

116 - Jobs for February

Steve, Emma and Tony gather to discuss all the jobs you could be doing on your plot during February! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 202221 min

115 - An Interview with Adam Frost

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 20221 hr 10 min

114 - Gardening on a Budget

Stephanie Hafferty takes you through the many different ways you can save money on your fruit and veg by growing your own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 06, 20229 min

113 - Christmas in the Mudketeers Potting Shed

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202117 min

112 - The Full December Audio Edition of Kitchen Garden Magazine

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 20211 hr 15 min

111 - Jobs for December

The three Mudketeers have come in from the cold to discuss the jobs you can be doing on the plot in December. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 202122 min

110 - A Question of Garlic

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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 202112 min

109 - Growing Onions, Garlic and Shallots

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 202121 min

108 - Top Tips for Growing Aubergines

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 202112 min

107 - October Catch-Up and Answering your Questions

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 08, 202133 minEp. 107

105 - An Interview with Professor Dave Goulson

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 27, 202136 min

104 - The July 2021 Audio Edition of Kitchen Garden Magazine

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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 20211 hr 14 min

103 An Interview with Terry Walton

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 202134 minEp. 103

102 An Interview with Gerald Stratford (the Veg King)

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 202141 minEp. 102

101 An Interview with Chris Beardshaw

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 read...

May 27, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 101

EPISODE 100 - The Last 100 Years in Gardening with Special Guests Terry Walton and Gerald Stratford

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 202140 minEp. 100

99 An Interview with Frances Tophill

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 15, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 99

98 The April 2021 Audio Edition of Kitchen Garden Magazine

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 cro...

Apr 05, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 98

97 How to Start a New Plot

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 202127 minEp. 97

96 SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE - The March 2021 Audio Edition of Kitchen Garden Magazine

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 23, 20211 hr 24 minEp. 96

95 An Interview with Martin Fish

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202140 minEp. 95

94 Ready Steady Sow

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). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 202118 minEp. 94

93 An Interview with Rob Smith

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 202145 minEp. 93
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