Prepare to be transported into the luscious world of gardening and food with our guest, Tom Doorley. Acclaimed journalist, broadcaster, food critic, and Sunday Times garden columnist.  Tom invites us to relish in his tales of soil, seeds, and serenity. He unfolds his journey from his roots, growing up with gardening parents, to his current position as a highly respected garden columnist. Along the way, he sprinkles illuminating insights into his love for plants, herbs, and the captivating stories they tell. In the second half, we delve into the more tactical aspects of gardening, as Tom shares his experiences growing various fruits and vegetables. Be it his encounters with challenging Jerusalem artichokes and onions, or his triumph with flyaway carrots, every anecdote is a lesson in persistence and reward. Plus, Tom teases us with a glimpse of his culinary prowess as he reflects on his time with 'The Restaurant' and reveals his favorite courgette recipe. So, join us as we plant ourselves in the rich tapestry of Tom Doorley's garden, where every leaf and fruit has a tale to tell. There will be a blog post on this episode very soon on my website. This blog and previous blogs along with all podcast episodes are available on my    Website :https://mastermygarden.com/  If there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know.    Please like and follow Master My Garden on the following channels    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/  Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/  Twitter:https://twitter.com/tweetsbyMMG   or email [email protected]     Until next week   Happy gardening   John  Support the show