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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This month we explain how you can manage pests and diseases in your garden without the use of chemicals. (Read by Rachel Atkins). Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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:...