Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive, time-consuming, or a constant battle with nature. In this episode, I sit down with Jim and Sonia from The Edible Gardeners to talk about their new book, The Circular Garden, and their refreshingly simple, sustainable approach to growing.

From natural pest control and composting without the fuss to rethinking weeds and hedge trimmings, Jim and Sonia share their philosophy on working with nature—not against it—to create a low-cost, low-maintenance, and high-reward garden.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by traditional gardening advice or wondered how to make your garden more resilient, self-sustaining, and abundant, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why perfection isn’t the goal in gardening—and what to focus on instead
• How to turn garden waste into a valuable resource (hint: hedge trimmings aren’t just rubbish!)
• The power of planting at the right time to outsmart pests and disease
• Natural pest control that actually works—no pesticides needed
• The role of weeds in a thriving garden (and why you might want to leave some!)
• Simple strategies to conserve water and make your garden more drought-resilient

Links & Resources:
Grab a copy of The Circular Garden – ediblegardeners.co.uk (Not available on Amazon)
Follow Jim & Sonia on Instagram – @reasonablygoodlife
Visit their website – www.ediblegardeners.co.uk
Come say hi on Instagram – @thehampshireseedcompany

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