Join Richard on This Week's Episode of The Veg Grower Podcast!

In this week's episode of The Veg Grower Podcast, Richard dives into his January goals for the allotment and kitchen garden, sharing insights, tips, and progress updates. Here's a sneak peek of what to expect:

Down on the Allotment

January is all about tackling problem areas on the allotment. For Richard, this means focusing on the trickiest spots: the very top of the allotment and the area behind the greenhouses. These spaces have always been challenging to manage, but by addressing them early in the year, he’s setting the stage for a smoother growing season ahead.

By clearing weeds, organising tools, and preparing the soil, Richard is transforming these once-problematic areas into productive parts of the allotment. His proactive approach ensures these areas will require less effort to maintain as the year progresses.

In the Kitchen Garden

This year, Richard is determined to give his kitchen garden the attention it deserves. While it’s been a productive space, it’s not always as tidy as he’d like.

January’s focus is all about tidying up and making improvements to boost efficiency and yield. Inside the greenhouse, Richard has been hard at work decluttering, reorganising, and setting up systems to maximise productivity. Outside, he’s been pruning trees and cutting back overgrown bushes to allow more sunlight into the garden and the chicken run. These changes are already making a noticeable difference, and the chickens are certainly appreciating the extra light!

Chef Scott’s Recipe of the Week

We’re thrilled to have Chef Scott back with another delicious recipe! This week, he’s sharing his recipe for mackerel pâté with a rhubarb relish. With rhubarb as our seed of the month, this versatile ingredient adds a delightful tang to the dish. It’s the perfect way to make use of this perennial favourite in your kitchen.

Seedling Update

Richard’s propagators are already working overtime! In this week’s seedling update, he shares what’s germinating and how he’s keeping everything thriving during these colder months. From early sowings to preparing for the upcoming growing season, it’s all systems go in Richard’s kitchen garden.

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Tune in now and get inspired for your January gardening goals!