Do you want fewer weeds, less time spent watering and healthier soil? A deep dive into mulching explains all. Plus, we discuss tactics for dealing with a variety of pests. 

Check out the Can I Dig It Podcast's Patreon page!

Can I Dig It? is made by: 

• Pippa Chapman, @pippachapman_thoseplantpeople on Instagram, and Pippa Chapman Permaculture on YouTube.
• Zoe Edwards, @sozoblog and @checkyourthread on Instagram, and visit the Check Your Thread website and find the podcast in your favourite app. 

Check out Pippa’s YouTube video that she was FINALLY able to make about preparing homemade herbal teas.

'Recycled plastic also has a significantly lower carbon footprint than timber or metal, using less energy and water and emitting lower levels of CO2 in its production.'

Find out more about the recycled plastic available for making planters and raised beds.

Pallet collars can be found second hand on ebay or facebook marketplace.

How To Save Your Own Seed at Home by Realseeds: tons of info on harvesting, storing etc. plus a downloadable PDF seed saving guide.

Steph Hafferty has a great guide to starting a no dig bed Top 10 FAQ - How to start your No Dig Garden - Stephanie Hafferty

Check out the Can I Dig It Podcast's Patreon page!

Can I Dig It? is made by: 

• Pippa Chapman, @pippachapman_thoseplantpeople on Instagram, and Pippa Chapman Permaculture on YouTube.
• Zoe Edwards, @sozoblog and @checkyourthread on Instagram, and visit the Check Your Thread website and find the podcast in your favourite app. 

Listen to the episode of Check Your Thread that featured Pippa's garden consultation:

• Ep. #112: Gardening more sustainably with Pippa Chapman

Check out Pippa's first book (The plant lovers backyard forest garden, available from most online bookstores The Plant Lover's Backyard Forest Garden | Permaculture Market )

Read through the list of seeds you can still sow this time of year (What to sow: Midsummer - Stephanie Hafferty)

The types of courgette/zucchini plants that don't need pollination include parthenocarpic varieties 'Maveric' and 'Parthenon'

For more information on 'No Dig', follow Steph Hafferty (About Me - Stephanie Hafferty or on Instagram @stephaniehafferty)

Do you want to grow your own food but feel you don't have the time? Welcome to 'Can I dig it?' - the podcast that makes home grown food simple, fun and totally doable, even with a busy schedule. If you want to experiment with food growing, but you don't have the time to read all the books and watch all the Youtube videos, this is the podcast for you. 

Hosted by one seasoned gardening expert and one enthusiastic and curious beginner, 'Can I dig it?' breaks gardening down to the absolute essentials. No waffle, no overwhelm, just practical steps you can squeeze into your real life, without forgetting to enjoy ourselves along the way.  

Whether your space is an allotment, a back garden, a yard, a balcony or just a sunny windowsill, we’ll get you going with your growing. Tune in for easy tips, honest experiments and plenty of laughs along the way. Can I dig it? Yes, yes you can.