In today’s episode Helen speaks to chef, food writer and mother of three Claire Thomson about cooking in 2020, her fifth cook book Home Cookery Year as well as plans for another new book in 2021. Helen will also share a recipe from Claire’s new book and some things to do and make in the garden this month.

N today’s episode Helen gives us the low down on gift ideas for green fingered children, as well as a tasty and edible advent idea. She also chats to author, podcaster and gardening presenter Lee Connely, aka The Skinny Jean Gardener, about his crusade to get more schools gardening.

In today’s episode Helen will be sharing her top tips of things to do in the garden and the kitchen, there is also a great recipe for Chocolate spiced biscuits and Helen chats to Suzie Miller from the Scottish Bee Company who have kindly given listeners a discount code to use at the checkout.

In today’s episode Helen covers some more ideas to prep the garden for spring as well as three recipe ideas from one pumpkin. She also talks to Amanda Robinson, one half of Cafe Recharge, a new cafe set to open in the Scottish Borders selling meals made from surplus supermarket food destined for landfill.

In the first episode of this brand new podcast, Helen talks all things pumpkins with Team Calder from Kilduff Farm in East Lothian and serves up a recipe for pumpkin wellington. She will also give you some great ideas for planning ahead in the garden this autumn for spring.