Lynsay Orton always had a passion for growing rare and exotic fruit and veg until unexpected family circumstances turned that passion into a very niche and successful business. Operating out of just six polytunnels on Ross Hazel Farm, Lynsay grows over 1500 plants exclusively for chefs that cook for some of the world’s biggest companies. On this episode of Food Matters, Lynsay Orton shares the story of how her love of growing suddenly became a full-time career. In conversation with Mick Kelly of GIY, Lynsay also talks about how she organises her growing year and some of the tips and tricks she has learned about successfully cultivating an array of rare and interesting produce, something that will be of interest to any home grower. <a href='https://giy.ie/app/uploads/2024/10/Lynsay-Orton-episode-12-photos.pdf'>Click here </a>to catch a glimpse of what Lynsay and Mick were up to during the interview’

Lynsay Orton always had a passion for growing rare and exotic fruit and veg until unexpected family circumstances turned that passion into a very niche and successful business. Operating out of just six polytunnels on Ross Hazel Farm, Lynsay grows over 1500 plants exclusively for chefs that cook for some of the world’s biggest companies. On this episode of Food Matters, Lynsay Orton shares the story of how her love of growing suddenly became a full-time career. In conversation with Mick Kelly of GIY, Lynsay also talks about how she organises her growing year and some of the tips and tricks she has learned about successfully cultivating an array of rare and interesting produce, something that will be of interest to any home grower. Click here to catch a glimpse of what Lynsay and Mick were up to during the interview’

Lynsay Orton always had a passion for growing rare and exotic fruit and veg until unexpected family circumstances turned that passion into a very niche and successful business. Operating out of just six polytunnels on Ross Hazel Farm, Lynsay grows over 1500 plants exclusively for chefs that cook for some of the world’s biggest companies. On this episode of Food Matters, Lynsay Orton shares the story of how her love of growing suddenly became a full-time career. In conversation with Mick Kelly of GIY, Lynsay also talks about how she organises her growing year and some of the tips and tricks she has learned about successfully cultivating an array of rare and interesting produce, something that will be of interest to any home grower. <a href="https://giy.ie/app/uploads/2024/10/Lynsay-Orton-episode-12-photos.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here </a>to catch a glimpse of what Lynsay and Mick were up to during the interview’

S3 Ep12: How a passion for growing became a successful career

Food Matters meets the people who are trying to reconnect us with real, healthy and sustainable food.&nbsp; With our food system causing huge problems for the health of people and planet, there’s a quiet revolution happening driven by passionate people in communities and food businesses around the world who want to do things differently – producing nutritious food in a way that doesn’t cost the earth.&nbsp; Food Matters tells their story.&nbsp;Join Mick Kelly, founder of GIY as he dives in to proper conversations with the most fascinating food producers, chefs, farmers, scientists, activists and other stakeholders across the food system touching on everything from the pitfalls of ultra-processed foods, food waste and pollution; seasonality, eating more plants, regenerative farming and so much more..&nbsp;Only by understanding the full panorama of our food's journey can we cultivate a healthier, more sustainable food-future. Join the GIY movement across all social channels and please follow or subscribe to this podcast to continue these important conversations about global food health and sustainability.

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Food Matters meets the people who are trying to reconnect us with real, healthy and sustainable food.  With our food system causing huge problems for the health of people and planet, there’s a quiet revolution happening driven by passionate people in communities and food businesses around the world who want to do things differently – producing nutritious food in a way that doesn’t cost the earth.  Food Matters tells their story.   Join Mick Kelly, founder of GIY as he dives in to proper conversations with the most fascinating food producers, chefs, farmers, scientists, activists and other stakeholders across the food system touching on everything from the pitfalls of ultra-processed foods, food waste and pollution; seasonality, eating more plants, regenerative farming and so much more..   Only by understanding the full panorama of our food's journey can we cultivate a healthier, more sustainable food-future. Join the GIY movement across all social channels and please follow or subscribe to this podcast to continue these important conversations about global food health and sustainability.

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