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Welcome to The Cutflower Podcast!

I'm Roz Chandler, and today, I'm delighted to welcome Jamie Walton. Jamie is an award-winning gardener known for his expertise in no-dig gardening, permaculture, and wild edibles. With over 1.5 million followers on social media, he shares practical growing tips and insights into sustainable gardening.

In this episode, Jamie shares his fascinating journey, from barbering and fine art to becoming a head grower at an estate in Sands End. He talks about the challenges of setting up an organic kitchen garden in a tough coastal environment and how a simple social media post catapulted him into the spotlight. Jamie also reveals his latest venture: launching a community food-growing project to support low-income families and food banks.

Join us as we explore his passion for sustainability, his new book Nettles and Petals, and the exciting app he's helping to develop for gardeners worldwide!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🌱 How Jamie transitioned from barbaring to gardening
🌊 The challenges of creating a no-dig garden on a steep coastal hill
📱 How social media transformed his career
📖 The inspiration behind his new book, Nettles and Petals
🍏 His mission to provide fresh food to low-income communities
🌼 The crossover between growing flowers and food

Resources & Links:

🔗 Follow Jamie Walton on Instagram: @nettlesandpetals
📖 Pre-order Jamie’s book Nettles and Petals: [Link coming soon]
🌿 Learn more about no-dig gardening: Charles Dowding’s website

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Happy growing,
Roz Chandler

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