The Organic Gardening Podcast

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Inspiration to help you garden the organic way, with advice, tips and interviews from the UK's leading organic gardening organisation, Garden Organic. Hosted by Sarah Brown and Chris Collins.

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S3 Ep3: March - No sprays a...

03.16.2023

The first day of spring is here and we’re starting to sow the seeds of the gardening year. Chris Collins pays a visit to Richard Wilford at Kew Gardens where he talks about tackling pests and reducing digging. “Our tolerance ...

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03.16.2023 S3 Ep3: March - No sprays and no dig on a visit to Kew The first day of spring is here and we’re starting to sow the seeds of the gardening year. Chris Collins pays a visit to Richard Wilford at Kew Gardens where he talks about tackling pests and reducing digging. “Our tolerance ...
02.07.2023 S3 Ep2: February - We’re dreaming of a colourful summer garden! Spring is just around the corner and our Organic Gardening Podcast team are sharing their excitement at the gardening year ahead. Our head of horticulture Chris Collins chats to Fiona about his love of hardy annual flowers. He discusses how ...
01.09.2023 S3 Ep1: January - Even garden pests deserve a meal! How to grow with nature, not against it. “Everyone deserves a meal” is one of the mottos of organic gardener Sarah Mead as she tackles garden pests – and is the thread running through this month’s podcast. Fiona takes a tour of Sarah’s beautiful, Soil Association-certified organic garden ...
12.02.2022 S2 Ep49: December - Trials, triumphs and the power of produce preservation The podcast team are looking back on 2022 in December’s episode, chatting about their triumphs and trials – and what’s on their Christmas wishlist.
11.02.2022 S2 Ep48: November - taking a worm's eye view of autumn We get up close to our soil in this month’s Organic Gardening Podcast with a fascinating discussion about protecting soil over winter, warming up wormeries and creating veganic compost. Fiona joins Chris Collins to share details of her trip to ...
10.01.2022 S2 Ep47: October - rampant squashes, late colour and bumper chilli harvests; autumn has definitely arrived. Chris and Fiona share their highlights for the start of autumn, and what will be keeping them busy this month. Chris chats to Stephanie Slater, Founder and CEO of charity School Food Matters, and the team help out with queries ...
09.02.2022 S2 Ep46: Organic September - How to plan, plant and nurture your garden after the heatwave Shoes filled with dust, salads shrivelling, and a bad case of watering can elbow - it’s certainly been one of the most challenging summers for gardeners!
08.01.2022 S2 Ep45: August - Organic Allotment Special with Rekha Mistry This month sees the return of the National Allotment Week, an initiative let by the National Allotment Society, so we’ve got an allotment special for you. Chris and Fiona chat about life on what's happening on Chris's allotment, Fiona is ...
07.01.2022 S2 Ep44: July - time to take it easy? July is here and it's time to take your foot of the gas a little. But not too much - there's still plenty to do! Chris updates Fiona on his allotment and shares his approach to planting, influenced by years ...
06.01.2022 S2 Ep43: June – can we convince you to love your slugs…?! Chris & Fiona chat about planting out, feeding and weeding. We hear learn all about slugs, plus answer questions on durable lawns, what to do with excessive grass clippings and planning to grow throughout autumn and winter.
05.01.2022 S2 Ep42: May – Marvellous May has finally arrived! Join new presenter, Garden Organic CEO Fiona Taylor, as she shares her love of May with Chris. Plus Chris takes a trip to the beautiful Mumbles on the Gower Peninsula to meet Gardeners World presenter and long-time Garden Organic member, ...
03.31.2022 S2 Ep41: April - it's that exciting time again. Join us as we get outside for Springtime growing. We discuss success with seedlings, growing salads on a patio, and should we call slugs pests? Plus a visit to a very special healing garden.
03.20.2022 S2 Ep40: Unpruned - can you recognise your favourite garden bird songs? Have you always wanted to tell your blackbird from your thrush? Join Sarah as she listens and learns how to identify our favourite garden bird song.
03.01.2022 S2 Ep39: March - the beauty of birdsong, plus how to get ready for the growing season It's too early to sow outdoors, but now is the perfect time to get your soil in top shape before the growing season. Bird lovers get a rare treat as RSPB's Adrian Thomas explains why and how birds sing. Prepare ...
02.18.2022 S2 Ep38: Unpruned: a private tour of Debs Goodenough's garden Creating and maintaining public gardens is Deb's skill. But here we get the chance to see what her own garden is like, as she and Chris walk and discuss those tips that make an organic garden so special.
02.01.2022 S2 Ep37: February - successful seed sowing plus Debs Goodenough, gardener to Prince Charles. Step by step to successful seed sowing. And we hear from former Head Gardener and organic grower, Debs Goodenough.
01.16.2022 S2 Ep36: Unpruned: discovering creatures in your soil We look at the wildlife in your soil. How much do you know about earthworms and moles?
01.01.2022 S2 Ep35: January - the secret of good soil. Discover what makes good soil. It's the secret of successful growing!
12.03.2021 S2 Ep34: December: how to grow the perfect Brussel sprout, plus Helen Browning's organic farm Join us, as we visit Browning's organic farm, and share ideas for Xmas gardening presents.
11.01.2021 S2 Ep33: November - climate change gardening plus the wonderful world of bees How can gardeners can mitigate climate change? And looking at bees with new eyes, with specialist Jean Vernon.
10.15.2021 S2 Ep32: Unpruned interview - George Anderson in his garden Join Chris and George as they stroll around George's much loved Edinburgh garden, full of rare varieties.
09.30.2021 S2 Ep31: October - joyful autumn tasks plus George Anderson, doyen of Scottish gardening As autumn sets in there's plenty to do. Plus a lifetime of gardening with the irrepressible George Anderson, and what to do with all those green tomatoes!
09.01.2021 S2 Ep30: September - Dave Goulson talks about Silent Earth: an insect apocalypse. What can we gardeners do to prevent insect disaster? Plus tips on storing your harvest, bare root planting and celebrating Organic September.
08.08.2021 S2 Ep29: Nematodes and others - our practical guide to bio controls and stimulants Following last week's look at biocontrols and stimulants, we now get practical. How can gardeners use them? And should we?
07.31.2021 S2 Ep28: August - bio controls and stimulants, what are they? Sit back and join us for an in-depth discussion on this fascinating subject.
07.02.2021 S2 Ep27: July - how green is your garden centre? Plus summer weed control, and other inspiring organic growing advice. Can garden retail become more sustainable? Plus your July jobs in the garden.
06.19.2021 S2 Ep26: Healing herbs from the garden - how they work Can elderberry cure a virus? How does lemon balm make you calm? We chat with Viridian Nutrition to find out more, in this tiny goody bag episode.
05.31.2021 S2 Ep25: June - join us for a private view of Garden Organic's new demonstration gardens Chris enjoys a tour of the new organic demonstration gardens at Ryton; plus growing jobs galore in the busy month of June.
05.15.2021 S2 Ep24: Frances Tophill on Rewilding Your Garden Join us as Frances talks to Sarah about rewilding, and why you should bring the wild into your growing space.
04.30.2021 S2 Ep23: May - a glorious growing month, plus special guest 'Love Your Garden' Frances Tophill Chris and Sarah share gardening tasks in May, and we meet the private side of TV gardener Frances Tophill.
04.10.2021 S2 Ep22: Unpruned interview - Dr Ian Bedford on garden insects Ian is one of the country's top entomologists. He tells us the startling facts about insect decline, and how gardeners can help.
03.31.2021 S2 Ep21: April - the start of an exciting new growing season! Plus extraordinary facts about garden insects, with Dr Ian Bedford. We celebrate getting outside with Spring growing advice. And Chris meets Dr Ian Bedford to discuss how we can help stop the devastation of garden insects.
02.28.2021 S2 Ep20: March - simple ways to make seed sowing successful. Plus Mark Lane, an inspirational garden designer. We show how to make every seed-sowing successful. Mark shares with us his design secrets and his plans to put 'ability' into 'disability'.
01.31.2021 S2 Ep19: February - feeling good during winter lockdown, plus Danny Clarke, The Instant Gardener We share our tips to lift you from lockdown gloom and Chris meets Danny Clarke, a ray of welcome sunshine.
01.02.2021 S2 Ep18: January - planning for your growing year, plus lockdown gardening. How to plan this year's veg patch. We also hear from two growers new to gardening during lockdown.
12.01.2020 S2 Ep17: December - the best of bare root planting, and gardening inspiration from Don Murray, Garden Organic's new Director of Horticulture Join Chris and Sarah in our award winning podcast for tips and advice on organic growing.
11.15.2020 S2 Ep16: Unpruned interview - Tony Kirkham, Head of Arboriculture at Kew Join us for the full interview with Tony, his life in trees, and special planting and tree care advice.
11.01.2020 S2 Ep15: November - the joy of trees with Tony Kirkham at Kew, plus this month's jobs preparing for winter. Organic growing tips from your favourite gardening podcasters - Chris Collins and Sarah Brown. Nominated as 2020 gardening podcast of the year.
09.30.2020 S2 Ep14: October - the joys of autumn tasks and we get serious about pesticides. Practical organic gardening advice - from making leafmould, to saving seeds and planting bulbs. Plus a serious look at the dangers of pesticides.
09.01.2020 S2 Ep13: September - Chris talks to garden historian, Caroline Holmes, & we share tips for new growers to keep the interest through the autumn This month we cover a range of topics from houseplants to dung, Monet's garden to woodlice!
07.31.2020 S2 Ep12: August - our summer special includes a chat with Mark Diacono, of Otter Farm and River Cottage fame. Chris meets Mark Diacono, and the two old friends chat about the joys and frustrations of working with tv crews, how to grow pecan nuts, and Mark's delicious new cookbook Sour
07.17.2020 S2 Ep11: Unpruned interview - Jekka McVicar, Queen of Herbs Join Chris as he and Jekka walk around her herb farm. This is for real herb lovers - with over 70 different sorts of thyme, other exotic delights, and how Jekka grows her healthy plants.
06.30.2020 S2 Ep10: July - we have the Queen of Herbs, Jekka McVicar, plus summer fruit and how to keep that veg coming! Join us for a summer gardening tasks and the best organic tips on how to manage your plot. Plus Chris spends time with Jekka McVicar, the glorious doyen of herb growing.
06.19.2020 S2 Ep9: Unpruned interview - Stephanie Hafferty on the organic home and garden Join writer and grower Steph Hafferty, as we explore ideas of how to use plants in the home and kitchen. Based on her book The No Dig Organic Home and Garden.
05.31.2020 S2 Ep8: June - watering, managing summer pests, and loving your weeds. Garden designer Jack Wallington joins us. How to water well, summer seed sowing, and dealing with summer pests the organic way. Jack Wallington joins us to talk about his book Wild About Weeds.
05.15.2020 S2 Ep7: Unpruned interview - Charles Dowding on No Dig A chance to hear the full interview with Dowding, when we explore No Dig, how plants get their nutrients, and how to get started yourself.
04.30.2020 S2 Ep6: May - No Dig with Charles Dowding, plus more tips on lockdown gardening We discuss No Dig, as well as organic slug pellets, making compost and dealing with aphids. And we're here to help with your garden during lockdown.
04.02.2020 S2 Ep5: Unpruned interview - Catherine Dawson on peat-free potting composts Catherine is Technical Director at Melcourt. For over 20 years she has researched and refined their excellent peat-free growing mixes. We learn the secrets behind what goes in the bag.
03.31.2020 S2 Ep4: April - gardening during lockdown. Spring seed sowing, and potting composts. A lockdown special, with tips to help you make the veg garden productive. Plus everything you need to know about potting composts.
03.01.2020 S2 Ep3: March - with Joe Swift; how to sow seeds; getting ready for Spring. A bumper episode with a seed sowing masterclass and interview with Gardeners' World presenter, Joe Swift.

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