Home Grown with Martha and Jamie

• S1 Ep7: Frances Tophill - Rooted in Nature

  It's an exciting week on Home Grown, Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals) and Martha Swales (@marfskitchengarden) are joined by their very first guest. Gardener, author and TV presenter Frances Tophill.Frances has inspired a new generation to see gardening as a way to live more gently with the world. From her work on Gardeners’ World and Love Your Garden to her own wildlife-filled home life, she shares her thoughtful take on growing for joy, biodiversity and balance.She reveals her brave fashion choices at her first TV audition, her passion for pottery, and how her fabulous new book delves into the mystery and folklore of wildflowers Plus she tackles the questions that matter, from cats or dogs to the contentious choice of Gardeners’ World vs Love Your Garden.We love hearing your questions - do get in touch:[email protected] by: Martha Swales and Jamie WaltonVideo Editor and Socials: Shadia OseniExec Producer: Charlotte DawesArtwork: Rare Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S1 E6: Remember Remember What To Do In November.

  It’s a cosy November catch-up with Home Grown hosts Martha Swales (@marfskitchengarden) and Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals). This month, the nights are long, the frosts are biting, and the garden is quietly slipping into its winter state.Martha and Jamie chat seed tins, your reviews, the good the bad and the ugly, plus why leaving your leaves might be the best gift you can give your garden. They dive into the science and folklore of November’s Beaver Moon, the biggest supermoon in years, and share their favourite late-season harvests, from saffron to borlotti beans.There’s talk of bonfire traditions, caterpillars, and whether we should still be feeding the birds. Plus, a gentle reminder that dormancy can be a gardener’s secret weapon.So settle in for a soothing hour of muddy boots, lunar magic and practical garden wisdom.We love hearing your questions - do get in touch:[email protected] by: Martha Swales and Jamie WaltonVideo Editor and Socials: Shadia OseniExec Producer: Charlotte DawesArtwork: Rare Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S1 Ep 5: The Terrifying Truth about Halloween Pumpkins

  Home Grown is getting ghoulish. Martha Swales and Jamie Walton are rolling up their sleeves for a Halloween special packed with creepy curiosities, squash shaped secrets and plenty of pumpkin mischief. Jamie reveals why the scariest thing about Halloween pumpkins is the mountain of them wasted every year, and why spooky squash deserve the spotlight instead. They share the need-to-know differences between pumpkins and squash, when to grow them, top varieties that taste incredible and clever ways to save space while still growing a monster harvest.Martha digs into the eerie origins of Halloween, from ancient Celtic bonfires and roaming spirits to Irish traditions that eventually brought pumpkin carving to the world. Jamie throws in fang-tastic food tips so you can eat, store and reuse every last bit of your harvest.There is a frightfully fun quiz, pumpkin festival facts (including a palace with its own Rapunzel tower and 450,000 pumpkins) and seasonal recipes to help you banish food waste. Expect folklore, flavour and a wickedly good time in the garden.We love hearing your questions - do get in touch:[email protected] by: Martha Swales and Jamie WaltonVideo Editor and Socials: Shadia OseniSenior Producer: Jack CarterExec Producer: Charlotte DawesArtwork: Rare Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S1 Ep4: Your Questions Answered - Allotment sell offs, Book rivalries and Cats on your crops

  It’s Q&A time on Home Grown! 🌿 Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals) and Martha Swales (@marfskitchengarden) dig into your burning gardening questions – from how to revive an unruly allotment plot to keeping mischievous cats out of the veg beds.Along the way, they reveal a bit of friendly book rivalry, share their grand plans for the Home Grown gardening podcast’s future, and offer plenty of grow-your-own advice, honest chat, and down-to-earth laughter.We love hearing your questions - do get in touch:[email protected] by: Martha Swales and Jamie WaltonVideo Editor and Socials: Shadia OseniSenior Producer: Jack CarterExec Producer: Charlotte DawesArtwork: Rare Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• S1 Ep 3: The Magic of Soil

  The No Dig Revolution with Martha Swales (@marfskitchengarden) and Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals)In this episode of Home Grown, hosts Martha Swales and Jamie Walton explore the magic of the No Dig gardening method, proving that sometimes the best gardening happens when you simply let nature lead the way.They discuss how leaving the soil undisturbed helps create thriving ecosystems, healthier plants, and fewer weeds. Expect earthy chat, an infamous Soil Your Undies experiment, where you can discover just how alive your soil really is, and the fascinating science showing that soil can boost your happiness, thanks to beneficial microbes.Perfect for anyone who loves gardening but hates the backache, this episode celebrates the beauty of doing less and growing more, showing how lazy gardening can actually work in harmony with the natural world.We love hearing from you - do get in touch:[email protected] by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton Video Editor and Socials: Shadia OseniSenior Producer: Jack CarterExec Producer: Charlotte DawesArtwork: Rare Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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