The Dirt: the gardening podcast from Grow Your Own magazine

The fruit and veg gardening podcast from Grow Your Own magazine that celebrates the failures on your allotment as much as the successes!

The Dirt Christmas Special!
Dec 16, 2022 – 39:32
The whole point of gardening is to experiment and learn from your mistakes, says Mark Dwelly
Dec 2, 2022 – 39:41
There’s something about that feeling of being cocooned in the polytunnel, says Hannah Bates
Nov 25, 2022 – 44:38
Instead of a beekeeper, I’m a bee host, says Kevin Hancock, founder of the Gardener’s Beehive
Nov 18, 2022 – 01:01:40
It’s my dirty little secret that I’m not very good at seed sowing, says Pollyanna Wilkinson
Nov 11, 2022 – 42:22
The garden has so many faces, and you can love them all, says the RSPB’s Adrian Thomas
Nov 4, 2022 – 54:51
Anyone who can grow a cauliflower deserves a medal, says Kathy Slack
Oct 28, 2022 – 51:05
The way I garden is rooted in letting go of control, says Poppy Okotcha
Sep 16, 2022 – 39:39
Gardening cuts across all ages and cultures, says Mark Ridsdill Smith
Sep 2, 2022 – 39:43
On the farm we’ve achieved the full sustainable cycle, says chef Clodagh McKenna
Aug 26, 2022 – 42:50
If a plant won’t grow without spraying, grow something else, says The National Trust’s Andy Eddy
Aug 19, 2022 – 38:05
To me, there’s no such thing as green fingers, says Dominica McKevitt, Head Gardener at Ardgillan Castle
Aug 12, 2022 – 37:29
Gardening takes away all of life’s deadlines, says Carl Mintern from Self Sufficient Hub
Aug 5, 2022 – 44:15
My wee killed my fruit tree, so always stay hydrated on the plot, says Kevin Wilson
Mar 31, 2022 – 49:08
Soil is the foundation of life, says David Jeffrey
Mar 24, 2022 – 37:08
Apparently, male pee is good for your compost, says Lee from 2nd City Cottage
Mar 17, 2022 – 43:18
It’s really rewarding – I know where our food comes from, says Rachel from gardening blog Don’t Crop Me Now
Mar 10, 2022 – 33:08
When it comes to growing, the Victorians really were ahead of their time, says Heidi Savage
Mar 3, 2022 – 38:05
Something always goes wrong, but people looking around the gardens don’t see that, they say it is just beautiful, says the National Trust’s Jonny Nort...
Feb 24, 2022 – 48:59
Cottage garden vs traditional veg beds – which is best?
Nov 19, 2021 – 19:36
To feed or not to feed you plants – Laura and Ellen discuss this burning question!
Nov 12, 2021 – 25:47
To chit, or not to chit? Laura and Ellen have their say
Nov 5, 2021 – 18:01
Do you save or buy seeds? Laura and Ellen discuss this hot topic!
Oct 29, 2021 – 26:57
Are you the proud owner of a greenhouse or a polytunnel? Laura and Ellen discuss which is best
Oct 22, 2021 – 22:24
Gloves or no gloves? Laura and Ellen discuss a topic that is more controversial than you might think!
Oct 15, 2021 – 20:59
Step out of your back door into an edible haven, or pay a visit to the plot? Laura and Ellen debate garden vs allotment growing
Oct 7, 2021 – 31:32
Does digging make you a glutton for punishment? Ellen and Laura dig in and find out!
Sep 30, 2021 – 24:03
Cream of the crop - The best of Season 5
Jun 25, 2021 – 47:51
I transformed a field of chest-high grass into an amazing allotment, says Adam Barnes
Jun 22, 2021 – 37:35
New allotments are overwhelming but don’t give up, says Rekha Mistry
Jun 11, 2021 – 42:56
You have to be creative when using your crops, said ‘Two Dirty Boys’
Jun 4, 2021 – 39:51
When I started I had no growing skills whatsoever, says Sinead Fenton
May 28, 2021 – 33:01
Does a parsnip feel kinship with a carrot? Asks Alys Fowler
May 25, 2021 – 38:23
You can cut corners if you know how, says David Boggis
May 14, 2021 – 39:45
We love finding organic solutions to overcome hurdles, say Aga and Kay
May 7, 2021 – 37:24
I turned a wasteland into a garden, says Aaron Nelson
Apr 30, 2021 – 34:32
I’ve had success with some pretty unusual crops, says Mark Diacono
Apr 23, 2021 – 47:57
Gardening changed my life – I call it my green pill, says Mark Lane
Mar 26, 2021 – 01:11:52
Extend your tomato season with these tips says Jo Jo Yee
Mar 19, 2021 – 55:28
I just hide all my allotment weeds, admits Ashley Nwokorie
Mar 11, 2021 – 42:23
Get stuck in – gardening isn’t the hobby for the cautious, says Sarah Raven
Mar 4, 2021 – 42:24
My giant pumpkin has been a part of my life, like a person, says Kirsty Ward
Feb 26, 2021 – 42:15
Bindweed is pure evil but you can turn it into homemade liquid feed, says Derek Daly
Feb 19, 2021 – 01:06:54
Life’s too short to wait for turmeric to sprout in an airing cupboard, says Alex Mitchell
Feb 11, 2021 – 47:15
Some years I’ve sown 3,000 seeds in return for six carrots, says Liz Zorab
Feb 9, 2021 – 50:49
Get twice the yield for half the effort with this tomato hack, says Sally Nex
Jan 29, 2021 – 01:05:44
I’m not a celeb, I’m just a man who loves his garden, says Gerald Stratford
Jan 21, 2021 – 01:01:11
Simon says: Use companion plants to distract unwanted pests
Dec 23, 2020 – 41:45
Simon says: Get practical jobs done now to hit the ground running in spring
Nov 26, 2020 – 24:28
Simon says: These simple tweaks will help to boost your garden
Nov 12, 2020 – 26:16

Recent Reviews

Willie555

Solid

Really one of the best gardening podcasts.
Agatha Fan!

Fun Gardening Podcast

Great guests and fantastic tricks & tips for all gardening levels! Enjoyable and informative!!
hashtagsarah

My favorite gardening podcast!

I’m American so I definitely had to google what the heck a “courgette” is. Love the mix of gardening tips and tricks and “cheeky swerves” with current garden related topics from the news.
V|n(en+

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How Lovely 😊