In this bonus episode of The Dirt, the GYO team talk favourite veg for the Christmas table, ideal gardening gifts and reflections on the 2022 season. With a ridiculous party game and cracker jokes, it's packed full of cheer that will certainly get you into the festive spirit. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!   ? Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £5 - that’s a saving of a whopping 76%! Visit growfruitandveg.co.uk/gyo52 or call 0800 904 7000 and quote gyo52. Do ..read more

On this episode of The Dirt, we're chatting to Kevin Hancock, founder of the Gardener's Beehive. Kevin tells us all about his Eco-Beehive invention and why gardeners all over the country love it. He also shares fascinating information about honeybees and how we can help boost colonies. Plus, the team reflect on autumn highlights and their best harvests of the year.   ? Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £5 - that’s a saving of a whopping 76%! Visit growfruitandveg.co.uk/gyo52 or cal ..read more

This week, we're joined by multi-award-winning garden designer Pollyanna Wilkinson. Polly explains her fascinating career change to garden design, as well as some hilarious growing mishaps that have given her the confidence and insight to create stunning outdoor spaces.   Plus, the GYO team talk gardening prescriptions and growing mushrooms at home. It’s packed full of horticultural inspiration!      ? Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £5 - that’s a saving of a whopping 76%!&n ..read more

This week, we're joined by food writer, stylist, photographer and kitchen gardener Kathy Slack, who celebrates the rewards of bringing crops from the plot to the plate. With talk of supper clubs, gluts and a pig romance involving pumpkins, it's the perfect listen for the weekend. Plus, the GYO team talk autumn leaves and hidden garden treasures, and we want you to decide: should the team try eating bugs on an upcoming podcast episode? Their culinary fate is in your hands!   ? Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Gro ..read more

This week we’re joined by ecological home grower Poppy Okotcha, who tells all about her special relationship with her garden, and her mission to treat this space with the love and respect it deserves.     Plus, the GYO team chat about the mental benefits of gardening, smelly compost and some favourite veg varieties. We've also got the top gardening jobs all ready for the week ahead.       ? Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £5 - that’s a saving of a whopping 76%!&nbs ..read more

This week we’re joined by gardening author and container growing expert, Mark Ridsdill Smith, who tells all about his inner city gardening journey, and how to get great harvests from any space.   Plus, the GYO team chat weather, and smart upcycling hacks. We've also got the pressing gardening jobs all ready for the week ahead.     ? Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £5 - that’s a saving of a whopping 76%! Visit growfruitandveg.co.uk/gyo52 or call 0800 904 7 ..read more

This week we’re joined by television chef, author and gardener Clodagh McKenna, who tells all about her sustainable farming lifestyle, handy slug-repellent hacks, some top preserving tips and much more.   Plus, the GYO team discuss grass cutting goats and some brilliant stories of pets on the plot. We've also got this week’s most pressing gardening jobs ready and waiting.     ? Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £5 - that’s a saving of a whopping 76%! Visit growfruita ..read more

Have a bit of fun, experiment - and 'steal with pride' says Andy Eddy, from The National Trust. This week, we chat to Andy about working at the inspirational Osterley Park, why looking after soil is key, and how you don't need to feel pressured to create a perfect plot.  Plus, the GYO team discuss growing in space soil, how to stay calm in the face of pressure on the plot, and things go a little weird in a detailed discussion about birds! We've also got you covered, with this week's jobs on the plot lined up and ready to go.   ? Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners ..read more

Even professionals make mistakes, says Dominica McKevitt, Head Gardener at Ardgillan Castle. This week, we chat to Dominica about her gardening journey from childhood, all the wonderful crops growing at Ardgillan Castle and much more!  Plus, the GYO team discuss lazy gardening, popular influencers and the history behind cottage gardens - and we want to hear what your most rebellious gardening acts have been! We've also got this week's jobs on the plot lined up for the weekend.   ? Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow You ..read more

In this brand new series of The Dirt, we're chatting to Self Sufficient Hub's Carl Mintern on his exciting growing journey over the past few years. We discuss the disconnect between seed to plate and how to tackle this, the mental health benefits of growing your own and so much more! The GYO team will also be talking about organic pest control hacks, tomatoes as carnivorous killers, and taking a look at the top jobs on the plot for a week. ? Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £5 - that’s a saving of a ..read more