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  • 164 - New Year, New Garden

    164 - New Year, New Garden
    Jan 1 2026
    In this episode, we kick off the new year with everything you need to know to get your garden growing strong in 2025! From planting bare-root fruit trees and pruning dormant apple trees to protecting brassicas from wind and pigeons, we cover the top jobs for January. Discover sustainable gardening tips with our 3-step Reduce, Reuse, Recycle plan, and get inspired by 10 creative projects—from wildflower patches to DIY crop covers and vertical veg gardens. Plus, we share our expert advice for starting a new plot the natural way—working with nature, encouraging biodiversity, and building healthy soil. Whether you're a seasoned allotmenteer or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical advice and new ideas to fuel your green ambitions for the year ahead.

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    24 Min.
  • 163 - The 12 Garden Days of Christmas

    163 - The 12 Garden Days of Christmas
    Dec 15 2025
    In this festive episode, we bring you The 12 Garden Days of Christmas — a cheerful, creative twist on the classic holiday tune, packed with practical gardening advice for the winter season. Whether you're pruning pear trees, feeding your feathered friends, or escaping the holiday chaos to sow onion seeds in the greenhouse, we've got tips to keep your plot productive and your spirits high. From mulching fruit trees and sharpening tools to planning next year’s garden in dazzling color, this episode is your winter gardening survival kit. Plus, discover top tips for protecting your veg and greenhouse in colder weather. Make a cup of something warm and escape into the garden.

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    15 Min.
  • 162 - December's Must-Do Garden Tasks

    162 - December's Must-Do Garden Tasks
    Dec 1 2025
    In this episode of the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast, we roll up our sleeves and dive into essential December gardening jobs to keep your veg patch productive and protected through the colder months. From harvesting frost-sweetened parsnips and leeks to building simple DIY mini tunnels and tackling sneaky winter aphids, we’ve got your garden covered—literally. Ben Vanheems shares timely tips on composting, netting, pruning, and prepping your greenhouse for spring. Plus, Dr. Anton Rosenfeld from Garden Organic offers expert advice on how to grow organic veg all year round and avoid the dreaded "hungry gap." Whether you're sowing microgreens on your windowsill or dreaming of giant onions, this episode will help you make the most of the winter season.

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    24 Min.
  • 161 - The Power of Compost & Homegrown Pantry Staples

    161 - The Power of Compost & Homegrown Pantry Staples
    Nov 17 2025

    In this episode of the Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast, we dive deep into the rich, fertile world of compost with no-dig gardening expert Charles Dowding. Discover why compost is the cornerstone of a productive vegetable plot, the different types available, and how to avoid common pitfalls when buying or making your own.

    Plus, gardening guru Rob Smith shares his top tips for growing and preserving store cupboard staples—beans, seeds, nuts, and more—that will keep your pantry stocked through the winter months. From drying amaranth to harvesting homegrown Sichuan pepper, it's time to make your garden work all year round.

    Whether you're starting new beds or planning a winter larder, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you grow more, dig less, and eat better.

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    23 Min.
  • 160 - November Know-How: Garlic, Greenhouses & Garden Gold

    160 - November Know-How: Garlic, Greenhouses & Garden Gold
    Nov 3 2025
    It’s time to dig into the essential jobs for November! In this episode, we explore how to prepare your plot for winter and beyond. Learn how to sow broad beans, harvest and store root veg, protect delicate crops, and make your own gardener’s gold with leaf mold. We also take a deep dive into garlic—planting tips, overwintering advice, and the best varieties for UK growers. Whether you’re composting, mulching, or bubble-wrapping your greenhouse, this episode is packed with practical tips to keep your kitchen garden thriving through the colder months.

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    20 Min.
  • 159 - Homegrown Halloween

    159 - Homegrown Halloween
    Oct 17 2025

    In this seasonal celebration of all things autumnal, we embark on a creative journey through a DIY Halloween. From vibrant glass gem corn to giant pumpkins and sustainable decorations. Then, Danielle Hayes explores the inspiring New World Food Garden at RHS Wisley, where edible diversity, no-dig principles, and community collaboration redefine what it means to grow globally and sustainably. Finally, we share our practical tips for protecting your soil over winter using green manures, mulch, and even... weeds?


    Whether you're carving pumpkins or planning next year's crops, this episode is packed with earthy advice and autumn inspiration.

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    31 Min.
  • 158 - Autumn Abundance: Sowing, Storing & the Kale Comeback

    158 - Autumn Abundance: Sowing, Storing & the Kale Comeback
    Oct 1 2025
    As golden leaves fall and the October sun dances between crisp mornings and balmy afternoons, Stephanie Hafferty shares her seasonal wisdom on making the most of autumn in the kitchen garden. In this packed episode, you'll learn what to sow now for winter and spring harvests, from garlic and broad beans to sweet carrots and microgreens. Discover clever ways to store your seasonal gluts, how to extend your growing season with DIY cloches, and why intercropping is a game-changer—even in the smallest spaces. Plus, Rob Smith dives deep into the fascinating history of kale, sharing expert growing tips and some exciting new varieties to try. Whether you’re planning, planting, or preserving, this episode is your October grow-along guide.

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    34 Min.
  • 157 - Boosting Biodiversity & Brilliant Broccoli

    157 - Boosting Biodiversity & Brilliant Broccoli
    Sep 14 2025
    In celebration of Organic September, this episode dives into how even the smallest garden can become a biodiversity haven. Alice Whitehead from Garden Organic shares simple, beautiful ways to support wildlife—from window boxes and balcony habitats to mini ponds and edible flowers. Then, Rob Smith returns with a broccoli bonanza—reviewing everything from sprouting and stem broccoli to brand-new varieties like Tyrian F1 and the super-nutritious Ben A40 F1. Whether you're working with a windowsill or a full veg patch, this episode is packed with ideas to grow greener and tastier!

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    20 Min.