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Home Grown with Martha and JamieAuthor: Joy Peddlers
Something exciting is sprouting! Home Grown is the brand-new gardening podcast for anyone who loves growing their own food, from balcony pots to full allotments. Hosted by two of the UKs brightest horticultural voices, it brings practical tips, seasonal advice, and plenty of inspiration straight to your ears.Jamie Walton, better known as Nettles & Petals, has built a huge following for his eco-friendly gardening style and passion for sustainability. Hes joined by Martha Swales of Marfs Kitchen Garden, whose urban garden projects and veg-packed recipes show how much you can grow in even the smallest spaces.Alongside their own stories and advice, each month Jamie and Martha welcome a range of special guests to share their unique experiences of working with the soil, sowing seeds, and living seasonally.Whether you want to learn how to start a vegetable patch, discover what to plant each season, or simply enjoy lively conversations about the ups and downs of gardening life, Home Grown is the podcast that helps you grow more and grow better.New Episodes every ThursdaySubscribe now and get in touch at homegrown@joypeddlers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Home & Garden, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 2: Tomatoes
Episode 2
Wednesday, 8 October, 2025
It’s tomato time! Martha Swales (Marf's Kitchen Garden) and Jamie Walton (Nettles and Petals) dive into the wonderful, rosy, glorious world of everyone’s favourite gateway veg. They share harvesting highs, planting tips, and taste their way through the mind-boggling range of tomato varieties bursting out of their beds. Martha makes her case for the unbeatable Sun Gold, while Jamie shows off some seriously impressive beefsteaks.There’s also a potted history of Britain’s uneasy relationship with the so-called “devil’s fruit,” and a trip (in spirit, at least) to Spain’s legendary La Tomatina festival — where there are actual rules about how to throw a tomato.Expect juicy chat, a few pips of chaos, and plenty of ideas for what to do when your garden is overflowing with homegrown tomatoes.We love hearing from you - do get in touch:homegrown@joypeddlers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
