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Rating
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78 episodes
Language
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Date created
2019/11/26
Latest episode
2022/03/31
Average duration
32 min.
Release period
16 days
Description
The fruit and veg gardening podcast from Grow Your Own magazine that celebrates the failures on your allotment as much as the successes!
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My wee killed my fruit tree, so always stay hydrated on the plot, says Kevin Wilson
2022/03/31
Essex-based gardener Kevin Wilson shares his fruit growing journey, including his biggest achievements and fails on the plot. As well as this, the team talks gardening prescriptions, a campaign to get kids into veggies, and a frog the size of your fingernail!
🌱 The Dirt is sponsored by Gardening Works. Visit https://www.gardeningworks.co.uk for more information on their product range!
🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just £12.99 (that’s a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘Grow 2’, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 – where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions.
🎙️ Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or easy growing hacks get in touch on [email protected], or say hello on social media!
ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag
ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag
ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
Soil is the foundation of life, says David Jeffrey
2022/03/24
David sheds light on his top gardening mantra, being beaten by blight and much more in this jam-packed chat. As well as this, the team talks secret gardens, looking at pests differently - and of course, chillies!
The Dirt is sponsored by Gardening Works. Visit gardeningworks.co.uk for more information on their product range.
🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just £12.99 (that’s a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘Grow 2’, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 – where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions.
🎙️ Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or easy growing hacks get in touch on [email protected], or say hello on social media!
ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag
ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag
ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
Apparently, male pee is good for your compost, says Lee from 2nd City Cottage
2022/03/17
I never realised how important bamboo sticks would become in my life, says allotment grower Lee, who runs 2nd City Cottage, a YouTube channel dedicated to recording the highs and lows of his growing season on the plot in Birmingham. In this episode, Lee discusses the challenges and successes that have come from his first year as an allotment owner, and the lessons he has learned along the way.
The Dirt is sponsored by Gardening Works. Visit gardeningworks.co.uk for more information on their product range.
🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just £12.99 (that’s a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘Grow 2’, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 – where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions.
🎙️ Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or easy growing hacks get in touch on [email protected], or say hello on social media!
ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag
ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag
ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
It’s really rewarding – I know where our food comes from, says Rachel from gardening blog Don’t Crop Me Now
2022/03/10
Gardening has changed a lot over the years, says allotment grower Rachel from Manchester. In this episode, Rachel discusses her growing journey with her husband, their gardening blog Don't Crop Me Now, and the unique ways in which she preserves her harvests.
The Dirt is sponsored by Gardening Works. Visit gardeningworks.co.uk for more information on their product range.
🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just £12.99 (that’s a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘Grow 2’, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 – where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions.
🎙️ Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or easy growing hacks get in touch on [email protected], or say hello on social media!
ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag
ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag
ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
When it comes to growing, the Victorians really were ahead of their time, says Heidi Savage
2022/03/03
Gardening is a process of trial and error, and Anglia Ruskin student and allotment gardener Heidi Savage fully embraces this fact. She shared fascinating findings from her research of Victorian growing practices on this week's episode, including how she implements these traditional methods on her own plot.
The Dirt is sponsored by Gardening Works. Visit gardeningworks.co.uk for more information on their product range.
🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just £12.99 (that’s a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘Grow 2’, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 – where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions.
🎙️ Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or easy growing hacks get in touch on [email protected], or say hello on social media!
ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag
ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag
ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
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 Norton
2022/02/24
Gardening fails are regular, but are rarely noticed by others - and we learn a lot from them, says Jonny Norton of the National Trust's beautiful Mottisfont garden. He also shared his top tips and no-dig lessons on this week's episode.
The Dirt is sponsored by Gardening Works. Visit gardeningworks.co.uk for more information on their product range.
🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt – you can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine directly to your door for just £12.99 (that’s a saving of 38%) by calling 0800 904 7000 and quoting ‘Grow 2’, or visiting http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grow2 – where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions.
🎙️ Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or easy growing hacks get in touch on [email protected], or say hello on social media!
ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag
ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag
ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
Cottage garden vs traditional veg beds – which is best?
2021/11/19
Grow Your Own magazine editor, Laura and The Plant Based Podcast’s Ellen Mary are discussing the pros and cons for quaint cottage gardening and good old fashioned veg beds. What's your verdict?
🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £6 - that’s a saving of £11.97 - by heading to growfruitandveg.co.uk/podg – that’s p-o-d-g – or calling 0800 904 7000 and quote PODG. Don’t miss out!
🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on [email protected], or say hello on social media!
ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag
ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag
ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
To feed or not to feed you plants – Laura and Ellen discuss this burning question!
2021/11/12
Grow Your Own magazine editor, Laura and The Plant Based Podcast’s Ellen Mary are discussing feeding plants, feeding soil – or not feeding at all! They also hear from some social media followers to get to the bottom of this question – should you feed your plants?
🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £6 - that’s a saving of £11.97 - by heading to growfruitandveg.co.uk/podg – that’s p-o-d-g – or calling 0800 904 7000 and quote PODG. Don’t miss out!
🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on [email protected], or say hello on social media!
ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag
ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag
ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
To chit, or not to chit? Laura and Ellen have their say
2021/11/05
Grow Your Own magazine editor, Laura and The Plant Based Podcast’s Ellen Mary delve into the world of potato growing and discuss their own traditions. They also hear from some listeners to help answer this week’s question – should you chit your spuds?
🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £6 - that’s a saving of £11.97 - by heading to growfruitandveg.co.uk/podg – that’s p-o-d-g – or calling 0800 904 7000 and quote PODG. Don’t miss out!
🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on [email protected], or say hello on social media!
ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag
ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag
ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
Do you save or buy seeds? Laura and Ellen discuss this hot topic!
2021/10/29
Grow Your Own magazine editor, Laura and The Plant Based Podcast’s Ellen Mary are taking a look at the benefits of saving seeds and buying seeds this week. They also hear from some listeners to help answer this week’s question – should you save seeds or buy seeds?
🥕 Don't miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £6 - that's a saving of £11.97 - by heading to growfruitandveg.co.uk/podg - that's p-o-d-g - or calling 0800 904 7000 and quote PODG. Don't miss out!
🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on [email protected], or say hello on social media!
ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag
ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag
ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
Are you the proud owner of a greenhouse or a polytunnel? Laura and Ellen discuss which is best
2021/10/22
The Plant Based Podcast host, Ellen Mary, and Grow Your Own magazine editor, Laura, discuss the benefits of growing in different undercover spaces – and pit them against each other! They also draft in some opinions from The Dirt listeners to help answer this week’s question – greenhouses or polytunnels?
🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £6 - that’s a saving of £11.97 - by heading to growfruitandveg.co.uk/podg – that’s p-o-d-g – or calling 0800 904 7000 and quote PODG. Don’t miss out!
🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on [email protected], or say hello on social media!
ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag
ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag
ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
Gloves or no gloves? Laura and Ellen discuss a topic that is more controversial than you might think!
2021/10/15
Grow Your Own editor Laura and The Plant Based Podcast host, Ellen Mary discuss the benefits and the drawbacks of getting your hands in the dirt. They also draft in some listeners of The Dirt to help answer this week’s burning question – gloves, or no gloves?
🥕 Don’t miss our special offer exclusively for listeners of The Dirt! You can get three issues of Grow Your Own magazine for just £6 - that’s a saving of £11.97 - by heading to growfruitandveg.co.uk/podg – that’s p-o-d-g – or calling 0800 904 7000 and quote PODG. Don’t miss out!
🤩 Could you be a future guest star of The Dirt? If you have some funny garden fails or smart growing hacks, get in touch on [email protected], or say hello on social media!
ⓣ Twitter https://twitter.com/gyomag
ⓕ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/growyourownmag
ⓘ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growyourownmag
Podcast reviews
Read The Dirt: the gardening podcast from Grow Your Own magazine podcast reviews
Willie555 2022/01/20
Solid
Really one of the best gardening podcasts.
Agatha Fan! 2021/02/07
Fun Gardening Podcast
Great guests and fantastic tricks & tips for all gardening levels! Enjoyable and informative!!
hashtagsarah 2020/11/16
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...
V|n(en+ 2020/04/22
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How Lovely 😊
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