S1 Ep 14: The Power of Plants & Nature's Mental Health Magic

S1 Ep 14: The Power of Plants & Nature's Mental Health Magic


Why does being in nature make us feel better? In this episode of Home Grown, Jamie and Martha explore the science behind gardening, mental health, and the power of plants. From dementia prevention and grounding to the plant that helped create the contraceptive pill, this is a deep dive into how plants shape our bodies, brains, and society.


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Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton

Video Editor and Socials: Thomas Griffin

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S1 Ep 39: The Flower Apothecary: Natural Remedies, Dyes, Balms, Teas & Tinctures

S1 Ep 39: The Flower Apothecary: Natural Remedies, Dyes, Balms, Teas & Tinctures

Flowers can do far more than look pretty. In this episode, Martha and Jamie explore the garden as a floral apothecary, looking at the ways flowers and useful plants can become balms, teas, tinctures, ...

9 Jul 1h 7min

S1 Ep 38: July in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

S1 Ep 38: July in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

July can feel like the point when sowing stops, but it is one of the most important months for planning autumn, winter and next spring. In this episode, Martha and Jamie share what they will be sowing...

2 Jul 1h 7min

S1 Ep 37: Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden with Sarah Grey

S1 Ep 37: Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden with Sarah Grey

Cut-flower farmer Sarah Gray of Bloom & Gray joins Martha and Jamie for a practical tour of the cut-flower calendar. From when to start hardy annuals and what to sow now, why flowers should be picked ...

25 Jun 54min

S1 Ep 36: Growing with the Seasons: Solstice, Bolting and Midsummer Magic

S1 Ep 36: Growing with the Seasons: Solstice, Bolting and Midsummer Magic

This week, Martha and Jamie mark midsummer by looking at the garden as a seasonal calendar. They explore the idea of growing using the Wheel of the Year, and explain why changing day length can tell p...

18 Jun 53min

S1 Ep 35: Drought Proof Gardening: Mulch, Containers and Water Saving Tips

S1 Ep 35: Drought Proof Gardening: Mulch, Containers and Water Saving Tips

In this episode, Martha and Jamie share practical ways to drought proof your garden, from mulch, compost and hydrophobic soil, to container watering tips, dense planting advise, drought-tolerant crops...

11 Jun 58min

S1 Ep 34: Why Pollination Matters: Biodiversity, Bigger Harvests and Better Blooms!

S1 Ep 34: Why Pollination Matters: Biodiversity, Bigger Harvests and Better Blooms!

In this Episode Martha and Jamie are talking all about the importance of pollination! from practical ways to improve pollination in your garden, to the strange science behind flowers, bees, hoverflies...

4 Jun 49min

S1 Ep 33: June in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

S1 Ep 33: June in the Garden: What to Sow, Grow and Do!

June is here, so in this episode Martha and Jamie are talking about what to sow, grow, harvest and notice in the garden this month. From swede, French beans, summer flowers and tomato leaf pesto, to M...

28 Mai 1h 1min

S1 Ep 32: Urban Wildlife, Wetlands and Community Gardens with Lira Valencia

S1 Ep 32: Urban Wildlife, Wetlands and Community Gardens with Lira Valencia

In this episode, Martha and Jamie are joined by wildlife educator and urban nature advocate Lira Valencia. They explore why cities are full of incredible wildlife if you know where to look, why pigeon...

21 Mai 1h 1min

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